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Southern Zanskar And Moon Lake
A A challenging trek over the high passes of Southern Zanskar to the beautiful Moon Lake
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24 days from £0 (minimum 6 passengers)
Destination: India  

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Southern Zanskar And Moon Lake A challenging trek over the high passes of Southern Zanskar to the beautiful Moon Lake
This exciting high altitude trek takes us through the stunning mountain terrain of southern Zanskar and Lahoul into the heart of the Indian Himalaya. Hemmed in by the Zanskar range and the Great Himalayan divide, this mountain-locked area remains cut off by snows for half the year. Yet Zanskar is still home to some 10,000 or so hardy folk living a life that has altered little since Buddhism first reached the Himalayas over 1000 years ago. Our route starts from Darcha in Lahoul then crosses the Shingo La (pass) and continues north to the spectacular monastery of Phuktal, seemingly hewed from a sheer rock face. From here we turn south-east to climb the magnificent Phitse La for unrivalled views across the Himalaya before descending to the Lingti Valley. On reaching the Baralacha Pass we follow the headwaters of the Chandra River to reach the emerald waters of Moon Lake or Chandra Tal. This must be one of the most varied treks in the region along a demanding route that offers immense cultural as well as some of the most impressive views of the Great Himalaya and Zanskar Ranges.

Trip Profile:
15 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 5250m; average 4000m. Grade D.

Group and staff:
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
16 nights camping, 5 nights hotels/guesthouse.

Food:
Included except main meals in Delhi, Chandigarh and Manali
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Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Delhi; drive or train to Chandigarh.
Day 3
Drive to Manali.
Day 4
Free day to explore Manali.
Day 5
Drive over the Rohtang Pass to Darcha.
Day 6
Begin our trek following the Barai River to Chumik.
Day 7
As above
Day 8
Cross the Shingo La (5090m).
Day 9
Follow the Kargyak River to the impressive granite monolith of Gumburanjan, sacred to the Zanskari people. Camp near Kargyak, the highest permanent settlement in Zanskar.
Day 10
Through stark scenery to a fertile plateau. Visit Phuktal Monastery.
Day 11
As above
Day 12
Continue back towards Tanze then along Phirtse Chu to a wide plateau below the Phirtse La.
Day 13
As above
Day 14
Cross Phirtse La (5250m) for superb views of the Zanskar Range and the Great Himalaya.
Day 15
Along the Lingti Valley and cross the Leh-Manali highway.
Day 16
As above
Day 17
Cross the Baralacha La (4950m) and towards Topko Yongma.
Day 18
Along the Chandra Valley to Moon Lake.
Day 19
As above
Day 20
Free day at Moon Lake.
Day 21
Return to Manali by road.
Day 22
To Chandigarh.
Day 23
To Delhi; evening depart.
Day 24
London.

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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Optional single hotel and tent supplement £100
Insurance £88

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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