Overview
Leh to Leh: The Zanskar Adventure
Designed for adventure lovers who want to move beyond the classic Ladakh circuit and explore rugged Zanskar terrain.
7 Nights 8 DaysDuration
Leh, ZanskarRoute
Rs 28,999/-Starting price
What's Covered
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotels and camps
- Meals as per plan
- 4x4 or bike options
- Route support
- Permits assistance
- On-ground coordinator
Day Wise Plan
Itinerary
- Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.
- Check-in to the designated hotel and take time to acclimatize to the high altitude.
- In the evening, explore the Leh Market for local handicrafts, visit the historic Leh Palace, and enjoy a peaceful sunset at Shanti Stupa. (on your own)
- Return to the hotel for the dinner.
Distance: 90 km round trip
Travel Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- After breakfast, embark on a ride to Sham Valley.
- Visit the mesmerizing Confluence of the Zanskar and Indus Rivers, the highest river rafting point in the world.
- Explore the Hall of Fame, a museum dedicated to Indian soldiers.
- Experience the gravitational anomaly at Magnetic Hill, where vehicles appear to roll uphill in neutral gear.
- Pay homage at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and enjoy a langar.
- Return to Leh and enjoy a hearty dinner.
Distance: 130 km
Travel Time: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Enjoy breakfast and gear up for the ride to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass, the world famous high-altitude road.
- As you descend, reach the scenic Nubra Valley, known for its white sand dunes.
- Experience a ride on the unique double-humped Bactrian camels. (at your own cost)
- Settle into your campsite and enjoy dinner under a star-studded sky.
Distance: 170 km one way
Travel Time: 5-6 hours one way
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Post breakfast, ride to Turtuk, the last Indian village before the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan region.
- Explore the unique Balti culture, distinct from the rest of Ladakh, and admire the verdant apricot orchards.
- Stroll through narrow lanes and marvel at the stunning views of dramatic valleys and rugged peaks.
- Return to Nubra Valley and relax at the campsite with a delicious dinner.
Distance: 220 km
Travel Time: 7-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- After breakfast, set out on a scenic drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok River.
- Arrive at the breathtaking Pangong Lake, known for its ever-changing colors from blue to green to red.
- Visit iconic spots from Bollywood movies like 3 Idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan with the famous yellow scooter.
- Spend the night in a lakeside camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Distance: 160 km
Travel Time: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Wake up to the tranquil views of Pangong Lake.
- Begin your return journey to Leh via Chang La Pass, the third-highest motorable road in the world.
- En route, visit the Thiksey Monastery, a 12-story Tibetan monastery with stunning architecture and artifacts. (if time permits)
- Make a quick stop at the famous Rancho School, also known as the 3 Idiots School, for a nostalgic Bollywood moment.
- Arrive in Leh and relax with a delicious dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
- Transfer to Leh Airport for your onward journey, bidding farewell to the majestic mountains and the adventure of a lifetime.
