Friends, are you planning a best time to visit Zanskar Valley and confused about which month to visit

• • Which month would be the best for you to visit Zanskar Valley? 
  • What are the tour seasons for Zanskar Valley? 
  • And what routes are good for traveling to Zanskar Valley?
  • When should you go to Zanskar Valley, and what is the best time?
  • What will the route to Zanskar Valley look like? Which road will you use to get there?

• • One option is to go to Srinagar or reach Kargil from Leh and then proceed to Padum.
    
  • The second route is to reach Padum from Leh via Sirs La Singe.
  • The third route is to reach Padum from Manali via Darcha Shinkula.

These three routes are open for about seven to eight months. These routes are closed during winter due to excessive snowfall, and since there are no flights to Padum during winter, traveling at that time can be very dangerous. In this blog, I will provide you with a month-by-month Zanskar Valley travel plan.

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For April to mid-May, you can consider the first route I mentioned, Padum via Srinagar-Kargil, as this route will be open because the Jajala Pass is already open. Keep in mind that the Jajala Pass will be open from mid-April to mid-May, and you can reach Kargil.

The second concern is whether the Pansla Pass is open. Work is ongoing there, and the road from Kargil to Padum will open soon. There is also an attempt to keep this road open during winter. It is certain that the road from Kargil to Pansla via Padum will be open from mid-April. The road from Manali to Shinkula to Padum usually opens by the end of April or the first week of May. Since the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway may not be open, you will need to take a flight to Leh. Once you reach Leh, you can travel to Zanskar Valley using the route I mentioned. The internal roads in Zanskar Valley are open in April.

Warning: It is very cold in April. Sometimes temperatures can drop to minus 20 degrees, but usually, it stays around minus 10 degrees. You should travel with heavy clothing, or you might face difficulties. Chadar trekking is done there. Tourists mainly go to Zanskar Valley in April for Chadar trekking.

Mid-May to June-July is the peak season for Zanskar Valley. During this time, all tourists come to see the beauty of the valley, and all the roads in Zanskar Valley are open, so you can take any route you prefer. If you are a snow lover, visit between the first week of May and June. During this time, you will see snowfall and all the roads will be open. The further you plan your travel into the upcoming months, the more the weather and beauty will captivate you. These months showcase the main beauty of Zanskar Valley, and most tourists visit during this time.

July to August is the rainy season in Zanskar Valley. During this season, you won’t have any problems if you stay at high altitudes, but you will face issues like water crossings, landslides, etc., when traveling from high to lower areas. If you are traveling by bike or considering biking, you need to be very cautious. Personally, I would advise against traveling during this time if you have other months available for your trip.

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It rains until the first week of September. Therefore, I really like the time from September to mid-October. During this period, the roads are in excellent condition, and it is an unparalleled season for travel enthusiasts. There is a saying that “Just as something’s true form emerges after being washed, Zanskar Valley’s true beauty comes out after the rain.” The beauty of water, sky, mountains, soil, and vegetation at this time is extraordinary, and it is hard to believe until you see it with your own eyes. Zanskar Valley becomes a paradise on earth.

After October, the off-season for Zanskar Valley begins. From November to March, everything remains similarly closed. For information about these months, you can read my Spiti Valley blog.

This was the information about the seasons in Zanskar Valley. I hope the details I provided are helpful to you. For more information about Zanskar Valley, please comment. Thank you.