@govamith The trek took 21 days, and during that time, we camped 5 times. The rest of the time we stayed in homestays and monasteries. When we went in 2008 (quite late in the season), it wasn't possible to find a homestay every night, so we had to have a tent and food with us.
it's been a couple of year since we did the trek, so I don't know how far the road construction extends. The main reason why we did the Zanskar trek was the road being built into the area. Maybe, you should do a little online research to see where the road goes. Other than that, both halves were fantastic. From Darcha to Padum you have Pukthal, of course, which was great. From Padum to Lamayuru you have many passes to cross, which makes it a very rewarding challenge.
Hi Anne, the complete trek including Pukthal took us 19 days. We did walk at least 8 hours a day, often even 11 hours. I don't think you could do it in 12 days. As far as I remember there are 9 passes, high ones, you have to cross.
Good luck! I know you'll enjoy it.
Thomas
You can also break up the trip - do either Darcha to Padum or Padum to Lamayuru if you don't have enough time.
Great video! I trekked from Lamayuru to Darcha last year. This video gave a real sense of being there again. I recognized most of it. Very nicely shot and put together.
The credits for the music are at the end of the video. As far as I can remember, the music was by Milind Date, an Indian musician (absolutely beautiful music!)
Can you pls let me know what time of the year did you do this trek?
forkinpig 3 days ago
@forkinpig We did this trek from September 14 to October 4, 2008. This, however, was quite late in the season.
contemporarynomad 1 day ago
Great Video and lovely place. Is it possible to do Darcha to Padum and Padum to Lamayuru trek by staying in Homestay?
govamith 3 days ago
@govamith The trek took 21 days, and during that time, we camped 5 times. The rest of the time we stayed in homestays and monasteries. When we went in 2008 (quite late in the season), it wasn't possible to find a homestay every night, so we had to have a tent and food with us.
contemporarynomad 1 day ago
I've been there 24 years ago It seems to be yesterday. We did Padum Hemis afterwards, we visit Zangla "King" in Zangla a very informed man.
Maatias58 2 months ago
Great stuff!
andreastravels 6 months ago
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anneannicus 1 year ago
@anneannicus
Hi Anne,
it's been a couple of year since we did the trek, so I don't know how far the road construction extends. The main reason why we did the Zanskar trek was the road being built into the area. Maybe, you should do a little online research to see where the road goes. Other than that, both halves were fantastic. From Darcha to Padum you have Pukthal, of course, which was great. From Padum to Lamayuru you have many passes to cross, which makes it a very rewarding challenge.
contemporarynomad 1 year ago
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anneannicus 1 year ago
@anneannicus
Hi Anne, the complete trek including Pukthal took us 19 days. We did walk at least 8 hours a day, often even 11 hours. I don't think you could do it in 12 days. As far as I remember there are 9 passes, high ones, you have to cross.
Good luck! I know you'll enjoy it.
Thomas
You can also break up the trip - do either Darcha to Padum or Padum to Lamayuru if you don't have enough time.
contemporarynomad 1 year ago
Great video! I trekked from Lamayuru to Darcha last year. This video gave a real sense of being there again. I recognized most of it. Very nicely shot and put together.
vzzzbx13 2 years ago
The credits for the music are at the end of the video. As far as I can remember, the music was by Milind Date, an Indian musician (absolutely beautiful music!)
contemporarynomad 3 years ago
Great video. Which music is this?
nyartmaker 3 years ago