Overview

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

5 Nights 6 Days Available on request
Itinerary
Day 1

Manali - Leh via Zanskar

Gonborangjon
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 Manali to Gonboranjon;

Our taxi will pick you up from Manali and journey toward Gonboranjon via Shinkula pass. Overnight stay at Gonboranjon.

Day 2

Manali - Leh via Zanskar

Phuktal
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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 3

Manali - Leh via Zanskar

Padum
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Phuktal - Padum

Trek back to Purne, drive towards Padum and visit Barden gonpa.

Overnight at Padum.

Day 4

Manali - Leh via Zanskar

Padum
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Local sightseeing in Zanskar;

Visit Zangla Palace, Zangla Nunnery monastery and Stongday monastery.

Overnight at Padum.

Day 5

Manali - Leh via Zanskar

Padum
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Monastery visit around Padum;

You will visit Sani Monastery, Stakrimo Monastery, Karsha Monastery and Karsha Nunnery Monastery.

Overnight stay at Padum.

Day 6

Manali - Leh via Zanskar

LEH
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Padum to Leh (4-5 hrs)

Drive to Leh through the NPD road.

Overnight at 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
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