Zanskar Valley
A remote trans-Himalayan valley, cut off by snow eight months a year
One of the most isolated inhabited valleys in the world, reachable only by a high mountain road for a few summer months, with centuries-old gompas along the way.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Estimated cost
- ₹24,000 - ₹40,000
- Best time to visit
- June to September
- Nearest hub
- Zanskar
- Good for
- Friends, Couples
When to go: The only winter access is the frozen-river Chadar trek in January and February.
MountainsAdventureCulturePhotography₹25,000 - ₹50,000Above ₹50,000
5-day itinerary for Zanskar Valley
Day 1: Leh to Kargil
- Drive from Leh toward Kargil
- Mulbekh rock-cut Buddha statue
Day 2: Into Zanskar
- Drive over Pensi La pass into the Zanskar valley
- Drang-Drung Glacier viewpoint
Day 3: Padum
- Padum, the valley's main town
- Karsha Monastery
Day 4: Phugtal Monastery
- Day hike toward Phugtal Monastery, built into a cliff face
Day 5: Departure
- Drive back out via Kargil
- Departure
Visiting more than one place?
Add this to a multi-city trip and we'll work out the route, journeys and total days alongside your other stops.
Is Zanskar Valley right for your trip?
Answer five quick questions and we'll check this against your city, dates and budget — and suggest alternatives if it doesn't fit.
Plan My Trip →