18 days
Across the Himalaya through Zanskar
From Leh to Lahaul, over a pass above five thousand metres.
All journeys
The long way across: up the Indus past the monasteries, west into Zanskar, then south on foot through the Lungnak gorges and over the Shingo La into Lahaul.
Part drive and part trek, with hotels where there are hotels and tents where there are none. It is the most demanding journey we offer.
- How long
- 18 days
- Where
- Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh
- Kind of journey
- The Himalaya
The route
10 stops
- Delhi
- Leh
- Alchi
- Zangla
- Padum
- Karsha
- Phuktal
- Shingo La
- Lahaul
- Manali
Highlights
Along the way
- 01Two quiet days in Leh to get used to the altitude
- 02The old wall paintings at Alchi, and the side valleys above the Indus
- 03Zangla, Padum and Karsha monastery in the heart of Zanskar
- 04Phuktal monastery, built into a cliff above the river and reached on foot
- 05The Shingo La, and the descent into Lahaul
Day by day
The plan
- Days 1–2Fly to Delhi and on to Leh. Two quiet days, which at this altitude is the real work.
- Days 3–4Leh, and the monasteries along the Indus.
- Days 5–6Alchi, and the temples in the side valleys off the main road.
- Days 7–11Into Zanskar: Zangla, Padum, Tahan-Tungri and Karsha.
- Days 12–13The Lungnak gorges, and the walk up to Phuktal monastery.
- Day 14Over the Shingo La and down into Lahaul.
- Days 15–17Manali, Chandigarh, and the night train to Delhi.
- Day 18Depart from Delhi.
Tell us about your journey
Since 1997
Our team has been in tourism since 1997. Scenic Escapes India Private Limited is a private company registered in Kerala and based in Karunagappally, Kollam. Its registration details are published for anyone to check.
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