7N8D - Djum Lam (Hemis Padum) Trek

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7N8D - Djum Lam (Hemis Padum) Trek

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  • Ladakh(7N)
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7N8D - Djum Lam (Hemis Padum) Trek

(7 Nights 8 Days)
  • Ladakh(7N)

Highlights

  • 7 Nights / 8 Days Ladakh Treks trip
  • Stay: Ladakh (7N)
  • Hemis (3.500m) to Shang Sumdo (3.660m)
  • Shang Sumdo(3.660m) to Kongmaru La(4.800m)
  • Kongmaru La(4.800m) to Langtang chu river(3.950m). You will cross Kongmaru La through this route
  • Zalung karpo la to Tilud Simdo camp
  • Tilud Simdo camp to Charchar la base camp(4.450m)
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Overview

A camping trek from Hemis to Zangla in Zanskar, crossing the Kongmaru La (about 4,800 m) and the Charchar La (about 5,000 m). It starts near Hemis Monastery, one of the best known in Ladakh, and follows the river past Shang Sumdo before the climb to Kongmaru La, with views over the Zanskar range.

The middle days run through remote valleys to the Charchar La base camp, followed by a steep descent of about 900 m to Zangla Sumdo and the walk along the river to Zangla. It suits experienced

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Tour Itinerary
(7 Nights 8 Days)

Day 1

Hemis (3.500m) to Shang Sumdo (3.660m)

The monastery in the region of Hemis is the most visited site and it is also very famous. First you need to go down and then you can travel all the way up. After that, you will have to walk along the river bed. After that you will reach the village Shang Sumdo and you will reach that place after you have crossed a lot of rivers. The place has a very beautiful campsite.

Day 2

Shang Sumdo(3.660m) to Kongmaru La(4.800m)

You will have to make your way through the rocks. Then, going back all the way to the river. You reach Chukirmo, you now reach a gorge. Horses are unloaded here. You will have to cross the river a lot of times. After that, start climbing. You will get to see a beautiful camping spot called as Latza Kongmaru.u00a0

Day 3

Kongmaru La(4.800m) to Langtang chu river(3.950m). You will cross Kongmaru La through this route

You will get to see beautiful pass over the Zanskar range. Descent is easy for the summer pastures. This is one of the most beautiful high valleys of Ladakh. After you reach Nirmaling, you will have to pass the bridge, enter into a very beautiful valley, then again cross one more bridge and go down again towards the Kang Yaze. You will get to see a lot of campsites here.

Day 4

Zalung karpo la to Tilud Simdo camp

After reaching the camp, you move down now. A large number of stones are there. Pass this region and after 4 hours you will reach a valley that will lead you to Ruberung la. Towards the left bank, you can be into a beautiful gorge for 3 hours. Then, leave the path as it is rough for the horses. Walk for another 2 hours and then you will be at Tilum Simdo camp.

Day 5

Tilud Simdo camp to Charchar la base camp(4.450m)

After you leave the camp, you will have to cross the Chang chu river. This will take 2 hours after that you will have to pass a canyon. A lot of times, you will have to cross a river. Slowly, crossing will be easier. Go slightly up for another 2 hours and you reach strand where you will find stones. This way becomes tough for you. You are required to follow the stream as and when it goes and where it goes. You will also follow a comb before you finally arrive at a valley. After crossing that, you finally reach the campsite.

Day 6

Charchar la base camp(4.450m) to Zangla Sumdo(3.800m). You will pass Charchar la(5.000m)

You have to pass a 900m descent. Move towards the left and you will cross a canyon. Keep on walking till you see a large junction. This place is a very good campsite.

Day 7

Zangla Sumdo(3.820m) to Zangla ( 3.431m)

Move along the river. It can be left or right depending on the flow of the river. Finally, the valley will turn towards its right. You will see a beautiful house and a lot of fields. Move towards your right and up towards the Zangla castle. You will get to see a ruined fortress which was once used to be a royal place. One Hungarian scholar, whose name was Cosma de Koros, spent a night here where he studied Tibetan here in the year 1823. You will have to walk for another half an hour and you will reach Zangla.u00a0

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  • Environment fees.
  • Inner Line Permits.

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  • Any additional expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / roadblocks/landslides/ strike or any other natural causes out of human control or any emergency evacuation expenses.
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