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ROUTE DESCRIPTION for CYCLING the ZANSKAR BIKE TRAVERSE, INDIAN HIMALA Sep ROUTE DESCRIPTION FOR CYCLING THE ZANSKAR BIKE TRAVERSE, INDIAN HIMALA Sep. 2012 For a map showing all locations, see http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=212498448603127184643.0004ddc38e71dc16881ad The accompanying general route description can be found at https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1&page_id=323275&v=r or on http://www.himalayabybike.com/Himalaya_by_Bike/Routes.html WHERE ALTITUDE WHAT DETAILS KARGIL (2680m) TO PARKACHIK (3600m). 83km 0.0 km from Kargil 2680m Kargil See “Himalaya by Bike’’ or other guide for facilities. 83.1 km from Parkachik Excellent tarmac from Kargil to Lankerchey. Many villages with general stores but no tea stalls. 35.8 km from Kargil 2960m Lankerchey Malla Guesthouse (Rs450 for the cheaper room) on the right, signposted. 47.3 km from Parkachik 40.1 km from Kargil 2990m Sanku (Sankoo) Fruit and vegetable market, general stores, bakeries, tea stalls, restaurants and views. 43.0 km from Parkachik Turn-off to Rusi Pass en Sapi Pass (for reverse direction: shortcut towards Lamayuru and Leh, bypassing Kargil), see http://pikesonbikes.blogspot.nl/p/himalaya-route-info.html for a brief route description. 41.3 km from Kargil 3000m J&K Tourist Bungalow Accommodation just past Sanku on the left, with superb views into a side valley. 41.8 km from Parkachik 48.3 km from Kargil end of continuous From now on poor tarmac and dirt alternate every few kilometres until the tarmac completely disappears before 34.8 km from Parkachik tarmac Parkachik. 49.0 km from Kargil bridge Cross to the true left of the Suru River. More climbs from here. 34.1 km from Parkachik 54.7 km from Kargil approx Purtikchey / J&K Tourist Bungalows on the right, with views of Kun and Nun from the spacious garden. Tea and lunch 28.4 km from Parkachik 3190m Purtickchay probably available upon request. 57.2 km from Kargil 3200m Damsna Picknick spot being developed on the left. 25.9 km from Parkachik 63.1 km (approx) from Kargil bridge For east route to Parkachik, cross bridge to true right of Suru River. Last tarmac till Padum. Road surface 20.0 km (approx) from Parkachik becomes hardpack mud and sand with angular stones. For west route to Parkachik (via Panikar), turn right just before bridge, staying on the true left of Suru River. 0.4km before the bridge is a signpost to “Guesthouse Suru Valley”. 0.8km after the bridge the “Guesthouse Nun View” signpost points into a field on the left. 75.4 km from Kargil fork East and west route join. 7.7 km from Parkachik Very stony road surface on an uphill. 78.8 km from Kargil start downhill Easy ride down to Parkachik. 4.3 km from Parkachik 80.3 km from Kargil fork Left goes to Upper Parkachik and the Alpine Hut. Himalaya by Bike Cycling the Zanskar Bike Traverse – Indian Himalaya 1 / 7 WHERE ALTITUDE WHAT DETAILS 2.8 km from Parkachik Right is the main road to Padum passing Lower Parkachik, a flatter and shorter route if you don’t plan to stay in the Alpine Hut. 0.1km before the fork is flat grass and a clean stream for camping. 83.1 km from Kargil 3600m Parkachik Alpine Hut Switch-back to the right up the hill to the Alpine Hut for accommodation in double rooms (Rs200). The service- 0.0 km from Parkachik oriented caretaker can make tea, dinner and breakfast and may also offer to guide you to Parkachik Pass (be aware that he will expect an outrageous ‘donation’). Opposite the turnoff to the Alpine Hut there are good camping sites on the valley floor. SIDE TRIP: HIKE FROM PARKACHIK ALPINE HUT (3600m) TO PARKACHIK PASS (3980m) From the Alpine Hut you can see a trail zigzagging up the opposite slope (to the NW) apparently going towards the pass. This is not the hiking route to the pass. From the Alpine Hut walk the few hundred metres back down to the main road through Upper Parkachik and cross the road to find a construction road (leading to an irrigation channel on your far right, to the N) going up the slope. 100m before the last hairpin a good animal path / hiking trail climbs up to below some cliffs, passing the cliffs on the left. The trail reaches the ridge on its lowest point, marked by a large pile of light-coloured rock and various cairns. This hike is the last part of hike #1 on the Olizane Map and is described in the Olizane Guidebook. PARKACHIK (3600m) TO RANGDUM (4000m). 38km 0.0 km from Parkachik 3600m Parkachik Alpine Hut Parkachik has a few very basic general stores, which will open if you ask around. 38.4 km from Rangdum From the Alpine Hut the dirt road runs down to the main road Kargil-Padum. 3.0 km from Parkachik 3570m junction Upper and Here the dirt road joins the main road Kargil-Padum (note the signpost “Alpine Hut 1km”, 3km away from the 35.4 km from Rangdum Lower Parkachik roads Alpine Hut). Turn left towards Padum. The biggest general store of Parkachik is 1km to the right, on the left side of the main road. 14.1 km from Parkachik stupa Large stupa along the road. 24.3 km from Rangdum 14.9 km from Parkachik side stream When there is a lot of meltwater on a hot afternoon, it is a challenge to push your bike through the stream 23.5 km from Rangdum without getting wet feet. End of climb, valley becomes wider with a flat floor. 16.8 km from Parkachik camp spots For the next 1.9km the valley floor has flat, grassy sand with clear side streams. 21.6 km from Rangdum 21.9 km from Parkachik Shafat Police Check Deserted police check post, with a sign “Shafat Comping Site”. This is the only place in the valley where you 16.5 km from Rangdum wouldn’t want to camp, unless you want a photograph of a yak next to your tent. 30.0 km from Parkachik camp spot Little lakes with grass, suitable for camping. 8.4 km from Rangdum 32.2 km from Parkachik side streams May be big in the afternoon, flooding the road. 6.2 km from Rangdum 32.8 km from Parkachik Shakmakaro Mini village, first Buddhist symbols. Himalaya by Bike Cycling the Zanskar Bike Traverse – Indian Himalaya 2 / 7 WHERE ALTITUDE WHAT DETAILS 5.6 km from Rangdum 38.2 km from Parkachik turnoff to Rangdum Turn right to Rangdum. 0.2 km from Rangdum 38.4 km from Parkachik 4000m Rangdum / Yüldo Various accommodations and small restaurants for basic food and snacks. The luxury Kun Nun Deluxe Camp 0.0 km from Rangdum mentioned on Google Maps and the Lonely Planet was not found in September. Police check post. Basic general store in building with green window posts just past the stupa on the left, if you can find the shopkeeper. RANGDUM (4000m) TO PADUM (3580m) . 112km 0.0 km from Rangdum 4000m Rangdum Follow the main road out of Rangdum towards the east. 111.6 km from Padum 3.1 km from Rangdum 4000m fork Left is the main road which climbs above the valley floor to cross a side stream from the north over a bridge. 108.5 km from Padum Right is flatter and shorter but has some shallow (in Sep) stream crossings, possibly impassable if more meltwater flows down. Kilometres presented in this table are based on the right fork. 5.9 km from Rangdum 4000m junction The right (low) and left (high) route join just before Rangdum Monastery. 105.7 km from Padum 6.2 km from Rangdum Rangdum Gompa The Monastery is on the hill with the main road passing below. Men may be able to sleep in the monastery. 105.4 km from Padum Register your passport at the police check post. 9.2 km from Rangdum 4010m turnoff to Tashi Village on a slope on the left. 102.4 km from Padum Tongday 16.8 km from Rangdum stone building Intact deserted building with one room suitable for overnight stay. Clean water stream. 94.8 km from Padum 19.3 km from Rangdum 4080m start climb The road leaves the Suru valley floor and starts climbing to Pensi Pass. Last proper camping opportunity before 92.3 km from Padum the pass. 25.9 km from Rangdum water Side stream with last water before the pass (in Sep). Limited flat ground for camping. 85.7 km from Padum 29.1 km from Rangdum 4440m fake Pensi La Stupa, prayer flags and signs “Welcome to Zanskar Valley” and “Panzila”. 82.5 km from Padum 31.2 km from Rangdum 4480m highest point Pensi La 80.4 km from Padum 32.1 km from Rangdum 4470m view point Pensi Pass View point hut with two small clean rooms with a concrete floor, between two alpine lakes and great views. 79.5 km from Padum Gorgeous camping spot when acclimatised. 32.3 km from Rangdum 4470m end of climb signpost “Penzi La Pass, highest point”. 79.3 km from Padum On the way down the road surface becomes even worse, with some loose large gravels and cobbles. Himalaya by Bike Cycling the Zanskar Bike Traverse – Indian Himalaya 3 / 7 WHERE ALTITUDE WHAT DETAILS 33.2 km from Rangdum first view of Darung 78.4 km from Padum Drung Glacier / Drang Drung / Durung Drung 34.2 km from Rangdum water Side stream with first water after the pass (in September.
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