The Zanskar River Rafting Expedition is a thrilling journey that starts from Lingshed and ends in Nimoo village. This epic rafting adventure spans 115 kilometers and offers breathtaking views, coupled with adrenaline-pumping rapids along the way.
Prepare to navigate through a variety of rapids. They range from Grade 1, which is calm and gentle, to Grade 5, the most challenging and intense. As you raft down the Zanskar River, you will face turbulent waters, swirling currents, and rocky obstacles. These conditions provide an exhilarating experience for adventurers of all levels.
The journey takes you through stunning landscapes. Towering mountains, rugged cliffs, and picturesque valleys surround the river, creating a visual treat. Along the way, you may spot unique wildlife and rare bird species, further enhancing the beauty of this expedition.
Throughout the rafting expedition, experienced guides will accompany you. They ensure your safety while providing expert guidance on tackling the rapids. Additionally, you will have opportunities to camp along the scenic riverbanks. This allows you to immerse yourself in the serene wilderness of Ladakh and spend nights under the magical starlit sky.
As the expedition nears its end, you will approach the charming village of Nimo This marks the conclusion of your adventure. However, the memories of rafting down the mighty Zanskar River will stay with you forever.
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Transfer to hotel. Relax and acclimatise. Visit Leh market in the evening.
A day for acclimatization. Optional visit to the Leh palace and the Shey, Thikse and Hemis gompas. Last minute shopping in the Leh market.
Set out after an early breakfast, travelling west of Leh towards Kargil. 36 kms from Leh, we reach Nimu, the confluence of the Zanskar with the Indus. We pass the derelict fort at Basgo, the painted caves at Saspol to reach Khalsi where the road crosses the Indus River and slowly winds its way 27 kms up to the beautiful gompa at Lamayuru. Continue to cross the Fotu La (4108m) and Namika La (3700m) to reach the village of Mulbekh. 41 kms further is the town of Kargil which marks the transition to a predominantly Muslim area from where one can either continue west to Kashmir or take the rough road south up the Suru valley into Zanskar, which is our destination. Settle into the hotel D’Zojila in a quieter part of town, have our last showers, and charge camera batteries. We are moving into a week of the great outdoors!
A spectacular drive past Panikar and Parkachik, with magnificent views plus Nun and Kun massif, hanging glaciers and large meadows. The Balti settlements along this valley are surrounded by lush fields growing a wide variety of crops and fruits. The road swings past the last Muslim settlement of Parkachik, to the Buddhist Gelukpa monastery of Remala, sitting astride a small hill in the middle of a wide plain. An optional hike around the huge meadow. We drive over the Pensi La which enables grand views of the Zanskar peaks at the bottom of which is the Drang Drung glacier that feeds the Zanskar river. The road descends to the Stod or Doda river which it now follows past the Zanskari villages to Padum, once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Zanskar
We start the rafting from Remala to Karsha on the Stod river, a tributary of the Zanskar river. Which is approx. 25 kms stretch. Overnight tented camp at Karsha.
Rafting begins at Karsha. Raft till Honyo, near Padum. We raft 30 km in 4-5 hrs which includes a break for lunch and hot beverages. We are surrounded by 6000-metre-high peaks. River section today includes a Class II section, a good introduction for first timers as well as to the river in general. Settle into camp by afternoon, we can take an optional hike around Camp
After packing camp, we raft 25 km to Nyeraka Class III section. The gorge narrows in on the river – there is a rapid formed at the entrance to the canyon, by the making of the road, the dynamiting and also due to a fallen JCB! This indeed is a Grand Canyon in its own right. We stop for the day to pitch camp in a gorge below Nyerak village.
Today’s 35 km rafting section goes through the core of the Zanskar A classic white water day with continuous Class III rapids, a few Class IV rapids where the river squeezes between a gap of about 18ft. We stop for lunch near a huge waterfall and continue to camp at the confluence of Markha river with the Zanskar. Rock formations, spires and an amazing palette of colours add to the trip.
We raft 40 kms of Class III/IV white water from Lamaguru to Nimu today. We raft past the village of Chilling and exciting rapids as the Zanskar plunges out of the canyon to meet with the Indus at Nimu. We end our trip at the confluence of the Zanskar with the Indus. Drive an hour back to Leh. Last minute retail therapy and a hot shower.
Early morning transfer to Airport for Leh – Delhi flight. Trip Ends!
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