Day 01
Manali - Arrival
- Arrive in Manali, explore the town, and acclimatize to the altitude.
- Visit Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, and the local markets.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 02
Arrive in Manali, explore the town, and acclimatize to the altitude. Visit Hadimba Temple, Old Manali, and the local markets. Overnight stay in Manali.
- Start early from Manali and embark on a scenic drive to
- Padum, the capital of Zanskar.
- The journey involves crossing high mountain passes and stunning landscapes.
- Overnight stay in Padum.
Day 03
Padum local
- Spend the day exploring Padum.
- Visit Zangla Palace, Karsha Monastery, and Stongdey Monastery.
- Experience the local culture and interact with the friendly people of Zanskar.
- Overnight stay in Padum.
Day 04
Padum - lamayuru - leh
- Depart from Padum and drive towards Leh.
- En route, visit Rangdum Monastery and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
- Continue the journey to Leh.
- Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 05
Leh - Khardung-La local site seeing
- Explore Leh and its surrounding attractions.
- Visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Market.
- Acclimatize to the high altitude and rest to prevent altitude sickness.
- Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 06
Leh to Hanle
- Depart from Leh and drive towards Hanle.
- En route, visit Chumathang Hot Springs and enjoy the scenic beauty of the landscape.
- Arrive in Hanle, a remote village famous for its Hanle Observatory.
- Overnight stay in Hanle.
Day 07
Hanle - umling-la
- Embark on an adventurous journey to Umlingla Pass, one of the highest motorable passes in the world.
- Enjoy the panoramic views from the pass and then descend towards
- Hanle. overnight stay at Hanle.
Day 08
Hanle - Tsomoriri
- Start the journey after breakfast. - Spend the evening relaxing by the lake and enjoying the serene surroundings.
- Overnight stay near Tsomoriri Lake.
Day 09
Tsomiriri - Sarchu
- Depart from Tsomoriri and drive towards Sarchu.
- En route, cross the beautiful More Plains and enjoy the vast open landscapes.
- Arrive in Sarchu, a popular camping site on the Leh-Manali Highway.
- Overnight stay in Sarchu.
Day 10
Sarchu - Manali
- Start early from Sarchu and drive back to Manali.
- Enjoy the scenic journey as you pass through high mountain passes and breathtaking valleys.
- Arrive in Manali by evening.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 11
Departure
- Depart from Manali with beautiful memories of your Zanskar adventure.
- This itinerary provides a balance of exploration, adventure, and relaxation, allowing you to experience the beauty and culture of Zanskar
- while also ensuring proper acclimatization to the high-altitude regions.
- Make sure to check weather and road conditions before embarking on your journey and consider hiring a reliable local guide or tour operator for a smoother experience.