Kangla Pass Trek 12 Days 11 Nights

2 Hour drive entre in to hidden Miyar valley known as valley of flower, traversing several villages either side of valley till the starting point of trek at changout we cross the Miyar Nallah on a swaying wooden bridge to start our hike. Just across the bridge is Khanjer, the last village in the Miyar valley. From here, we walk across vast meadows for a couple of kilometres before coming to the campsite at the grazing grounds of Thanpattan. We will pass through the grazing grounds of Tharang, filled with pink Himalayan fleece and the huge rock and ice faces of Tharang peak to our right. It is a short walk from Tharang to Yolithang, our campsite for the day.

We will cross a boulder field near our campsite and descend to vast grassland that continues for 3 km. On our right, another subsidiary valley offers views of a gigantic rock pyramid. The valley turns slightly eastward to Gompa, another campsite with a couple of small lakes that reflect the surrounding mountains. From Gompa, we walk to Zardung. Zardung is a magnificent campsite with gigantic boulders, some of which are said to contain precious stones.

The Miyar valley becomes even more beautiful as we walk towards the source of the Miyar River. We will cross a glacial stream coming down from our right. From here, a short walk brings you to a section of the terminal moraine of the Miyar glacier, across which lies our campsite at Kesar Yon Chhaap - which literally means seven holy waters. There are seven emerald green lakes near our campsite, which you can explore in the evening.

Explore & rest and acclimatisation at Kesar Yon Chaap.

As it’s a long day so leave earlier, hoping the rock you will trek through difficult moraine. Trail becomes tougher from today with a dramatic change in landscape with moraine and scree. We head up the lateral moraine area on our right, climbing up to some grassy slopes carpeted with wildflowers. We will cross the terminal moraine of the Jungpada glacier, with massive ice covered rock cliffs surrounding us. After crossing the glacier we climb through more scree and moraine before reaching the Miyar glacier. We set camp at a suitable spot on the glacier. A beautiful camp site surrounded by snowy mountains will be set in a large snowfield at the glacier.

Take early move to avoid shrinking in snow, late start can make the walk difficult, Day start with gentle climb on glacier field, sub. to winter snow fall rates , the crevasses can be found opened or covered, if opened than take more time than covered ( or Hidden ) crevasses, in both case roped up is very important to avoid risk. The gradient is gradual and the we walk right up the middle of the glacier. The Antarctic landscape will keep you occupied throughout the day. We set camp on the glacier again today with the view of snowy peaks.

Leave early Morning, Trail goes through middle of immense glacier filed cover with snow, after about 3 h or 3h30 of gentle slope climb roped up is required, steep climb for almost 1 hour or bit more, A zing -zag trail goes around the crevasses to the top of the pass, From the pass you will be mesmerize by view of stunning snow capped mountains and glistening glaciers, After a while descend following the right side downward the valley till river bank at the junction of two valleys. Camp at a small patch of meadow.

Trail descend through rocks and scree, follow the Temasa river crossing meadows of wild flowers, since you entre in Zanskar valley landscape get arid. As you get closer to the foot of the Temasa Valley, you will see signs of civilization begin. Once you descend to the roadhead,At the end of the trek follow a rough jeep able track for two kms till Bardan, See off the porters and take further drive to Padum, Bardan gompa a top of hill can be visited .

Morning trek to Karsha located other side of Doda river, magnificently perched Monastery is of Gelugpa order dating from the XVth century. We visit Village to have the insight of their culture, evening back to Padum.

Drive early, road leads through several villages, Spectacle view of Darung-drung glacier and the whole range of Zanskar from Pensila pass. Descending to Surru valley one can take a short visit to Rangdum gompa. Further drive through Surru valley following the suru river at the beneath of Nun- and Kun peaks dominating the entire valley.

We leave the Kargil and head toward Leh following the Indus valley, on the way visit famous Lamayuru monastery.