Ladakh Backpacking through Zanskar Valley

18 to 40 Years

Hotels

 

 

Inclusions

 

• Airport Pickup (9:00 AM & 12:00 PM) & Drop (9:00 AM) according to fixed timing
• Transportation: In Tempo Traveler from Leh to Leh.
• Himalayan BS6 Bike - For those opting for Himalayan Bikes as a mode of Transportation
• Bike Rent & Fuel from Leh to Leh.
• Riding Gears:  Knee guard, Elbow guard, Helmet, Riding Glove, Riding Jacket - Level 2.
• Note: Due to comfort and safety reasons, we recommend you all carry your own Riding Gears for the ride. The Gears which we provide are of standard size so there can be some discrepancies regarding the sizes.
• Accommodations: On sharing basis as per the itinerary.
• Meal Plan: MAP Plan (Total 14 Meals - 1 Meal on Day 1 (D) + 2 Meals on Day 2 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 3 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 4 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 5 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 6 (B+D) + 2 Meals on Day 7 (B+D) + 1 Meal on Day 8 (B))
• Evening Tea/Coffee from Day 3
• The Trip Lead will be present at all times during the tour
• Adventure Medical Insurance - The travel insurance provided will cover the journey from base to base. In this case, the insurance coverage applies specifically from Leh to Leh, excluding any travel before reaching or after departing from Leh.
• Driver Allowances & Night Charges
• Backup Vehicle & Spare Parts
• Mechanical Support
• Inner Line Permits
• First Aid Kits
• Oxygen Cylinders
• Oximeter

 

Exclusions

 

• 5% GST
• Early check-in (Before 1:00 PM) & Late Check-out (After 11:00 AM) at the hotel.
• Any additional expenses such as personal nature.
• Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delay in travel.
• Cost Of Any Spare Part Which Will Be Used Due To The Accidental Damage Incurred When The Motorbike Is In the Rider’s Possession.
• Cost Incurred To Transfer Or Tow The Motorbike In Case It Is Dropped On The Way.
• Vehicle Servicing Or Maintenance Cost
• Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
• Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation from Manali or Srinagar.
• Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
• Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
• Vehicle servicing or maintenance cost and security deposit per motorbike of Rs. 5,000/-. As per the deposit policy (This is refundable at the end of the trip if there is no damage or spare parts required. The refund would be credited after 7 business days)
• Any other services not specified above in inclusions.

 

DAY 1

 

• Welcome to The Land of High Passes! The group will assemble at the airport and a designated vehicle will drop you at your hotel.
• After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. Travellers are strongly advised to acclimatize for a safe journey ahead. Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities and rest well.
• In the evening, your trip captain will conduct a tour briefing session.
• Dinner will be followed by an overnight stay in Leh.

 

DAY 2

 

• Post breakfast, we will start our journey from Leh to Kargil.
• Enroute, we will visit Sangam, the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus rivers, followed by a stop at The Hall of Fame, a war memorial maintained by the Indian Army.
• We will explore Magnetic Hill, an anti-gravity phenomenon and visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Further along, we will traverse Lamayuru Hills, Fotula Pass (13,479 ft.) and Namika La (12,198 ft.) two of the highest passes on this route.
• Upon reaching Kargil, we will check into our hotel. Dinner will be followed by an overnight stay in Kargil.

 

DAY 3

 

• After an early breakfast, we will head towards Padum, the capital of Zanskar Valley, known for ancient rock carvings dating back to the 8th century.
• Enroute, we will pass through Rangdum, a culturally rich village in Suru Valley, and cross Penzi La Pass (14,000 ft.) the gateway to Zanskar.
• From the pass, you can view the stunning Statso and Langtso lakes.
• We will also witness the breathtaking Drang Drung Glacier before reaching Padum.
• Upon arrival, we will check into homestay. 
• Dinner will be followed by an overnight stay in Padum.

 

DAY 4

 

• After breakfast, we will explore Padum.
• We will start with Karsha Monastery, Zanskar's largest monastery located on the banks of the Doda River. Karsha is a treasure trove of Buddhist art, particularly the 500-year-old wall paintings in the Habrang (teaching room).
• Afterwards, we will explore Padum Market and its surroundings.
• The rest of the day will be at leisure.
• After sightseeing, we will return to Padum for dinner and an overnight stay.

 

DAY 5

 

• Post breakfast, we will travel to Purne, a scenic village in Zanskar Valley.
• Enroute, we will visit Phuktal Monastery, a remote Buddhist monastery in the Lungnak Valley. 
• Phuktal Monastery is one of the few monasteries in Ladakh that can only be reached by trekking (7 Km one way). The main attraction of Phuktal Gompa is its natural caves, which are said to have been visited by many sages over 2,500 years ago.
• Upon reaching Purne, we will check into homestay. Dinner will be followed by an overnight stay.

 

DAY 6

 

• After breakfast, we will journey towards Sarchu, traversing the rugged terrain of Zanskar Valley.
• Enroute, we will pass through Kargyak, the last village of Zanskar, offering incredible views. You will also witness Gombo Rangzan, a sacred mountain in Ladakh.
• We will cross Shinku La Pass (16,500 ft.) which connects Zanskar in Ladakh with Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh, before joining the Leh-Manali Highway at Darcha.
• Upon arrival in Sarchu, we will check into our campsite. Dinner will be followed by an overnight stay.

 

DAY 7

 

• Post breakfast, we will ride from Sarchu to Leh. 
• Enroute, we will be traversing three iconic high-altitude passes which are Nakee La (15,547 ft), Lachung La (16,600 ft.) and Tanglang La (17,480 ft).
• We will also be riding through the enthralling Gata Loops which consists of 21 hairpin bends on the Manali Leh Highway.
• We will also be traversing the iconic More Plains which is an aesthetic 40 Km stretch of land & Upshi which is a tiny Ladakhi hamlet.
• Lastly, we will visit the Shanti Stupa which is known for its beautiful white dome shape, statues and intricate carvings.
• In the evening, we’ll check into our designated hotel. 
• Dinner followed by an overnight stay in Leh.

 

DAY 8

 

• We can guarantee that you will wake up feeling truly fulfilled with a lingering sense of peace and calmness within. Greet yourself a hearty breakfast and take a few minutes to simply reminisce about the last few days. 
• With loads of memories etched in your heart, bid a bitter-sweet goodbye to your friends as you head back home from the Leh Airport.