Zanskar Valley Adventure
The most remote valley in India awaits
What is Offered?
SUV + Jeep (4WD)
Guesthouses & Camps
All Meals
Guided, Insured & Secure
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Leh
Arrive, rest, acclimatize.
Leh to Kargil (215 km)
Drive via Lamayuru Moonland, Mulbekh Monastery, Namika La and Fotu La passes. Arrive Kargil.
Kargil to Padum (230 km)
Cross Pensi La (4,400m). Descend into Zanskar. Rangdum Monastery. Arrive Padum — Zanskar capital.
Padum Exploration
Padum bazaar, Pibiting Monastery, Zangskar gompa. Zanskar River crossing by local boat.
Phugtal Monastery Trek
Drive and trek to Phugtal Monastery — a cave monastery clinging to a cliff. One of the most dramatic sights in Ladakh.
Zangla to Zangla Fort
Visit remote Zangla village and ancient fort. Interact with Zanskar villagers.
Karsha Monastery
Largest monastery in Zanskar. Summer Gustor festival (dates vary). Village walks.
Return to Kargil
Long drive back via Pensi La. Kargil overnight.
Kargil War Memorial
Drass — coldest inhabited place in India. Kargil War Memorial, Tiger Hill.
Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru
Return via Lamayuru moonland, Alchi, Liker. Arrive Leh.
Leh & Pangong Day Trip
Optional Pangong day trip or Nubra Valley.
Departure
Transfer to Leh Airport. Tour concludes.
Inclusions
- 11 nights accommodation (guesthouses + camps)
- All meals
- Private 4WD vehicles (Jeep/Innova)
- All permits (Kargil, Zanskar)
- Expert Zanskar guide
- Phugtal trek guide
- Camping equipment
- Travel insurance
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from Ladakh.
- The cab provided is strictly for sightseeing as per the itinerary and not for personal use.
- Medical costs (except basic first aid) and any kind of travel insurance.
- Personal expenses like tips, laundry, alcohol, bottled water, phone calls, oxygen cylinders, camera charges, etc.
- Entry fees to monasteries, river rafting, or any adventure/joy rides.
- Medical costs (except basic first aid) and any kind of travel insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.