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Kargil to Padum Zanskar. On way visit high peak NUN & KUN, Rangdum Monestery, cross Penzila 4400mtr Drang drung glacier, night at padum zanskar. Padummis the head quarter of zanskar.

Your journey will begin by taking a taxi from Padum to Raru village. On the way you can stop at Bardan monastery and Mune monastery. With no stops, the drive to Raru will take about 1.5 hours. Your first homestay night will be spent in Raru, a village of about 36 houses, around which you may be able to see Ibex and Himalayan Brown Bear.

You will walk from Ichar to Anmo village today, a trek which will take about 5-6 hours. From Ichar, there are two trails out of the village which will converge later, starting from the southern end of Ichar. You will pass some mane walls, and the Tsarap will be to the west of you, flowing north. The terrain is rolling and fairly easy. At the edge of Dorzang village, take the upper trail (there may be a gate or some poles to cross there) and go through this small village of 3 houses.

From Anmo you will go to Phuktal Monastery, passing through Cha on your way there, or alternatively break your journey at Cha and stop here for the night. Take the trail out of Anmo by walking along a small canal at the opposite end of the village that you entered from. You will pass Dolma Gompa and nunnery about 1-2 hours after Anmo. This small monastery is believed to have natural carvings of the goddess Tara. Look at the flat rock to the left-hand. Further uphill you will be able to see the village and campground of Purne, which is at the confluence of the Kargyak and Tsarap Rivers. You will walk along the Tsarap River for about 5 kilometers before you reach a waterfall and a stream crossing. You will then see a water pipe along the trail, which leads to Phuktal Monastery. It should take you 2-3 hours to reach Phuktal from Cha. Phuktal monastery was built in the 15th century, perched above the Tsarap River, spilling out of the mouth of a cave. Here you can stay in the monastery guest house after spending a few Days.

These day you have full day rest at fuktal Gonpa to explore about the Monestery.

After the breakfast you will trek continous towards kargaik, cross the lakhang chu after the Purney, ascending upto small hamlet of yall. You will walk along the river until the Tangzey, after you will cross bridge to tangzey and walk along the left side of river until last village of zanskar Kargaik.

These day you will see the Shepherd like male and female Yaks on lush greenery meadow. You will reach to lakhang base camp of Shinkhurla.

Early breakfast and walk until to Top of Shingkhur La 5150 mtr. on top you will loudly says that KIKI SOSO LHARGYALO !!!. Means to achieve the trek with succesfull. After the top you will decending until the Chumik nakpo and car will pick up to keylong, night at Hotel / guest house. You have a warm shower and use internet network to connect with world.

Keylong to Manali vai Rothang pass. Night at Manali hotel.

Depart to New Delhi and next day to your home.