Himalaya

Zanskar Xpedition

Past trip · 2026

Zanskar 2026: nine nights, ten days and seven riding days. For the next trip, explore Himalaya / Ladakh 2027.

Journey sequence; not a geographic map or a daily itinerary.

Zanskar 2026: nine nights, ten days and seven riding days. For the next trip, explore Himalaya / Ladakh 2027.

Delhi → Manali → Darcha → Purne → Padum → Kargil → Leh

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Delhi

Hotel transfer and rest before continuing the journey.Airport-to-hotel transfer; not a riding day.

Day 2 · Delhi → Manali

Road transfer to Manali, motorcycle handover, route and safety briefing.550 km · about 12 hours by road transfer (not riding).

Day 3 · Manali → Darcha

Begin riding through Atal Tunnel, Keylong, and Jispa to Darcha.145 km · 6–7 hours

Day 4 · Darcha → Shinku La → Purne

Ride via Shinku La, Gombo Ranjan, and Kurgiakh; overnight in Purne.90 km · 7–8 hours · Shinku La 5.091 m

Day 5 · Phugtal → Padum

Walk to Phugtal Monastery, then continue riding to Padum.65 km · 6–7 hours

Day 6 · Explore Padum

Visit Zangla Palace, Stongdey, Stakrimo, Pibiting, and Padum market.Approx. 80 km riding · starting and finishing in Padum.

Day 7 · Sani, Dzongkhul & Karsha

Monastery circuit around Padum; return to the accommodation in Padum.Approx. 80 km riding · starting and finishing in Padum.

Day 8 · Padum → Kargil

Ride via Pensi La and Suru Valley, stopping at Drang Drung Glacier.220 km · 8–9 hours · Pensi La 4.400 m

Day 9 · Kargil → Leh

Ride via Mulbekh, Lamayuru, Magnetic Hill, and Sangam to Leh.230 km · 7–8 hours

Day 10 · Leh → Delhi

Transfer to Leh airport for the flight to Delhi; end of tour.Airport transfer and flight; not a riding day.

$2,150 · 2026 journey price · twin-share.