Srinagar Kargil Zanskar Tour
Introduction
Zanskar Valley is among the highest and most remote regions in the world, known for its splendid isolation. Travelers come to Zanskar via either Leh crossing Pensi La Pass or Srinagar crossing Zojila and Pensila both mountain Passes. It lies between the peaks of the Zanskar range, the valley is drained by the Stod and Lungnak rivers which constitute the mighty Zanskar river which flows to join the Indus.
The ‘gateway’ to Zanskar is Penzi La. Two small, high-altitude lakes with camping sites and views of permafrost mountains are the highlights of this pass, which is the highest point on the Kargil-Zanskar road. A few hundred meters from Penzi La is the enormous Drang Drung glacier, source of the Stod river. Zanskar remains cut off from the rest of the world for more than six months.
In winters the Zanskar River freezes and becomes the only access to the valley. The route is also called as Chadar Trek. In summer, Zanskar River offers an amazing white-water rafting experience with up to Grade IV rapids.
Zanskar is also a trekking hot spot. It has several exciting treks like Lamayuru to Darcha and Lamayuru-Padum trek that takes through remote villages and offers jaw-dropping vistas.
Inclusions
What’s included
All road transport by private ac cars
Assistance at the airport and transport for the whole trip
Accommodation
Houseboat and Hotel Accommodations (See above)
Meal Plan
Breakfast and dinner (MAP)
Shikara boat ride
To the floating garden in Dal Lake
Mask Festival
Sani Monastery
Entry fee
Parks and Gardens
What’s not included
International or domestic flights
Visa
Travel Insurance
Any monument entrance fees, camera fees, guide charges.
Tips and Porterage
Any other services not mentioned in the inclusion list
Iternary
Day 1 - Arrival Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar (Alt. 1600m)
Pickup from Srinagar airport or Bus stand
12 kms drive to Houseboat, approx 30 minutes.
(Assistance at the airport and transfer to Houseboat. Dinner and breakfast at the Houseboat)
Day 2 - Srinagar to Sankoo via Kargil
230 kms drive, approx 7 hours
En-route sightseeing
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast at Hotel)
Day 3 - Sankoo to Padum
180 kms drive, approx 6 hours
En-route sightseeing
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast at hotel)
Day 4 - Day at leisure
Rest Day
Explore local culture
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast at Hotel)
Day 5 - Day at leisure
Monasteries Tour
Kharsha, Sani, Bardan
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast at Hotel)
Day 6 - Padum to Sankoo
180 kms drive, approx 6 hours
(Transport, Dinner and the breakfast at Hotel)
Day 7 - Sankoo to Srinagar via Kargil
230 kms drive, approx 7 hours
(Transport. Dinner and the breakfast)
Day 8 - Srinagar Airport drop
12 kms drive to Srinagar airport, approx 30 minutes
(Transport from Srinagar to the airport for departure)
What To Carry?
Fitness