Passing up the Suru Valley through Pensi la (which is open 3-4 months
JULY-OCTOBER), one arrives in Zanskar. Over PensiLa is the 5,000 sq km vast
expanse of concentrated mountains and long valleys of Zanskar, an ancient
kingdom with a better preserved cultural entity Primarily Buddhist, Padum is
a sub district head quarters with several accessible monasteries and 8th
century rock edicts with significant carvings and inscriptions. Other places
of interest in Zanskar are Karsha with its large and wealthy monastery and
Zangla. Treks commence from here for Lamayuru and Hemis. Phugtal and
Zongkhul are two famous cave monasteries in Zanskar. To savor a typical
experience of western Ladakh, a trip to Sabku, Panikahar and Parkachik is a
must.
Day 01 :: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Day
02 :: Delhi-Leh (Flight)
Transfer to airport for flight to Leh. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest
of the day free for acclimatization. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03 :: Leh
Morning sight-seeing of Spituk and Phyang monasteries. Afternoon visit Leh
monastery, Leh palace and Leh Bazaar. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04 :: Leh
Full day tour of Shey, Tiksey and Hemis monasteries. Overnight in hotel.
Day 05 :: Leh-Saspol (Jeep/62 kms)
Drive to Saspol. Afternoon sight-seeing of Alchi monasteries. Overnight in
camp.
Day
06 :: Saspol-Kargil (Jeep/168 kms)
Drive to Kargil. En-route visit Lamayuru and Mulbekh monastery. Overnight
in hotel.
Day 07 :: Kargil-Ringdom (Jeep/140 kms)
Drive to Ringdom. Visit Ringdom Monastery. Overnight in camp.
