Meet at Manali and start drive via Attal Tunnel The longest tunnel of Asia ,lunch break at Darcha Near Longest Bridge of Himachal Pradesh A short drive from Darcha in Zanskar, lies Shinkula Pass from where the real road trip begins! Like every road trip in the mountains, it is suggested that you begin your journey as early as possible.Once at Shinkula Pass in Zanskar, you head to Kurgyaik Village. The road from Shinkula Pass to Kurgyaik Village is long and the road is a challenge like no other. Although most of the road goes through vast and open spaces, it often submerges into water, giving you the opportunity of driving through rivers. You’ll soon be rewarded for your Drive by stunning views of Mt.Gonbo Rangjon, a massive conical mountain that stands tall and mighty in the middle of the cold desert. The mountain is one of the most sacred ones among the people of Zanskar. Once you complete the final leg of the day, camp at Kurgyaik Village near the river

Later come back to your Hotel ,where you have your dinner.

Music and Bornfire with Dinner will be served.

The next day, you leave for a village called Purney, which is situated on an approximate distance of 29 km from Kargyaik. Remember, this journey is extremely difficult. However, you would surely want to make a pit-stop here not just for the fact that the village reverberates with solitude but also because it is home to the phenomenal Phugtal monastery. The monastery is a 40 minute hike from the village, so you would first want to reach a homestay or a campsite before heading for it. The structure of the monastery is awe-inspiring, and the fact that it is built in a cave which is more than 2,500 years old, will make your experience even more overwhelming.

 After visiting Monastery continue Drive, entering the significantly big town of Padum is sure to be a welcoming change. The short route from Purney to Padum is a fascinating one, rife with gorgeous views, and vast open valleys with the occasional challenge of off-roading. On this route, you will also cross the elusive villages of Cha, Ichar and Muney. At Padum, you can opt for a homestay or even a hotel, have a Zanskar meal and visit His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s residence

 Today, you head to Penzi la,On the way visit Zongkhul Monastery,the monastery is built on a rock face containing two caves. According to the legend the famous Indian scholar-saint Naropa meditated for two years in the lower cave where his footprint can be seen on a rock near the entrance. Beautiful frescoes on the cave walls were painted by Zhadpa Dorje who visited the monastery some 300 years ago. This journey is special not because it marks the successful completion of your trip, but also because it will bring you to the largest glacier in Ladakh, Drang Drung.The Majestic beauty of the Glacier and Penzi la will Make your trip Memorable.By evening back to Padum for overnight stay

We will explore more in wilderness of Zanskar .On the way visit Sani monastery which is located on a flat area in the centre of the village. It is among the oldest monastic institutions of Tibetan Buddhism in Ladakh and Zanskar. A 6m-high stupa called Kanika Chorten is believed to have been constructed in the 2nd century.Continue to Karsha village.It has the largest monastery in Zanskar with a community of 120 monks. Belonging to the Gelugpa order, it was founded by the famous translator Phagspa Sherab in the 11th century. The whitewashed monastic quarters rise almost vertically on a mountainside above the village. Steep steps lead to the complex comprising eight temples, chortens, residential rooms and assembly halls.Overnight in Karsha homestay.

Zangla village was ruled until recently by a king who still lives here with his family. The village is protected by a small ruined citadel built on a hillock and it takes 15 minutes to hike up to the citadel. Inside, a small Buddhist shrine overlooking the entire valley is still intact. The nunnery centre is another place which is worth visiting in Zangla, here travellers can learn about the daily life of the nuns. Also Visit Stongde monastery, home to more than 60 monks, is the second largest in Zanskar. It is perched 300m above the valley, offering a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and villages. There are several temples with beautiful wall paintings inside the gompa. Gon Khang, the temple of guardian deities, is one of the prominent shrines. Overnight in Purne

Start early Morning Towards Manali as we have to cross high pass Shinkula where the weather can change in Moments and By evening reach Manali.