We know how stunning Ladakh is. Its lakes, mountains, valleys, passes, monasteries and culture, everything possesses a magical touch, it seems. There are many ways of experiencing the beauty of Ladakh, but when it comes to coming close nature, none can beat trekking. Trekking in Leh Ladakh is an adventure at its best. Whether you are a newbie trekker or a pro, Ladakh has a route to suit all needs.
7 Wonderful Trekking Treks in Leh Ladakh
1. Sham Valley Trek
This trek is among the easy treks from Ladakh, yet extremely beautiful and mesmerizing. It takes the hiker through the Tibetan monasteries and also apricot orchards of the region. Also called the baby trek, this trek is a plain 30kms trek that too without any high climbs up. It starts at Likir and goes onto Temisgam.
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Duration: 5-7 Days
Altitude: 3750 M
Best Time for the trek: May to October
2. Chadar – The Frozen River Trek
Too many treks in Ladakh and also various other parts of the country that requires one to trek with the snow-laden path or stroll on rough terrain, yet Chadar Trek is the most distinct one where you stroll upon the Zanskar River – a frozen one, of course.
The trek is renowned around the world and also has been featured in travel magazines and documentaries. It is also considered to be one of the hardest treks in India as it includes severe weather conditions. The temperature during the night drops down to as reduced as minus 25 to 30-degree Celsius.
Duration: 9 Days
Altitude: 11,123 ft.
Best Season: Mid-January to February End
3. Markha Valley Trek
Also known to as a ‘tea house trek’, a trekking expedition in the Markha valley offers splendid views of Stok Kangri as well as Kang Yissay peaks. Markha lies near to Leh, this is why the first phase of the trek is acclimatization in Leh for a day or 2 before you read further. Markha Valley is a treasure of rich meadows, towering peaks, expansive deserts and also glacier basins. Also if you are one to take pleasure in a tryst with the local culture, this one awaits you.
Altitude: 17,060 ft.
Duration: 11 Days
Best Time: June to October
4. Ripchar Valley Trek
Offering superb views of the two parallel ranges specifically Zanskar as well as the Karakoram, Ripchar Valley is a fascinating trek. The jaw-dropping landscape with unusual rock formation, flower-strewn tracks, barley and potato areas, and grassy open rooms make it a preferred trek amongst experience enthusiasts. The trek begins from the campsite at Hinju and after that goes across with Sumdo Chenmo by means of Prinkiti La, Lanak, Sumda Valley and also leaves Sumda Chu to get to Chilling Town by crossing Dungduchun La.
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Altitude: 4300 m
Duration: 5 Days
Best Time: July to September
5. Gompa Trek
Four of the earliest surviving monasteries in Ladakh lie along the route of this advanced trek, which is harder than the popular Markha Valley one. The trek provides a wonderful possibility to get in touch with the heritage of the region. It starts at Lamayuru, concerning 3 hrs drives along the Srinagar-Leh Highway, through the Sham Valley. This memorable village is the starting point for many treks in Ladakh.
Duration: 5-6 days.
Best Time: Mid June to late September.
6. Snow Leopard Trek
Being one of the popular treks in Ladakh, the Snow Leopard Trek, as the name suggests is ventured upon to witness the snow leopards in the region. This trip takes the hiker via the Rumbak Valley as well as Hemis National forest to finally end the Indus.
Witnessing blue sheep, as well as the sights of the Rumbak gorge as some of the other highlights of this trek. All the destinations covered along this course are to identify the white wild cat in its natural habitat.
Duration: 13 Days
Altitude: 3000m
Best Time for the Trek: January and February
7. Kharnak Trek
This trek that also goes the name the Nomad trek acquires its name as a result of the encounter of notable nomadic tribes along with the courses of this trek.
From the highlands of Nimaling to Zalung Karpo as well as further to the Changthang Plateau, this trek takes the walker via a number of nomadic people as well as chooses the center of such people in the area. It is through a hike along this route that the difficulty of the lives of the people of this region can be witnessed.
Duration: 16 Days
Altitude: 4600m
Best Time for the Trek: May to September
