7 Nights / 8 Days Zanskar Valley Tour

  • Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
  • Best Time to Travel: June to September
  • Ideal For: Adventure seekers, bikers, nature lovers & offbeat travelers
  • Witness breathtaking landscapes of glaciers, deep gorges, and barren mountains
  • Follow the mesmerizing flow of the Zanskar River
  • Visit ancient monasteries and experience the region’s deep spiritual culture
  • Discover the unique lifestyle of Zanskari villages and local communities
  • Enjoy peaceful surroundings far away from crowded tourist circuits
  • Experience thrilling drives/rides on challenging Himalayan roads
  • Capture stunning views perfect for photography enthusiasts
  • Witness a perfect balance of adventure and serenity
  • Ideal for those looking for a raw and authentic Himalayan experience

Included/Excluded

  • Pickup & Drop from Chandigarh (1 Pickup & 1 Drop)
  • 12-Seater Tempo Traveller for entire tour
  • 7 Nights Accommodation
  • • 2N Manali – Mountain Crest
  • 1N Purne – Homestay
  • • 3N Padum – Hotel Potala / Similar
  • • 1N Jispa – Padma Lodge / Similar
  • Breakfast & Dinner on All Days
  • All sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Driver allowance, toll tax, fuel & parking
  • Inner Line Permits (if applicable)
  • Phugtal Monastery Trek (Guide assistance basic)
  • Lunch throughout the tour
  • Any Airfare / Train tickets
  • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, shopping, heater charges)
  • Entry tickets at monasteries/monuments
  • Pony / Porter charges during trek
  • Travel Insurance
  • Medical or evacuation expenses
  • Any cost arising due to landslides, road blockage, weather, vehicle breakdown, or natural calamities
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Tour Plan

DAY 1 Chandigarh – Manali (Approx. 8–9 hrs)
  • Pickup from Chandigarh Station/Airport.
  • Scenic drive to Manali via Kullu Valley.
  • Check-in at Mountain Crest, Manali (Premium mountain view property).
  • Evening at leisure – Mall Road / Old Manali Café hopping.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay in Manali.
DAY 2 Manali – Purne via Shinku La & Gonbo Rongjon
  • Early breakfast.
  • Drive towards Zanskar via:
    • Atal Tunnel
    • Darcha
    • Shinku La Pass
  • Witness the iconic Gonbo Rongjon Peak.
  • Continue to Purne Village.
  • Check-in at local Homestay (Authentic Zanskari Experience).
  • Dinner & Overnight in Purne.
DAY 3 Trek to Phugtal Monastery – Drive to Padum
  • Breakfast at homestay.
  • Short drive to trailhead.
  • Trek (1.5–2 hrs one way) to the spectacular Phugtal Monastery built into a cliff.
  • Explore monastery & river valley views.
  • Return trek.
  • Drive to Padum.
  • Check-in at Hotel Potala / Similar.
  • Dinner & Overnight in Padum.
DAY 4 Padum Local Sightseeing

After breakfast explore:

  • Karsha Monastery (Largest in Zanskar)
  • Stongdey Monastery
  • Zangla Palace
  • Sani Monastery
  • Padum Local Market Walk

Dinner & Overnight Stay in Padum.

DAY 5 Drang Drung Glacier & Pensi La Pass Excursion
  • Early breakfast.
  • Drive to Pensi La Pass (4,400 m approx.)
  • Visit:
    • Drang Drung Glacier
    • Panoramic Himalayan landscapes
  • Photography & scenic stops.
  • Return to Padum.
  • Dinner & Overnight in Padum.
DAY 6 Padum – Jispa via Baralacha La
  • Early breakfast.
  • Drive towards Jispa.
  • Enroute visit:
    • Baralacha La Pass
    • Deepak Tal
    • Suraj Tal Lake
  • Reach Jispa.
  • Check-in at Padma Lodge / Similar.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay in Jispa.
DAY 7 Jispa – Manali
  • Breakfast.
  • Drive back to Manali via Atal Tunnel.
  • Check-in at Mountain Crest – Manali (2nd Night).
  • Evening free for shopping / leisure.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay.
DAY 8 Manali – Chandigarh Drop
  • Breakfast.
  • Drive to Chandigarh.
  • Drop at Station or Airport.
  • Tour concludes with unforgettable Zanskar memories.
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