The finest treks to take in Ladakh consist of alternatives for all physical fitness levels and experience, and there are lots of travelling companies in Leh that offer them if you don't wish to go it alone. These companies offer camping tents, ponies, guides, and meals. Alternatively, it's frequently possible to remain in easy village homestay lodgings, with meals given.
You'll most likely find a big variation in cost between trekking business. This shows the quality of equipment, food and services, and can actually make a difference to the experience you'll have. Advised travelling companies include Yama Adventures, Dreamland Trek and Tours, Overland Escape, Rimo Expeditions, and Ladakhi Women's Travel Company (the first female owned and operated travelling business in Ladakh).
Homestay accommodations can be scheduled through Himalayan Homestays in Ladakh's Sham, Hemis and Zanskar regions. The homestays provide villagers with a welcome additional income, which assists save wildlife including the uncommon snow leopard. Do note that centers are very basic in these traditional farming houses, and showers and appropriate restrooms are rare. These 6 Best Homestays in Leh are also suggested.
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Markha Valley Trek
Business providing the Markha Valley trek is ubiquitous in Leh's Main Bazaar. Do not be deceived into believing this trek is for everybody though. It's not an easy trek! It requires crossing 2 or three high elevation mountain passes (16,000-17,000 feet above water level), in addition to investing numerous nights at very high elevations. Undoubtedly, the appeal of this trek is that it offers an outstanding mix Ladakhi culture and way of life, and stark landscapes with canyons and rock developments. The Markha Valley is situated in between the Zanskar and Stok and ranges, south of Leh. The beginning point of the trek, at Spituk, is conveniently located less than 30 minutes from Leh. The trek goes through Hemis National Park, and the roadway only increases till Zingchen at the park entry point. This is among the biggest protected national parks in India and the just one north of the Himalayas. An entrance fee is payable. If you want, it's possible to prevent bring a tent and camping out. Town homestay lodgings, and accommodations in local tea houses/parachute coffee shops (constructed out of parachutes utilized by the military to drop supplies to troops), are widely readily available.
Sham Trek (Likir-Temisgam)
New to travelling? This is the simplest trek in Ladakh and a fantastic starting point. It will take you through villages in Ladakh's dry Sham region, positioned simply north of the Indus River to the west of Leh. The beginning point, at Likir, is 1.5 hours from Leh. The trek is ideal for novices for a number of factors: it's at a lower altitude compared to many other treks (all high passes are less than 13,000 feet above water level), the distance in between passes is reasonably brief, and homestay lodgings are plentiful. This makes it possible to do the trek without porters and guides. However, despite the fact that this trek is often described as a "baby trek", it doesn't imply it's without obstacles. Do expect rather a bit of uphill walking. That stated, it's ideal for anyone of average physical fitness. The only disadvantage is that the road is typically visible on the trek.
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Gompa Trek (Lamayuru-Alchi)
Four of the earliest enduring monasteries in Ladakh lie along the route of this advanced trek, which is harder than the popular Markha Valley one. The trek provides a fantastic chance to connect with the heritage of the region. It commences at Lamayuru, about 3 hours drive along the Srinagar-Leh Highway, through the Sham Valley. This unforgettable town is the starting point for many treks in Ladakh. Although the village has guesthouses, Lamayuru Monastery is spectacularly perched just above the camp. The trek is undoubtedly difficult in parts however the gleaming clear streams and view of the Zanskar Range make it worth it!
Spituk-Stok Trek: Hemis National Park
The classic trek from Spituk to Stok is a shorter and more accessible variation of the Markha Valley Trek. It begins off along the exact same path, from Spituk, however diverges throughout Stock Pass. This is the only hand down the trek and it's around 16,000 feet above water level. Nature fans can spend a number of days staying in magical Rumbak village and checking out surrounding Hemis National Park with experienced regional guides. The area is specifically quite in late July when the barley fields are in blossom. If you don't feel capable of doing the whole trek, Zingchen to Rumbak is a moderate half-day day trek, and you can return from there without experiencing the most challenging part of the route.
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Zanskar Chadar Trek
Snowfall starts covering the higher areas of Ladakh at the end of September, cutting the Zanskar Valley off to the remainder of the world for nine months. With the only road becoming inaccessible, resourceful locals walk along the frozen Zanskar River during the height of winter to get into or out of the region. The sheet of ice that forms on the river is described as the chadar. If you're in shape, up for an experience and don't mind the extreme cold, you can likewise stroll (or rather shuffle and slide throughout the slippery ice) this method. A series of caverns will be your lodgings each night, offering protection from the bitter wind.
Padum-Darcha
Although this is a lengthy trek that goes all the method from Zanskar in Ladakh into Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh, it's not extremely tough and is a great option for anybody undertaking a trans-Himalaya trek for the very first time. There's just one high elevation pass, at about 16,500 feet above water level, and a lot of village home stays and campgrounds. The trek begins in Padum, about 2 days drive from Leh with an overnight remain in Kargil. It heads to the Lugnak Valley, southeast of Zanskar, which was traditionally used for trade in between Zanskar and Lahaul. For an extra difficulty, it's possible to connect this trek with one from Lamayuru to Padum. This will make it an unforgettable 20 day experience. It's best to do the trek sooner instead of later on, as a road is being developed between Padum and Darcha.
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