Pahalgam to Zanaskar Trek – A must for Trek Lovers

It is a mesmerizing feeling to spend a night on the foot of a Glacier.  Pahalgam to Zanaskar Trek is one of a kind trek and must for trek lovers.

Day 1:

Chandanwari (2,896m) – Leave pahalgam early morning of chandanwari (2,896M)16km.this trek takes about 4hours. Chandanwari is small valley at the Junction of Sheshang and Astanmarg Stream. Overnight in tents.

Day 2:

Sheshang – There is an initial climb of about 500meters to pisu top. Distance of 13km takes about 7 hours to reach Sheshang (3,576M) which is one of the wendiest Place in the valley. Overnight in tents.

Day 3:

Zabarmarg (Rangmarg) – Leave Sheshang early morning for Saninalla pass (4,250M).Initial Climb to the pass is quite steep and the decent is even more so.This distance of 16km takes about 8hours.Overnight in tents.

DAY 4:

HUMPET (3,260m) – Leave Zabarmarg for Humpet 15km of gradual climb along the River side leads to a beautiful camping groud humpet(3,260M).9 hours walk. Overnight in tents.

Day 5:

Kanital – Further trek of 18 km takes -you to Kanital. Camp Overnight at the foot of the glacier.

Day 6:

Buttpanchal Pass (Lonviladgali) – From kanital a gradually climb through boulders and broken glacier takes you to top of pass (4,800M) which offers a magnificent view of the Bobang peak. It takes 5 hours to pass through boulders and glacier 11km. Camping Overnight at the pass.

Day 7:

Donara – Leave Buttpanchal pass for Donara, the pass is about 11km long and the descent From the pass is also through a Glacier. The Distance takes about 5hours.Overnight in tents.

Day 8:

Panikhar(3,100m) – 14 km trek takes you to the first village in sure valley .From panikhar (3,100 M) one can have a view of Nun-Kun peaks. The Distance takes about 5hours .The route is along the Chilong River. Overnight in tents.