Zanskar Valley, Leh Ladakh The enchanting Zanskar Valley is located in Kargil district in eastern Ladakh (about 105 km). It is pronounced Zahar or Zangskar by the locals and is separated from Ladakh by the Zanskar mountain range, which is part of the Tethys Himalayas. Zanskar is known for its rugged landscape and is mostly travelled for trekking and river rafting. The semi-desert region is flanked by snow-capped mountains and sparkling clean rivers, and boasts unique flora and fauna. The easiest way to reach Zanskar is from Kargil through the Suru Valley. Due to heavy snowfall in the region, it is cut off from the rest of the world for over 9 months of the year. The only way to reach Zanskar in the winter months from December to February is the challenging Chadar Trek. Other destinations to travel at Ladakh & Near Ladakh Pangong Lake Ladaka Khardung La weather and best time to visit Hundar in the Nubra Sangam, Leh Ladakh Shanti Stupa, Leh Ladakh Tso Moriri...