Easy Treks in Ladakh

The marvellous landscape of ‘the Valley of High-Passes’ can stun all mountain lovers and travel enthusiasts. There are quite a few easy treks in Ladakh that test your stamina and zeal, alongside providing a thrilling experience 

Thrillophilia is known to be one of the best trek operators in the region, providing the travellers with utmost security and safety, along with other travel arrangements. Our trek plan is inclusive of meals, homestays, camp stays, local transportation, and professional trek leaders who can cater to all your needs.

Starting from the Sham Valley trek, perfect for beginners, to the famous Lamayuru Alchi trek, Ladakh offers you trails that go through vast valleys surrounded by rugged mountains covered in snow. Crossing picturesque rivers, walking along their banks to reach some remote villages, and having the local food of the place, all make up the overall experience of undertaking Ladakh’s easy treks. You can admire the breathtaking landscape of the place that levels up as you take each turn on your trekking route, be it the Likir to Temisgam trek or the Ripchar Valley trek.

So, if you want to go trekking through some unique vistas with Thrillophilia, this destination can be the perfect choice for you.

Easy Treks in Ladakh

Here are the top easy treks in Ladakh

1. Sham Valley Trek: The Sham Valley Trek is one of the most famous easy treks in Ladakh perfect for first-timers. Known as the ‘Apricot Valley of India’, this place offers amazing landscapes to trek upon. You can cross villages like Likir and Alchi, and high passes like Phobe La and Mebtak La on the way. The maximum elevation reached on this trek is 3750 m, and the total route of the trek is 27 km covered over 7 days.

2. Spituk to Stok Trek: With the route winding through the unexplored regions of the Markha Valley, the Spituk Stock trek takes you to Rumbak Village and Stok Village. You can cross the high pass of Stok La at 4900 m (the highest point on the trek), and witness some rare creatures like the blue sheep and snow leopard. The total distance of the trekking trail is 35 km, which takes around 6 days to complete.

3. Likir To Temisgam Trek: This is one of Ladakh’s easy treks that remain open throughout the year. It offers the perfect trail for beginners, stretching a distance of 30 km. The time taken to finish the trail can range from 5-8 days, and the maximum elevation reached on this trail is 5250 m. You can pass through the popular Saspotse village and Phobe La on the way, marvelling at some of the most surreal landscapes of the region.

4. Lamayuru to Alchi Trek: The Lamayuru to Alchi trek is a 56 km long trek that takes around 5-7 days to cover. On this trek, you can experience the rich history, culture, and vistas of the region, visiting the ‘moonland’ of Lamayuru, the famous Lamayuru monastery and the ancient temple of Alchi. The highest elevation reached on this route is 5250 m while crossing the pass of Tar La.

5. Ripchar Valley Trek: Considered to be one of the short and easy treks in Ladakh, the Ripchar Valley Trek is a 75 km long trek that spans across 6-8 days. The maximum elevation reached on this trek is around 4300 m at Prinkit La. You can cross through the historical village of Hinju and savour some delicious food and stunning scenery at Chilling.