Shingo-la is a mountain pass in India, on the border between Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. There is a shallow lake or pool 20m below the pass. The pass is on a long-distance footpath linking Zanskar and Lahaul, used often by locals and trekkers alike.
DAYS 1-5
- Day 1: Drive Delhi to Nalagarh (270m) 5-6hrs
Overnight in Nalagarh Fort, a heritage property.
- Day 2: Drive Nalagarh to Manali (2050m) 6-7 hrs
Nalagarh is the gateway to all the destinations in Himachal. Drive on the busy highway to reach Manali in the Kullu valley. Spend the evening visiting the old temples and the busy market. Overnight Hotel.
- Day 3: Manali to Darcha (3300m) 6-7 hrs
The drive from Manali to Darcha goes over the Rohtang Pass and into the Trans-Himalayan terrain of the Lahaul valley.
- Day 4: Darcha to Palamo (3350m). 5-6 hrs
Follow a small trail till Rarik and then a trail to camp at Palamo. Camp.
- Day 5: Palamo to Zanskar Sumdo (3600m). 5-6 hrs
Cross a glacial stream and continue along a fairly level trail to Zanskar Sumdo where we cross the river by pulley. Camp across the river.
DAYS 6-11
- Day 6: Zanskar Sumdo to Chuminakpo (4050m). 6-7 hrs
Climb steeply for about 45 mins. And then follow a fairly level trail to Ramjiak (4290m). Continue traversing the scree slopes to camp at Chuminakpo (base of Shingo La). Camp
- Day 7: Chuminakpo to Lakong(4470m) via the Shingo La (5100m) 6-7 hrs
Start early in the morning for the climb to the Shingo La following a path up a scree slope with some snow (if early in the season). Descend to camp by the river at Lakong Camp.
- Day 8: Lakong to Kargyak(4050m) 6-7 hrs
Follow a path to the base of Gumburonjon (5900m), a huge rock face revered by the locals.Continue to camp near Kargiakh village the first Zanskari settlement. Camp.
- Day 9: Kargyak to Testa (3950m) 4-5 hrs
Easy level trail passing mani walls and chortens past the village of Kuru and down to camp below Testa village. Camp.
- Day 10: Testa to Purne (3700m) 4-5 hrs
Continue down towards the river. Climb gently to Jal and descend steeply to a bridge which you cross to get to Purne. A short day. Camp.
- Day 11: Purne to Phuktal Gompa to Purne 6-7 hrs
Excursion to Phuktal Gompa (3850m), one of the most spectacular sights in Zanskar. This monastery dates back to the early 12th century and is built in a cave. Return to camp at Purne.
DAYS 12-16
- Day 12: Purne to Ichar (3650m) 2-3 hrs
Cross the river again for a 2 hr walk to Kaydang, a small village. Go past the village of Surle to camp at Ichar, an interesting fortified village. Camp.
- Day 13: Ichar to Mune (3750m) 5-6 hrs
Climb gradually before descending to the village of Raru and follow a lovely path to Mune. Camp.
- Day 14: Mune to Padum (3500m) 5-6 hrs
From Mune monastery, we descend to the main trail. Arrive at Bardan monastery 2 hrs later. This monastery is famous for its 180cm prayer wheel. Follow a dusty path till Padum. Camp/Rest House.
- Day 15: Drive Padum to Kargil (2180m) 12 hrs
Overnight Hotel.
- Day 16: Drive Kargil to Leh (3500m) 7-8 hrs
Overnight Hotel.
- Day 17: Free day
- Day 11: Fly Leh – Delhi
Inclusions:
- All travel by road as applicable in a non ac vehicle as per the itinerary
- All arrangements for staying and camping while on trip
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tea houses / hotel
- All meals as mentioned in itinerary & safe drinking water
- Hot and cold drinks at the teahouse where the stay is
- Professional guide fee
- One shower/day/person where possible
- All trekking arrangements with india’s most experienced guiding team, camp staff and cooks
- Porterage upto 12kg/person
- Peak fee/sanctuary fee/royalty/permits where applicable
Exclusions:
- Any Flights
- Sleeping bag
- Any transfers or meals outside of itinerary
- Bottled water/ hot drinking water/wifi
- Items of personal clothing
- Porterage above 12kg chargeable at INR 1500/day
- Expenses of any personal nature (laundry / phone calls / alcohol / cigarettes / insurance / camera fee / etc.)
- Any expense incurred due to force of nature such as landslides, bad weather or reasons beyond our control
- Tips & gratuities (we recommend 5-10% of your trip cost- to be distributed among the team) – Personal choice
- Travel & cancellation insurance
FROM PREVIOUS EXPEDITIONS
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WHY GO WITH AQUATERRA ADVENTURES
A question easy to answer, you may wonder, in an age where adventure travel is apparently booming. Varying costs are available and there is no shortage of operators willing to run your trip. This is possibly the most important decision for you to make, after you have chosen to take on an adventure trip.
An Experienced Team
Our team of guides has years of experience of travel throughout the Indian Himalaya, from running rivers to leading treks – from the barren Zanskar to the tropical rainforest of Arunachal Pradesh. They speak English, have completed graduate school, are current with First Aid and CPR certification and form the most experienced guiding team in the country today.
Value for Money
The prices of our trips provide a high value for money returns. They are priced to keep our standards high and your trip, smooth. Cost usually is a deciding factor for many a trip, but for an adventure trip, the deciding factor should be confidence in your operator. We combine high operator confidence with a pricing balanced to give you a trip to remember.
Best Equipment
Equipment on all our adventure travel trips matches worldwide standards. On treks, we use 4 season 2-person tents, which can withstand the harshest weather conditions, and keep you dry and protected from the elements. Outfitter wings accompany all mountain trips for dining under.
Great Food
Our staff is trained in hygienic preparation of meals and offers a great variety of food on an outdoor trip. Good equipment, food and guides is what makes an outdoor trip an experience to savour.
WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT US
Uday Bengal
Musician & Lead Band Member – Indus Creed
A bunch of us friends recently got in touch with Aquaterra Adventures to set up a whitewater rafting trip on the Tons River in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Aquaterra team were excellent in every way: they were superbly efficient, highly reassuringly safe and extremely warm, friendly and hospitable.
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Pooja Dhameja
Avid Trekker
There isn’t a more classy example of a team that is so well organised, courteous, warm and welcoming! The arrangements right from the camping sights, food, refreshments and stay were so extremely comfortable, of-course the food and the variety offered just beat everything else.
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Mr. Rajesh
Avid Adventurer
Camp Bagi (near Mori, Uttarakhand) is a beautifully located and professionally maintained wilderness camping site. Operated by Aquaterra, the gold standard in adventure tours in India, it offered us a highly memorable rafting, hiking and camping experience over the 4 days that we stayed there (May 28-31, 2019)
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Geetika
Adventure Enthusiast from Gurgaon
Great job by the team, especially Rana. We went with 2 kids aged 2.5 yrs and 6.5 yrs and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My elder one loved the trek and the rafting experience was great too! Definitely recommend it for others.
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