JOURNEY ACROSS ZANSKAR – INDIA

A High and Wild Trek Across the Remote Valleys of Ladakh’s ‘Little Tibet’

• Traverse the Kingdom of Zanskar
• Remote trekking in little-visited valleys
• High passes & wild landscapes
• Dramatic countryside of vivid color
• Traditional Zanskari villages
• Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries
• Picturesque and quiet campsites
• Experience a taste of nomadic life

In 1974 Ladakh became accessible to foreign visitors and this high and wild Buddhist region still captures the imagination of adventure travelers. Geographically, Ladakh is a western extension of the Tibetan Plateau. Buddhism was brought to Ladakh by Guru Rimpoche and this colorful religion is still practiced throughout Ladakh and Zanskar. A number of parallel mountain ranges, including the Great Himalaya Range, divide this territory and provide the setting for a wealth of excellent trekking routes, usually involving high pass crossings. Our route passes through scattered villages and grazing settlements with a tapestry of irrigated fields of barley and potatoes and, along with many hill-top Buddhist monasteries, add dramatic color to this otherwise arid environment.

Our recently revised and incredibly improved Zanskar Traverse begins with an exciting flight to the frontier town of Leh in the upper Indus Valley. We then take a scenic overland journey, along the Leh-Manali Highway, to the starting point of our unique Zanskar route. At Gatta Loops we will meet our support crew and horse team and begin our epic walk, following the snaking Tserap Chu River into ancient Zanskar. Our little-traveled route will offer challenges in the form of swift river crossings, plentiful pass crossings and high elevation campsites in remote settings and offering access to remote villages.

Zanskar, the ‘Copper Valley’, is also a photographer’s dream. Each day provides expansive mountain panoramas, picturesque farming villages and pastel colored landscapes. This is one of the most visually stunning experiences in the Himalaya!

The Zanskar Traverse in Ladakh (Camping Trip) is part of our Epic Himalayan Journey Series! These trips are led by one of our experienced trekking guides and represent the gourmet trekking offerings of the great Himalayan Range. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.