Zanskar, a remote and picturesque region which offers some of the most adventurous and
challenging roads for motorcycle enthusiasts. The adventure roads of Zanskar offer a thrilling
and unforgettable experience for motorcycle enthusiasts, with stunning landscapes, challenging
terrain, and high-altitude mountain passes. Riders will also pass through several remote villages
and see some of the most stunning Himalayan landscapes, including the rugged terrain of the
Zanskar valley.
What is included in the tour
- Bike
- Lead Biker with Bike
- Service Back up Vehicle with Mechanic and Helper
- Accommodation as per below mentioned hotels/camps or similar category
- Dinner and breakfast at all the places
- First Aid Kit and Oxygen Cylinder
- Inner Line Permit
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST @ 5%
- Enroute Lunch, Beverages, Snacks, Minibar etc.
- Any Adventure activity, Safari or adventure activity unless specified in inclusions.
- Monument entry, Guide fee etc.
- Any other sight-seeing other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: ARRIVAL AT MANALI
Day 2: MANALI - JISPA
Day 3: JISPA - PURNE
Day 4: PURNE - PADUM
Day 5: PADUM, ZANSKAR VALLEY LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Day 6: PADUM - KARGIL
Day 7: KARGIL - LEH
Day 8: DEPARTURE DAY
Day 1: ARRIVAL AT MANALI
Arrive at Manali After a meet and greet in Manali Volvo bus stand check in to the hotel. Take
some rest and fresh up. The afternoon we will give you a brief description of an upcoming
journey and will handover you the bikes. Then we will ride for a sightseeing tour in Manali so
that you can get used to your bikes. Later come back to the hotel. Relaxed and overnight stay.
Day 2: MANALI - JISPA
Distance- 93 Kms
Duration- 3 Hrs
Highlights- Solang Valley, Atul Tunnel, Lahaul Valley
After breakfast, we will start the journey towards Jispa crossing Atal tunnel. Atal Tunnel is a
Newly built highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass. After crossing Tunnel, the landscape
changes drastically as we enter the Lahaul and Spiti District. The lush green grasslands
disappear and the barren slopes of the cold desert take over. We continue the ride towards
Jispa crossing the quaint mountain towns of Sissu and Keylong. Arrive at the destination early in
the evening and have an adventurous overnight stay in Camps / Hotel.
Day 3: JISPA - PURNE
Distance- 100 Kms
Duration- 5 Hrs
Highlights- Shinku La Pass
After breakfast, you begin your journey towards Zanskar on the recently completed road. It’s a
little difficult, but it has the best scenery. It takes time to cross Shinku la pass and take pictures
with the grand mountain Gumbo Ranjan (Mahakal) and cross the river, among other things. You
can enjoy a quick hike or track until Phuktal Gompa, which is only 6 kilometres away, with one
side hike to a hidden monastery. Overnight stay at Purne.
Day 4: PURNE - PADUM
Distance- 52 Kms
Duration- 2 Hours
Highlights- Lake, Market, Monastery
Discover the renowned sites of Padum on this excursion. Take in the stunning scenery of Sani
Lake and its monastery, which is hidden in the mountain. As you head towards Padum, there is a
beautiful monastery on the left side of the road. Padum is the most significant village and
market in Zanskar. Take some time to explore the bazaar, and you can spend the night in
Padum.
Day 5: PADUM, ZANSKAR VALLEY LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Highlights: Phuktal Monastery, Local Market Visit
The town of Padum is named after Padmasambhava who was an 8th-century Buddhist master.
It is the only town and administrative center in Zanskar. Padum is located at the center of the
tri-armed Zanskar valley, at an altitude of 3,657 meters (11,998 feet). After breakfast, a local
sightseeing drive to Monasteries and the Market followed by leisure time
Day 6: PADUM - KARGIL
Distance- 240 Kms
Duration- 8 Hrs
Highlights- Pensi La Pass, Offroading, Beautiful Landscapes
The journey from Padum to Kargil is approximately 240 kilometres long and includes several
high-altitude mountain passes, including the Pensi La pass at 14,500 feet. The road passes
through remote villages and provides breathtaking views of the Zanskar valley’s rugged
landscape. The road from Padum to Kargil is narrow and winding, with several steep hairpin
bends that make for a challenging ride for motorcycle enthusiasts. The road is also prone to
landslides, requiring riders to navigate difficult terrain. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 7: KARGIL - LEH
Distance- 217 Kms
Duration- 7 Hrs
Highlights- Magnetic Hill, Lamayuru Monastery, Fotu La Pass
The road from Kargil to Leh is one of the most popular and adventurous routes in the Indian
state of Jammu and Kashmir for motorcycle enthusiasts. The route is approximately 217
kilometers long and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
The journey begins in Kargil, a town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kargil district, and continues
through several high-altitude mountain passes, including the Fotu La pass at 13,478 feet. The
road provides breathtaking views of the Himalayas’ rugged landscape, with several deep valleys
and snow-capped peaks along the way. Along the way, riders can explore several ancient
monasteries and traditional villages, including the Lamayuru monastery, one of the oldest and
largest monasteries in the region. Later Stay at Leh.
Day 8: DEPARTURE DAY
In the morning, wake up and have breakfast. Following that, return your bike and check out of
the hotel. You can either freely explore the city on your own or catch a flight back to Delhi.
