Ultimate zanskar Ladakh 12 days itinerary

Experience the raw, untouched beauty of Zanskar Valley and Ladakh on this thrilling 12-day road trip starting from Manali. This journey is a perfect blend of adventure, high-altitude landscapes, remote villages, ancient monasteries, and iconic Himalayan passes.

From crossing the mighty Shinku La to witnessing the surreal Drang Drung Glacier, exploring the hidden gem Padum, and experiencing the magical night skies of Hanle, this itinerary is crafted for true explorers.

You’ll also cover Ladakh’s most famous destinations like Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, and Tso Moriri, making it one of the most complete Himalayan circuits.

  • Type : Road trip
  • Duration : 12 Days
  • Transport : SUV
  • Accomodation : Hotel & Camp
  • Best Time : May - September
  • Tour starting point : Manali
  • Quote on request
  • Transportation in Innova/Tempo Traveller Manali to Manali
  • 11 Nights Accommodation in Boutique & Handpicked Properties
  • Daily Meals on MAP – 11 Dinner and 11 Breakfast
  • Inner Line Permits
  • Wireless Support for communication
  • Portable Oxygen & Basic Medical kit
  • All driver and cab expenses
  • All taxes
  • On ground team support during the journey
  • AC/Heater
  • Lunch during trip
  • Entrance fees to any site where ever applicable.
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
  • High altitude (AMS risk) – proper acclimatization required
  • Inner Line Permits needed for restricted areas
  • Weather & road conditions may affect itinerary
  • Network connectivity is limited
  • Carry sufficient cash

zanskar Ladakh 12 days detailed itinerary

Zanskar Ladakh 12 days itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Manali

  • Check-in in Manali Hotel
  • Leisure day
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Manali

Day 2

Manali to Jispa

  • Breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Lahaul Valley
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Solang Valley
  2. Atal Tunnel
  3. Sissu
  4. Keylong
  • Check-in in Jispa hotel
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Jisp
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Day 3

Jispa To Padum

  • Early breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Zanskar Valley
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Shinku La
  2. Gumbok Rangan
  3. Purne
  4. Phugtal Monastery (Hike)
  • Check-in in Padum hotel
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Padum

Day 4

Padum To Kargil

  • Breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Kargil
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Pensi La (14,000 ft)
  2. Drang Drung Glacier
  3. Twin Lakes
  4. Rangdum Monastery
  5. Suru Valley
  6. Nun Kun Peaks
  7. Parkachik Glacier
  8. Villages of Suru region 
  • Check-in in Kargil hotel
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kargil
Zanskar Ladakh 12 days itinerary
Zanskar Ladakh 12 days itinerary

Day 5

Kargil To Leh

  • Breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Leh
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Photi La & Namki La
  2. Lamayuru
  3. Sangam (Indus & Zanskar Confluence)
  4. Magnetic Hill
  5. Pathar Sahib Gurudwara
  • Check-in in Leh hotel
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Leh

Day 6

Leh to Nubra

  • Breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Nubra valley
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Shanti Stupa
  2. Khardung La
  3. Diskit Monastery
  4. Hunder Sand Dunes
  • Check-in at Nubra property
  • Dinner and Overnight stay in Nubra
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Day 7

Turtuk Sightseeing

  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing day:
  1. Turtuk village
  2. Tyakshi village
  3. Indo-Pak border (Thang village)
  • Return to Nubra Valley
  • Dinner and Overnight stay in Nubra

Day 8

Nubra to Pangong

  • Breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Pangong
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Shyok Valley
  2. Pangong Lake
  • Check-in in Pangong cottages
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Pangong
Zanskar Ladakh 12 days itinerary
Umling La and Hanle

Day 9

Pangong to Hanle

  • Breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Hanle
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Chushul War Memorial
  2. Hanle Monastery
  3. Hanle Observatory
  4. Stargazing / Milky Way viewing
  • Check-in in Hanle property
  • Dinner and Overnight stay in Hanle

Day 10

Hanle to Tso Moriri

  • Breakfast and checkout 
  • Drive towards Tso Moriri
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Umling La (optional and extra charges)
  2. Tso Moriri Lake
  • Check-in near Tso Moriri property
  • Dinner and Overnight stay in Tso Moriri
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Day 11

Tso Moriri to Jispa

  • Breakfast and Checkout 
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Puga Valley & hot spring
  2. More Plains
  3. Nakee La
  4. Lachung La
  5. Baralacha La
  • Check-in in Jispa Hotel
  • Dinner and Overnight stay in Jispa

Day 12

Jispa To Manali

  • Breakfast and checkout
  • Drive towards Manali
  • Enroute sightseeing:
  1. Keylong
  2. Sissu
  3. Atal tunnel 
  • Dropping at Manali volvo stand
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Why Choose This Zanskar Ladakh Tour?

  • Covers Zanskar, Ladakh complete circuit
  • Includes offbeat destinations like Hanle & Turtuk
  • Thrilling drive through Shinku La & Umling La
  • Perfect mix of adventure, culture & landscapes
  • Ideal for road trip lovers & explorers
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