Day 1: Arrive in Leh
Rest day at altitude.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Leh
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10-Day Zanskar Valley and Padum
Deep into Zanskar — the Pensi La crossing, Padum, Phugtal Monastery clinging to its cliff, and the Suru Valley on the way back. One of the least-visited corners of Ladakh. July to September.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2: Leh acclimatisation
Monasteries and the old town at a slow pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Leh
Day 3: Leh to Kargil
West along the Indus through Lamayuru and Mulbekh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Kargil
Day 4: Kargil to Rangdum
Into the Suru Valley below Nun and Kun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Rangdum
Day 5: Rangdum to Padum
Pensi La and the Drang Drung glacier, then down into Zanskar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Padum
Day 6: Padum — Karsha and Stongdey
The two big Zanskar monasteries and the valley floor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Padum
Day 7: Phugtal Monastery
Drive to Cha and trek in to Phugtal, built into a cliff cave.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Padum
Day 8: Padum to Kargil
Back over Pensi La through the Suru Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Kargil
Day 9: Kargil to Leh
Return along the Indus with monastery stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Leh
Day 10: Departure
Airport transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Trip Highlights
- Phugtal Monastery trek
- Pensi La and the Drang Drung glacier
- Karsha and Stongdey monasteries
- Suru Valley and Rangdum
What's included
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner where specified
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle with an altitude-experienced driver
- Inner Line Permits and protected-area permits
- Oxygen cylinder and basic first aid in the vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
What's not included
- Airfare to and from Leh
- Lunch throughout unless specified
- Monastery entry fees and camera charges
- Any activity not listed under inclusions
- Travel insurance — strongly recommended at these altitudes
- Costs arising from road closures, evacuation or weather delays
Pickup point
Leh Airport (Manali or Srinagar for the bike expeditions)
Cancellation policy
Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.
Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.
Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.
Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.
Flights and Inner Line Permit fees already paid to third parties are non-refundable.
Trips cut short by road closures, weather or altitude sickness are refunded for unused services only — Ladakh road conditions are outside anyone's control.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to acclimatise in Leh?
Two nights before crossing any high pass. Every itinerary here builds that in — it is the single thing that decides whether a Ladakh trip goes well.
When is the best time to visit Ladakh?
May to September for the full circuit, when Khardung La and Chang La are reliably open. Winter trips run December to February for Leh, the monasteries and the Chadar trek, but the high passes are shut.
Do I need permits?
Yes — Inner Line Permits for Nubra, Pangong and Changthang, and protected-area permits for Hanle and Umling La. We arrange all of them; just send scanned ID at booking.
Is Ladakh safe if I have never been to high altitude?
For most people, with proper acclimatisation. Tell us at booking if you have a heart or lung condition, are pregnant, or have had altitude sickness before, and our team will tell you honestly whether a particular itinerary suits you.
Will there be mobile network and ATMs?
Only postpaid connections work in Ladakh, and only in Leh and parts of Nubra. Pangong, Hanle and Zanskar have no signal. Withdraw cash in Leh — ATMs elsewhere are unreliable.
Ready to book Zanskar Valley and Padum?
Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.
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