Manali-Zanskar Self-Drive Expedition
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MANALI-ZANSKAR SELF-DRIVE EXPEDITION

Not a Trip. This is an Expedition.

Everyone goes to Manali. Legends go beyond. A self-drive 4x4 expedition into the Zanskar valley, past extreme roads and raw mountains.

5 Nights / 6 Days
Max Altitude: 5,358m (Gumbok Rangan, approx. 17,580 ft)
Group Size: Limited seats
Manali to Zanskar
Scorpio option: ₹28,999/person

Starting from

₹25,999/person (4x4 Jimny)

per person

Duration

5 Nights / 6 Days

Difficulty

Extreme

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Self-drive in a 4x4 Jimny or Scorpio convoy
Cross Shinkula Pass into the Zanskar valley
Camp near Gumbok Rangan, the landmark 'God's Mountain'
Stay in Sissu, Jispa, Darcha country and Zangla village
Extreme, remote roads far off the usual tourist route

Day by Day

ITINERARY TIMELINE

A day-by-day self-drive route from Manali into the remote Zanskar valley and back.

Day 1

Arrival in Manali

Arrival in Manali, vehicle handover and briefing.

Hotel in Manali
Day 2

Manali

Local orientation day in Manali. Vehicle checks and route briefing for the days ahead.

Hotel in Manali
Day 3

Manali to Jispa via Sissu

Self-drive from Manali to Jispa via Sissu.

Guesthouse in Jispa
Day 45,358m (Shinkula Pass / Gumbok Rangan, approx. 17,580 ft)

Jispa to Gumbok Rangan via Darcha and Shinkula Pass

Drive via Darcha, crossing Shinkula Pass, to camp near the landmark peak of Gumbok Rangan.

Camp near Gumbok Rangan
Day 5

Gumbok Rangan to Zangla

Drive on to Zangla village in the Zanskar valley.

Guesthouse in Zangla
Day 6

Zangla to Manali, Departure

Long return drive from Zangla back to Manali.

Departure

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What's Included

  • Vehicle for the expedition (4x4 Jimny or Scorpio)
  • Accommodation as per itinerary: Manali, Jispa, Gumbok Rangan, Zangla

What's Not Included

  • Flights/transport to Manali
  • Fuel
  • Meals unless specified
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Permits, if applicable for the route
  • Activities not mentioned in inclusions

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Not a trip. This is an expedition. Limited seats for real explorers, not tourists.

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