Route Details
- visit the Rangdum gompa before you start the trek
- follow the river up to the junction, you will need to cross the river several times
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- the climb to the Pikdong La is long and the pass is visible only at the end
- from the pass, enjoy the views of the Zanskar mountains and the Nun-Kun peaks
- the descent to Dibling village is steep and fast
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- after an hour walk from Dibling village, enter the gorge leading to Lingshed Sumdo. You will need to cross the river several times
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- the climb to Barmi La is long but quite easy
- visit the beautiful monastery of Lingshed. Belonging to the Gelugpa order, it is home to more than 60 monks
- homestay possibility in Lingshed
+1119m / -1253m
Elevation
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- walk through Lingshed village and move towards the Hanuma La
- you will have a spectacular view from the pass
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- cross the Purfi La and walk along the Zanskar river up to Hanamur village
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- follow the Zanskar river
- walk through Pidmo, a tiny village with a few households, before reaching the village of Pishu
- homestay can be arranged in Pishu
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- walk to the village of Karsha
- visit the Karsha gompa, the biggest in Zanskar
- homestay can be arranged in Karsha
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- easy walk to Padum, the capital of Zanskar
- possibility to drive from Karsha to Padum
- homestay is available in Padum
Getting There & Back
Rangdum is 350 km from Leh and you can drive there in one long day
Padum is 450 km from Leh and it is usually covered in two days with an overnight stay in Kargil
It is worth taking some extra time to stop and visit the highlights in the area, check the Zanskar and Indus valley tour for more details.
All the itineraries can be customized to suit your own special interests, preferences and abilities. Please contact us for more information.
