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Zanskar, Ladakh
Zanskar Valley Expedition
Deep into the twin valleys of Zanskar — monasteries, gorges and Himalayan wilderness
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- Duration
- 9D / 8N
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Group size
- 10–14 travellers
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
- Pickup / drop
- Leh Airport arrivals, 09:00 AM → Zangla
- Max altitude
- 4,400 m
Overview
The road less travelled in Ladakh. Beyond Kargil and over the Pensi La into Zanskar — a valley of medieval monasteries, deep gorges and villages that see fewer visitors in a year than Pangong sees in a day.
- Karsha and Stongdey monasteries — Zanskar's spiritual heart
- The Drang Drung glacier at Pensi La
- Zanskar river gorge drives
- Homestays in Zangla and Padum villages
Route: Leh → Kargil → Rangdum → Padum → Karsha → Zangla
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Arrive Leh, acclimatisationStarts 09:00 AM
Rest day. Light walk to Leh market and Shanti Stupa in the evening.
- Shanti Stupa sunset
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Guesthouse, Leh
- Altitude
- 3,500 m
Day2Leh to KargilStarts 08:00 AM
Over Fotu La with stops at Lamayuru's moonlands and the Sangam of Indus and Zanskar.
- Lamayuru monastery
- Magnetic hill
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel, Kargil
- Altitude
- 2,700 m
Day3Kargil to PadumStarts 09:30 AM
The long drive into Zanskar over Pensi La with the Drang Drung glacier.
- Pensi La
- Drang Drung glacier
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Guesthouse, Padum
- Altitude
- 3,700 m
Day4Karsha and StongdeyStarts 10:00 AM
Zanskar's two great monasteries — morning prayers at Karsha, the cliff solitude of Stongdey.
- Monastery visits
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Guesthouse, Padum
- Altitude
- 3,900 m
Day5Zangla and village walkStarts 09:00 AM
The old castle of Zangla and a walk through villages that time skipped.
- Village walk
- Zangla castle
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Homestay, Zangla
- Altitude
- 3,850 m
Day6Zangla to KargilStarts 08:00 AM
Retrace the Zanskar valley with different light and a stop at Rangdum's pigeon monastery.
- Rangdum monastery
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel, Kargil
- Altitude
- 2,700 m
Day7Kargil to LehStarts 09:30 AM
Back over the passes with a stop at the Pathar Sahib gurudwara.
- Pathar Sahib
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Guesthouse, Leh
- Altitude
- 3,500 m
Day8Leh local dayStarts 10:00 AM
Thiksey morning prayers, Shey palace, Hemis monastery and Leh market evening.
- Thiksey monastery
- Hemis
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Guesthouse, Leh
- Altitude
- 3,500 m
Day9DepartureStarts 09:00 AM
Airport drop. Leave with a piece of Zanskar in you.
- Airport drop
- Souvenir shopping in Leh market
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Stay
- Trip ends — no overnight stay (departure day)
- Altitude
- 3,500 m
What’s included
- All stays (8 nights)
- All meals from Leh to Leh
- 4x4 vehicles with Zanskar-experienced drivers
- Inner-line permits
- Expedition lead
Not included
- Airfare to Leh
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Anything not in inclusions
What to pack
- Layered clothing
- Broken-in walking shoes
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ and sunglasses
- Personal medication and a basic first-aid kit
- Power bank (10,000 mAh)
- Reusable water bottle
- Sub-zero sleeping setup (rentable in Leh)
- Trekking pole
- Extra warm layers — nights drop below 5°C
Good to know
- Stay
- Guesthouses and homestays (8 nights)
- Transport
- Toyota Qualis/Scorpio 4x4s
- Meeting point
- Leh Airport arrivals, 09:00 AM
- Age group
- 18–48 years
Cancellation: Full policy
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