Zanskar Valley Expedtion
A journey into the depths of Ladakh is a dream, a dream made of adventures, experiences & a trip of a lifetime! This cold desert of India always inspires us to explore more & more and so it is only right to head straight into the Zanskar Valley, a place that is a must on our bucket list!
One of the most unexplored regions of Ladakh, Zanskar holds beauty that lies beyond the eyes of the beholder. Our journey begins in Manali before we enter Lahaul valley the next day! A halt at Lahaul and a day to relax- calls for camping!
Moving ahead in our Journey to reach Zanskar, we take the offbeat road and cross Shinkula pass, situated at the height of 5,091 m.
In Zanskar, The No. 1 destination on our list is to experience the Phuktal Gompa, a beautiful institute perched in the mountains. We trek for a while to reach here.
Our ride continues from Padum and we head to Kargil after visiting the raw and mesmerising Shela waterfall! On our journey, we also explore the Sani village, head to Pensi La Pass and Rangdum Monastery!
From Kargil, we head to Leh, locally explore the city and it’s famous gems. And a trip to Ladakh isn’t complete until we ride across the highway of Manali-Leh! Cross passes, valleys and plains to reach Manali.
This backpacking riding trip takes us across the beautiful varied landscapes of Ladakh! Join us if you know that adventure is your lifetime partner!
Itinerary
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Day 1
Journey Starts from Ahmedabad via Train
Boarding Point: Sabarmati BG Railway Station Reporting Time: 09:00 AM Boarding Time: 09:45 AM This Journey starts from Ahmedabad to Chandigarh via Indian Railways, offering a unique experience of diverse cultures, geography, and people from three states (Gujarat-Rajasthan-Haryana). The trip becomes even more exciting as you bond with your fellow travel buddies on the train, participating in fun group interaction activities. On first Day, you'll pass through notable stations like Abu Road and Jaipur where you can experience local cuisine and immerse yourself in the flavours of these regions.
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Day 2
Chandigarh Arrival & Travel to Manali
Arrival Time: 8 AM at Chandigarh Day begins with a beautiful sunrise and a fresh, misty morning in Chandigarh. Early Morning, arrive at Chandigarh Station Arrival at Chandigarh in the morning & Depart for Naggar (Manali) Naggar Arrival & Visit Naggar Castle, an impressive combination of European & Himalayan architecture, and also a pagoda-style Tripura Sundari temple made of deodar wood Experience Local Food in Naggar town as well Food Suggestion: Nightingale for Italian, Beena's Bhojanalaya for Local Cuisine & German Bakery Overnight Stay at Naggar Dinner Included
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Day 3
Travel to Jispa via Sissu Waterfall
Travel towards Jispa via Solang Valley, We pass through the Atal Tunnel, the world's longest single-tube highway tunnel at an altitude above 10,000 ft. enjoying the beauty of Lahaul Valley Do activities like zip line & short hike to refreshing Sissu Waterfall After visiting Sissu waterfall, journey towards stay in Jispa Overnight Stay in Camps at Jispa Breakfast & Dinner Included
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Day 4
Travel to Zanskar Valley via Shinkula Pass
Day starts early in the morning, traveling towards Zanskar Valley After Crossing Darcha Bridge we reach the Shinkula Pass at 16,580 ft, which connects Himachal Pradesh to the Zanskar valley of Ladakh's Kargil district Also, we witness the most beautiful mountain of the valley – the Gonbo Rangjon, sacred mountain for Zanskari People Nightstay in Camps at Gonbo Rangjon Campsites Breakfast & Dinner Included
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Day 5
Trek to Phuktal Monastery and Travel to Padum
Travel to Chah VIllage from Gonbo Rangjon Camps after breakfast After crossing multiple hairpin bends and the Kurgiakh River, the road until Chah is greeted with stunning vistas featuring towering peaks, meadows, barren landscapes, and grazing yaks. This day is reserved to explore Phuktal Monastery at an altitude of about 12,630 ft. We can reach there by a 2-3 hours hike from Chah Village. It is believed that almost 2500 years ago, the monastery was just a cave in the mountains where Buddhist monks or anyone seeking enlightenment used to meditate in complete isolation. After exploring Phuktal Monastery, we will return trek to Purne/Chah and then travel to Padum Overnight Stay at Padum Breakfast & Dinner Included
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Day 6
Day for Padum & Local Attractions
Padum is the current administrative headquarters of Zanskar Valley & Being a Buddhist area, there are a number of monasteries to visit in and around Padum. So the list of places we will visit in Padum is: Sani Lake & Gompa Dzongkhul Monastery Karsha Monastery - The Largest Monastery in Zanskar Valley Zangla Palace Overnight Stay at Padum Breakfast & Dinner Included
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Day 7
Padum to Manali Travel
Early morning start the return journey towards Manali with exploration of untouched Himalayan beauty, Buddhist cultural vibes & incredible experiences. Once again, we can witness the majestic Gombo Ranjan Mountain, Kurgiakh Chu (River), Shinkula Pass, Darcha Bridge, Jispa, Bhaga & Chandra River (or just Bhaga River and Chandra River), Lahaul Valley & Atal Tunnel to reach Manali. Food Suggestions: Cafe 1947 Riverside for Live Music, Southern Souls for Pure Veg & South Indian Cuisine, Renaissance for Italian Cuisine & Mexican Cuisine, The Organic Bowl Overnight Stay at Manali Breakfast Included
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Day 8
Adventure Activities in Manali & Kasol Visit
Check out & Travel towards Kasol Day Begin with the thrilling adventure activities like Paragliding and Rafting (Adventure activities remains close in Monsoon Season) After the exhilarating experiences, explore Kasol Town Food Suggestion: MoonDance Cafe for Live Music, Little Italy for Israeli, Indian, Italian & Chinese Cuisine, Panj Tara for Multi-cuisine Overnight Stay at Kasol Breakfast Included
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Day 9
Kasol to Chandigarh Travel & Return to Ahmedabad
Train Time: 05:55 PM Boarding Point: Chandigarh Station Depart for Chandigarh, arrive at Chandigarh Junction and board the train to Ahmedabad. With lots of memories, thrilling experiences, photos, videos, and new friends, enjoy the overnight journey in the same train. Breakfast Inclued
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Day 10
The Journey Concludes upon Arrival at Ahmedabad
In the morning, as you pass through Rajasthan, you'll have the chance to enjoy the famous Rabdi & Chaat. Afterward, upon arriving at Ahmedabad (SABARMATI BG) time to disperse and conclude this wonderful journey. Arrival Time: 03:10 PM
Inclusions
- First Aid Support for Journey
- Trip Leader and 24x7 Support
- Taxes, Inner Line Permits & Parking Charges
- Sightseeing as per Itinerary
- Pure Veg Food: Breakfast + Dinner as per Itinerary
- Comfortable stay in Homestay/Hotel/Hostel/Camp on Sharing Basis
- Volvo Bus tickets to & from for Delhi Package
- Travel from Chandigarh via Tempo Traveller
- GUJRAT <-> Chandigarh Train Tickets
Exclusions
- Any other services not specified in Inclusions.
- Food during travel & Lunch
- Additional costs due to flight/train cancellations, landslides, heavy snowfall/roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
- Additional StayFfood costs incurred due to any.
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