11 Days River rafting In Zanskar

Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi – Leh – Kargil – Manda – Zamgok – Hanamur – Nyerak – Lamaguru – Nimu – Leh(Zanskar) - Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi – Arrival

As you arrive at Delhi, meet the representative of Travelsite India as you would be escorted to the hotel pre-booked for you. Stay at the hotel for the night. Dine and relax.
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Day 02 : Delhi – Leh

Board a flight to Leh today and upon arrival check in to the hotel pre-booked for you. You can explore the vicinity as get acclimatized of the environment here. Stay at the hotel for the night. Dine and relax.

Day 03 : Leh – Kargil

Drive to the Fotu la situated at the height of 14,000 feet, is a pass which makes the way so that we can cross the Indus valley. Don’t forget to look out for all the picturesque view that the road provide. The snow clad peaks of the Himalayas provide a mesmerizing backdrop to this drive. We would halt at Lamayuru to visit the monastery which gives a panoramic view of the landscapes. Check into the hotel at Kargil for the night. Dine and relax.

Day 04 : Kargil – Manda

We would today start our drive past Panikar and parkachik as you have a look at the beautiful ranges of the Nun and Kun massifs almost of the height of 7000 meters. The drive provides mesmerizing and beautiful views of the hanging glaciers and large picturesque meadows. Then we would drive to Pensi la and have a view of Zanskar peaks and at the bottom would be the Drung Durung glacier which is the starting point of Zanskar River. Stay at the camp for the night.

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Day 05 : Manda – Zamgok

This day would mark the start of our rafting expedition. As you start your raft towards zamgok, padum we would begin at Hamling. Throughout our coarse we would be surrounded by peaks which are as high as 6000 meters. The rapids that we will face today would be of Grade II, which is a good start for beginners. Look out for the landscape as it provides you breathtaking views. Set up camp at the campsite and stay.

Day 06 : Zamgok - Hanamur

We would today raft for about 35kms. This expedition would be a little difficult today but nevertheless it is suitable for first timers and beginners. Raft from Zamgok to Hanamur and combat rapids of Grade II and grade III. The river Zanskar provides various adventures and the rafting trip has just started.. hone your padding skills today. Camp at the site.

Day 07 : Hanamur – Nyerak

Pack up your amp equipments as we will go rafting today, from Hanamur to Nyerak. The gorge narrows down along the river and is called the Grand Canyon suitably. We would today face grade III rapids as we raft for about 25kms today. In the evening, we would halt at the gorge just below the Nyerak Village and stay.
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Day 08 : Nyerak

This day is free for leisure activities. You can go about the Nyerak village and enjoy the serenity of the place. Observe the slow paced life of the village dwellers in the village and wash up at the campsite. Take a day off, so that you rejuvenate your energy. Stay at the campsite.

Day 09 : Nyerak – Lamaguru

This day would start as we begin our rafting journey from Nyerak for almost 35Km and would go up to Lamaguru. This day would be an adventure packed journey as we cruise along the white waters of the Zanskar River and face rapids of Grade III and Grade IV. Proceed the day as you face the river as it squeezes to about 18ft. Halt at a huge waterfall as we have our lunch and then continue to camp along the Markha river. Stay at the camp.

Day 10 : Lamaguru – Nimu – Leh

This day would be one another wonder packed journey as we raft from Lamaguru to Nimu. We would be facing today Grade III and Grade IV rapids as you will be guided by an expert rafter. Watch out for the high peaks and plateaus as you cruise along the river. This trip would end as we reach the confluence of Zanskar and the Indus. In the evening drive back to Leh. Stay at the hotel for the night in Leh.

Day 11 : Leh – Delhi

Take a flight to Delhi and then board a flight to your home country from Delhi airport. Yur sevice with Travelsite India ends here.
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