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Zanskar Valley

Overview

  • Durations: 5 Days/ 4 Nights

  • Key Places: Jispa, Shinku La, Atal Tunnel, Phuktal Monastery, Karsha Monastery, Sani Monastery, Stongdey Monastery, Zangla Village

  • Connectivity: Postpaid or buy new one from Padum; recommended network jio

  • Route: Manali → Shinku La → Phuktal Monastery → Padum → Manali

  • Local Cuisine: Siddu, Thukpa, Skyu, Butter Tea, Khambir etc.

  • Max Altitude: 5,090m (Shinku La Top)

  • Accommodation: Homestays, camps, basic guesthouses

  • Best season: June-September

Itinerary

Day 1

Manali→ Rohtang- Jispa; Optional Via Atal Tunnel

  • Route: Manali → Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) → Keylong → Jispa

  • Cross Rohtang Pass – first high-altitude thrill.

  • Stay: Jispa (homestay or fixed camps)

Day 2

Jispa- Shinku La-Purney

  • Dramatic transition: Lahaul’s green → Zanskar’s barren moonscape.

  • Enter Zanskar over Shinku La (newly motorable since 2020).

  • First Zanskari villages: Kargiak, Table, Testa.

Day 3

Purney- Phuktal Gompa- Padum

  • Trek to Phugtal Gompa; 2 hours each side

  • One of the most spectacular monasteries in the Himalayas.

  • Overnight: Padum.

  • Trek along cliff-hugging path above Tsarap River.

Day 4

PADUM – LOCAL EXPLORATION (Acclimatization & Culture)

  • Attend morning puja (if timing aligns).

  • Karsha Monastery (10 km, 30 min) – Gelugpa sect, largest in Zanskar

  • Panoramic views of Padum Plain.

  • Sani Monastery (8 km) – oldest in Zanskar (2nd century Kanika Stupa).

  • Stongdey Monastery (12 km) – scenic drive along Tsarap River.

  • Overnight: Padum.

  • Optional: Short walk to Pibiting Village & ancient rock carvings.

Day 5

Padum-Zangla- Padum; (35 km, 2 hrs drive)

  • Zangla Palace (ruined fort of ancient Zanskar kings).

  • Overnight: Padum.

Day 6

Padum- Testa- Gonbo Rojong

  • Bardan Monastery (Drupka sect, 17th century) – perched on cliff.

  • Testa Village: One of the most beautiful village

  • Overnight: Gonbo Rojong; Swiss tents 

Day 7

Gonbo Rojong- Shinku La- Manali

  • Last views of Zanskar’s stark beauty.

  • Cross Shinku La in reverse (sunrise if early start).

  • Lunch at Darcha/ Jispa

  • Overnight journey in the Volvo bus

  • End of Tour

  • Note: Itinerary can be shorten by 1-2 days depending on time

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  • Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights

  • Place to visit: Manali

Package Includes

Hotel

Transfer

Sightseeing

Inclusions

Accommodation on twin sharing basis

Pick and drop from/to bus

All transfer by pvt car

Parking fee and toll tax

All applicable hotel taxes

All transfer by pvt car

Only mentioned in the itinerary 

Exclusions

Air/ train fare

Any expenses for optional activities

Any additional meals

Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses

Packing Essentials

  • Warm layers (fleece, down jacket, thermals – nights drop to 0°C)

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 50+), lip balm

  • Trek shoes, raincoat, gloves, beanie

  • Power bank, headlamp, water bottle (4 L/day)

  • Diamox (start 24 hrs before 3,500 m), ORS, dry fruits

  • Camera, binoculars, tripod (for Chandratal night sky)

  • Pro Tip: Carry cash (ATMs only in Padum).

: Keep fuel tank full while exiting Tandi/Keylong; Next one in Padum

: Acclimatize in Jispa (avoid rushing to Shinku La).

: No Inner Line Permit(ILP) is needed for Shinku La- Padum

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