White Water Rafting Zanskar

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Bleak and beautiful, this is a fantastic run along the Zanskar, a Himalayan river. Possibly the only place you can see deep gorges, towering snowcapped peaks, monasteries and wildlife of Ladakh, you’re in for a wild treat. Your rafting expedition is likely to start in Remla with softer grade II rapids then by day four, around the confluence of the Markha and Zanskar rivers, you’ll hit grade IV rapids as the mighty rivers squeeze through gorges 20 feet at their wides! We wouldn’t advise this one for noobs. But if you’re a beginner, just ask the guide to skip out the last leg. Routes are customisable and range from a few hours to a few days.

Price: INR 1,500 upwards per day per person.

Nearest airport: Leh (450 kilometres).

Best time to visit: May to September.

Find out more about rafting with Zanskar Trek here.