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Mountains, Monasteries, Valleys (7N8D)


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Srinagar Kargil Zanskar Tour

Srinagar (2N)→Sankoo (2N)→Padum (3N)

PRICE PER PERSON (INCLUSIVE OF ALL TAXES)

Highlights

  • Shikara Ride to the Floating Garden of Dal Lake
  • Monasteries in Zanskar and Mask Festival
  • Culture and people of Kashmir and Ladakh
  • All Transfers And Sightseeing By AC Car.

Accommodations

  • Srinagar: Housebat Monalisa (1N) and Hotel Grand Kaisar (1N)
  • Sankoo: 2N Tourist Hut
  • Padum: 3N Hotel Alpine
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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 in the Price?
  • 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 in the Price?
  • 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

Itinerary

Brief Itinerary

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)

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: – Arrival. On arrival at the Srinagar airport (on your own), you will be received by our representative cum driver who will drive and transfer you to the Houseboat at Dal Lake. Later in the evening proceed for a shikara ride in Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight stay on the houseboat in Srinagar.

Day 2: – Srinagar – Kargil – Sankoo (230 km, 7 hours drive). This morning we will drive to Kargil. Enroute sightseeing Sonamarg, Zojila Pass, Kargil War Memorial at Drass. Overnight stay in Tourist Hut Sankoo.

Day 3: – Sankoo – Rangdum – Padum (180 km, 6 hours drive). Drive along the Suru river on way to Zanskar through the villages of Sankoo and have a first look at the Nun–Kun mountain massif (7000M) at Panikhar. We drive again through the hamlet of Parachak and cross a few glacial meltwater crossings to reach Rangdum. Proceed to Padum over Pensila and a glance at Drang-Drung glacier. Overnight stay at Hotel in Padum.

Day 4: – Day at leisure. Explore the culture of Padum and visit a Monastery. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: – Day at leisure. Monastery tour of Kharsha, Sani and Bardan. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: – Padum – Sankoo (180 km, 7 hours drive). After breakfast, we drive back to Sankoo passing Pensi La and through Suru valley for an overnight stay at Sankoo.

Day 7: – Sankoo – Kargil – Srinagar (230 km 7 hours drive). We drive back to Srinagar through Kargil, Drass, and down to Kashmir valley passing Zoji La for an overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.

Day 8: – Departure. After breakfast and check out from the hotel proceed to Srinagar airport for departure.