Trekking in Ladakh

1. Markha Valley Trek
Duration  9 days
Best Time  June to October
Highest Point  Kongmaru La (5135m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Moderate

Yurutse

Description: This trek has been, one of the most favorite trek among trekkers for a long time because of Beautiful Valley of Markha overshadowed by Kanyatse and other groups of Peaks. The numerous small villages, shepherds camps and passes are main feature of this trek. The trek begins from Spituk monastery or Stok village passing through Stok La and Gandala Pass, which takes you across Markha valley. At last it crosses Kongmaru Pass and finishes wonderful trek at the famous Hemis monastery.

2. Henaskut to Wanla
Duration  6 days
Best Time  June to October
Highest Point  Nyigutse La (5000m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Moderate

Wanla Village

Description: Around 6 days trek from Henaskut to Wanla starts from Henaskut around 160 Kms. from Leh near Leh-Srinagar highway in Kargil district. There are many passes Like Yogmala (4900 meters.), Niyigutse La (5,100 mtrs.) and Pirkiting La (3,700 mtrs.) and it finishes at Lamayuru, where the oldest monastery in Ladakh is located, around 125 Kms. from Leh town.

3. Lamayuru to Padum
Duration  9 - 10 days
Best Time  June to October
Highest Point  Singay La (5000m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Moderate
 

Description: The most beautiful and longest trek for around 20-21 days starts from Lamayuru, where the 10th Century's monastery is located, around 125 Kms. from Leh Town. You can also do this trek in 10 days finishing at Padum in Zangskar Valley.
The trek starts from Lamayuru and it enters Zangskar Valley passing through Wanla and the most remote villages of Lingshed. On the 9th and 10th day, one reaches Hanamur or Pishu via Karsha monastery to Padum (the headquarter of Zangskar valley). After a day rest at Padum you can proceed towards Darcha via Phuktal monastery and high passes (Shikun La 5,100 m). The trek finishes at Darcha village in Lahul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh around 145 kms. from Manali.

4. Tsomoriri to Kibber
Duration  7-8 days
Best Time  September to October
Highest Point  Parang La (5580m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Moderate

Parang La (5580m)

Description: Drive six hours to Tsomoriri Lake or Korzok; headquarter of nomads via Chumathang and Mahay Bridge along the Indus River. After a night halt start your acclimatization walk for a day, where you can visit Changpa nomades and have wonderful view Tsomoriri Lake. Third you will start you trek along the Tsomoriri Lake with beautiful landscape. The trail turns southward from Nurboo Sumdo and start walking along Parang chu valley towering snow Peak Mountains. Seventh day you will walk on a glacier mountain for 3. 30 minutes to reach Parangla 5880m. Crossing the pass the landscape suddenly changes with high mountains of Lahul & Spiti and Kibber viilage in Himachal Pradesh is reached after another day trek. Your trek wonderful trek is finished here. After the trek you can extend trip and visit Ki, Lhalung, Pin and Tabo monasteries of Spiti Valley by Jeep. From here we drive back to Manali and then to Delhi to fly back home.

5. Hemis to Zangla by Junglam
Duration  9 days
Best Time  June to October
Highest Point  Charchar La (4950m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Moderate

Kangyatse Peak

Description: The trek starts from Hemis monastery (one of the richest monastery in Ladakh). It enters in famous Markha valley and Zangskar via Junglam, which is open only for a month. In summer this route is closed due to water crossing and in winter heavy snowfall.

6. Sham Trek (Liker to Khaltse)
Duration  5 days
Best Time  June to October
Highest Point  Tsermangchan La (3750m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Easy

 Yangthang Village

Description: Sham trek is a mild trek, which is very convenient for easy hiker group and from Sight seeing point of view. There are many villages and monasteries on this trek. This is the only trek that can be done throughout the year, as there are no high passes. This trek passes through many small villages. It is very famous among tourist as Baby trek.

7. Lamayuru to Darcha Trek
Duration  19 days
Best Time  June to October
Highest Point  Shinkhul La (5080m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Moderate

Lingshet Monastery

Description: This is the most popular Trail into Zangskar via Shingo La. This trek starts from famous monastery of Lamayuru and enters Zangskar though most isolated villages of Lingshet, Photoksar and then the headquarter of Zangskar called Padum. Further this trek leads you to Darcha in Himachal Paradesh via Phuktal and Bardan monasteries.

8. Lamayuru to Hemis
Duration  15 days
Best Time  June to October
Highest Point  Kongmaru La (5135m)
Highlight People, Village, Wildlife and High Passes.
Physical Challenge Moderate

Lamayuru village & Gonpa

Description: Lamayuru, the oldest monastery is situated on the starting point of this trek, which finishes at Hemis the Richest and most famous monastery of Ladakh. There are many Passes on this trail. It passes through Hemis national park, established to preserve snow leopard and other wild animals. But there is only 10% chance to view a snow leopard. Further it enters beautiful valley of Markha, which is overshadowed by many Peaks. The high pasturelands to graze yaks & goats are dotted with animals.

Next Page

About Ladakh
Introduction
Gen. Informations
How to Reach
Ladakh Map
Places To See
Leh
Kargil
Zanskar
Nubra valley
Chang thang
Dhahanu
Adventure Tours
Trekking
Mountaineering
River Rafting
Jeep Safari
Cycling
Other Attractions
Monasteries
Eco Tours
Wildlife Tours
Fair and Festivals
Festivals
Festival Dates
Accommodations
Hotels
Guest Houses
Tour Operators
Ladakhi Agents
New Publications
Guide Books
Other Publications
Other Organisations
Non Gov. Organisations

Copyright 2004-05, www.reachladakh.com All rights reserved
website designing india | domain registration india | web hosting india :: Powered by India Internets New Delhi (India)