Destinations / Ladakh

Zanskar

The cliff-hung monasteries

Region
Ladakh
Altitude
3,600 m (Padum)
Best season
June to September

Ladakh’s most isolated valley — Padum, the cave monastery of Phugtal and the glaciers of Penzi La.

Why we love it

Ask our specialists — they will tell you the best hour for the light, the family who serves the finest kahwa, and the walk most visitors miss.

Months we recommend

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Every CNE journey is private and planned from scratch with one of our specialists in Srinagar, Leh or Jammu. There’s no obligation and no fee to start.