Details: Arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh. Meet your Trip to Paradise local representative and transfer to your hotel. Rest for the first half of the day for high-altitude acclimatization. In the evening, take a slow-paced walk through Leh Market and visit Shanti Stupa.
Overnight: Leh
Meal Plan: Dinner
Location: Leh to Kargil (215 km / ~6-7 hours)
Details: Drive along the Leh-Srinagar Highway. Stop at Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and the Sangam Confluence. Visit the famous Lamayuru Monastery (known for its Moonland-like terrain) and cross Fotula Pass (13,749 ft) before reaching Kargil.
Overnight: Kargil
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Kargil to Padum (230 km / ~7-8 hours)
Details: Drive through the picturesque Suru Valley, catching spectacular views of the twin Nun and Kun peaks. Cross the high-altitude Pensi La Pass (14,435 ft) and witness the massive Drang-Drung Glacier before descending into Padum, the administrative center of Zanskar.
Overnight: Padum
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Padum & Surrounding Valleys
Details: Spend the day exploring Zanskar’s ancient Buddhist heritage. Visit Karsha Monastery (the largest in Zanskar), the cliffside Phugtal Monastery trek point, and Stongdey Monastery for breathtaking valley views. Explore local Zanskari villages and cultural sites.
Overnight: Padum
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Padum to Gonbo Rangjon / Purne (65 km / ~3-4 hours off-road)
Details: Journey deeper into the southern Zanskar Valley toward Gonbo Rangjon—a massive, standalone holy rock mountain rising dramatically from the valley floor. Set up camp near the base of the sacred peak under unpolluted night skies.
Overnight: Camps near Gonbo Rangjon / Purne
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Gonbo Rangjon to Jispa (85 km / ~4-5 hours)
Details: Cross the formidable Shinku La Pass (16,580 ft), connecting Zanskar Valley directly with Lahaul Valley. Descend into the lush green landscapes of Jispa along the Bhaga River.
Overnight: Jispa
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Jispa to Leh (330 km / ~8-9 hours)
Details: Embark on a grand drive back to Leh via the Manali-Leh Highway. Cross high mountain passes including Baralacha La (16,040 ft), Nakee La, Lachung La, and Tanglang La (17,480 ft). Arrive in Leh by late evening.
Overnight: Leh
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Location: Leh Airport Drop
Details: Enjoy a morning breakfast, check out from the hotel, and transfer to Leh Airport for your return flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
