Zanskar Rafting Expedition

Price From * 65,000 /person
* Discounts may vary across departures
Region :
Ladakh, India
Duration :
09 Days
Difficulty :
Demanding
Group Size :
04 to 12
Starts From :
Leh
Ends At :
Leh

Zanskar Rafting expedition is one of the top few, exotic and remote, river trips in the world.

Our river trip starts from Remala, which would qualify as one of the highest rafting put in locations possible on the planet. The river journey flows through deep gorges and traverses across harsh inhospitable geography of Ladakh, in one of the remotest and sparsely inhabited regions of the world.

The expedition starts as a road journey from Leh, and travels through scenic landscape to Kargil, and further to Remala near Padum. The river trip flows through the amazing sheer gorges of Zanskar right up to Nimo where the river confluences with Indus.

The trip can be further enhanced by taking up few exciting road excursions around Leh as per individual interests.

We recommend our guests to extend their stay at Leh to visit places of interest like Pangong lake, Khardongla, Tsomoriri, Shey, Thiksey, Hemis and Nubra to name a few. We can help in arranging the extension, or they are welcome to plan this part of the vacation on their own. 

ITINERARY

Day 01 : Drive Leh to Kargil by road

Pickup guests from their hotel, drive to Kargil ( 10,500 ft ) across spectacular Himalayan views, overnight guest house at Kargil.

Day 02 : Drive Kargil – Rangdum ( 12,000 ft )

Amazing views of Nun, Kun massifs and lush green meadows during the drive, overnight camp near the Rangdum gompa.

Day 03 : Drive Rangdum – Remala ( 11,900 ft )

Drive across the Pensi La at 14000 ft to enter into the Zanskar valley. Overnight camp at Remala.

Day 04 : Raft Remala – Karsha ( 11,500 ft )

Rafting trip starts with the safety talk. An easy day with class II, III rapids to get used to the high altitude as well as to improve upon the paddling skills. Raft about 4 hours to camp at Karsha. Hike to the Karsha gompa, or just choose to laze at the camp site. Overnight camp.

Day 05 : Raft Karsha – Honia/Pidmo ( 11,000 ft )

Raft an easy class II, III section to camp at the mouth of the Zanskar gorge. Overnight camp.

Day 06 : Raft Honia – Neyarak ( 10,800 ft )

Raft nearly 25 kms of class 3 section to Neyarak. The river banks would change into towering mountain walls rising to thousands of feet above you. We would camp at Neyarak village which is one of the few locations where camping is possible in the canyon. Overnight camp.

Day 07 : Layover Day

Neyarak, a rest day at this camp site to prepare for the coming days of rafting. Hike up to the Neyarak village or enjoy your time at the stream near the camp site. Overnight camp.

Day 08 : Neyarak – Lamaguru/Chilling ( 10,500 ft )

Raft about 35 kms through the deepest part of the Zanskar to reach Lamaguru which is the confluence of Zanskar river and Markha rivers. We would negotiate class IV rapids in this section, including the Gate, where the canyon narrows down and squeezes the river to almost 18 ft ! Lunch break near a big waterfall which plummets from the canyon walls. Overnight camp.

Day 09 : Lamaguru – Nimu

Raft about 30 kms of class 3-4 section from Chilling to Nimu. The river finally plunges out of the canyon to confluence with Indus river at Nimu. Our river trip would end at Nimu at the confluence of Zanskar river and Indus. Further drive to Leh ( one hour ).

INCLUSIONS

  • Experienced team having appropriate training and certifications for whitewater rescue and wilderness first aid.
  • All rafting gear - Life Jackets, helmets, paddles, wet suits, neoprene booties, splash jackets, safety kayaks, dry bags etc.
  • Suitable camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, and cooking/mess arrangements.
  • River permits, Forest/National parks entry fees/permits, inner line permits, all necessary legal paperwork & documentation.
  • Comprehensive first aid kit.
  • Travel arrangements connecting the starting and ending locations as detailed in the itinerary.
  • Camp stay on twin share basis during the river trip with all meals.

EXCLUSIONS

  • Train/Air fares up to and from the starting and ending points.
  • Hotel stay at Leh before and after the expedition.
  • Meals and refreshments during the road journey,
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Expenses of personal nature, alcoholic drinks etc.
  • Anything not mentioned explicitly in the schedule/program.

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Tour name: Zanskar Rafting Expedition

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • All Participants for this expedition should compulsorily stay at Leh or at similar altitude for minimum 02 nights for acclimatizing, prior to starting for this trip.
  • Participant should be minimum 21 years of age.
  • People with past history/ailment of heart, asthma, epilepsy should take doctor’s advice.
  • If prospective participant is on any support medication or device, they need to discuss with us in advance prior to enrolling for this tour.
  • One should have basic level of fitness and preferably some comfort in water to get the best experience of this tour.
  • Additionally please read and understand the Disclaimers.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR THIS TOUR are levied as per the following schedule

Last 30 day(s) excluding departure date : 25 %
Last 15 day(s) excluding departure date : 50 %
Last 10 day(s) excluding departure date : 100 %

+ Charges are calculated excluding the departure date
+ Date is computed till 5 PM of the day of cancellation ( IST )
+ Schedule of cancellation charges may vary across different tours

Example of a charge calculation:
If departure date is 10-March-2020 and cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 4:30 PM, then charges will be calculated as per last 04 days excluding departure date.However if cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 6 PM, then it is understood as last 03 days excluding departure date


This tour is operated from June to August months. Best experience can be had from mid June to late July.


Personal torch, quick drying clothing to wear for rafting, river sandals, towel, warm clothing, inner fleece body warmer lining, warm and windproof jacket/outer layer, warm headgear/balaclava, gloves, cameras, personal medication ( first aid would be provided ), sun glasses, sun protection and moisturizing cream etc.

Please pack compact and only necessary items. Do NOT bring any stroller bags or any hard suitcases. Best is to have sturdy airbags/duffel bags.


This tour starts and ends at Leh, Ladakh, India

Nearest airport- Leh
Leh is connected by road to Manali and Srinagar.

All Participants for this expedition should compulsorily stay at Leh or at similar altitude for minimum 02 nights for acclimatizing, prior to starting for this trip.


Guests will be picked up from Leh.


INDEMNITY/DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT

All participants are compulsorily required to sign a disclaimer form that legally indemnifies TEAM 4 ADVENTURE and all team members against any mishappening on the tour. Prospective participants are required to understand this, and enroll for the tour only if they consent to the same.

CAMPING AND WILDERNESS DISCLAIMER
  • This tour involves camping in the wilderness, and guests are expected to rough it out, if situation so demands.
  • During most of the tour period, we would away from road support and any formal medical facilities. Communication to the outside world would also be severely limited.
  • Any evacuation would be demanding and costs for the same would be borne by the participants concerned.
  • Due to weather disruptions, road blocks, land slides and other situations which may not be under our control, the tour can get delayed or modified. Any costs or losses arising due to such unforeseen situations would be borne by the participants.
  • No personalized/room service is possible.
  • All meals and refreshments would be served in the common mess area at decided timings.
  • Toilets are tented dry pit based.
  • Bathing facility may not be possible.