Footprints Adventure
Zanskar is one of the wildest trekking regions in the Indian Himalaya, known for remote valleys, ancient monasteries and expedition-style routes. This page includes the Kanji trek option.
A dramatic route from Kanji village into remote Zanskar landscapes, crossing high passes and wild valleys.
Rest and acclimatization.
Permits, briefing and gear check.
Scenic drive via Lamayuru region.
Begin trekking from Kanji village.
High pass trekking into remote terrain.
Descend through wild Zanskar scenery.
Continue through isolated valleys.
Visit monastery and open valley landscapes.
Begin return journey.
Return to Leh hotel.
Rest and cafés.
Shopping and heritage walk.
Weather or recovery buffer.
Relax and pack.
Airport transfer.
Kanji is a serious remote trek. Send your dates, fitness level and group size before confirmation.
A cultural Zanskar trek through villages, river gorges and the spectacular cliffside Phuktal Monastery.
Rest and acclimatization.
Briefing, permits and gear check.
Travel toward Padum depending on road/flight conditions.
Explore Padum and prepare for trek.
Start village-to-village trekking.
Walk along river valleys.
Visit the famous cave monastery.
Trek back through the gorge.
Continue return route.
Return to Padum.
Drive or fly back depending on logistics.
Rest and cafés.
Shopping and heritage walk.
Airport transfer.
This route is ideal for culture and monastery lovers. Send dates and we will confirm road/flight logistics to Zanskar.
A legendary trans-Himalayan trek from Himachal side into Zanskar, crossing Shingo La and remote valleys.
Rest and acclimatization.
Permits, briefing and gear check.
Long overland approach depending on road plan.
Begin the trek.
Follow river valleys.
High pass crossing into Zanskar side.
Enter remote Zanskar villages.
Village and valley trekking.
Side trip to Phuktal Monastery.
Continue toward Padum.
Finish trek near Padum.
Padum and monastery visits.
Drive through Zanskar route.
Return to hotel.
Rest and laundry.
Shopping and farewell dinner.
Airport transfer.
This is a major expedition. Share trekking history, fitness level and group size for a proper quote.
Tell us your travel dates, group size, comfort level and preferred route. Our Ladakh trekking team will customize hotels, camps, guide support, transport and permits.
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