Winter Zanskar with Suru Valley
Winter Zanskar by winter-friendly SUV, with a 7-day Manali itinerary and 6 stay nights. Delhi Volvo transfers included; early bird ₹32,000 pp + 5% GST. November–March departures depend on safe road access and permissions.
This Winter Zanskar tour package for 2026–27 includes a seven-day mountain itinerary from Manali, six accommodation nights and Delhi-Manali-Delhi overnight Volvo tickets. The fixed-departure price is ₹32,000 per person plus 5% GST (₹33,600 total). After a preparation night, the route runs through Sissu, Jispa, Shinku La and Gombo Rangjon to Padum, then continues past Drang Drung Glacier and Rangdum Gompa to Parkachik. The return includes Sani Gompa, Purne and a weather-subject Phuktal Gompa hike before Sissu and Manali. The driving days are long and the route depends on snow clearance, pass conditions and local road updates. Nights use practical winter stays in Manali, Padum, Parkachik, Purne and Sissu, with warm meals and local heating where available. Day 7 stays open in Manali before the evening overnight bus home. If weather or road access changes, the trip leader may adjust departure times, stops or the order of the route rather than force an unsafe crossing.
Winter Zanskar tour price
₹32,000 + 5% GST per person (₹33,600 total). Delhi-Manali-Delhi Volvo tickets included. Booking advance ₹2,100 including GST.
7-day Winter Zanskar itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Manali
Route: Arrive in Manali. Elevation: Manali ~2,050 m. Stay: Manali homestay / partner hotel. Check in and keep the day free for rest and preparation. In the evening, meet the trip lead for the latest road update, luggage check and an early-departure briefing for Padum.
Stay: Manali homestay / partner hotel
Day 2: Manali to Padum via Shinku La
Route: Manali -> Sissu -> PLM Dhara operations office -> Jispa -> Shinku La Top -> Gombo Rangjon -> Padum. Elevation: Manali ~2,050 m; Shinku La ~5,091 m; Padum ~3,660 m. Stay: Padum homestay / partner guesthouse. Leave early for the full-day drive, with the first break at PLM Dhara in Sissu.
Stay: Padum homestay / partner guesthouse
Day 3: Padum to Parkachik via Drang Drung & Rangdum (conditional)
Subject to weather, road access and required permissions. The team operates only the safe, permitted route and may change stops and overnight locations. Route: Padum -> Drang Drung Glacier viewpoint -> Rangdum Gompa -> Suru Valley -> Parkachik. Elevation: Padum ~3,660 m; upper route ~4,400 m; Parkachik ~3,600 m. Stay: Parkachik homestay / partner guesthouse. Drang Drung Glacier and Rangdum Gompa are the main stops; the trip lead adds other safe on-route pauses as daylight and road conditions allow.
Stay: Parkachik homestay / partner guesthouse
Day 4: Parkachik to Purne via Sani Gompa (conditional)
Subject to weather, road access and required permissions. The team operates only the safe, permitted route and may change stops and overnight locations. Route: Parkachik -> Rangdum / Pensi La corridor -> Padum -> Sani Gompa -> Purne. Elevation: Parkachik ~3,600 m; Sani ~3,500 m; Purne ~3,800 m. Stay: Purne homestay / winter camp. This is a long return across Zanskar, with the Sani Gompa stop kept only when road access and daylight allow.
Stay: Purne homestay / winter camp
Day 5: Purne to Sissu via Phuktal Gompa
Route: Purne -> Phuktal trail access -> return to the vehicle -> Shinku La -> Sissu. Elevation: Purne ~3,800 m; Phuktal ~3,900 m; Sissu ~3,120 m. Stay: Sissu homestay / partner hotel. Phuktal is an out-and-back walking detour, attempted only when the trail is safe and enough daylight remains for the winter transfer.
Stay: Sissu homestay / partner hotel
Day 6: Sissu to Manali via Atal Tunnel
Route: Sissu -> Atal Tunnel -> Manali. Elevation: Sissu ~3,120 m; Manali ~2,050 m. Stay: Manali homestay / partner hotel. Leave Sissu after breakfast, cross Atal Tunnel and reach Manali for the final hotel night.
Stay: Manali homestay / partner hotel
Day 7: Manali Free Day & Evening Bus to Delhi
Route: Manali -> Delhi by evening overnight Volvo. Elevation: Manali ~2,050 m. Stay: Overnight Volvo to Delhi; no hotel night. Keep the day relaxed, explore locally at your own pace, collect any stored luggage and report at the confirmed boarding point in the evening.
Stay: Overnight Volvo to Delhi; no hotel night included
2026–27 departure dates
- 21-Nov-2026 | Check availability
- 12-Dec-2026 | Check availability
- 19-Dec-2026 | Christmas week · Check availability
- 25-Dec-2026 | New Year Batch · Filling Fast
- 09-Jan-2027 | Check availability
- 16-Jan-2027 | Check availability
- 23-Jan-2027 | Check availability
- 30-Jan-2027 | Check availability
- 06-Feb-2027 | 5 Seats Left
- 13-Feb-2027 | 2 Seats Left
- 20-Feb-2027 | Full
- 27-Feb-2027 | Full
- 13-Mar-2027 | Check availability
- 20-Mar-2027 | Check availability
- 27-Mar-2027 | Check availability
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 6 nights across Manali, Padum, Parkachik, Purne and Sissu in winter-ready local stays or partner hotels.
- Only veg meals: breakfast from Day 2 through Day 7 and dinner from Day 1 through Day 6, with local Ladakhi and North Indian dishes depending on the stay.
- Winter-friendly SUV vehicles with local drivers for group sightseeing and transfers; private vehicle on request.
- All required permits and border entry fees for restricted areas.
- Experienced local guides to ensure a safe and culturally rich experience.
- On-route contact with the local team and help coordinating medical assistance where available.
- Delhi-Manali and Manali-Delhi overnight Volvo tickets; operator and seats are confirmed before departure.
- Traditional bukhari heating is arranged where available. Shared heated areas, bedroom heating and hot-water arrangements depend on the confirmed stay; electric room heaters are included only when specifically confirmed.
- The team will explain emergency coordination and any optional insurance coverage before booking.
Exclusions
- Extra Stay: Charges for any additional days beyond the itinerary (we can assist with bookings).
- Flights: Airfare to and from the destination is not included.
- Additional Meals: Costs for extra food such as starters, lunch, or dinner at pay-and-eat locations outside the designated venues.
- Non-Vegetarian Meals: Non-veg meals are not included; they can be arranged on request at an additional cost.
- Optional transport: separately requested bike rentals, private cabs and journeys outside the included expedition transfers.
- Fuel for separately rented vehicles or optional transport outside the included expedition transfers.
- Damages/Fines: Any costs arising from damages, fines, or penalties.
- Personal Expenses: Costs for personal purchases or optional tours, including extra meals, beverages (alcoholic, mineral water, soft drinks), and aerated drinks.
- Extra Guide Fees: Fees for additional guides, camera/video usage, tips, insurance, laundry, and phone services.
- Additional Activities: Costs for activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Unforeseen Costs: Expenses due to unforeseen circumstances, such as roadblocks, landslides, or bad weather.
- Medical Expenses: Any medical costs incurred during the trip, including travel insurance.
- Electric room heaters are not included unless confirmed for a specific stay; traditional bukhari heating is arranged where available.
- Exclusions: Any costs not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.
Winter access and booking questions
How much does the Winter Zanskar tour cost?
The early-bird fixed-departure price is ₹32,000 per person plus 5% GST, or ₹33,600 total. It includes Delhi-Manali-Delhi overnight Volvo tickets, six accommodation nights, winter-friendly SUV transfers and the specified vegetarian breakfasts and dinners. The booking advance is ₹2,100 per person including GST and counts towards the trip total. Confirm your date and availability before paying.
Is this Winter Zanskar tour the Chadar Trek?
No. This is a winter road journey from Manali through Shinku La towards Padum, using winter-friendly SUV vehicles. It does not include trekking on the frozen Zanskar River. The Phuktal monastery walk is a separate out-and-back detour, attempted only when the guide confirms a safe trail and enough daylight for the onward drive.
When can I travel to Zanskar in winter?
Published departures for this journey run from November 2026 to March 2027. The selected date is Day 1 arrival in Manali; board the Delhi Volvo the previous evening. Day 7 ends with an overnight Volvo from Manali, reaching Delhi the following day. A departure date does not guarantee that a pass will be open: the team checks road clearance, weather and permissions.
Are the stays heated and is hot water available?
Winter stays use local homestays or partner guesthouses. Traditional bukhari heating is arranged where available; shared heated areas, bedroom heating and hot-water arrangements vary by property. Electric room heaters are included only when specifically confirmed. Ask the team to confirm the arrangements at each overnight stop before booking.
Are Suru Valley, Parkachik and Phuktal guaranteed in winter?
These visits depend on weather, road access and required permissions. Days 3–4 towards Drang Drung, Rangdum, Suru Valley and Parkachik run only on a safe, permitted route; stops and overnight locations may change. The Day 5 Phuktal walk also needs a safe trail and enough daylight to reach Sissu. The trip lead may skip a stop or change the route when conditions require it.
Will I have mobile network and WiFi during the trip?
Carry an Airtel or Jio postpaid SIM; we recommend Airtel postpaid for this trip. Coverage is patchy, with long no-signal stretches around Shinku La and the remote Zanskar and Suru roads. No operator guarantees signal throughout the route. WiFi depends on the stay and winter outages. Download maps, tickets and essential contacts before leaving Manali.
Who is this trip best suited for?
This November–March Winter Zanskar road journey suits travellers comfortable with a moderate to challenging Himalayan route. Expect long consecutive road days, severe cold and basic remote stays. This trip suits travellers comfortable with changing plans and limited facilities.
How long is the journey and what is the trip style?
The mountain itinerary runs for 7 days and 6 nights from Manali, with Delhi-Manali and Manali-Delhi overnight Volvo tickets included in the Delhi-to-Delhi package. It is planned as a small-group winter road journey with up to 8 guests.
What kind of stay can I expect?
The route uses winter-ready local stays or partner guesthouses in Manali, Padum, Parkachik, Purne and Sissu. Remote nights are practical rather than luxury-led; heating and hot-water arrangements depend on the confirmed property.
Are meals included during the trip?
Vegetarian breakfast is included from Day 2 through Day 7, and dinner is included from Day 1 through Day 6. Meal style depends on the confirmed hotel, homestay or camp.
What is usually included in the price?
The booking covers Delhi-Manali and Manali-Delhi overnight Volvo tickets, 6 nights across Manali, Padum, Parkachik, Purne and Sissu, breakfast from Day 2 through Day 7, dinner from Day 1 through Day 6, and winter-ready SUV transfers.
What is not usually included?
Lunches, meals during the Delhi Volvo journeys, personal expenses, travel insurance and extra nights outside the itinerary are not included. Delhi-Manali-Delhi Volvo tickets are included; confirm the local hotel-to-boarding-point transfer arrangement with the team before booking. See the exclusions above for the full scope.
Can I choose a private departure or customize this itinerary?
Yes. If you want a private journey, a premium Manali hotel upgrade, or route-level customization, use the booking support section to contact the team. Remote Zanskar nights remain homestay/camp based because winter infrastructure is limited.
What happens if the Zanskar road is closed?
If Shinku La or the Zanskar approach is closed by snow, ice or official road restrictions, the backup route is Winter Pangi for the same number of days and the same trip value. The team confirms this operational switch before departure or on ground if the road condition changes.
When are the upcoming departures available?
Departures run on fixed seasonal dates with limited spots per group. Reach out via WhatsApp or the contact page for the latest confirmed dates and current availability.
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Winter Zanskar road access guide