STONGDE -PHUGTAL TREK
Max. Elevation
5200M
Walking Per Day
5-7HRS
Accommodation
Tent
Best Season
Mid Aug - Oct
Group Size
2-10
TRIP OVERVIEW
The Stongdey to Phugtal Monastery Trek is a challenging and rewarding journey through the remote landscapes of Zanskar, Ladakh. This 9 days adventure combines high mountain passes, dramatic gorges, river crossings and traditional villages, offering an authentic experience far from the usual trekking routes.
Beginning near Stongdey Monastery, the trail crosses rugged mountain terrain and remote summer grazing pastures before descending into the secluded Shade Valley. Here, you will experience traditional Ladakhi village life, meet local families and discover how communities adapt to the harsh mountain environment.
The trek continues along the Shade and Tsarap rivers, passing abandoned settlements, narrow mountain trails and spectacular river confluences. The journey concludes with a visit to the remarkable Phugtal Monastery, built into a natural cave in the mountainside, where you can explore its rich Buddhist heritage and peaceful surroundings.
Ideal for experienced trekkers seeking solitude, cultural encounters and a genuine wilderness adventure in Zanskar.
ITINERARY
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ROUTE MAP
Route Map
Elevation Map
COST INCLUSIONS
Transportation
•Trekking Drop and Pick up
•Sightseeing Tours(mention on itinerary)
Accommodation
•Accommodation in Leh will be provided at a hotel on a twin-sharing basis, with breakfast included
•During the trek, participants will stay in shared tents, with two members accommodated per tent
Meals
•During the trek, participants will be provided with three nutritious meals each day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—along with tea and coffee served four times daily. All meals include hygienically prepared fresh vegetables, meat, fruits, juice and boiled or filtered drinking water.
Staff Members
•A professional Ladakh mountain guide accompanied by an experienced support crew.
Horses
•Horses will be used to transport rations, supplies, and camping equipment. Personal baggage of up to 15 kg per participant will be carried by porters or mules during the trek.
Permits
•Inner Line permits, monastery entry fees, national park fees, and other trekking charges related to this trip are included.
Camping Equipments
•Camp equipment includes accommodation tents, foam mattresses with covers, sleeping bags with liners, one dining tent, one kitchen tent, one toilet tent, one shower tent, one staff tent, tables, chairs, and all necessary cooking equipment.
COST EXCLUSIONS
PACKAGE COST
FIXED DATES
12 Demomonth 2025
GEAR LIST
MEDIA GALLERY
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