Manali Budget Tour With Padum Zanskar

The journey begins from Manali, moving through Solang Valley and crossing Atal Tunnel into the Lahaul region. En route, travellers pass Sissu and Keylong, with an optional visit to Kardang Monastery before reaching Jispa, a riverside village along the Bhaga River. The route features changing landscapes from green valleys to high-altitude terrain. On arrival in Jispa, travellers check into camps or hotels and rest in a quiet Himalayan environment.

From Jispa, the route ascends toward Shinkula Pass, offering high-altitude views connecting Lahaul to Zanskar Valley. Passing Gambo Ranjan peak, the journey reaches Purne, followed by a trek to Phuktal Monastery built along a cliffside. The drive continues toward Padum with stops at Bardan Monastery and rock carvings along the route. On arrival in Padum, travellers explore nearby sites including Shella and local markets, followed by an overnight stay in the main town of Zanskar.

Local exploration in Padum includes visits to Karsha Monastery, Stongdey Monastery, Zangla Palace, and nearby Buddha statues and rock carvings across the valley. The return journey proceeds via the confluence of Kurgiak and Tsarap rivers, Purne village, and Shinkula Pass, descending toward Darcha and Jispa. The final stretch continues back to Manali via Atal Tunnel and Solang Valley, where the journey concludes with onward overnight Volvo departure.