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River rafting in ladakh provides an excellent opportunity for adventure enthusiasts. The zanskar river rafting in ladakh is one of the major attractions. River rafting in ladakh is a big challenge even for the experienced rafter. Camping and Zanskar river rafting in Ladakh makes the trip adventurous and enjoyable.

How to reach Ladakh:

Airways: Nearest airport is Leh which is connected to New Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. One can take a public bus or a taxi to Ladakh.

 Railway: Jammu, 734 km from Leh is the nearest railway. It takes two days by train to reach Leh from Jammu.

Roadways: To reach Leh there are two routes:

Route 1: 434-km Srinagar-Leh road operating between early  June to November. One should spend two days at Kargil for acclimatization

Route 2: 473-km Manali-Leh road operating between mid- July to mid-October every year, depending on weather conditions.

River rafting in ladakh

Zanskar river rafting in Ladakh is a popular destination. Zanskar river rafting in Ladakh  offers one of the most exciting and  challenging options for white water rafting. The Zanskar Rafting in Ladakh goes through scenic landscapes and the forbidden kingdom of Zanskar. Zanskar river rafting in Ladakh moves through three very high altitude rivers of Zanskar, Stod  and Indus, and ends at Leh. Ladakh river rafting season

The Ladakh river rafting season starts from June to October.

Ladakh river rafting packages          

A number of Ladakh river rafting packages are available. Ladakh river rafting cost depends on number of persons and rafting points.The approximate cost for Phey to Nemo rafting expedition is around Rs. 800 – 900.The approximate Ladakh river rafting cost is as follows:

One Day River Rafting in Ladkh-Rs.2000/person for a group of two persons

Three Day River Rafting in Ladkh- Rs. 12500/person for a group of 2 persons

Eleven Days River Rafting in Ladkh -Rs. 42500/person for a group of 2 persons

Rafting Tips

While River Rafting in Ladkh  the gear required includes life jacket, wetsuit, tennis shoes, nylon shorts and a hat. It is advisable to carry dry bags to keep personal items. Avoid carrying car keys, mobile phones and wallet. The essentials to carry include sunglasses, sunscreen and camera.

Accommodation

There are multiple options ranging from 5 star to budget hotels with Ladakh river rafting packages.The major Hotels in Ladakh are Mandala Hotel, The Lasermo Hotel, Lotus Hotel, Hotel Royal Palace etc. Cheap accommodations in Ladakh consist of guesthouses. There are many hikers huts at Rumtse, Spangmik, and Saspol. During the Ladakh river rafting season the prices for accommodation and Ladakh river rafting cost are relatively higher.

Famous sightseeing places

Main attraction of Leh is the Namgyal Palace. Other places are the Nubra Valley,

Buddhist Monasteries,Tso Moriri Lake and thePangong Lake

Modes to commute locally

The most popular modes are local bus service and private taxis.