
Zanskar
11 Days 10 Nights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Leh
Our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation in Leh where you will check-in. For the rest of the day, allow your body to acclimatize to the high altitude. In the evening, take a stroll in the Leh Main Bazaar before dinner. You will receive your bike in the evening. Dinner and overnight in Leh.
Day 2: Local sightseeing in Leh
After breakfast, you will leave for Khardung La, the highest motorable pass in the world. After Khardung La, you will visit the Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and Sangam. The Sham Valley tour will end in Sangam after which you will return to Leh and visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. Dinner and overnight in Leh.
Day 3: Leh to Photoksar
After breakfast, you will leave for Photoksar via Wanla. You will drive on black tarmac until the point between Khaltsi and Lamayuru where you will turn left towards Wanla. You will also cross Sisir-La Pass (elevation 4750 meters) before reaching Photoksar. Dinner and overnight in Photoksar.
Day 4: Photoksar to Lingshed
After breakfast you will leave for Lingshed. Visit Lingshed Monastery upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Lingshed.
Day 5: Lingshed to Zangla
After breakfast, you will leave for Zangla. Visit the fascinating Zangla Palace upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in Zangla.
Day 6: Zangla to Padum
After breakfast, you will leave for Padum. There is so much that you can explore in this town. Dinner and overnight in Padum.
Day 7: Explore Padum
This day is reserved just for exploring Padum. Explore the local market, visit monasteries and tiny villages nearby. Dinner and overnight in Padum.
Day 8: Padum to Purne
You will leave for Purne right after breakfast. Upon arrival, visit Phugtal Monastery. The first sight of the monastery is surely going to blow your mind. You will have to trek in order to reach Phugtal Monastery. Dinner and overnight in Purne.
Day 9: Purne to Kurgiakh
You will leave for Kurgiakh after breakfast. Dinner and overnight in Kurgiakh.
Day 10: Kurgiakh to Jispa
After breakfast, you will leave for Jispa via the Shingo La (5090 meters) pass. This pass connects Himachal Pradesh to Zanskar. Dinner and overnight in Jispa.
Day 11: Jispa to Manali
After breakfast, you will leave for Manali. Dinner and overnight in Manali.
What is included?
Accommodation in Camp/Hotel/Guest House/Homestay
Food: EP/CP/MAP/AP plans available
Royal Enfield Himalayan/Standard 500
Backup Vehicle for emergency purposes
Mechanic cum Guide
Bike Fuel
Airport transfers, Inner Line Permits, Toll Taxes, Vehicle Parking, Red Cross Society Fees.
What is NOT included?
Entry tickets for Monasteries and Museums
Tickets for activities like ATV ride, rafting etc.
Domestic/International Airfare, Medical/Travel Insurance
Personal expenses/purchases
Extra billing at the hotel, tips during meals or tips to drivers/waiters