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Sight Address : Zanskar situated at 184 km from ladakh. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Zanskar stands as a lost land with its perfidious countryside and a rigid life style. A part of Kargil district, the place is rich in pungent, therapeutic foliage and aromatic plants. Having divided in to three sub-regions of Sham, Stod and Lungnak, Zanskar is a haven of thriving Buddhist monasteries, which displays elegant architecture and traditional richness. Zanskar has a vast expansion of 5000 square kilometers. Bounded by lofty mountains and deep valleys, the region offers adventurous trekking paths for adventurous tourists and travelers. The Chadar trek in Zanskar is to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. The mesmerizing journey through the frozen Zanskar River is in fact a voyage to the heart of this isolated place. With its magnificent glaciers, deep woods, enchanting valleys and tedious trekking paths, Zanskar valley presents an enjoyable outlook of nature.
zanskar view
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
June to October.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
3-4 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit
Dress Require: No
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hotel Gaky ; Zanskar, Ladakh – 194101 ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis, cars and jeeps are also available at Srinagar for the journey to cover Leh to Ladakh by road . Groups can charter deluxe and A-class buses for Leh, Kargil or Padum (Zanskar) from the J and K SRTC at Srinagar. This place is well connected by road. Jeep hire to Kargil from Padum costs Rs.8000 (while Kargil to Padum is Rs.10,000 – taxiunion rules don’t allow return trips) per vehicle, whether done in one gruelling 14-hour drive or with an overnight stop en route. Other one-way/return rates from Padum: Karsha Rs.600/750; Zangla Rs.2000/3000, Rangdum Rs.4000/6000
BUS : There is a regular bus service run by J&K SRTC from Leh and Kargil for Padum with stops at various point in Suru and Zanskar Valley.Leh-Kargil-Padum buses run approximately thrice weekly, supposedly departing Kargil bus station around 1am but timetables are infamously idiosyncratic. Consider gathering a group and hiring a jeep to
Padum (Rs10,000, 14 hours): start before dawn or consider overnighting at Rangdum. Doublecheck that your driver has Zanskar-endorsed permits from the drivers’ cooperative. For your way to Leh Ladakh the J&K State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC) operates regular Deluxe and Ordinary bus services between Srinagar and Leh on this route with an overnight halt at Kargil.
Train : The Nearest railway station to zanskar is the Jammu Tawi railway station, which is located at a distance of 680 km from Ladakh. The Jammu railway station is connected to the other major cities of the country such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai to name a few. Taxi costs Rs 9,000 – 10,000 from Jammu tawi to Ladakh, and takes nearly 2 days travel.
Air : Ladakh Airport is the nearest air base to the destination which is connected to important cities of the state. However, Jammu Airport is the major air base in Jammu & Kashmir which is well connected to major cities of the country like New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai to name a few. The Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, connect Ladakh internationally as well.During the tourist season (May to October) regular flight service are available from Ladakh to Jammu, Srinagar, Leh and Delhi. Jet Airways and Alliance Air provide weekly service to Ladakh. Weather conditions can be erratic in Leh-ladakh and flights get cancelled at short notice. Check before travelling and book well in advance, since flights are usually full in the summer months.
Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry woolan cloths, camera etc.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Fire Station : 101
- Ambulance : 102/108
