Overview

This is one of the most adventurous, culturally rich, and visually stunning road trips in the entire Himalayan region. Instead of taking the direct, standard 2-day highway, this detour takes you deep into the heart of Zanskar.

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request
Highlights
What makes this tour special

 

  • Drang Drung Glacier: This is the largest glacier in Ladakh accessible by a road.
  • Nun Kun Peaks: Mount Nun (7,135 meters) and Mount Kun (7,077 meters), are the highest, most majestic sister peaks in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
  • Ultra-High Mountain Passes: You will conquer thrilling passes like Zoji La and Singe La, which sits at a dizzying height of over 5,056 meters (16,587 feet).
  • The Suru Valley: A stunningly beautiful green valley right below giant glaciers, where fields of yellow flowers bloom against a backdrop of dark rock.
Itinerary
Day 1

Kashmir - Leh via Zanskar

Kargil
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Srinagar to Kargil (via Zoji La)

  • Distance / Time: ~200 km | 7–8 hours
  • Highlights: Driving through lush Sonamarg, crossing the thrilling Zoji La Pass (3,528 m), and visiting the historic Drass War Memorial.
  • Night Stay: Drass
Day 2

Kashmir - Leh via Zanskar

Rangdum
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Drass to Rangdum ;

Distance: 125 kms, 4-5 hrs

Highlights : The journey from Drass to Rangdum offers stunning views of high-altitude landscapes, of Kargil and Suru valleys and the view of Nun Kun Glacier.

You can also visit Rangdum monastery

Overnight : Rangdum

Day 3

Kashmir - Leh via Zanskar

Padum
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Rangdum - Padum via Pensi la ( 4400 mts)

Distance: 90 kms, 4-5 hrs.

Highlights: Cross the high Pensi La Pass (4,400 m) next to the massive Drang Drung Glacier.

Overnight: Padum.

Day 4

Kashmir - Leh via Zanskar

Phuktal
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Padum - Purne (Buffer / Sightseeing Day)

  • Highlights: Visit the Phuktal Monastery (requires a short trek),you can also pay a visit to Barden monastery.
  • Night Stay: Purne.

     

**The Traditional Hike: Starting straight from the village of Purne, the path is about 6 to 7 km. Walking alongside the beautiful, turquoise Tsarap River takes most travelers 2 to 3 hours to reach the cliffside monastery

**The Shorter "Roadhead" Option: If you are traveling by vehicle, a rough dirt road now extends past Purne. If the road conditions allow your vehicle to reach the end of this stretch, you can park closer to the Phuktal bridge. From that point, the remaining walk is a shorter 4 kilometres and takes only 1.5 to 2 hours

 

Day 5

Kashmir - Leh via Zanskar

Padum
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Purne - Padum

Highlights: Drive back to Padum and visit Zangla Monastery near Padum, Stongday Monastery, Karsha Monastery, and Sani Monastery.

Overnight: Padum.

Day 6

Kashmir - Leh via Zanskar

LEH
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Padum to Leh (4-5 hrs)

Drive to Leh through the NPD road.

Overnight: Leh.

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Airport Pickup & Drop
  • Hotel & Camp Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Private SUV (Innova/Scorpio/Tempo Traveller)
  • Experienced Driver
  • Oxygen Cylinder

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Airfare
  • Lunch
  • Entry Tickets
  • Camel Ride / ATV Ride
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • GST
Route Map
Kashmir - Leh via Zanskar - Route map