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Trip Highlights

Ladakh India
Zanskar River Expedition

Highlights

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​Leh City Tour

  • Leh Palace, a historical gem 

  • Shey Monastery, ancient Buddhist architecture 

  • Thikse Monastery offers panoramic views

  • Hemis Monastery, known for vibrant festivals & murals.​ 

Travel Stops

  • ​Mighty Indus River

  • Basgo Fort

  • Saspol Cave Paintings

  • Lamayuru Monastery

  • Buddhist Gelukpa 

 

Optional Day Hikes

  • Rangdom Meadows

Phenomenal Himalaya Views

  • Saltoro Kangri 7,742 m (25,400 ft)

  • Saser Kangri 7,672 m (25,200 ft)

Oh! And the vibrant colors and canyons of the Zanskar River!

And The food!

Trip Fee

Nestled in the northernmost reaches of India, Ladakh beckons with rugged Himalayan beauty and unique culture. Join the Karuna Project on a high adventure river expedition to this area known as the “Land of High Passes.” This captivating region boasts many monasteries perched on rocky cliffs below crystal clear skies in countless shades of blue. The Zanskar river is remote, exciting, and filled with ancient stories. 

$3195 + $795 USD optional add-on per person 
double occupancy
$4 single supplement available in K only

Dates:   Aug 2nd-Aug 13th 2025 + optional Aug 14th-Aug 16th 2025

Rafting Days: 8-days + optional add-on ?-days

Rafting Distance: 1 Miles
1 Kilometers

Serenity: High Level
Off the Tourist Track!

Accommodations: 
Camping on rafting days & Hotel Omasila, Hotel Zojila, or similar pre and post-rafting days.

Trip Length:  12-days + optional 4-day add-on

Altitude: The average altitude around Ladakh is 11,500 ft (3,500 m) 

Views: Ancient cliffside monasteries & stunning peaks of the Himalayas 

Group Size: 6-15 people

Difficulty: Medium Level
Class 1 through 4 rapids & high altitude road travel

A $1,000 deposit is required to hold your spot.
International flights to and from Leh are not included.

Daily Itinerary

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All trips are subject to itinerary changes based on a variety of circumstances, including, but not limited to, permit availability, extreme weather, political or bureaucratic obstacles, earthquakes, etc. Payments are not refundable based on itinerary changes; they are only refundable on cancellations based on the cancellation policy. We require everyone to purchase travel insurance to cover unforeseeable travel plan disruptions such as illness, flight delays, natural disasters, political and bureaucratic unrest, etc. 

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