Zanskar Valley in four days

A day-by-day plan for Zanskar Valley, Leh & Ladakh, 12 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

4 days in Zanskar Valley

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The largest Buddhist monastery complex in Zanskar, cascading beautifully down a steep rocky mountain slope above Padum.

Day 1

Day 1

Day 2

Day 2

Day 2

Day 3

Day 3

An architectural wonder of the world, built like a honeycomb directly inside the mouth of a massive cliffside cave.

Day 3

A vast winding river of ice, in full view from the top of Penzi La pass, with high jagged peaks behind it.