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Trekking in Ladakh

Trekking is the most natural way of traveling through a mountain land, on foot at human speed. Traveling on foot and with few luxuries but with all your basic needs is a liberating experience. This may be hard to appreciate on the first few days of a trek as you struggle with the physical pain of exercise, then you trek through the barrier, rising with the sun, walking all day and sleeping under the stars feels the most natural thing in the world.

Trekking offers wonderful opportunities of direct interaction with unique cultures and the natural world. If you walk through the Himalayas with and open mind, as well as awareness and sensitivity, you will have done everything to ensure a fascinating and rewarding trip.

Ladakh is criss-crossed by a complex network of mountain trails which even in these days of motorized transport and roads, still provides the only link between the majority of valleys, villages and high pastures. Some of these routes are the highways of the centuries-old caravan trade, while others are hardly ever used except by a few shepherds each year. These provide the trekkers with wonderful routes ranging from gentle undulating hikes to demanding expeditions over wild mountain passes.

The entire region of Ladakh has some of the most fascinating treks in the indian Western Himalayas. Our treks range from 2 to 30 + days. Our well-trained and experienced trekking guides, expert cooks who can rustle up a gourmet meal in the middle of nowhere and are always wanting to please and help, camp staff take care of all your needs on the trek. Our study camp equipment is well maintained and can stand up to any adverse weather conditions which are unlikely anyway during trek season while providing you the best possible comforts on your trek. We prefer to use local people ..... it is important to have a good guide but isd more important to have good pony man with healthy animals.

we have mentioned some of the treks and if you have some particular region in mind that you would like to trek in , we can design one specifically for you.

  • The Ancient Trade Route Trek - 8 Days
    This fascinating trek takes you over the 5400 meter high Lasermo La into the picturesque flower and fruit orchard land of the Nubra Valley. The valley was once an important stopover for the heavily laden trade caravans traversing the routes overt the formidable Karakorum range into Central Asia besides going through China, Turkistan and Afghanistan. Excellent views of the Karakorum and Zanskar ranges.
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  • The Changthang Lake Trek - 12 Days
    This trek goes over mountain passes and through seemingly endless grasslands of the Changpa nomads. Very good chances of sighting herds of Kyang (Tibetan Wild Ass), a lone wolf, mischievous marmots and picas, the graceful Lammergeier gliding gently on thermal currents high above in the sky. Meet the ever cheerful Changpa nomads and visit the only permanent settlement of Karzok village with its ancient monastery on the shores of the expansive Tso Moriri lake. <Detailed itinerary >

     

  • The Rupshu into Himachal Trek - 18 Days
    One of our best treks and one of the most impressive leading over the Zalung Karpo La 16,570 ft and through awesome gorges and tiny far and in between villages into the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh. Excellent views of the Zanskar and Ladakh ranges. Good chances of sighting the Blue Sheep, Kyang herds, Tibetan hare, marmots and picas and maybe the elusive Snow Leopard? Vast plains and easy passes.<Detailed itinerary >

     

  • The Classic Markha Valley Trek - 9 Days
    This ever popular trek begins from the ancient village of Hemis skirts the Hemis National Park and goes through easy to cross mountain passes. Passing through hi mountain pastures it goes alongside the Zanskar river and the Skiu village and ends at the ancient village of Alchi with its renowned monastery. Magnificent views of the Ladakh range..<Detailed itinerary >

     

  • The Indus Valley Trek into Lamayuru - 6 Days
    Commencing from the village of Likir this trek crosses the Prinkiti La at 3725 metres and ends at the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery. Significant is a visit to the ancient Ridzong Monastery. <Detailed itinerary >

     

  • The Lamayuru - Stok Trek - 8 Days
    This delightful trek goes through impressive gorge country, quaint oasis like villages and high mountain passes ends at the ancient village of Stok.<Detailed itinerary >

     

  • The Shang La - Stok Kangri Traverse - 8 Days
    On this trek you are afforded excellent views of the expansive Indus valley and the towering Karakorum and Stok Matho ranges. Cross high pasture land on the way walk through meadows and also visit the Shang monastery and village. An interesting feature on this trek is the 5030 metre high campsite below the Stok Kangri peak. <Detailed itinerary >

     

  • South Zanskar into Lahaul Valley over the Kangla pass- 14 Days
    This is a difficult yet extremely rewarding trek in terms of scenic views. Leaving the small town of Padum we head south into the Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh through the valley of the flowers - the Miyar Valley. The Kang La pass is a technical one and our expert guides takes you through the glaciated slopes safely. The Miyar valley is a beautiful level walk with lush meadows strewn with wild flowers. The trek ends in Lahaul from where you drive to Manali. <Detailed itinerary >

     

  • The Classic Lamayuru - Darcha Trek - 22 Days
    This ever popular trek involves crossing of numerous passes. Excellent views of the entire Zanskar range from atop the passes. Going though central Zanskar tiny villages and then crossing the tiny town of Padum the trail heads south over the 5000 metre high Shingo La to finally end at the small hamlet of Darcha in Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh from where surface transport takes you to the resort town of Manali. <Detailed itinerary >



Featured Trekking Tours:

The Ancient Trade Route Trek - 8 Days
The Changthang Lake Trek - 12 Days
The Rupshu into Himachal Trek - 18 Days
The Classic Markha Valley Trek - 9 Days
The Indus Valley Trek into Lamayuru - 6 Days
The Lamayuru - Stok Trek - 8 Days
The Shang La - Stok Kangri Traverse - 8 Days
South Zanskar into Lahaul Valley over the Kangla pass- 14 Days
The Classic Lamayuru - Darcha Trek - 22 Days

 


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