Overview
Take an epic private Himalayan road trip from Manali to Lahaul and Zanskar Valley on this 5 Nights / 6 Days adventure. The journey covers Atal Tunnel, Sissu, Keylong, Jispa, Shinku La, Gonbo Rangjon, Kargyak, Purne, Padum, Baralacha La and Sissu, offering a combination of remote mountain landscapes, high-altitude passes and spectacular Zanskar scenery.
LAHAUL VALLEY After breakfast, meet our driver in Manali and begin your journey towards the Lahaul Valley. Drive through Solang Valley and cross the Atal Tunnel before entering the spectacular landscapes of Lahaul. Visit Sissu and continue towards Keylong, enjoying the mountain scenery along the Bhaga Valley. Proceed to Jispa and check in to your hotel/camp. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/camp in Jispa.
ZANSKAR ADVENTURE After breakfast, check out from Jispa and drive towards Darcha before continuing towards Shinku La. Cross the high-altitude pass and enter the remote Zanskar region. Continue towards the spectacular Gonbo Rangjon, enjoying the rugged landscapes and remote Himalayan surroundings. Due to limited accommodation in this region, the overnight location may be around Gonbo Rangjon, Kargyak or Purne according to local availability and accessibility. Dinner and overnight stay at the available accommodation/camp around Gonbo Rangjon, Kargyak or Purne.
ZANSKAR VALLEY JOURNEY After breakfast, continue deeper into the remote Zanskar Valley. Drive through Kargyak and Purne, experiencing the dramatic mountain landscapes and traditional settlements of the region. Continue towards Padum, the principal town of Zanskar. On arrival, check in to your accommodation and relax after the long journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Padum.
RETURN FROM ZANSKAR After breakfast, begin the return journey from Padum towards Purne, Kargyak and Gonbo Rangjon. Continue towards Shinku La and descend towards Darcha. Proceed through the rugged Himalayan landscapes towards Jispa. On arrival, check in to your accommodation and relax after the high-altitude road journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/camp in Jispa.
HIGH-ALTITUDE LAHAUL EXCURSION After breakfast, begin your journey from Jispa towards Darcha and continue through Zingzing Bar. Visit the scenic Deepak Tal and Suraj Tal before proceeding to the spectacular Baralacha La. Spend time enjoying the high-altitude mountain scenery and capturing photographs before beginning the return journey. Continue towards Sissu and check in to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sissu.
TOUR CONCLUSION After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Atal Tunnel and Solang Valley. Continue to Manali and enjoy local sightseeing as time permits before completing the journey. Visit suitable local attractions depending on the available time and travel conditions. Later, proceed for your final drop at the preferred location in Manali. Tour ends with memorable Lahaul and Zanskar road-trip experiences.
Inclusions
- • Private vehicle for the complete tour
- • SUV / Innova Crysta / 4×4 vehicle as selected
- • Driver charges and fuel
- • Toll taxes and applicable parking charges
- • Hotel/camp accommodation as per itinerary
- • Breakfast and dinner during the stay
- • Manali pickup and Manali drop
- • Lahaul and Zanskar sightseeing as mentioned
- • Shinku La and Zanskar route sightseeing
- • Gonbo Rangjon, Kargyak, Purne and Padum visit
- • Baralacha La, Deepak Tal and Suraj Tal sightseeing
- • Driver allowance and applicable vehicle taxes
Rules
- • High-altitude routes are subject to weather and road conditions
- • Shinku La and Baralacha La are seasonal routes
- • Route accessibility must be confirmed before travel
- • The itinerary may change for safety due to weather or road conditions
- • Remote accommodation is subject to availability
- • No refund is applicable for sightseeing missed due to weather or road closure
- • Additional vehicle usage is chargeable
- • Hotel check-in and check-out follow hotel policy
- • Guests must follow local rules and environmental guidelines
- • Final pricing depends on travel dates, vehicle and accommodation category
- • Booking confirmation is subject to advance payment and availability
- • The operator reserves the right to modify the route when required for traveller safety
- • Airfare or train tickets
- • Personal expenses
- • Lunch
- • Entry fees wherever applicable
- • Adventure activities
- • Travel insurance
- • Medical expenses
- • Additional vehicle usage
- • Expenses caused by road blockage or weather disruption
- • Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
- • Carry valid government-issued photo identification
- • Carry warm and layered clothing
- • Carry comfortable and sturdy footwear
- • Carry sunglasses and sunscreen
- • Carry basic personal medicines
- • Carry a reusable water bottle
- • Carry essential cash for remote areas
- • Carry power bank and charging accessories
- • Keep luggage compact
- • Follow driver and local authority instructions
- • Be prepared for long high-altitude road journeys
