Transportation: Tempo Traveller / SUV for the entire journey (Manali → Padum → Manali)
Toll tax, driver allowance, and fuel charges included
Accommodation: 1 night stay in Manali (Hotel – Twin/Triple Sharing), 2 nights stay in Padum (Guesthouse or Homestay – Twin/Triple Sharing)
Meals: 6 Meals (Day 1 Diner, Day 2 Breakfast & Dinner, Day 3 Breakfast & Dinner, Day 4 Breakfast)
Sightseeing & Experiences: Visit to Phugtal Monastery (includes short guided trek), Padum local sightseeing: Karsha, Stongdey, Zangla & Sani Monasteries, Manali local sightseeing: Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Hot Springs, Mall Road
Permits & Passes (if required)
Tour Leader / Local Guide Support (where applicable)
Basic First Aid Kit
5% GST
Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions
Any personal expenses: snacks, drinks, tips, laundry, etc.
Entry tickets to monuments or monasteries (if applicable)
Travel insurance or medical expenses
Any cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances (landslides, roadblocks, etc.)
Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” section
Itinerary
Arrive in Manali and check-in to the hotel
Visit iconic spots: Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Hot Springs, and Mall Road
Explore local cafes or relax by the Beas River
Diner at the Hotel
Overnight stay in Manali
Early morning departure from Manali
Cross Atal Tunnel, Darcha, and Shinku La Pass (5,091m)
Short trek to Phugtal Monastery – a surreal cave monastery on a cliff
Continue journey through Purne and reach Padum by late evening
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight stay in Padum
Explore major attractions in Zanskar:
Karsha Monastery – the largest monastic complex in Zanskar
Stongdey Monastery – scenic hilltop monastery with rich history
Zangla Palace and Sani Monastery
Enjoy serene landscapes and local culture
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight stay in Padum
In the morning have the breakfast and drive back to Manali via the same breathtaking route
Cross back through Shinku La and reach Manali by evening
Trip ends with memories of the remote Zanskar wilderness.
