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GCI ADVENTURESOVERLANDING
Zanskar

Zanskar Valley Deep Overland

  • Oct 20–29, 2026
  • 10 Days
  • Challenging

Ten days deep into Zanskar's monasteries and river gorges, farther off-grid than any other route we run.

Day-Wise Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Leh — Arrival

    Arrive Leh, settle in, light walk only.

    • 3,500 m
    • Stay: Leh
  2. Day 2

    Leh — Acclimatization

    Gear check and final route briefing for the Zanskar approach.

    • 3,500 m
    • Stay: Leh
  3. Day 3

    Leh → Kargil

    Cross Fotu La and Namika La en route to Kargil.

    • 4,108 m (Fotu La)
    • Drive: 6–7 hrs
    • Stay: Kargil
  4. Day 4

    Kargil → Rangdum

    Approach to Pensi La through the Suru valley.

    • 3,657 m
    • Drive: 6–7 hrs
    • Stay: Rangdum
  5. Day 5

    Rangdum → Padum

    Cross Pensi La into the Zanskar valley proper.

    • 4,400 m (Pensi La)
    • Drive: 6–7 hrs
    • Stay: Padum
  6. Day 6

    Padum — Karsha & Zangla

    Karsha Monastery and the old Zangla palace.

    • 3,657 m
    • Drive: 3 hrs
    • Stay: Padum
  7. Day 7

    Padum → Phuktal Trailhead

    Run out to the Phuktal Monastery trailhead.

    • 3,850 m
    • Drive: 3–4 hrs
    • Stay: Padum
  8. Day 8

    Padum → Rangdum

    Return leg back over Pensi La.

    • 4,400 m (Pensi La)
    • Drive: 6–7 hrs
    • Stay: Rangdum
  9. Day 9

    Rangdum → Kargil → Leh

    Long return day back to Leh.

    • 3,500 m
    • Drive: 10–11 hrs
    • Stay: Leh
  10. Day 10

    Leh — Departure

    Vehicle handover, farewell breakfast, convoy disperses.

    • 3,500 m