Chadar: The Frozen River Trek
Too many treks in Ladakh and other parts of the country that demands one to trek through the snow-laden trail or walk on rocky terrain, but Chadar Trek is the most unique one where you walk upon the Zanskar River – a frozen one, of course.
This Ladakh trek is renowned all over the world and has been featured in travel magazines and documentaries. It is also considered to be one of the toughest treks in India as it involves extreme weather conditions. The temperature at night drops down to as low as minus 25 to 30-degree Celsius.
The trek features some breathtaking views of snow-clad and rocky Himalayan mountains. Besides, one of the major attractions on the trek is the frozen waterfalls at Nerak. Everything about the frozen river trek is unique, from the scenery and unusual campsites to temperature and atmosphere, making this trek one of its kind./
Altitude: 11,123 ft.
Duration: 9 Days
Best Season: Mid January to February End
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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About the Snow Leopard Trek:
You are invited to take part in a Snow Leopard Trekking package that offers eight days of complete adventure and excitement. It starts once you arrive the wonderland of Leh. Begin the expedition with an exploration of the glistening town when the Himalayas are forming the best background every time. Zingchen is the gateway to the entrance of the most awaited Rumbak Gorge. You will be climbing up to an impressive altitude of 3050 meters and come at the narrow gorge.
Then you are invited to unfold the wild paths of mystical land of Husing by understanding the mountainous slopes. In extreme winter, the Snow Leopard and other animals are forced to come down from the high altitudes they live usually and that is why Hemis National Park is a perfect winter trek. You will have chances widened to spot them easily.
Explore Husing and walk around the Rumbak Valley and watch the Argali Sheep roaming around. Come back to Leh after capturing the manipulative sights of Husing and wind up your Snow Leopard trek.
Stok Kangri Trek
You will see the views dramatically changing after crossing every couple of miles. At a point, you will be staring at the majestic Himalayan peaks while walking on the barren landscape, and at some other point, you will find yourself walking through green terrain adorned with colorful flowers.
Furthermore, the views that you get to witness from the top of the peak are matchless – you will be staring at K2, Indus and Zanskar Valley.
Altitude: 20080 ft.
Duration: 9 Day
Best Season: Mid July to Mid September
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Markha Valley Trek
Markha Valley is located close to Markha River and lies between Ladakh and Zanskar. The valley features some amazing sceneries laced with dramatic rocky canyons and barren and wild landscapes. This is among the best Ladakh treks.
While trekking here, you also get to cross several attractions of the place including quaint villages displaying the indigenous culture and distinctive setting. This exciting trek takes you through the picturesque Hemis National Park and two pass crossing are also involved – Gandala La Pass and Kongmaru La. If you are an adventure seeker who also happens to be interested in landscape photography, you must take Markha Valley Trek to have an unforgettable experience of trekking in Ladakh.
Challenge yourself to take this trek and let your feet take you through a trail adorned with prayer flags, high altitude passes, vibrant Ladakhi culture, scenic river and much more that you can discover only once you set out to trek through the beautiful valley of Markha. Check the best Markha valley trek guide, for the most awesome trekking experience.
Altitude: 17,060 ft.
Duration: 9 Days
Best Season: June to September
Difficulty level: Moderate
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Altitude: 4950 m
About the Lamayuru To Chilling Trek:
With the Lamayuru to Chilling trek, experience Ladakh treks like never before!
Be a part of an exotic experience that takes you through beautiful and challenging trails, giving you splendid mountain peak views. Of all the trekking trips in India, this is surely one which will reveal natural treasures tucked away near the remote villages of Leh and Ladakh.
Lamayuru to Darcha Trek
This trek is one of the most talked-about treks in Ladakh that establish connectivity with the beautiful Zanskar Valley. One can notice a large number of monasteries tucked in the small villages in this trail. The names of the few of the wonderful monasteries which lift up the spirit of trekkers trekking through this route are Lamayuru, Phuktal, and Lingshet.
Lamayuru to Darcha trek is one of the best treks when it comes to Ladakh trekking tour packages, it has received appreciation from the various trekkers across the globe for its amazing terrain and this is the reason it is tagged as one of the world’s most desired trekking ground. One must visit this trek if one desires of experiencing the true color of a trekking region.
Altitude: 5000 m
Duration: 20 Days
Best Season: July-September
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Ripchar Valley Trek
The onset point of this Ladakh trek is located near the Lamayuru monastery and is considered as one of the most intriguing snow treks in Ladakh. The trek is wrapped with a number of mountain ranges such as Zanskar, Karakoram and the ranges which form part of the Great Himalayas.
The panoramic view offered by this trek is the prime reason for a great football. The Ripchar Valley Trek is dotted with the presence of a great number of smaller villages, pastures etc. During the months of July and August, the region becomes a valley of flowers and provides a visual treat for the bird watchers.
The irrigated crop growing fields of the Zanskar and Karakoram Range gives a breathtaking view as well as the amazing joy to the trekkers. This trek finishes in the region of Chilling which is world-renowned for the production of copper. What one explores during trekking in Ladakh region is truly phenomenal and worth witnessing!!
Altitude: 4300 m
Duration: 9 Days
Best Season: June to September
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Padum to Darcha Trek
This exciting trek starts at Padum in Zanskar and takes you to Darcha in Himachal. The trail will take you through the scenic spots like Tokpa, Chalang, Ramjak, Lakong, Shingo La Pass, etc. If you are a beginner who wants to witness some of the most spectacular views while trekking, this trek is apt for you.
The trekking trail encompasses vast pastures with colourful flowers and quaint villages exhibiting varied cultures. Keep your camera handy to capture the changing landscapes while breathing in the beauty of this scenic trekking route.
While you trek from Padum to Darcha, you will also get to witness some rope bridges spanning over the rivers flowing through valleys, with gorgeous mountains in the backdrop, iconic monasteries, old Hindu temples. Padum to Darcha Trek is a fascinating trek offering a beautiful trail for trekking in Ladakh.
Altitude: 16,700 ft.
Duration: 9 Days
Best Season: June to September
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
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Lamayuru to Alchi Trek
Unveil the charm of the imposing Himalayas in Ladakh region on this exciting trek that begins at the oldest monastery in Ladakh – Lamayuru and ends at the Alchi Monastery, renowned for its Buddhist art in the Kashmiri tradition. The trail passes through Wanla, Urshi and Tar La Pass, offering some awe-inspiring vistas. Experience the offbeat in the most unique manner on this trek – cross photographic rivers walking over wooden bridges and visit historical monasteries you find en route.
The trek between Lamayuru and Alchi is equally fascinating for adventure lovers and landscape photographers owing to the dramatic landscapes of Leh and Ladakh. It passes through remote villages and monasteries which gives you an opportunity to visit and take a closer look at the cultural spectrum of this region.
Altitude: 17,220 ft.
Duration: 9 Days
Best Season: July to October
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Lamayuru Stok Kangri
Lamayuru is an ancient monastery, located at a distance of 120 km from Leh, and is the starting point of this trek that takes you to the high altitude peak of Stok Kangri. Stok Kangri is, without a doubt, one of the most popular peaks among trekkers for trekking in Ladakh.
The trail covers scenic places like Wanla, Hinju, Konzke La, Dundunchenla, Chilling and Ganda La featuring a wide variety of distinctive landscapes. On this trek, walk through barren lands and green meadows while gazing at the sky-kissing mountain peaks blanketed in illuminating white snow, creating a gorgeous contrast of grey and white.
The trek has numerous delights for adventurers and photographers. The best part of the trek is when you set your foot on Stok Kangri Summit, you get to see the very famous Karakoram Range along with some other stunning views.
Altitude: 20,187 ft.
Duration: 12 Days
Best Season: June to October
Difficulty Level: Moderate.
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Markha Valley Trek with Stok Kangri Climb
Experience the ultimate trekking fun covering the extraordinarily beautiful meadows of Markha Valley on your expedition to Stok Kangri. This trek experience combines the varied experiences of trekking through stunning landscapes, crossing picturesque rivers, visiting ancient Buddhist monasteries and climbing the “so-high” peak of Stok Kangri, creating a once-in-a-lifetime trek for adventurers.
Before you reach Stok Kangri, the trail will take you through places like Chilling, Skyu, Markha, Kongmaru La Pass, Gyuncho La Pass, Shang La Pass and many more that will stun you with their landscapes and the views they offer. Ultimately, on reaching the top of Stok Kangri, you will be greeted with magnificent views of Tibet, Karakoram and the Pamirs.
This is one of the strenuous high altitude treks to do in Ladakh, add this to your bucket list to up your trekking game.
Altitude: 20,187 ft.
Duration: 10 Days
Best Season: Mid-June to Mid-October
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Jhunglam Hemis to Padum Trek
The Jhunglam Hemis to the Padum trek is one of the most beautiful trekking routes which traverses from remote towns into the mountain peaks. The trek is really wild to traverse through the Route, the best periods of trekking being from the months of August to October as during this period the snow is gone and the rivers are also silent to be crossed and it is one of the best trekking in Ladakh.
Altitude: 5200 m
Duration: 12 days
Best Season: August to October
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Kang Yatse and Dzo Jongo
This is among the most popular treks in Markha Valley in the Ladakh region, encompassing breathtaking valleys, snow-laden trails, and vistas of sky-high mountain peaks along with amazing monasteries that lie on the trail. This trail runs across Tachungtse, Hanker, Nimaling Plateau, Jungo Ri Peak, and Sundo Village. Kang Yatse and Dzo Jongo are twin peaks boasting the altitudes of 6280 m and 6175 m, respectively.
On this expedition to these beautiful mountain peaks, along with some extremely gorgeous green spaces, you get to experience the ice climb at the end of the expedition. Though it is comparatively easier to take this trek during summers, this trail blanketed in the sheen of white snow during winters is truly magical. This trekking expedition makes trekking in Ladakh an outstanding experience.
Altitude: 20,341 ft.
Duration: 13 Days
Best Season: July to September
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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