Zanskar Vacations in India

Overview
The Zanskar Valley is considered one of the most isolated places in India. Encircled by high mountains, the Zanskar river exits the valley through a deep, rugged gorge that is only passable during the cold months of winter when the rushing torrent turns into a river of ice. If you travel to Zanskar during the more hospitable summer months then the only way in or out is over the high passes, indeed the one access road is only open for a few months of the year. This new route has been developed to complete a circuit of the northern area of Zanskar, perhaps the finest in the region, with wild and spectacular scenery, high passes, glaciers, deeply eroded gorges and multi-coloured rock formations. From Lamayuru we head south over several passes and see isolated monasteries and villages en route to Lingshed. From here we turn west and complete the circuit crossing high passes including the fabulous Kanji La and exit through the spectacular Kanji gorge. Though the treks across Zanskar are quite difficult but you will find this tour very thrilling. So, book this tour, we promise you that we will take you close to mother nature.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Services of local guides for sightseeing tours

Exclusions
Shopping and main meals in Delhi and Leh.

Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival to Delhi Airport. Meeting and assistance upon arrival, followed by transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax in your hotel. In the evening you may for shopping or other leisure activities.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi - Leh
In the morning after breakfast you will be transferred to airport to board a flight to Leh. On arrival check into your hotel. Rest of the day free to acclimatise.

Overnight : At hotel in Leh.

Day 3 - 4 : Sightseeing tour in and around Leh
On day 3 and 4, following breakfast we proceed on full day sightseeing tours in and around Leh. Take relaxed walks around Leh and visit Shey, Tikse and Hemis Gompas (Monasteries). Also visit the famous Leh Palace, which was built in the 16th century. Although this fort is now deserted and badly damaged but from its top you can have the superb views of the surroundings.

Overnight : At hotel in Leh.

Day 5 : Leh - Lamayuru
Following breakfast drive to Lamayuru, the start point for our trek. Lamayuru has the first of the typical gompas perched on a hilltop. In its heyday the gompa had five buildings and as many as 400 monks but now there is only one, tended by 20 or 30 monks.

Overnight : At Lamayuru.

Day 6 - 11 : Trek from Indus Valley to Zanskar Valley
From Day 6 to Day 11 we will undertake long trek from Indus Valley to the Zankar Valley. We will cross through spectacular scenery and over high mountain passes which offer fantastic views across the moonscape of Ladakh.

Overnight : At Camps.

Day 12 - 16 : Trekking across the Great Himalayas
From Day 12 to 16 we will trek along the remote and rarely trekked trails over the Barma La, the Pikdong La and finally the Kanji La to finish the trek with a spectacular walk through the Kanji gorge to Heniskot.

Overnight : At Camps.

Day 17 : Lamayuru - Leh
On day 17 we will drive back to Leh from Lamayuru. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax in your hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Leh.

Day 18 : Leh
Day 18 is free to relax or you may take an optional rafting trip on the river Indus. After optional rafting trip return to your hotel room to relax.

Overnight : At hotel in Leh.

Day 19 : Leh - Delhi
Following breakfast you will be transferred to Leh airport to board a flight back to Delhi. On arrival to Delhi airport our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi.

Day 20 : Delhi
Day 20 is free to relax in Delhi. You may take optional sightseeing tour to major attractions of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Evening go for shopping or other leisure activities.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi.

Day 21 : Delhi Departure
Tranfer to Delhi airport for boarding a flight back home.

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Wow! It was a wonderful trip. We had a great time at Leh and monasteries of Ladakh. Built several centuries back, these monasteries provide a glimpse of excellent architecture. Visits to Shey, Hemis and Thikse monastery was a fantastic experience.


First I would like to say Trinetra is the best tour operator to visit India. Before trip to India I was little worried about the transportation and accommodation, but Trinetra cared about all our need very well. We are really thankful to Trinetra for offering a memorable as well as thrilling trip.


Zanskar Vacations in India was a long trip, but every moment of the trip brought something new for us. We enjoyed the long walks across the mountains amidst the tranquil surroundings. We will surely visit Zanskar region of India with Trinetra again.