ZANSKAR VALLEY

The Zanskar region is a small and isolated Buddhist land wedged between the main Himalayas and the Zanskar range. The main valley is approximately 300 kms long and is ringed by mountains. Access to it is therefore over one of the high passes. The most important are the Pensi La connecting Zanskar with the Suru valley in the West, the Umasi La with the Chenab Valley in the South and the Shingo La with Lahaul in the East. This makes for very spectacular trekking country.

The Zanskaris are of the same stock as the Ladakhis and because of the sheer isolation of their homeland were able to preserve their Buddhist culture. Traditional values include a strong belief in Buddhism, frugal use of resources and population control. In remarkable contrast to Leh district, Zanskar's treeless expanse is the least developed part of Ladakh.

Just as Lahaul & Spiti, Zanskar Valley presents the World with Buddhist monasteries, mountain passes, glaciers and breathtaking landscape. This region can be visited by involving in Trekking.

Trekking in Zanskar :
Trekking in Zanskar region is not easy. The treks are often rough & steep, the passes high and the climate - extreme. There are some strenuous treks starting from Lahaul Valley through the Zanskar region and ending in Padum or further to Lamayuru & Leh.