Trekking in ladakh
- The entire region of Ladakh has some of the most fascinating treks in the Indian Western Himalayas Our treks range from 2 to 22 days. Our well trained and experienced trekking guides, expert cooks who can rustle up a gourmet meal in the middle of nowhere and our always wanting to please and help camp staff take care of all your needs on your trek. Our sturdy camp equipment is well maintained and can stand up to any adverse weather conditions which are unlikely anyway during the trek season, while providing you the best possible comforts on your trek. Depending on the route you will be accompanied either by dependable porters or sturdy pack ponies who take care of all load carrying tasks. Choose from some of the treks mentioned here or if you have a particular region in mind that you would like to trek in we can design one specifically for you. Mail us for a more detailed list of all our planned treks.
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Kang La Trek - 18 Days
The trek begins from Lahoul in Himachal and ends in Zanskar after negotiating the Kang La Pass (5450 Mts.) and a long glacier. The Miyar Nala in Lahoul is famous for its wild flowers in June and July. Itinerary -
Ladakh Culture Trek - 11 Days
This is one of the easier treks in Ladakh and passes through less visited trails and remote Ladakhi Villages. The altitudes are lower than most other treks in Ladakh and some of the prominent Monasteries of Central Ladakh can be visited alongside this trek. Lamayuru is one of the oldest Gompas/Monaesteries in Ladakh and has been a popular destination for Explorers since many Centuries, it is belived to be a pre Buddhism Shrine of the lost Bon Po religion. The spectacular Gompa at Alchi was abndoned centuries ago but has been lovingly maintained by the Monks of Likir Gompa. Itinerary -
Sham valley Trek - 8 Days
Sham Valley Trek, on this trek there are several villages among the richest in Ladakh. This trekking is known as Sham valley or Apricot valley trek. Arrive at Likir monastery, where the track to Likir monastery meets in between Saspol – Bazgo, it is hardly an hour walks from the road. Through the Indus valley and the ancient kingdom of Sham, we will discover the main Ladakhi monasteries and the wonderful sites surrounding them.Lamayuru and Alchi is all accessible by road, and Temisgang, Ridzong and Likir line the trekking route. This itinerary is of moderate difficulty and the path does not rise above 4100m. The trail crosses numerous villages where the people have kept their Ladakhi ways and customs. Itinerary -
Lamayuru - Padum via Kanji La Trek - 24 Days
This classic trek explores most of the heartland of Zanskar and covers some spectacular scenery.This itinenary includes visits to almost 15 of the oldest and most remote Monasteries in Ladakh and zanskar. Itinerary -
Kingdom of Zanskar Trek - 27 Days
This 21 day trek is along the most popular route in Zanskar that traverses it from Darcha in Himachal Pradesh to Lamayuru on the Leh-Srinagar road. This is a highly recommended first trek through Zanskar. Itinerary -
Manali Adventure Trek - 17 Days
This journey is Gifted to Nature Lovers. You walk 3-4 hours a day through a strikingly beautiful variety of landscapes, ending at the basecamp of Deo Tibba,. Here you have the opportunity to explore the glacier and surroundings of this spectacular natural amphitheater, ringed with snow-covered peaks. Itinerary -
Nubra Valley Trek - 22 Days
On arrival in Leh we spend the next several days exploring the wonders of the Indus valley at leisure while we acclimatize. Our trek then takes us to the newly opened destination the Nubra Vally over Digar La. Next we cross the majestic Wuri La to the ancient cave gompa of Tak Tok and continue by jeep to Pangong lake on the Tibetan border. On our way back to Leh, we visit several monestries. Itinerary -
Village Temples Trek - 23 Days
This trek is for the Himalayan connoisseur, beginning in Manali and continuing into the beautiful Kangra valley. The scenery is magnificent, and very few visitors follow this route. Village life, unchanged for centuries, is shaped largely by belief in Hindu gods and goddesses living in the mountains. Our final destination, however, is the Tibetan Buddhist center of Dharamsala, home to the Dalai Lama and a vibrant Tibetan community. Itinerary -
Indus Valley Trek - 13 Days
The Indus valley of Ladakh has been a thriving cultural center for millennia, and the small villages that fill this fertile region are steeped in history. Life continues much as it has for centuries in this region. The walking on this journey is gentle and relaxing, with no high pass crossings from village to village. This allows us the additional time to explore the land to its fullest. Itinerary -
Zanskar Valley Trek - 18 Days
Padam, the capital of Zanskar is approchable by a 3 days drive from Leh or Srinagar. Padam is also the finishing point for many popular treks through Zanskar and Lahoul. This trek can easily be combined with other polpular treks. This extention to Leh via the Markha Valley passes through very remote mountains that are famed for their wildlife and numerous river crossings. This is a fantastic trek for Wild Life and Photography enthusiasts / amateurs. Itinerary
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