Day 1: Manali to Keylong
- Altitude: 10,100 feet
- Distance: 70 KMS
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Accommodation: Hotel in Keylong
Itinerary:
- Depart from Manali and drive towards Keylong, passing through the Atal Tunnel, the world's highest highway tunnel.
- Enjoy the dramatic landscape change as you move from lush forests to rocky barren plains and snow-capped peaks.
- Explore the village of Sissu before heading to Keylong.
- Spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude.
- Overnight stay in a hotel in Keylong.
Destinations Covered: Manali | Sissu | Keylong
Day 2: Keylong to Padum
- Altitude: 11,991 feet
- Distance: 160 KMS
- Duration: 6 - 7 hours
- Accommodation: Hotel in Padum
Itinerary:
- Start your journey early from Keylong, driving through the picturesque Lahaul Valley.
- Pass through Darcha and ascend to Shinku La Pass, the highest point of the day at over 5,000 meters.
- Descend into the Zanskar Valley and enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan landscape.
- Reach Padum, the administrative capital of Zanskar, and settle in for the night.
Destinations Covered: Jispa | Darcha | Shinku La | Padum
Day 3: Padum Local Sightseeing
- Altitude: 11,991 feet
- Distance: 50 KMS
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Accommodation: Hotel in Padum
Itinerary:
- Visit Shila Waterfall, one of the few waterfalls in the barren Zanskar landscape.
- Explore the ancient Karsha Gompa, perched on a mountain, and visit the Stongde Monastery for a sunset view over the Zanskar River valley.
- Wander around Padum market and enjoy local delicacies.
- Overnight stay in a hotel in Padum.
Destinations Covered: Padum | Shila Waterfall | Karsha | Stongde
Day 4: Padum to Rangdum
- Altitude: 11,991 feet
- Distance: 208 KMS
- Duration: 6 - 7 hours
- Accommodation: Hotel in Padum
Itinerary:
- Drive on the Padum-Kargil road and visit the holy Sani Lake.
- Witness the majestic Drang Drung Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the Ladakh region.
- Cross Pensi La Pass with its stunning twin lakes, Lang Tso and Stat Tso.
- Visit the historic Rangdum Monastery before returning to Padum.
Destinations Covered: Sani Lake | Drang Drung | Pensi La | Rangdum Monastery
Day 5: Padum to Purne
- Altitude: 12,467 feet
- Distance: 65 KMS
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Accommodation: Cottages in Purne
Itinerary:
- Drive through rugged mountains, stopping at Bardan Monastery perched atop a cliff.
- Hike to Raru Lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, for a peaceful view.
- Visit the Ichar village and Maitreya Buddha statue.
- Continue to Purne for an overnight stay in cottages.
Destinations Covered: Bardan Monastery | Raru Lake | Ichar | Purne
Day 6: Purne to Phugtal Monastery & Gonbo Rangjon
- Altitude: 14,436 feet
- Distance: 40 KMS
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Accommodation: Camps at Gonbo Rangjon
Itinerary:
- Early start for a trek to the Phugtal Monastery, built into a cliffside cave.
- The hike offers breathtaking views of turquoise waters along the river.
- After exploring the monastery, return to Purne and drive to Gonbo Rangjon.
- Camp at the foothills of the mountain, an ideal spot for stargazing.
Destinations Covered: Purne | Phugtal Monastery | Gonbo Rangjon
Day 7: Gonbo Rangjon to Manali
- Altitude: 6,726 feet
- Distance: 147 KMS
- Duration: 5 - 6 hours
- Accommodation: No accommodation (Tour ends)
Itinerary:
- Drive back to Manali via Shinku La and Darcha, retracing your route through breathtaking landscapes.
- Arrive in Manali by late afternoon and take time to relax or explore the town before heading home.
Destinations Covered: Gonbo Rangjon | Shinku La | Darcha | Manali