Zanskar is most isolated region of Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir, around 480 kms from Leh and 250 kms from Kargil. Zanskar is reached after a day drive to Kargil and second day from Kargil to Padum. The route from Kargil to Padum is the only motorable road to reach Zanskar valley, which remains open from June to September. Approaching Padum through this route, one travel south, along the Suru River,which flows down from Penzila Pass through Suru valley and Zanskar. The Suru valley in Ladakh is one of the most beautiful regions here and is inhabited by people of the Balti origin. Muslim communities inhabit the valley, but in the past, the valley was populated by Buddhist.

Ladakh - characterised by unruly terrains, rugged landscapes and snow-dressed mountains which rise to several thousand feet from the surface of earth, with forbidden valleys. As Ladakh is a cold desert so there is no signs of trees far and wide. Winds blow here at a very high speed and everything is parched by the rarefied dryness of the environment .Only few narrow fertile valleys provide a clear sparkling air. The limpidity of the atmosphere, infact, gives the night sky a unique clarity, so full and bright with stars that one feels transported to some ethereal setting.

Cycling in ladakh offers a thrilling experience for those who wish or dream of cycling through the highest mountain range in the world. Cycling at all levels can be a welcome experience here. In Ladakh, one can come across many of the attractive Buddhist Gompas on the route while cycling through small beautiful local villages, all at the backdrop of the snow-coated Himalayan mountain ranges. After day long performances of cycling one can enjoy the Tibetan food- Momos, Noodles with Beans, Pancakes with Jam, Dal with Rice, and so on.

River rafting in Ladakh takes you through its picturesque landscape, consisting of deep canyons, soaring snow-covered peaks, hilltop monasteries, hillside villages, and unique wildlife. Amongst the numerous options for white water rafting in Leh Ladakh, the main ones are: Indus River Indus River as well as its major tributaries in Ladakh offer a wide range of river rafting options. One of the best stretches on the Indus River is the one between Spituk and Nimu or Saspol. However, those new to river rafting must go for the easiest stretch upstream from Spituk up to Karu.