Zanskar Valley Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Leh Arrive in Leh and spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude. You can explore the city and visit the famous monasteries and markets.

Day 2: Leh to Lamayuru Drive from Leh to Lamayuru, a distance of about 110 km. The drive takes around 3-4 hours. Visit the Lamayuru monastery, which is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Ladakh.

Day 3: Lamayuru to Wanla Start your trek from Lamayuru and hike to Wanla, a distance of about 12 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 4-5 hours. You can visit the Wanla monastery, which is famous for its ancient wall paintings.

Day 4: Wanla to Hanupatta Trek from Wanla to Hanupatta, a distance of about 12 km. The trail is steep and challenging, with several ascents and descents. You will cross the Prinkti La Pass, which is at an altitude of 3,750 meters. The trek takes around 6-7 hours.

Day 5: Hanupatta to Shilla Trek from Hanupatta to Shilla, a distance of about 15 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 5-6 hours. You will cross the Sirsir La Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,850 meters. The pass offers stunning views of the Zanskar range.

Day 6: Shilla to Raru Trek from Shilla to Raru, a distance of about 12 km. The trail is steep and challenging, with several ascents and descents. You will cross the Parfila Pass, which is at an altitude of 3,950 meters. The trek takes around 6-7 hours.

Day 7: Raru to Padum Trek from Raru to Padum, a distance of about 12 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 4-5 hours. You will cross the Bardan La Pass, which is at an altitude of 5,100 meters. Padum is the administrative center of Zanskar Valley and has several monasteries and markets.

Day 8: Rest day in Padum Spend the day exploring Padum and its surroundings. You can visit the Karsha monastery, which is the largest monastery in Zanskar Valley.

Day 9: Padum to Pishu Trek from Padum to Pishu, a distance of about 12 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 4-5 hours. You can visit the Pishu monastery, which is famous for its wall paintings.

Day 10: Pishu to Hanumil Trek from Pishu to Hanumil, a distance of about 14 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 5-6 hours. You will cross the Hanumil La Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,800 meters.

Day 11: Hanumil to Snertse Trek from Hanumil to Snertse, a distance of about 15 km. The trail is steep and challenging, with several ascents and descents. You will cross the Purfi La Pass, which is at an altitude of 3,950 meters. The trek takes around 6-7 hours.

Day 12: Snertse to Haniskut Trek from Snertse to Haniskut, a distance of about 13 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 4-5 hours. You will cross the Haniskut La Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,470 meters.

Day 13: Haniskut to Lingshed Trek from Haniskut to Lingshed, a distance of about 12 km. The trail is steep and challenging, with several ascents and descents. You will cross the Murgum La Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,150 meters. Lingshed is a beautiful village and has several monasteries and markets.

Day 14: Rest day in Lingshed Spend the day exploring Lingshed and its surroundings. You can visit the Lingshed monastery, which is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Ladakh.

Day 15: Lingshed to Photoksar Trek from Lingshed to Photoksar, a distance of about 16 km. The trail is steep and challenging, with several ascents and descents. You will cross the Kyupa La Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,070 meters. The trek takes around 7-8 hours.

Day 16: Photoksar to Sirsir La Base Camp Trek from Photoksar to Sirsir La Base Camp, a distance of about 14 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 5-6 hours. You will cross the Bumiktse La Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,200 meters.

Day 17: Sirsir La Base Camp to Leh Trek from Sirsir La Base Camp to Leh, a distance of about 17 km. The trail is relatively easy and takes around 6-7 hours. You will cross the Sirsir La Pass, which is at an altitude of 4,850 meters. Once you reach Leh, you can relax and unwind after the trek.