Tours

Lotus Adventure

Our Tours

Trekking, road journeys, and Zanskar expeditions — guided by people who have lived here their whole lives.

On Foot

Trekking routes

Remote villages, high passes, and genuine Ladakhi hospitality. All treks include local guides, meals, and homestays or camping.

Markha Valley Trek
Classic 6-8 days

Markha Valley Trek

Ladakh’s most popular multi-day trek. Cross high passes, camp beside streams, and stay in remote village homestays deep in Hemis National Park.

June-October Moderate Camping
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Nubra Valley Trek
Nubra 5-7 days

Nubra Valley Trek

From Khardung La over remote passes into the Nubra Valley. Sand dunes, apricot orchards, and the ancient Diskit Monastery at the end.

June-September Moderate Camp + Guesthouse
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Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek
High Altitude 7-9 days

Rumtse to Tso Moriri

A wilderness crossing through the Changthang plateau. Multiple passes above 5,000m, wild camping, and the stunning Tso Moriri lake at the end.

July-September Challenging Wild Camping
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Sham Valley Trek
Year-Round 3-5 days

Sham Valley Trek

The Baby Trek of Ladakh. A gentle route through farming villages, ancient monasteries, and traditional homes. The best way to actually meet local people.

Year-round Easy Homestay
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By Road

Road tours

The highest motorable passes in the world. Pangong Lake at 4,350m. Ancient monasteries on cliffsides. All by road.

Srinagar to Manali overland
Overland 8-10 days

Srinagar to Manali Overland

An epic point-to-point crossing of the Himalayas. Srinagar to Kargil to Leh to Nubra to Manali. Two of the most scenic mountain highways on earth.

June-September All levels SUV + Hotel
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Umling La Circuit Ladakh
World Record 8 nights / 9 days

Umling La Circuit

The world’s highest motorable road at 19,300 ft. Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Hanle dark sky observatory, and three high passes — all from Leh.

May-September All levels SUV + Hotel
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The Hidden Valley

Zanskar valley

Cut off for six months a year, Zanskar runs on a different clock. We know it well — in every season.

Experiences
Milky Way over Zanskar
Summer – Stargazing

Milky Way and Dark Sky

No light pollution, no clouds. In summer, Zanskar has some of the darkest skies in Asia. Camp under the Milky Way as snow peaks reflect starlight.

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Trekking through Zanskar
Summer – Trekking

Zanskar Valley Trek

Walk through the valley that was sealed shut all winter. Visit Karsha, Shani, and Stongdey monasteries. Stay with families who have lived here for generations.

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Frozen Zanskar River
Winter – Extreme

Winter Zanskar Expedition

When the passes close, the only way in is the frozen Zanskar River. For those who want Ladakh at its most raw, quiet, and extraordinary.

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Zanskar Trek Itineraries
Zanskar Special Homestay Trek
Homestay Trek 11 days

Zanskar Special Homestay Trek

An ancient village route that local Zanskar families have walked for centuries — now open as a guided trek for the first time. Basic homestays, completely authentic. Srinagar to Phugtal Monastery.

Days 1-3 Srinagar to Kargil to Zanskar via Zoji La, Pensi La, Drang Drung Glacier Day 4 Shila Village to Shila Phu (3 hrs, easy warm-up) Day 5 Shila Phu Pass to Pipcha (6-7 hrs) Days 6-8 Pipcha to Munay to Icher to Garashisa Day 9 Drive to Phugtal Monastery guesthouse Days 10-11 Drive to Leh. Leh sightseeing and departure
June-September Moderate-Hard Homestay Rs 1,67,000 per person
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Phuktal to Serchu Expedition
Expedition 9 trek days

Phuktal to Serchu Expedition

Starts at Phuktal Monastery — built into a cliffside cave — then cuts through the wildest terrain in Zanskar. Two serious high passes, nomad routes, no villages. Pure wilderness.

Day 1 Phuktal Monastery to Yata along the Tsarap River (3-4 hrs) Day 2 Yata to Thangtak via Shade Chu stream (3-4 hrs) Day 3 Thangtak to Nyalakongtse La Base Camp (5-6 hrs) Day 4 Rest and acclimatization at base camp Day 5 Cross Nyalakongtse La and Gothurstar La to Hormoche. Hardest day (7-9 hrs) Days 6-8 Hormoche to Satak to Tsokmitsik to Bayis Mord Day 9 Drive to Leh or Manali
July-September Very Challenging Wild Camping Leh or Manali End
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Bespoke Travel

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

We build custom trips from scratch. Tell us how many days you have, what kind of experience you want, and your budget — we’ll handle everything else.

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  • Solo travelers, couples, and groups of any size
  • All meals with local Ladakhi food on request
  • Guides fluent in English and Hindi
  • Permits, accommodation, and logistics handled
  • Flexible itineraries — you move at your own pace
  • Year-round including winter Zanskar expeditions