Winter Zanskar 4x4 Expedition

About This Trip

Zanskar is a remote Trans-Himalayan valley in Ladakh. In winter it goes quiet: rivers freeze, villages sit under snow and the road across Shinku La is open only to those who plan for it. This is an expedition for travellers who want raw mountains over comfort. You drive in a 4x4 convoy led by an experienced team, visit Phuktal Monastery built into a cliff, walk through Karsha and Stongdey monasteries, and reach the Drang-Drung Glacier viewpoint near Pensi La. Padum, the heart of Zanskar, gives a glimpse of a culture shaped by altitude and isolation. Weather and road conditions decide the day, so the trip leader keeps the group safe first and the schedule second.