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Leh Ladakh Trekking |
| Leh Ladakh is a paradise for trekkers with plenty of opportunities to fit all adventurers and nature enthusiasts. One can take a trekking tour of 1 day to 1 month - walking, cycling, rafting, riding and touring, exploring the local life styles and culture. There are numerous treks with a combination of culture and sport activities. Trek along the Indus River and experience the tour of local monasteries allowing you to relish various aspects of Ladakhi culture. The exhilarating high altitude mountain climb of Stok Kangri (6212mts) combined with the beautiful Markha valley trek of 9 to 12 days forever favorite for its amazing geography and nature. |
General Advice : Trekking without
a hat and sunscreen one can have sunburn and a peeling nose in
hours. It is advisable to carry Moisturizers and a pair of sun-glass
to make your trek easy.
Famous routes for trekking in Leh Ladakh,India:
For Manali and Srinagar to Leh: Sonamarg is the last major town in Kashmir,
shortly before you climb up over the Zoji La pass at 3529 m and enter the Ladakh
region.
Zoji La : The other passes get less snow because they are across
the Himalaya and in the mountain rain shadow. The road up the pass is breathtaking
and there are times when you'll wonder if you were sane to make this trip. |
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Drass : In winter, Drass is noted for its
heavy snowfall and extreme cold. The buses stop here and tourists
have to register their names and passport numbers.
Kargil : Already you are in a region where
irrigation is virtually important.
Zanskar Treks : A jeep road has now reached
all the way from Kargil to Padum, the capital, and although is
not open all the time, it has opened the area up to more outside
influence. You can make number of interesting ones either down
the valley or out of it to Ladakh, Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh.
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Padum : It's on the southern part of a wide
fertile plain where two rivers join to from the Zanskar River.Since
horses cannot cross the rope bridge from Padum, this is the first
place on this side of the river where they can be hired for treks
further afield to places like Lamayuru. On the final dayof trekking you
can cross the river directly by ferry or continue down to the
wooden Tungri Bridge and double back to Padum.
Tungri-zongkhul Gompa Trip : This 4 day trek
around Padum takes you to the Sani and Zongkhul gompass by following
the route up towards the Muni La, then cutting across to the
base of the Umasi La.
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Treks in Ladakh and Zanskar : Srinagar is the
best place to purchase supplies but you will not find trekking
gear like you do in
Katmandu, Nepal. Remember to take your garbage
out with you; many areas are already becoming fouled with trekkers'
rubbish.
Kargil to Padum: When all bridges are open
the trekking route is accessible from early June to late October. On the
last day's walk from Phe to Padum you cross the river and pass
by the Sani Gompa, one of the most important in Zanskar.
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