Trekking

Trekking in Ladakh

Trekking in Ladakh

LADAKH offers great scope for undertaking adventure activities amidst breathtaking landscape & rugged beauty.
Ladakh has been a great attraction for the past few decades for the trekkers from around the world. There are many areas to trek around Ladakh like Nomadic area of (Rupshu & Kharnak), Zanskar, Nubra Valley, Kargil, and Leh itself. We cannot express it in words how wonderful place Ladakh is for trekkers.

LADAKH is the highest, most remote and least populated region in the whole country. It has become a popular destination for aficionados of wild mountains and unique culture. Ladakh is known for some of its best hiking locale in the country. Trekking in Ladakh is very different from hiking in the west as the trails are the lifeline between villages. It’s a high altitude desert plateau, which is situated between 2500 & 5000 mts. of altitude, the highest summit reaching over 7000 mts., which would be a delight for the trekkers.

THE environment in LADAKH is fragile as the survival of the inhabitants depends upon the land, despite its apparent starkness. As such, it’s our endeavour to keep our trekking locals clean and pollution free and request same to the trekkers. Every one should ensure that no garbage is left undisposed at camp site. Plastic containers and polythene wrappers must be incinerated or brought back, while other types of garbage should be properly buried.

LAMAYURU TO CHILLING.

Among the short treks this is one of the most fabulous. This trek is a real adventure in a world where there are not many left, and a wonderful journey through the Indian Himalaya.

The trek normally starts from LAMAYURU, if you are short of time can shorten it by starting it from PHINJILA. The trail takes you through some of the traditional villages, ancient monasteries & breath taking views.

Highlights:-

Traditional Ladakhi life style,  some monastery tours.

• Snow caped mountains, incredible Himalayan scenery
• Beautiful campsites in villages & remote locations
• Trip profile:  05 days walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4950 mts. average 3500 mts. Plan Duration 08 -10 days.

Group: min. 02, max. 12. Appropriate local staff.

Food: All meals included on trek, in Leh only breakfast.

Accommodation: 04 nights camping on trek & 04nights hotel in leh. (all twin sharing)

Grade: Moderate.

Our Service Includes:

• Airport transfers.
• Hotels in  Leh (twin sharing rooms with breakfast).
• Group transportation by private vehicle non AC.
• On trek;    Delicious meals,  horse portering,  local staff, spacious two men Indian “A” shape tents, toilet tents, kitchen tent, dinning tents, stools & table.

Our Service Excludes:

Travel or travel health insurance, Indian visa,  flights, equipment rental, alcohol and bottled drinks, laundry, tipping and other items of a personal nature.

THE CLASSIC MARKHA

MARKHA VALLEY TREK

MARKHA valley, the classic trekking route takes you through some of the most beautiful villages, were you can explore the traditional life style of LADAKH, the crumbling forts and the Buddhist gompas scattered throughout. The meandering Markha River is our guide; we follow it through groves of apricot, willow, popular & Himalayan oak trees and gaze up at the cathedral-like structures perched on the cliffs which tower above us. Along the way, we are likely to spot wildlife such as deer, blue sheep and ibex serenely grazing in the valley. Monasteries hold ‘pujas’ or prayer ceremonies in the mornings and evenings, prayer flags are strung up on high peaks, monks wander the trails and villagers bring offerings to the gompas………………..

Highlights:-

• Leh & the Indus Valley, some monastery tours.
• The Markha Valley villages & gompas
• Traditional Ladakhi life style, Culture
• Snow caped mountains, incredible Himalayan scenery
• Beautiful campsites in villages & remote locations

Trip profile:  07 days walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 5100 mts. average 3400 mts. Plan Duration 11 12 days.

Group: min. 02, max. 12. Appropriate local staff.

Food: All meals included on trek, in Leh only breakfast.

Accomodation: 06 nights camping on trek & 05nights hotel in leh. (all twin sharing)

Grade: Moderate.

Our Service Includes:

• Airport transfers.
• Hotels in  Leh (twin sharing rooms with breakfast).
• Group transportation by private vehicle non AC
• On trek;    Delicious meals,  horse portering,  local staff, spacious two men Indian “A” shape tents, toilet tents, kitchen tent, dinning tents, stools & table.

Our Service Excludes:

• Travel or travel health insurance, India visa,  flights, equipment rental, alcohol and bottled drinks, laundry, tipping and other items of a personal nature.

Caravans Trek – Changtang

RUPSHU VALLEY

The people of Ladakh have lived for centuries in barren, inhospitable terrain. But the Ladakh for tourists and the Ladakh for trekkers and climbers are two different worlds. Many people stay at Leh, visit monasteries and enjoy the barrenness. But if you can manage some treks, there is nothing quite like Tsomoriri. Heading southeast, we cross remote mountain passes to reach the 4500 meter Changtang plateau and Lake’s Tsokar & Tso Moriri, where the  Tibetan nomads of Rupshu Kharnak live, as they have throughout history. This region is famed for its good grazing, and the nomadic population has traditionally transmigrated from the high plains of Tibet in search of nutritious grass for their livestock, salt to trade, and a market for their butter and wool. The high-altitude brakish lakes of Tso Moriri and Tso Kar, backed by high snow-peaks, are stunning, and we camp along the meandering rivers that feed into the lakes.

Being a high altitude trek of an average of always above 4000 mts., one should be highly acclimatized and physically fit.  The true beauty of the region lies in its vast untamed space, wildlife & nomadic inhabitants.

Highlights:-

• Leh & the Indus Valley, some monastery tours.
• The nomads of Rupshu, part of Tibetan plateau.
• Snow-peaks and high passes
• Demanding trekking and incredible Himalayan scenery
• Beautiful campsites in remote locations
• Central Asian wildlife

Trip profile:  08 days walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 5450 mts. average 4400 mts. Plan Duration 15 -16 days.

Group: min. 04, max. 16. Appropriate local staff.

Food: All meals included on trek, in Leh only breakfast.

Accomodation: 08 nights camping on trek & 07nights hotel in leh. (all twin sharing)

Grade: Tough.

Our Service Includes:

• Airport transfers.
• Hotels in Leh  (twin sharing rooms with breakfast).
• Group transportation by private vehicle non AC.
• On trek;    Delicious meals,  horse portering,  local staff, Spacious two men Indian “A” shape tents, toilet tents, kitchen tent, dinning tents, stools & table.

Our Service Excludes:

Travel or travel health insurance, India visa, flights, equipment rental, alcohol and bottled drinks, laundry, tipping and other items of a personal nature.

MARKHA VALLEY – NOMADS TREK.

KHARNAK RUPSHU NOMADS

Kharnak is a remote region situated between Indus Valley and Zangskar, on the western edge of Rupshu. The area is sparsely inhabited by semi-nomadic peoples. Their simple winter villages and summer encampments are the only signs of civilization you’ll see on this demanding high altitude trek.
The journey begins in the green Markha Valley, a bit lower in elevation, where we have plenty of time to explore the traditionally Ladakhi villages, the crumbling forts and  the Buddhist gompas scattered throughout.

When the trek enters Kharnak after crossing Zalungkarpo-la pass 5050mts. the trek gets tough as you are always above 4000mts. Changtang plateau and Lake Tso Moriri, where the  Tibetan nomads of Kharnak live as they have throughout history. This region is famed for its good grazing, and the nomadic population has traditionally transmigrated from the high plains of Tibet in search of nutritious grass for their livestock, salt to trade, and a market for their butter and wool. The high-altitude brakish lakes of Tso Moriri and Tso Kar, backed by high snow-peaks, are stunning, and we camp along the meandering rivers that feed into the lakes……………..

Highlights:-

• Leh & the Indus Valley, some monastery tours.
• The Markha Valley villages & gompas
• The nomads of Rupshu & Karnak
• Snow-peaks and high passes
• Demanding trekking and incredible Himalayan scenery
• Beautiful campsites in remote locations
• Central Asian wildlife

Trip profile: 14 days walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 5450 mts. average 4400 mts. Plan Duration 18 -20 days.

Group: min. 04, max. 16. Appropriate local staff.

Food: All meals included on trek, in Leh only breakfast.

Accomodation: 14 nights camping on trek & 04nights hotel in leh. (all twin sharing)

Grade: Strenuous

Our Service Includes:

• Airport transfers.
• Hotels in Leh  (twin sharing rooms with breakfast).
• Group transportation by private vehicle non AC.
• On trek;    Delicious meals,  horse portering,  local staff, Spacious two men Indian “A” shape tents, toilet tents, kitchen tent, dinning tents, stools & table.

Our Service Excludes:

• Travel or travel health insurance, India visa, flights, equipment rental, alcohol and bottled drinks, laundry, tipping and other items of a personal nature.

Note:- If the itinerary is long for you, can make it shorter by finishing it in between day 10 – day 13.

Ladakh is blessed with spectacular Himalayan mountain ranges, so there is lot more treks which are not mentioned on our web site. Please write to us for our special itineraries and for more details of the itineraries mentioned here. We have experienced people in our company who specialize in tailor made and environment friendly holidays.