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TRANS ZANSKAR Over shingo La This exciting trek combines two of the wildest regions in the Himalaya 'Lahual and Zanskar'. Crossing over Shingo La (pass), 5100mts, you trek through beautiful landscapes, villages, visiting some of the most beautiful and remote monasteries. This is the perfect trek to explore Zanskar's haunting beauty and it's friendly people. Duration : 22 days Best Time : Mid July to September. Highest Point : Shingo La (5100 mts). Focus : Monks, monasteries, culture, high passes rushing rivers, flora & fauna. Highlights : Phuktal, Karsha and Rangdum Gompas Physical Challenge : strenuous with some long trekking days. Climb over Shingo La can be exhausting. Places covered : Delhi/ Chandigarh/ Manali/ Darcha/ Palemo/ Ramjak/ Chumi Nakpo/ Lakang/ Kargiak/ Purne/ Phuktal Gompa/ Purne/ Ichar/ Mune/ Padum/ Kargil/ Leh/ Delhi. ASCEND TO STOK KANGRI PEAK A superb combination of trekking and climbing to stok Kangri (6,153M). this trip offers a spectacular experience for the amateur adventuror. Duration : 21 days. Best Time : July to September. Highest Point : Top (6,153 m). Focus : Monks, monasteries, Stok Kangri peak, dramatic landscape. Red tap : Need permission (for details contact us). Physical Challenge : Overall trek is moderate, but climb to stok kangri, can be exhausting and challenging. Places covered : Delhi/ Leh/Hinju/Sumdo Chinmu/Stok/Delhi. HEMIS TO TAKH Via Rupshu Valley This exciting and challenging trek crosses over four passes above 5000mts, taking you through the unspoiled Rupshu Valley, inhabited by the Tibetan nomadic changpa herdsmen. The trip passes though beautiful villages and monasteries , and offers stunning viess of the Himalaya and Zanskar mountain ranges. Duration : 20 days. Best Time : July to mid September Highest Point : Marang-la (5300 mts). Focus : High Passes and valleys, tibetan nomadic people, monasteries and villages. Red tap : Need inner line permission (please contact us for details). Physical Challenge : a challenging trek. The climb over the passes can be exhausting. Places covered : Delhi / Leh / Hemis / Shang / Latza Kongmaru / Nimaling / Langtang Chu / Zalung Karpo / Sorra / Lungmo Che / Lun / Marang La / Takh / Sarchu / Manali / Nalagarh/Delhi. SPITI TO LADAKH Over Prang La An outstanding and adventurous route, crossing over Prang la to the emerald blue water lake of Tso Moriri. If you are a true adventurer you will relish this challenging walk, and will be rewarded with one of the most memorable Himalayan trekking experience. Duration : 20 days Best time : July to September. Highest Point : Orang La (5490 M) Focus : Monasteries, dramatic landscape, culture, people, birds & mammals. Highlights : chang pa people, Kye Monastery, Kibber village Dalai Lama's Residence, Tso Moriri Lake, Black-necked Cranes. Physical challenge : moderate overall, but climb over Prang La can be exhausting, and difficult Red tape : Need innerline permission (for details, please contact us.) Places Covered : Delhi / Dharamshala / Manali / Spiti Valley / Dumla / Thaltak / Parang La / Rupshu / Leh / Agra / Delhi. .

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