Kang La Zanskar Trek from Lucknow
Longest Glacier in Himachal (24 km) • 17,900 ft Pass • Lahaul to Ancient Zanskar
12 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹40,799–₹52,899 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali takes 15–19 h.
- Trip price
- ₹36,999
- Duration
- 7N / 8D
- Days from Lucknow
- 12
- Season
- Jul–Sep
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Kang La Zanskar Trek starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Lucknow — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Lucknow, plan to arrive at Manali the day before the trip starts. The longest, wildest, and most spectacular glacier crossing in Himachal Pradesh. Traverse the 24-kilometer-long Miyar Glacier, conquer the 17,900 ft Kang La pass flanked by emerald crevasses and massive granite needle spires, and descend into the mystical Buddhist kingdom of Zans.
Getting from Lucknow to Manali
Meeting point: Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)
Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)
- Fly Lucknow → Delhi (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop
- Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
- Taxi or local bus Bhuntar → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 7–11 h
- One-way:
- ₹8,150–₹17,400
Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day
Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali
- Fly Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop
- Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 15–19 h
- One-way:
- ₹4,200–₹7,900
Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night
Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road
- Fly Lucknow → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 1 h 30 m nonstop
- HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali
- Door-to-door:
- 12–15 h
- One-way:
- ₹5,900–₹15,500
Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive
Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali
- Shatabdi / Tejas / Vande Bharat Lucknow → New Delhi (6.5 h, 3A from ₹1,100)
- Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 21–26 h
- One-way:
- ₹2,300–₹4,300
Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night
Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus)
- Lucknow → Delhi by road / bus (550 km)
- Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
- Door-to-door:
- 22–28 h
- One-way:
- ₹1,900–₹4,200
Best for: Budget / flexible timing
Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.
Day-by-day from Lucknow
Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.
Days −1 to 0
Travel Lucknow → Manali: Fly Lucknow → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 1 h 12 m nonstop; Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali. Overnight en route and at Manali.
Day 1
Meet at Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before). Trip starts.
Days 2–8
Kang La Pass: The Great Glacier Traverse to Zanskar — 7N / 8D.
Day 8
Trip ends; start the 2-day journey back.
Day 10
Back in Lucknow.
- Calendar days
- 12
- Hotel nights before
- 1
Leave planning
Add one day before the trip for travel and a hotel night; the return can be the same evening the trip ends.
What Kang La Zanskar Trek costs from Lucknow
Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).
| Item | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip price | ₹36,999 | ₹36,999 | Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport. |
| Return travel Lucknow ↔ Manali | ₹3,800 | ₹13,400 | Road via Delhi (550 km to Delhi, then the overnight bus) (low) · Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali (high) |
| Hotel night at Manali | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 | Budget guesthouse to mid-range hotel |
| Personal spends | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 | Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs |
| All-in estimate | ₹41,799 | ₹55,899 | Excludes personal gear and insurance |
Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.
Upcoming group departures
Each row shows when to leave Lucknow to make the start.
| Trip starts | Leave Lucknow | Ends | Seats left | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 | Sat, 14 Nov | Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 | 10 of 16 | ₹36,999 |
| Sun, 29 Nov, 2026 | Sat, 28 Nov | Sat, 5 Dec, 2026 | 3 of 16 | ₹36,999 |
| Thu, 24 Dec, 2026 | Wed, 23 Dec | Wed, 30 Dec, 2026 | 14 of 18 | ₹38,999 |
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