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Falling south of Ladakh, via the Suru valley we enter the vast expanse of Zanskar. It's a small region tucked between the Himalayan & Zanskar ranges. The large wide open plains surrounding Padum which is the capital of Zanskar, opens a beautiful frame of lush green paddy fields, colourful mountains and people in their traditional attires. The geographical isolation and the esoteric nature of Buddhism practised here have enabled its inhabitants to preserve their identity. The famous Hungarian
explorer Cosmo De Koros was one of the first European travelers to visit the region in 1826-27 AD. Within the mountain ramparts of the valley stand some ancient yet active monastic establishments. The Monasteries of Karsha, Zongkhul, Sanni, Stongde & Phugtal are among the most revered ones in Ladakh. Besides from Padum one can undertake numerous challenging treks into Ladakh and upper Himachal regions.
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Day 1: Arrive - Delhi
Day 2: Delhi - Leh
Day 3: Leh
Day 4: Leh-Kargil
Day 5: Kargil - Rangdum
Day 6: Rangdum-Padum
Day 7 - 8 : Padum
Day 9: Padum - Mune
Day 10: Mune- Ichar
Day 11: Ichar - Purne
Day 12: Purne - Phugtal Gompa - Purne
Day 13: Purne - Mune
Day 14: Mune - Padum
Day 15: Padum - Kargil
Day 16: Kargil - Leh
Day 17: Leh
Day 18: Leh - Delhi
Day 19: Delhi - Departure
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- magnificinet cave Monastery of Phugtal, one of the great sites visited & stayed by Hungarian traveler Cosmo De Koros stayed at Phugtal.
- The great Drang-Drung Glacier near Penzi-la pass
- Drive along the Nun-Kun massif through the lush green Suru valley.
- An experience of staying with a Zanskari Family in Rangdum
- 6 Days thrilling trek to Phugtal along the Tsarap Chu river.
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- June to September is the advisable period to visit,
- 5 nights camping, 1 night in local house, 4 nights in Guest house and 8 nights in Hotel.
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