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Best Trekking Things To Do In Ladakh In September

Tsarap chu trekking camp is situated in Ladakh tour. Following the Tsarao Chu experience a world that is intact, peaceful, and almost everlasting. The campsite of this trek is bounded with its wonderful flora and fauna.

Tsarap River carries glacial affluents from the Rupshu plateau and runs for a few kms along the Manali Leh highway north of the Baralacha Pass before taking a tortuous course through the mountains flowing in the north-west direction.

The Ladakh trekking camp 'Following the Tsarap Chu' is arranged to Tsarap, Ladakh travel. It joins the Kargiakh flowing from Shingo-La to form Lugnak. Very little is known about the trail along the Tsarap which at many places has to be crossed on rope bridges. The trek ends at Karsha outside Padum, the heart of Zanskar. The Tsarap or Tsarap Chu is a river of Jammu and Kashmir in northern India. It flows through the Zanskar region of the state of Ladakh. The river joins with the Doda River to form the larger Zanskar River.

Our journey will commence from New Delhi to Leh. While touring, we will get an opportunity of sightseeing at Leh. From here we will trek to Hemis, where there will be a village. There after we will move to Tikse and Hemis Gompas. We will get an opportunity to stay in camps at Kongmaru La, Kang Yatze Peak. There after we will pass through Sokra, Kharnak. We will explore the villages like, Gelugpa Gompa at Dat. We will pass the river called Zara Chu. Thereafter we will move on to our last destination Darcha by jeep.

Rumbuk is a Beautiful village which lies in the route of Stok Kangri. As one approaches Rumbak fields the valley suddenly opens up with snowcapped mountains in the background which is a great place to view Ladakh flora and fauna. Some of the prized sightings would be Blue sheep, the Great Tibetan sheep or the Argali, various mountain and migratory birds, high altitude flora and occasionally a Tibetan Wolf or a Snow leopard if extremely lucky.

During this trek one also gets to tread through the Stok La pass (4900 M) which commands great views of the Indus valley. En route one can visit the Stok Palace museum which houses rare collections of Ladakhi rulers.

This trek is the part of the Markha Valley Trek - a well known trek famous for wild animals. In fact a documentary made on Snow Leopards which eventually won a lot of appreciation and awards was shot in the same valley. It is a perfect moderately difficult trek for the weekend traveler. Low on time and still intend to get a flavor of Ladakh, this is the place.

The duration of this trek is 9 days. Best time to undertake it is between June and September. The highest point of this trek is Shibuk La which is at 5016 m. There are monasteries, wildlife, lakes to see and encounter with the nomads makes this an unforgettable experience.

We drive to rumtse and in between spend quite a bit of time exploring thikse as well as Hemis monasteries. From rumtse we go to Kyamar on foot. We trail along abandoned army huts, reach a river, cross that and keep trekking along it. From here we go to Tisaling via Kyumur La and Mandalchan La. We come across several wild flowers, do some real exhausting climb and let the trail divide into two one leading to Tsokar lake and other into a Mandalchan La.

From Tisaling we cross Shibuk La and cross the beautiful sight of Tsokar lake. From pangunagu we walk across to Nuruchan. En route we come across agricultural fields and arrive at the camp. After trekking for an hour and half we travel north east to Rachungkaru. From here we move to Kyamayur La that takes 2 hours crossing a small pass Gyama La.

The next destination is Gyamalhoma and from there we reach Korzok. Korzok Phu is a place where nomadic tribes camp. From here we reach Tsomoriri, enjoy the lake and then drive to Leh via Mahey bridge and Chumathan

Ripchar Valley Trek, located in Ladakh is a very interesting trek, beginning at Lamayuru Monastery. The landscape is truly spectacular with a number of parallel mountain ranges including the Karakoram, Zanskar and Greater Himalayan ranges offering endless panoramic views.

Ripchar valley is nestled with its small villages, nomadic settlements and pastures where we would see a wide variety of flowers from the end of July to the end of August and we will see birds too.

High passes with excellent views of the Karakorams and the Zanskar ranges on the way are a treat to the eyes. It has irrigated fields of barley and potatoes. This wonderful Ladakh trekking tour will give us a true insight into Ladakhi culture, country, and religion as you visit among the best monasteries, villages and cross high passes and pastures. There are several high passes along the way and the trek finishes in Chilling, a village famous in the region for copper production.

Our adventurous journey will start from New Delhi to Leh. In Leh trip we will get a chance to explore the monasteries. While moving further, we will visit the famous village Hinju and its monasteries. Thereafter, our journey will become more interesting as you go further towards Konze la. Here we will have chance to stay at camp side. Then moving down there is a valley called Sumda via Lanak. We will explore the isolated villages and famous valleys while going to Chilling, which will be our last destination.

At Ripchar valley, experience a world that is untouched, peaceful, and almost everlasting.

Starting and ending point: Leh Airport

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.

About the Destination:

Snow Leopard Trek is one of the most sought after treks in Ladakh. It is situated in the eastern part of Ladakh, at an altitude of 3000 meters. Being a dominant part of the famous Hemis National Park, it spreads an area of 600 sq.kilometers in the valleys of Markha and Rumbak. Since it is a protected area, the trek to spot the rare animals here would be a thrilling experience. Not just about animals, birds and other species of insects will make the bio diversity an attractive one here.

On this trek, you may get chances to spot the rare and endangered species live only in the cold desert among which the snow leopard, Ibex, Shapo, Marmot, Tibetan Hare, Antelope etc are the very unique ones to have a look. Birds like Snow Patridge, Snow Cock, Horned Lark, Red Billed Chuff etc. And these animals are one of the major attractions in Ladakh and it is a favourite spot for many adventure lovers as well as animal lovers.

Snow Leopard Trek is a popular winter trek which let each of the trekkers would come to see the end of human interference and just the world of wild. The rugged mountains, the wild stretches of greenery and the points where those rare species of animals and birds can be spotted make this trek amusing. At each turn of the trail, you may get surprises that can be cherished a lifetime. It enables you to know the stories behind Rumbak Valley too.

Snow Leopard Trek Highlights:

- This offers you the exotic sights of snow-clad Himalayas from everywhere and never miss the chance to negotiate with the frozen pathways in your expedition to spot the rare Snow Leopards.

- Enjoy walking around the beautiful kingdom of Ladakh where you can find architecture and nature are blended in a perfect proportion.

- Revel in the soothing ambience created by the unique flora and fauna of the cold deserted land.

- Marvel at the particular Buddhist culture and preserved traditions of the town.

- Get excited to click pictures of the very rare Snow Leopards, blue sheep, yaks and unique birds.

- Walk on frozen river

Quick Facts About Snow Leopard Trek:

Altitude: 9,842 ft

Temperature: Daytime; –25°C to +6°C, Nighttime; -10°C to - 25°C 

Snow Leopard Trek Difficulty Level: Difficult

Starting and ending point: Leh Airport

Base Camp: Zingchen