Fourth Section; Padum to Lamayuru - start at Zanskar Valley end at Leh Valley
Trek gradient; Difficult Terrain; Pass crossing, a few, highest at 5230 metres Singi La In Padum the internet is a big bummer and somehow Amit managed to delete the map.me app. The only tool we had to show us the way. We tried to download it at the internet cafe but after 2 days and Rs. 600 down the internet drain, we were unable to do it. That is how much 2 of us spend on internet at home for 3 months. We tried to look for some paper maps but Padum is not a place to find detailed maps. Well without options we decide to go blind and rely on the information we can gather on the way from locals or maybe fellow trekkers. We happened to be in Padum, couple of days before elections and it is serious here. We were told to leave before the elections start as it would mean curfew for atleast couple of days. No vehicle movements would be allowed. Padum is a very dull town. The setting is pretty amazing though but by evening there are just hoards of men on the street. Groups of men on the
