Zanskar Valley Tour from Mumbai

Shinkula Pass (16,580 ft) • Gumbok Rangan Monolith • Padum • Cliffside Phuktal Monastery • Karsha Gompa

9 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹34,999–₹47,399 per person · starts at Manali. Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road takes 12–16 h.

Trip price
₹26,999
Duration
7N / 8D
Days from Mumbai
9
Season
Jun–Sep

Zanskar Valley Tour starts at Manali (Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh), not in Mumbai — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Mumbai you can leave the evening before and reach Manali on the morning the trip starts. Journey into the mystical, once-remote kingdom of Zanskar—one of the last untouched strongholds of Tibetan Buddhist heritage. Cross the mighty Shinkula Pass at 16,580 ft, gaze in awe at the freestanding holy rock monolith of Gumbok Rangan, visit the cliff-dwelling Phuktal Monaste.

Getting from Mumbai to Manali

Meeting point: Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)

Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road

Fastest
  1. Fly Mumbai → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 m nonstop
  2. HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali
Door-to-door:
12–16 h
One-way:
₹6,400–₹16,400

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Fly via Delhi to Kullu–Manali (Bhuntar)

  1. Fly Mumbai → Delhi (DEL), 2 h 12 m nonstop
  2. Connect to the Delhi → Kullu ATR flight (1 h 20 m, morning departures)
  3. Taxi or local bus Bhuntar → Manali
Door-to-door:
8–12 h
One-way:
₹9,650–₹20,100
Limited frequency

Best for: Fastest door-to-door; weather-dependent, keep a buffer day

Fly to Delhi, then the overnight Volvo to Manali

  1. Fly Mumbai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 12 m nonstop
  2. Overnight Volvo Delhi → Manali
Door-to-door:
16–20 h
One-way:
₹5,700–₹10,600

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali

  1. Mumbai Rajdhani / August Kranti Mumbai → New Delhi (15.8 h, 3A from ₹2,800)
  2. Overnight Volvo (HRTC / HPTDC / private) from Majnu-ka-Tilla or Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
30–35 h
One-way:
₹4,000–₹7,000

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

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 Mumbai

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Mumbai: Fly Mumbai → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali. Sleep on the way.

  2. Day 1 (morning)

    Arrive Manali — Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before). Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–8

    Zanskar Valley Trans-Himalayan Expedition Tour — 7N / 8D.

  4. Day 8 (evening)

    Trip ends by afternoon; board the overnight return from Manali.

  5. Day 9 (morning)

    Back in Mumbai.

Calendar days
9
Hotel nights before
0

Leave planning

Overnight travel both ways means a 8-day trip costs 8 working days at most — fewer if it spans a weekend.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Zanskar Valley Tour costs from Mumbai

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Zanskar Valley Tour from Mumbai
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹26,999₹26,999Includes everything from Manali: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Mumbai ↔ Manali₹8,000₹20,400Train to Delhi, then bus to Manali (low) · Fly to Chandigarh Airport, then road (high)
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹35,999₹50,399Excludes 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 Mumbai to make the start.

Departures for Zanskar Valley Tour
Trip startsLeave MumbaiEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 Nov (evening)Fri, 27 Nov, 202625 of 25₹28,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 Dec (evening)Fri, 25 Dec, 202611 of 25₹28,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 Jun (evening)Tue, 22 Jun, 202721 of 25₹28,999

Zanskar Valley Tour from Mumbai — FAQs

How do I get from Mumbai to the Zanskar Valley Trans-Himalayan Expedition Tour start point?
The trip starts at Manali (Manali bus stand / Mall Road (exact point shared on WhatsApp 48 h before)). Recommended: Fly Mumbai → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali — about 12–16 h, ₹6,400–₹16,400 one way.
What does Zanskar Valley Trans-Himalayan Expedition Tour cost from Mumbai all-in?
The package is ₹26,999 per person from Manali. Add roughly ₹8,000–₹20,400 for return travel from Mumbai: expect ₹34,999–₹47,399 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Mumbai?
9 calendar days: the 8-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Mumbai: Fly Mumbai → Chandigarh Airport (IXC), 2 h 18 m nonstop; HRTC/Volvo bus or taxi Chandigarh → Manali. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Zanskar Valley Trans-Himalayan Expedition Tour runs Jun–Sep. For travellers from Mumbai, diwali vacation (oct–nov) is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Mumbai?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Manali and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Mumbai.