Best Trekking 2 Tours In Leh

The trek from Chumathang to Yaya Tso Trek takes 6 days and the best time to do it is from Mid June to September. We drive from Leh to Chumathang in 4 hours. Chumathang is well known for its springs. It has medical importance but the use of water here is also done to wash clothes. The Chumathang village is not very far from the springs and a small monastery nearby can be a good place to explore.

From Chumathang we walk across the village, cross the animal pastures, get a chance to spot wildlife like blue sheep and marmots and take in some amazing sights of natural beauty. After 5 hours we arrive at Gangra. Next stop is Sumdo that takes 4 hours. Sumdo is where three valleys merge together. It is a sight to behold and surely a place to pitch up tents for the day.

From Sumdo we leave for Phayalung. It takes about 8 hours for the trek to complete. Climb to Choku La is pretty tough hence we start early in the morning. From Phayalung we trek to Yayatso. We come across several shepherds, a gorgeous flowing river, a desert plateau and then the village Yaya. The lake near this village is called Yaya tso. We drive down to Mahe halting to visit the nunnery and then go straight to Leh.

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If you are ready to accomplish the high altitude Stok Kangri trekking expedition, then here is a wonderful opportunity. The 9 day Stok Kangri trek package will be starting as you reach Leh on the first day and acclimatization is the crucial part of any Ladakh trek. Especially when you are prepared to do Stok Kangri trek, then this is mandatory. 

The trek starts with a walk to Stok Village firstly which will surely present before you the best sights of the village life. Chang Ma being the destination for the start day of the trek to Stok Kangri, it would be giving you the proper welcome to get enthralled by the nourished scenery. The whole trek passes through the barren grey landscape of Ladakh. Mankhorma, the Base Camp and the training days are the next targets on the expedition. 

After going through numerous green filled patches and chilling water bodies, you will reach Stok Kangri. The route will take you through multiple glaciers and steep slopes until you reach the summit ridge. You will be trekking on an average of 9-12 hours every day for fulfilling the dream trek to Stok Kangri. After completing the trek, you will be returning through the same route and reach Leh and wind up the exotic expedition with plenty of good memories.

About the Destination:

Stok Kangri trek has a magnificent attracting power so that those who have not done any high altitude treks before will also wish to climb this highest trek-able summit located at a height of about 20100 feet. The pathways to Stok Kangri Peak show us multiple thrilling sights including the lofty mountains in the Himalayas and it is a dreamlike destination for all adventure admirers. It is considered to be one of the most fascinating places in India and Ladakh is the parent of this high peak.

It gained popularity very recently due to the adventure and tremendous excitement it imposes to each trekker come its way. The deserted surroundings and the trails with plenty of ridges contribute a lot to make the entire region look amazing. When it comes to winter, Stok Kangri starts embracing beauty unlike any other high altitude possible can do with the help of thick snow cover all around it. From the summit, you will see the whole of Zanskar and the Indus Valley very clearly.

Quick Facts About Stok Kangri Trek:

Temperature: The temperature varies from -20 to 10 degrees. Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes.

Trekking Distance:  40km

Maximum Altitude: 20,100 Ft.

Stok Kangri Trek Difficulty Level: Difficult

Stok Kangri Trek Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at Leh

Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh

Base Camp: Leh

The trek in the region of lower Ladakh takes 5 days. The best months to visit this place are between the middle of June and the start of the September. The highest point from which one can view is Charatse La which is around 3650m tall. The uniqueness of this trip is the monks, their monasteries, the inhabitant villagers and their homes. The villages in remote places are part of the everyday trekking in this region.

You start your trekking from Leh and drive down to Liker which is around 45kms from Srinagar.You then take a tour of the monastery which is present upstream in the village.Yangthang and Sumdo villages possess the small crosspassages which are known asPhobe La and Charatse La.

Youthen make a stop at the Rizong monastery. Strolling down through a thick forest filled you see willow, apricot, apple and poplar trees. Post lunch, you head towards the Hemis Shukpachan village. The following day you drive past the Maptek La which has a few mind boggling views of the environment.

The journey includes the Temisgam village which consists of a historical fort and a tiny monastery that consists of marble statues of Avalokitesvara. From here you go on towards Khaltsey within the next 4-5 hours. After that, your journey extends to Lamayuru with a small visit to the Rizong monastery and then back to Leh.
 

This trek takes 4 days to complete. The best time to do it is from June to October. The highest point of this trek is Gandala. The highlight of this trip is remote villages, monasteries and people. The first day we drive to Zingchen. From there we walk to Rumbak. From there we leave Zingchen village and then enter Hemis National park. This is the habitat of Snow leopard. From here we go to Rumbak and then stay at self sufficient place.

From Rumbak we go to Yurutse. From yurutse we proceed to wildlife sight seeing. After exploringYurutse we traverse across the mountains, pass over valleys into a zig zag path and then cross over Ganda La. From here we go to Markha valley. Further ahead is Kaya village, where home stay facilities are very good.

The entire journey takes 6-7 hours. The next day we go to Chilling, crossing Zanskar river. We later on drive to Leh and arrive there by evening.

This is a trek of 3 days and the most favorable time to embark on this trek is from the month of May to October. Stok La Pass is the highest peak in this trek, whereas people, nature, wildlife, landscapes, and villages are some of the highlights of this voyage.

Our trip will start from Leh. After crossing the phey bride and the Indus River, we will go on a long walk starting from the Zingchen Gorge. Then we will spend some leisure time and warm our mood with tea and snacks. If we get lucky then we will also get to see snow leopard. Once we are done with trekking, we will visit Rumbak village and spend our night there in homestay.

Our next day will begin with exploring the wildlife of the region, where we will get to see blue sheep, Tibetan sheep, migratory birds, argali, and even might snow leopard or Tibetan wolf. After taking help from the local guide, we will trek for 3 hours and reach Stok. Then we will continue our trek to hillside, followed by Indus valley. In the final stages, we will go downwards and visit Stok palace museum. We will stay there for a day and then finally drive back to Leh.

The most amazing adventurous trip you can ever experience. Trek from Lamayuru to Padum & Raft down the Zaskar River. This is the most popular Ladakh Trek with maximum number of passes .The classic Zanskar Trek takes you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. from the green pastures and to the rocky terrain of the forbidden kingdom of Zanskar. The Rafting expedition on the Zanskar River is completely isolated & self supported and passes through the steep gorges carved out by the river over countless years. The Zanskar gorge has been referred to as the Grand Canyon of Asia by many explorers.

River rafting probably is the most indulging activity in Zanskar travel. Rafting is done in the highly challenging Zanskar River. The rafting experience takes you through one of the most breathtaking gorges of the World. The water in the river is freezing cold and it is advisable that you take this ride only with a wet suit on. This exhilarating adventure through the entire river takes around four days and in between, you will spend the nights in camps set up on the rocky banks.

Apart from river rafting, trekking also attracts a huge number of adventure lovers to these lands. Zanskar has some of the highest mountain passes in the country. The trek routes through them and are enthralling, but trekking here requires an ability to take immense physical strain. The most famous trek route is named Chadar Ice Trek. The trek is carried out on the frozen Zanskar River during the winter season. You will have to take extra precautions and clothing as you will be literally walking over ice.

The trek commences at Leh proceeding towards east covering about 70 kilometers to reach Rumtse. The great Rupshu Valley settles between three places; Ladakh covering the northern segment, Tibet that owns eastern part and finally, Zanskar dominating the western segment.Focusing on Rumtse features, it can clearly identified with arid plains, snow peaks, remote villages, high altitude beautiful lakes and the greatest lying Tsomoriri fourth five hundred meters away.

This real remote region can be easily accessed occasionally especially during summer. The area inhabitants are mainly goat herders and nomadic Yak originating from popular Tibetan. The herders wander all over these high mountains. Our journey of trekking in Ladakh region, will take us all along these unique mountains and finally stopping at summer settlement.

You secure a great chance of learning their culture. From here, we will then propel towards south heading to Spiti. This routes passes along the river valley. While trekking, you will encounter diverse wild animals, snow peaks and finally end the walk at Kiber, a famous place known of its great Monastery.

The total number of days needed to do this trek is 7. The best time to do this trek is Mid June and September. The highest altitude point is Digar La and as is with all the Ladakh treks, it provides an ideal vantage point to see monasteries, monks, villages and indigenous people of this region. The highlight point of this trip is camel trek, khardung la and mountain flight.

The first day starts driving from Leh to Saboo. After reaching there we trek to Saboo Phu. After this point there is our base for Digar La. We trek to Digar La at 5250m and then take in gorgeous sites of saser khangri and karakoram range. We traverse through Digar village and Chumik Yogma. We trek eastwards to Shyok Valley and walk upto the camp.

The next destination is Rongjok from where we trek to Shyok Valley. This valley leads to Khalsar on the Leh-panamik road. Here we trek to Diskit and camp at a hotel. From here we trek to Leh, our final destination of this trip.

This 6-day trek is best suited between mid June and September and its highest peak is Lagola. During this trip we are about to meet with locals and monks and visit monasteries and villages.

Through a pleasant 65km-drive intervening valleys and mountain ranges, as well as the Indus River, we arrive at Saspotse village, just behind Likir. Then, a 4-hour trek later, we reach the Lago La Base camp, after going through Shepherds Place. We will be trekking along SaspolTokpo, exploring TsoSermo before we start our 9-hour trekking for RakurukDoksa. On our way, we will pass Lago La, the TsoChingGongma River, the Zanskar Range and the Saltoro Range.

After arriving at RakurukDoksa we will take the Rakuruk-Skuru trek route and indulge ourselves at the gurgling waters or the streams, basins and rivers we pass by until we reach Khardong La. Finally, we will visit quaint villages of Diskit, Sumur and Hunder on the Nubra Valley.

This 6-day trek is best suited between mid June and September and its highest peak is Lagola.

The number of days needed to do this trek is 5. The best time to do this trek is between the months of Mid June to End of September. Lasermo La is the highest point in this trek. The highlight of this trip is visits to monasteries, high altitude passes, interacting with villagers and experiencing local life.

Our first day is spent acclimatizing in Leh. We drive to Phyang the next morning passing through several streams and beautiful landscapes. There is an alpine valley on our way to the Phyang camp. We cross Lasermo La on the first day itself. From Phyang camp we go to Lasermo high. From lasermo high we go to Stok range from where we see the Karakoram ranges. The wild flowers and high valley are also part of our trek to Laser mo high.

From here we reach Drok Yokma which is at 4200 m. From there we arrive at Hunder drok where we spend an entire day strolling across the pastures and enjoying the sight of the glaciel melt. After spending a day here we drive to Hunder and visit its very famous village. We spend a good day trekking across forest valleys, steep hillsides, the mountain ranges and end the day camping in the grove of willows.

The beautiful valley of Nubra is towards the north of Leh, and it was the ancient gateway for the famous Silk Route. This valley features open plains and camels that can be found roaming around the Shayok River. The politic allocation of the valley enabled its opening to foreign visitors not until the later half of the 1990s. Compared to Leh, Nubra is around 400 meters lower in height and has a variety in terms of climate. This has enabled the locals to engage in extensive cultivation compared to those living in the Indus Valley.

The Phyang to Hunder Nubra Valley journey is almost untouched and the amazing splendor of the landscape offers breathtaking views of the vast Karakoram mountain range. As you move towards the last day of the journey, it would appear that the beauty of the surroundings keep increasing. Part of the journey is the drive over the worlds highest motor-able road at over 5,600 meters.

This trek would begin at Phyang, located over 23 km towards the west of Leh. It would end in Hunder. This is the last trek-able place in the Shyok Valley.Once in this spot, you would be making your trek back towards Khardung La, the highest motor-able road.

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August: 18, 25

About the Markha Valley Trek:

Here is a nine-day Markha Valley trekking package with the aim to give you the astonishing views of Markha Valley. When you arrive in Leh, the trekking expedition starts with acclimatization. Spend one or two days to get familiarized with the climatic conditions there before you begin the actual trek. Sightseeing in Leh will help you know the culture and Buddhist traditions prevailing in the town. Markha Valley becomes closer after your reach Yurutse, the first camping destination. Yurutse to Ganda La that has steep ascents throughout will be the route letting you watch the Zanskar Range and the distant summits in the Himalayas. A confluence of rivers at Skiu is the one prominent site that steals our heart easily.

From Skiu, it is just a 6 to 7 hours trek to reach Markha after moderate climbing through the long unwinding trails. Several streams come your way but happily overcome those in order to relish the trove situated in the middle of the cold arid region. Green fields, willow trees and quaint villages are seen from the top of Markha Valley, more beautifully. The stunning view of Kangyatze Peak is the reward you get from Markha. Nimaling, Kongmaru La, Sumdo and finally Leh- this would be the route you take to return to the vibrant Leh to conclude the trek. 

About the Markha Valley:

The Markha Valley trek which has another nick name, tea house trek because here one can expect parachute tents accommodation at most of the villages on the way. An arid cold desert trekking area which offers the best views of Ladakh and Zanskar Ranges have admirers worldwide. You will come to see the 21000 feet Kang Yissay and 20086 feet Stok Kangri peaks also while you embark on this trek. Hemis National Park and Gandala La and Kongmaru La are the promising attractions one gets while taking Markha Valley trek route. 

Another factor that makes this trek amusing is the waist deep river crossing which helps us to cross Markha River to reach the trails to Buddhist villages and rock structures. Markha Valley is in very close proximity to Leh and every traveller comes to Leh can easily find the way to Markha and do the trek. 

Your initial two days of the Markha Valley trekking will be spent for acclimatization as it is vital for a healthy trip ahead. In the meanwhile unravel monasteries, museum, fort, the local market place and Leh Palace. Cross over Ganda La (4800 m) and arrive at the winsome Markha Village that is laced with green fields and willow trees and has barren mountains in the backdrop. Other thrills include camping beside a gurgling stream, getting the stunning view of Kangyatze Peak and more. Till the final day, there is something to revel in every step of the way. 

Markha Valley Trek Highlights:

- Markha Valley is one of the most alluring region located in Ladakh with the support of pure greenery and streams. Make use of this appropriate chance to wander around the secluded place and dive into the comforts offered by the valley.

- Markha Valley trek takes you to enjoy the unexplored beauty of Hemis National Park as well as the two most important passes named Gandala la and Kongmaru La located at a height of about 15748 feet and 17060 feet respectively.

Quick Facts About Markha Valley Trek:

Markha Valley Trekking Distance:  75km

Maximum Altitude: 16,830ft

Markha Valley Trek Difficulty Level: Difficult 

Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh

Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at Leh

Lamayuru to Rupsho Trek has a very interesting route beginning at the famous Lamayuru monastery; you walk up the less travelled Ripchar Valley with its small villages, nomadic settlements and pastures where you see a wide variety of flowers and many species of birds from the end of July to end of August.

In this Ladakh trek we will cross from some of the high passes with excellent views of the Karakorams and the Zanskar mountains. The initial part of the trek ends at Chilling, a small village and the only one where Ladakhi metal work is carried out. From Chilling, we cross the river by a cable pulley. A different set of ponies are on the other side of the river to carry our gear. We then continue on to Markha Valley - considered one of the most beautiful valleys in Ladakh.

Here, we pass through several Ladakhi settlements and observe their lifestyle. Several river crossings are involved, but these are not dangerous. Crossing several more passes, through gorges and wide open pastures, we end the trek at Matho village. Here we visit the monastery built on a hill between Stok and Stakna, the only monastery belongs to the Sakyapa order. It is worth visiting this monastery also for the beautiful view that it offers of the valley. Another popular trek is the Parang la trek.

This thrilling trek would begin at the renowned Lamayuru Monastery and take you through the uncharged Ripchar Valley, touch several smaller villages, exploring the lush pastures and nomadic inhabitants. You can also see many local species of lowers and birds, especially if you visit between July and August.

Cross over a few high passes that offer stunning views of the Zanskar and Karakoram ranges. The initial phase of the trek would culminate in Chilling villagethat is famous for Ladakhs metal works. From here, you would be using the cable pulley to cross the river. Our equipment would be carried by the ponies available on the other side. Then, we can move towards the Markha Valley, which is perhaps the most beautiful of Ladakh's valleys.

Then, you would be passingthrough many settlements, fields and come close to a unique culture. While there are many river crossings, they are easy to tackle. You would be making it though many other passes, gorges and lush pastures before reaching Matho village. The only Sakyapa sect monastery is located here constructed atop a hillbetween Stakna and Stok. From here,you can get a spectacular view of the entire valley.

Altitude: 4950 m

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.

Walk through snow covered trails, cross rivers and pass villages that are not just beautiful but also hospitable. During the course of this trek, you will get to see beautiful views of the Stok and Karakoram ranges and get up and close with three passes namely Dung Dung Chan La Pass, Prinkti La Pass and the Kongskil La Pass, where you will be fascinated with the unusual flora and fauna. Be part of a monastery visit and get an insight of the life and lifestyle of its residents. If you love to trek, be sure not to miss out on this Lamayuru to Chilling trek!

As a part of daily hygiene protocol, proper care of hygiene and sanitation is maintained all through to ensure the utmost care and personal safety of the guests.

Ladakh occupies a very strategic position in Asia, presenting itself as a frontier province of India where three international borders meet. In the past some of the busiest trade routes of central Asia crisscrossed here. Two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges: The Karakoram and the Great Himalayas surround it in the north and south respectively. Geographically it is the northwestern extension of high and dry Tibetan plateau.

Consequently, rainfall is scanty and the general terrestrial features of the area are dry and deserted. Ladakh has kept alive the dwindling Tibetan cultural heritage. Thousands of religious and cultural monuments in the form of monasteries, nunneries and hermitages dot its arid terrain. It is in Ladakh alone one can savor the variety and beauty of unique and self-contained Himalayan Civilization.

Stok Kangri is a perfect destination for climbers wishing to climb above 6000 mts. You can always have a view of this beautiful peak from Leh town. Once you are at the summit you can see the amazing views of the Saser Kangri (7670mts) in the Karakoram Range, Kang Yatse (6400mts.) and Nun Kun (7135mts)

Leh is nestled in the snowcapped Himalayas. It is one of favorite destinations in Northern India. Leh and Ladakh offer the most exciting different tours in an exotic region. Leh is quite accessible to the tourists, where you will reach up to a clear blue sky from the towering mountains. The rhythmic chant of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery can be heard from here.

The Nubra valley, Khardung La, Pangong Lake and monasteries around Leh are the highlights of this package.

Leh is where the escapades in Ladakh begin. Mountaineering in Ladakh, rafting in ladakh and wildlife tours are main adventurous attractions. It is a hot favorite of the adventure enthusiasts.

It is one of the most adventurous treks on an isolated route which takes far into the mountains. It is a real wilderness experience for the adventure seekers, and the best period for exploration is from August to October when most of the snow has melted and the roaring rivers are passable.

The trek starts from Hemis monastery (one of the richest monastery in Ladakh. It enters in famous Markha Valley and Zanskar via Junglam, which is open only for a month. In summer this route is closed due to water crossing and in winter heavy snowfall.

This itinerary is very less frequented and we have to cross rivers many times. The Ladakh trekking tour will be an ideal one in September only when flow of water is low. Until Zangla during first seven days we will not see even a single village.

It is an extremely demanding trek as one constantly has to acclimatize with the high altitudes and be constantly on the move. One does get a one of a kind experience traversing through the adventurous trek routes. Hemis-Padum is an unusual journey which will leads to discovery of a world of untouched beauty.

This is a wonderful trek that will allow you to experience many varying landscapes. This includes remote valleys, few steep climbs and green pastures. You can walk up to yak herds and enjoy the company of nomads that will smile without any reason. Experience the immense thrill of being able to conquer really tough landscapes and end up in the middle of nature, literally. This is what the Ladakh package offers.

You will love the fact that the Ladakh package will take you to Tsomoriri Lake from Hemis Monastery and you can experience old monasteries, beautiful passes, majestic rock formations and changing hues. Some rare bird species will be visible like Reddy Shelduck and Back Necked Crane. To put it really simple, many nature wonders are to be experienced and you will love that.

The trek to Stok via Matho Phu takes around 5 days. The trek begins in Leh, the base most trekkers choose for their onward journey. Throughout our entire journey we will explore villages, monks, people and villages.

At first we drive from Leh to Martselang. And from here we trek to Chogdo. From Chogdo we take an untraveled path. This path takes you through a less travelled road that leads to valleys and mountains. We camp at 4600 m and the entire trek takes 6-7 hours. The next stop at Gyuncho La is a plateau with beautiful mountain sceneries all around.

From Gyuncho La, we trek to Shang La that is located at 4800 m. The sceneries surrounding this place are breath taking. The river next to this destination is Tokpo River. We trek through this place and reach our next destination Matho Phu at 4350 m.

From Matho Phu we hike towards Matho La. The Zanskari ranges are seen in the background. From there we travel downwards to Jingchan river. The views of Stok summit and Stok Kangri are extremely beautiful. From here we trek to Mankarmo, and then drive to Leh.

The trek from Chalungdo to Nidder is a four day affair. The best time to do it is from Mid June to September. The highest point on this trek is Lungmar La at 5390m. From Leh we drive to Chalungdo in 4 hours. On the way we halt at Chumathang famous for hot springs (now used for washing clothes). There are camping grounds near Paldong, 3 km behind Mahe bridge on way to Tsomoriri.

From Chalungdo we trek to Doksa in 3 hours. There we walk at high altitude and reach a small river. Several camping opportunities are provided here. Next day we trek from Doksa to Lungmar La. This is a pass located at 5390 feet and it takes 7 hours. All you do is trek along the river and climb higher & higher.

We witness snow capped peaks of Chalung, Lungser Kangri and Changser Kangi. After staying here overnight leave for Nidder the next morning. The walk leads us to a big valley and then a village called Tsongkar Karu. Trek a bit more and we arrive at Nidder. This is our final destination.

About the Activity:

While on Chadar Frozen River trek, navigate over the frozen river Zanskar up in the mountains of Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir. This encompasses a plethora of jaw-dropping sights alongside the gorgeous ravines and canyons of Ladakh that serves as the only means of communication between the hamlets of Zanskar Valley and Chilling.

Trekking in Chadar is laden with a bunch of unique experiences that include walking on the Zanskar frozen River which is literally a sheet of ice with glacial waters running underneath and camping out in inhospitable conditions inside caves. The journey of Zanskar Chadar trek takes one through beautiful sightings of hanging icicles, breathtaking iced-peaks set against turquoise skies and charming Tibetan prayer flags. In some areas, the ‘Chadar’ or ice sheet forms only on the corners of the Zanskar River that become narrow ledges through which trekkers cross by crawling under dangerous overhang rocks. At times, the Chadar even breaks right under one’s feet and floats away like a raft. The Chadar frozen river trek is open only during winter when the ice sheet is most stable.

• Beat the heat by going on a biking trip to Leh and explore the majestic Himalayas.
• The trip starts from Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
• Ride through splendid mountains, valleys and enjoy the local cultures and traditions.
• You will have a chance to visit places such as Rohtang Pass, Keylong, Sarchu, Barchala Pass, Nubra, Tsokar lake and so on and so forth.
• Ride to Khardung-La Pass, situated at 18,380 ft, which is the highest motorable road in the world.
• Explore Pangong Lake, the world's highest lake. One third of this lake is in Indian territory and two thirds is in Chinese territory.
• This is an adventurous and a challenging trip that will test one's endurance.
• The trip is for 12 days and 11 nights.
• The trip ends in Delhi, for which Volvo bus tickets will be provided from Manali.