Kanji Padum Trek

The Kanji Padum Trek is not just a route—it’s a remote Himalayan experience that connects landscapes, people, and stories over 11 unforgettable days. Winding through the untamed heart of Zanskar, this trail leads you across four dramatic high passes, including the formidable Kanji La at 5,250m, where wind-carved ridges and vast alpine meadows stretch to the horizon.

Each day is a new canvas: walk through lunar valleys, follow glacier-fed streams, and, if you’re lucky, spot signs of snow leopards along your path. Along the way, time slows in ancient villages like Lingshed, where prayer flags flutter above centuries-old monasteries, or in Hanumil, where life flows gently by the riverside. At Zangla, explore the crumbling ruins of a royal past nestled deep in the mountains.

This is a journey for those who seek more than altitude—a connection with the land, its people, and the silence in between.

Highlights

• Cross 4 high passes: Kanji La, Pikdong La, Hanuma La & Purfi La
• Discover monasteries, villages, and hidden Himalayan cultures
• Camp under crystal-clear skies in raw wilderness
• Share butter tea and stories with Zanskari locals
• Trek through changing terrains—from rocky canyons to soft, green pastures