A trip from Manali to Leh via Zanskar is a highly adventurous and rugged alternative to the traditional highway. Traveling along the newly opened Nimmu-Padum-Darcha (NPD) road, this route cuts directly through the heart of the remote Zanskar Valley, taking you past pristine landscapes, massive glaciers, and ancient Buddhist culture before connecting to Leh
Day 1Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Gonborangjon+
Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Manali to Gonboranjon;
Our taxi will pick you up from Manali and journey toward Gonboranjon via Shinkula pass. Overnight stay at Gonboranjon.
Day 2Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Phuktal+
Manali - Leh via Zanskar
GonboRanjon to Phuktal;
Phuktal Monastery is an engineering marvel, one of the most iconic and largest monasteries in the Zanskar region.
**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 3Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Padum+
Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Phuktal - Padum
Trek back to Purne, drive towards Padum and visit Barden gonpa.
Overnight at Padum.
Day 4Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Padum+
Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Local sightseeing in Zanskar;
Visit Zangla Palace, Zangla Nunnery monastery and Stongday monastery.
Overnight at Padum.
Day 5Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Padum+
Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Monastery visit around Padum;
You will visit Sani Monastery, Stakrimo Monastery, Karsha Monastery and Karsha Nunnery Monastery.
Overnight stay at Padum.
Day 6Manali - Leh via Zanskar
LEH+
Manali - Leh via Zanskar
Padum to Leh (4-5 hrs)
Drive to Leh through the NPD road.
Overnight at Leh
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



