Zanskar , Jammu And Kashmir
About Zanskar
Zanskar is a sub district of Kargil and is famous for its untouched terrains as well as for its adventurous treks. The highest peaks of Himalayas are in Zanskar range which separate Zanskar from Ladakh. Surrounded by treacherous hills and mountains, accessibility might be irksome. The easiest gateway is from Kargil through the Suru Valley. It is spread over an area of 2700 sq. miles and offers terrain with varying altitudes from 11500 to 2300 feet. Basically it is a semi desert located beautifully in the Himalayas. Zanskar and Ladakh were restricted sites for foreigners for a long time but are now open to foreign tourists as well.
Zanskar comprises tiny, scattered villages, the largest being Padum. The dominance of the Buddhist population in these is signified by the presence of beaucoup monasteries. Zanskar is rich in feral denizens among which are wolves, bears, snow leopards, marmots, bharal and alpine ibex. Best time to visit this region is from May to October as during winters this region is under layers of snowfall. Zanskar is famous for its adventure activities like rock climbing, trekking and white water rafting in the Zanskar River. Once in Zanskar do visit Mulbek, Zangla, Remalas and Zongkhul which gives a complete insight into the rich heritage of this region and best of the monasteries. The rugged terrain offers trekking expeditions, camping and river rafting opportunities.
Explore Zanskar
Location & Places to Visit on Zanskar Map
View destinations and attractions nearby Zanskar, on an interactive map.
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Zanskar
Stongdey Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
5.1 km from Zanskar - See map
Stongdey Monastery was established in 1052 and is famous for being the second largest monastery in the Zanskar region. Located 18 km from Padum...
Read more
Zangla, Jammu and Kashmir
13.7 km from Zanskar - See map
Zangla is located 35 Km from Zanskar and is the nodal point for the famous trek covering Padum-Stongdey-Zangla-Karsha-Padum. Also do visit the...
Read more
Pibiting Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
17.6 km from Zanskar - See map
Pibiting gompa is a very beautiful monastery located in Zanskar region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated very close to Padum the very capital...
Read more
Tagrimo Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
18.2 km from Zanskar - See map
Tagrimo Monastery lies in the plains of the Padum and is otherwise known as Kagyupa Monastery. Dating back to 17th century, some 30 monks reside...
Read more
Padum, Jammu and Kashmir
18.4 km from Zanskar - See map
Padum is a scarcely populated administrative headquarters of Zanskar region of Jammu and Kashmir and is famous for its untouched and unexplored...
Read more
Karsha Gompa, Jammu and Kashmir
27.2 km from Zanskar - See map
Karsha Gompa or Kursha Gompa or Kursha Chamspaling is one of the biggest monasteries in Zanskar. It has a collection of ancient rock carvings,...
Read more
Bardan Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
28 km from Zanskar - See map
Dating back to 17th century Bardan Monastery or Bardang Gompa is located 12 KMs away from Padum in Zanskar. It belongs to the Dugpa-Kargyud...
Read more
Markha Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
*33.8 km from Zanskar - See map
Markha valley is a hugely popular trekking destination. It is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The terrain is treacherous, but the brave will...
Read more
Hemis National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*38.8 km from Zanskar - See map
Located on the west bank of the Indus, in beautiful eastern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State, Hemis National Park is the largest national...
Read more
Dzongkhul Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
39.5 km from Zanskar - See map
Dzongkhul monastery or Zonkul Gompa is a small dark monastery located in the Stod valley of Zanskar, near the village of Tangker (half an hour...
Read more
Drang Drung Glacier, Jammu and Kashmir
*41.7 km from Zanskar - See map
In the heights of Zansker lies the largest Drang Drung Glacier accessible to tourist in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for...
Read more
Kishtwar National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*57.3 km from Zanskar - See map
Located about 250 KMs from Jammu, spread over an area of 400 sq. kms and perched at an altitude ranging from 1700 m to 4800 mts, Kishtwar National...
Read more
Zanskar travel tips & reviews
Other travellers left Zanskar reviews and tips for you
