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When using these details please allow plenty of time to
plan your trip and for Zanskaris to respond, the reliable
working of technology has improved greatly but can still be
erratic! Many Zanskaris are conversant in English, however,
deciphering the odd email may require some lateral
thinking. Please have patience.
Sonam
Stobgais 'Jimmy'
Sonam Stobgais, Ganskit, Padum, Zanskar, Dist. Kargil, Pin.
194302, J&K State, India •
Email
Jimmy •
http://www.sonam.info/
Sonam,
also known as 'Jimmy', is one of Zanskar's most
experienced chaddar
(frozen Zanskar
River trek) guides. He can also organise just about any
other trek in Zanskar, and source guides for
off-the-beaten-track routes.
Dorjey
Gyalpo 
Dorjey
Gyalpo, S. Khangsar, Padum, Zanskar, Dist. Kargil, Pin
194302, J&K State, India •
Email
Dorjey • Dorjey is a
knowledgeable trek and tour guide with both winter and
summer experience, he can organise almost any trek in
Zanskar and he also works extensively as an interpreter on
research projects.
Urgain
Dorjay
Urgain Dorjay, Khanggok, Padum, Zanskar, Dist. Kargil, Pin.
194302, J&K State, India •
Email
Urgain • Urgain
specialises in a number of treks including the Kang La,
Poat La, Umasi La, Stongde La, the Junglam (Zangla to
Markha), and the Darcha - Padum - Lamayuru trek.
Jampal
Singay 
Jampal
Singay, Tetsa, Stongde, P/O Padum, Zanskar, Dist.
Kargil, Pin. 194302, J&K State, India •
Email
Jampal • Jampal has
experience from leading treks on the following routes:
Stongde La to Takh, Junglam, Lamayuru - Darcha, Kanji -
Rangdum, Kanji - Lingshed, Nyerak - Zangla, Markha and
Lamayuru to Chilling.
THIS CONTACT LIST WILL GROW OVER TIME - WATCH THIS SPACE!
Never a dull
moment: Zanskaris also have a good sense of
humour!