Popular primarily for its adventurous Frozen River/Chadar Trek in winter season and adrenaline rushing white water rafting experience in summer, Zanskar in Ladakh is a paradise for adventure and nature lovers.
An offbeat destination, Zanskar is the part of Kargil District in Ladakh and boasts some of the most spectacular views in the union territory. It covers an area of more than 5000 sq km, and has a mountain range (Zanskar Range) of its own that is different from the Himalayas.
For adventure lovers, Zanskar is a trekking hotspot. Apart from the Chadar Trek, it has several exciting treks like Lamayuru to Darcha and Lamayuru-Padum trek that take you through remote villages and offers jaw-dropping vistas. And if that’s not enough, the Zanskar River offers an amazing white-water rafting experience with up to Grade IV rapids.
Nature lovers can take delight in Zanskar’s untouched natural beauty. There are alpine lakes that are so scenic that you don’t feel like taking off your eyes of them. There are mountains and streams running parallel, and there are small agricultural patches near the remote villages that add the green to the brown and yellow landscape. The sacred monasteries like Sani, Stongdey, Karsha, and Phugtal monasteries only add to its natural charm.
For culture lovers, apart from the monastery, Zanskar is home to one of the last surviving cultural settlers of Tibet. One can still see the practice of polyandry in some of the villages in Zanskar. The simple food and usage locally available resources makes trying the food here a must.
With our authentic Zanskar travel guide, find all the information on planning your Zanskar trip. Get insights into the best places to visit and activities, top accommodation options, season to visit along with an ideal way to reach along with best Zanskar tour packages.
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