Overview

A road trip from Leh to Kashmir (Srinagar) via Zanskar is one of the most spectacular trans-Himalayan adventures available. The journey transitions from the cold desert of Ladakh into the rugged heart of Zanskar, and finally ends in the lush green valleys of Kashmir.

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request
Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • Phuktal monastery
  • Drang Drung glacier & Pensi La Pass
  • Zojila Pass
  • Kashmir valley
Itinerary
Day 1

Leh - Kashmir via Zanskar

zanskar
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Leh - Zanskar via NPD road, 170 kms, 5-6 hrs.

Overnight ; Padum

Day 2

Leh - Kashmir via Zanskar

Purne
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Padum - Purne, 5-6 kms, 2-3hrs

  • Drive to Purne.
  • A short trek to the monastery.
  • Return to Purne

​Stay: Purne

NOTE:

*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 3

Leh - Kashmir via Zanskar

Padum
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Purne - Padum

  • Barden monastery
  • Karsha monastery
  • Stakirmo monastery

Overnight; Padum

Day 4

Leh - Kashmir via Zanskar

Padum
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Padum sightseeing

  • Zangla fort
  • Stongday monastery
  • Sani monastery

Overnight; Padum

Day 5

Leh - Kashmir via Zanskar

Kargil
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Padum - Kargil via Penzi la 

  • Penzi la pass
  • Drang drung glacier
  • Rangdum monastery
  • Suru valley

Overnight; Kargil

Day 6

Leh - Kashmir via Zanskar

Srinagar
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Kargil - Srinagar via Zoji la pass

  • Drass valley
  • drass war memorial
  • Sonamarg

Overnight; Srinagar

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
Leh - Kashmir via Zanskar - Route map