Zanskar Valley Group Tour With Phugtal Gonbo Rangjon and Baralacha La
8D/7N
1
Day In
Manali1
Day In
Purne / Kargyak / Gonbo Rangjon Side2
Days In
PadumHighlights
- A raw Himalayan road journey into Zanskar for travellers who want to go beyond Manali, beyond Spiti, and beyond the usual Ladakh circuit
- Cross Shinku La, the high mountain pass that connects Lahaul with Zanskar, and feel the moment you enter a completely different world
- Walk towards Phugtal Monastery, a cave monastery in the remote Lungnak Valley that feels like nothing else in the Himalayas
Package Options
Duration
8 days
₹ 20,999
8 days
Starting From
₹ 20,999
Trip Dates
No departures available for upcoming dates
Itinerary
Board the overnight Volvo from Delhi and meet your group. Rest well. The real Himalayan route begins from Manali tomorrow.
Board Overnight Volvo or Shared Transfer from Delhi
20:00 - 21:00
Location:Delhi
Overnight Journey to Manali
21:00 - 07:00
Location:Delhi to Manali
Inclusions
- Overnight Volvo or shared transfer from Delhi to Manali and back
- Shared Tempo Traveller or SUV for the full Manali to Zanskar to Manali expedition route
- 5 nights stay in clean and comfortable mountain properties on sharing basis: Manali (1N), Purne/Kargyak/Gonbo Rangjon side (1N), Padum (2N), Jispa/Keylong (1N)
- Breakfast and dinner on all stay nights (5 breakfasts and 5 dinners)
- Trip captain or on ground coordinator
- Experienced mountain terrain driver
- Phugtal Monastery visit with walk from the last motorable point
- Padum and nearby sightseeing: Karsha Monastery, Stongdey Monastery, Zangla Palace, Sani, Rangdum side, or Sheela Waterfall (covered based on time and conditions)
- Pensi La and Drang Drung Glacier excursion (condition based)
- Deepak Tal, Suraj Tal, and Baralacha La sightseeing on the return (condition based)
- Basic first aid support and oxygen cylinder in the expedition vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, and parking
- All taxes included
- Travel Coffee on ground coordination and support
Exclusions
- Lunches (eat at local dhabas along the route)
- Meals during Volvo journey (Day 1 and Day 7 evening, self paid at highway stops)
- Snacks, chai, water, tips, and personal shopping
- Entry tickets, monastery fees, and camera charges
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended for remote high altitude travel)
- Medical or evacuation expenses
- Any extra stay, transport, or meal cost due to roadblocks, landslides, snowfall, or route diversions
- Anything not listed in the Inclusions
Your Trip in a Nutshell
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Start / End Point
- Delhi
- Stay
- Manali (1N) • Purne / Kargyak / Gonbo Rangjon Side (1N) • Padum (2N) • Jispa / Keylong (1N) • Overnight Volvo (2N)
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner on all 5 stay nights (10 meals total)
- Main Highlight
- Raw Zanskar road journey from Delhi covering Shinku La, Gonbo Rangjon, Phugtal Monastery, Padum, Pensi La, Drang Drung Glacier, Deepak Tal, Suraj Tal, and Baralacha La
- Best Season
- June to September
- Ideal For
- Solo travellers, friends, backpackers, photographers, and offbeat Himalayan travellers who want something rawer than Spiti and less crowded than Ladakh
Know Before You Go
Zanskar is remote high altitude travel. Roads can be rough, broken, and dusty. Stays are basic. Network disappears for stretches. This is not a regular holiday and that is exactly the point
Shinku La, Baralacha La, Pensi La, Drang Drung Glacier, Suraj Tal, and Deepak Tal are all condition based. They get covered only if the road is open and safe. The trip captain calls it on ground
Phugtal Monastery requires walking from the last motorable point. The distance depends on road conditions. You should be comfortable walking for 1 to 2 hours on mountain trails
The route, stay location, and sightseeing may change depending on snow clearance, landslides, weather, and local administration updates. Flexibility is part of the deal
Breakfast and dinner on stay nights are covered. Lunches and Volvo meals are on you. Carry cash because online payments do not work in most of Zanskar
Hot water, electricity, and room heating may be limited in remote areas. Pack accordingly
Carry warm layers, comfortable walking shoes, rain protection, a torch, power bank, sunscreen, and personal medicines. Full packing list shared before the trip
This trip works best for travellers who are comfortable with long drives, high altitude, and simple mountain conditions. If you want luxury stays, short travel days, or fully predictable comfort, this is not the trip for you
FAQ's
Yes. Overnight Volvo from Delhi to Manali, full Zanskar expedition by shared vehicle, and overnight Volvo back from Manali to Delhi.
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