Zanskar Valley Adventure

Destinations: Leh → Kargil → Padum (Zanskar) → Kargil → Leh
Best Time: July – September
Ideal For: Adventure travelers, bikers, trekkers, photographers

📍 Day 1 – Arrival in Leh | Acclimatization

• Arrival at Leh Airport
• Transfer to hotel / guesthouse
• Complete rest for acclimatization
• Evening short walk at Leh Market & Shanti Stupa
• Overnight: Leh

📍 Day 2 – Leh → Kargil

• Early morning drive to Kargil (~215 km, 7–8 hrs)
• En-route visit:
  • Magnetic Hill
  • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
  • Lamayuru Monastery (Moonlandscape)
• Arrival & check-in
• Overnight: Kargil

📍 Day 3 – Kargil → Padum (Zanskar Valley)

• Drive to Padum (~235 km, 9–10 hrs) via Suru Valley / Rangdum
• Cross Pensi La Pass (~14,500 ft)
• Visit Rangdum Monastery & Glacier views
• Arrival at Padum
• Overnight: Padum (Zanskar Valley)

📍 Day 4 – Zanskar Valley Exploration

• Explore:
  • Karsha Monastery (largest in Zanskar)
  • Stongdey Monastery
  • Zangla Fort ruins
• Interaction with local villagers
• Evening leisure & photography
• Overnight: Padum

📍 Day 5 – Padum → Kargil

• Early morning departure
• Return drive via Pensi La & Rangdum
• Scenic river valleys & glacier landscapes
• Overnight: Kargil

📍 Day 6 – Kargil → Leh

• Drive back to Leh (~215 km)
• Optional stops for photography
• Evening free at leisure
• Overnight: Leh

📍 Day 7 – Departure

• Breakfast & check-out
• Transfer to Leh Airport
• Tour concludes

🌟 Zanskar Valley Highlights

• Remote Himalayan landscapes
• High-altitude pass Pensi La
• Ancient monasteries & Buddhist culture
• Glacier-fed rivers & untouched villages
• True offbeat Ladakh experience

⚠️ Important Notes

• Limited medical facilities – carry medicines
• Roads open only July–September
• Suitable only for physically fit travelers
• Network availability is very limited

🎯 Perfect For

• Hardcore adventure & offbeat travelers
• Bikers & expedition groups
• Nature & photography enthusiasts

Note - These rates are not valid in long weekend, blackout dates and festival dates