No of Days

13 Days

Highest Point

Singge La & Kanji La – 5,150m

Grade

Moderate to Challenging

Attraction

Dibling Village, Phuktal Monastery, Remote Zanskar Valleys

This extraordinary Padum to Kanji Trek via Dibling Village is a true off-the-beaten-path Trans-Himalayan adventure in the remote Zanskar Valley. The trek offers a rare combination of high mountain passes, isolated villages, dramatic river gorges, and ancient monasteries, providing deep cultural immersion and raw Himalayan wilderness.

Padum to Kanji Trek via Dibling Village - Trip Detail

01
Day
Leh to Padum via Singge La Pass
- Drive from Leh to Padum crossing the spectacular Singge La Pass (5,150m). Enjoy panoramic Himalayan views and pass remote settlements before arriving in Padum for overnight stay.
02
Day
Karsha, Stongdey & Zangla Monastery Tour
- Explore Zanskar’s cultural heart with visits to Karsha Monastery, Stongdey Monastery, and Zangla Palace & Nunnery. Return to Padum by evening.
03
Day
Padum to Purney – Trek to Phuktal Monastery
- Drive to Purney and begin trekking along the Tsarap River to the iconic Phuktal Monastery, built inside a cave on a cliff. Overnight at monastery guesthouse.
04
Day
Phuktal to Purney – Drive to Pishu
- Trek back to Purney and drive towards Pishu Village. Visit Barden Monastery en route. Meet trekking crew and camp overnight.
05
Day
Pishu to Hanumur
- A gentle walk along the Zanskar River passing cultivated fields and small villages before reaching Hanumur. Overnight camping.
06
Day
Hanumur to Snertse via Parfi La
- A challenging ascent to Parfi La Pass (3,950m) followed by a steep descent to the Oma Chu River and onward to Snertse campsite.
07
Day
Snertse to Lanak via Hanumula La
- Cross the high Hanumula La Pass (4,950m) with breathtaking views. Descend to Lanak campsite concluding this spectacular trekking section.

Important Information for Padum to Kanji Trek

Best Season: July to September
Altitude: Multiple high passes above 4,900m
Fitness: Good physical fitness required
Remote Trek: Limited facilities – full preparation essential

The Daily Trekking Experience

Each day begins with hot tea and breakfast at camp, followed by scenic trekking through untouched valleys. Camps are pre-arranged, meals freshly prepared, and evenings spent under star-filled Himalayan skies while the guide briefs the next day’s route.

Kanji to Padum - Photo Gallery