first and highest village in this valley. There are good campsites beneath this
village.
Day 11:
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The trail gradually descends and runs along little settlements.
The houses in this region are very simple compared to the
elaborate architecture found in other parts of Zanskar valley.
The houses are built below ground level to
keep them insulated during the long cold winter months. Trek along these
little villages, Kuru or Teta. From herefollow the Kargyak River down the
valley till Purne village. This village has a good campsite and one can even
take a side trip to Phuktal. Overnight camp.
Day 12:
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After a leisurely breakfast commence excursion to the most
famous & dramatic monastery of Phuktal which in one the
most impressive Gompas in Ladakh by covering approx 14
kms. Where the spectacular Gelukpa monastery is situated
around a sacred spring that originates from a deep cave. It is a fantastic sight
with the monastery buildings built on the face of a rock, while the temple is
situated in the cave. Trek back to Purne after visiting the monastery to camp
for lunch. Dinner & overnight camp.
Day 13:
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The trek gradually descends through this Buddhist region and
you will come across a couple of Chortens on the way. So
according to custom, always go from the left side of the
Chortens, which are stonewalls with religious
inscriptions. Reaching Reru village you find the moterable road from Padum
to Reru village. Behind the village one small lake and protected forest area
the location is top on a small plateau. Continue along the river until you reach
the village and monastery of Mune. The friendly monks show you around the
monastery. Dinner and overnight camp.
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