Srinagar- Kargil – Zanskar – Leh tours
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Dras also spelt Drass, transliteration: Drās), also known locally in Shina as Himababs, Hembabs, or Humas, is a town and hill station, and the headquarters of Drass district of the union territory of Ladakh in India. It is on the NH 01 between Zoji La pass and Kargil. A tourist hub for its high-altitude trekking routes and tourist sites, it is often called “The Gateway to Ladakh”. The government’s official spelling of the town’s name is “Drass”.
Traditionally, Drass is known as Hem-babs, which means “snow land”; the word “Hem” means snow. The average temperature of Drass in winter is -25-30 degrees Celsius.
Kargil ; It is also the headquarters of the Kargil district. It is the second-largest town in Ladakh after Leh. Kargil is located 204 kilometres (127 mi) east of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, and 234 kilometres (145 mi) to the west of Leh. It is on the bank of the Suru River near its confluence with the Wakha Rong river, the latter providing the most accessible route to Leh.
Suru valley :
The Suru Valley was historically ruled from Kartse , a fort in a branch valley near Sankoo. An inscription names its ruler as Tri-gyal Tibetologist A. H. Francke believes that the dynasty of Tri-gyals might have been in existence prior to the formation of the Maryul kingdom (in modern Ladakh) in the 10th century.[1] However, there is no mention of it in Ladakh Chronicles. When the Maryul kingdom was formed under Lhachen Palgyigon, its extent ran up to the Zoji La pass.
The principality of Kartse apparently controlled the entire western Ladakh, from Mulbekh and Wanla in the east to Dras in the west, even though the extent of territory would have varied with time. The Tri-gyals were Buddhist and adopted the religion from Kashmir in ancient times. They commissioned a giant Maitreya rock carving in the vicinity of Kartse, and others at Mulbekh and possibly Apati.[
Rangdum is located midway between Kargil and Padum. It is about 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Kargil. Rangdum Gonpa is very bleak and crops sometimes cannot ripen in the brief summer. The locals depend on their flocks and supplies from lower down the Suru Valley or over the pass from Zanskar.
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Drive from Srinagar to sonamarag was pleasant with greenery along villages. Night at Guest house
En route Zojila Pass, Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabited place in the World), Kargil war famous peaks and Kargil war Memorial. Reach Kargil by evening. Check into the hotel. O/n Kargil.
After early breakfast proceed for Rangdum (8-9 hrs). The beautiful Suru Valley starts after leaving Kargil. The twin peaks of Nun (7135 m) and Kun (7087 m) are the biggest and the highest attraction in the Suru valley. En route witness beautiful Panikhar village and Parkachik Glacier. Check into the tents. O/n Rangdum.
After breakfast leave for Padum (4-5 hrs) via Penzi La pass (4450 mts).14000 ft. On top of the Pass you have a two Apine lake Called Statso and langTso
The Drang-Drung Glacier is located in the Zanskar Range of the Himalayan Mountains.
It's the second largest glacier in Ladakh, after the Siachen Glacier. Av erage elevation of 4,780 meters (15,680 ft). The glacier is a long river of ice and snow that stretches for 23 kilometers (14 miles).
The glacier is the source of the Stod River, which is a tributary of the Zanskar River.
The glacier is close to the Pensi La mountain pass, which is part of the Kargil-Zanskar Road.
The glacier is a popular destination for tourists visiting Leh Ladakh.
The best time to visit the glacier is between July and August.
Padum is the administrative capital of Zanskar. Check into hotel. O/n Padum.
Full day excursion to Zongkhul Gonpa & the cave of monastery, sani holy lake. Kaniska or kanika stupa, sani Castle and drive back to Padum.
Night at Hotel
Drive from Padum - Visit Bardan Monastery , Mune and Ichar (Buddha Statue) Gyalwa Chamba 106 feet hight.
Night at Purne guest house / Homestay
After breakfast drive towards Phuktal Gonpa, drive car until road end and 1;30 hrs trek to Phuktal Monastery. A Spectacular and ancient monastery was found in 11th Century by Changsem SHERAB ZANGPO, extraordinary Gonpa was situated in a Tiger Mouth Cave, trek back to Purne.
Enjoy the cross on grass bridge and white crystal following of Tsarap holy river.Night at Purne.
After breakfast we will drive towards Lingshed via Zangla. Visit Stongde monastery, more than 60 Nuns, is the second largest in Zanskar. Gon Khang, the temple of guardian deities, is one of the prominent shrines. Visit the Karsha monastery, It is the largest monastery in Zanskar with a community of 120 monks. Night at Lingshed Guest house / home Stay.
visit the Lingshed Monastery and drive towards the Singge La pass (5160 meters) and Sisir La pass (4990 meters) towards Leh. Enroute visit Lamayuru, Lamayuru Gompa lies 15 km east of the Fatu La (4,108 meters) on the Srinagar-Leh Highway. Visit lamayuru Gonpa, Moon land,
don’t forget to visit Alchi ancient Monastery. Which is found in 11th Century by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo. Rich monuments, shrine and famous wall paintings. Night at Leh Hotel.
Fly back to Home.
