Lovers of trekking have unending opportunities in Ladakh region. The landscape is such that trekkers of all level find it extremely interesting to trek through the various routes of the region. Add to this the Tibetan Buddhist culture that trekkers come across and you will find yourself almost ready to pack your bags and head towards this cold desert of India.
Few things should be kept in mind before you set out for trekking in Ladakh. Ladakh is situated at a high altitude and therefore it is extremely important that you allow your body to adjust to the low level of oxygen there. This is not specifically for trekkers but tourists in general and should be kept in mind.
Apart from this, make sure to carry good pair of trekking boots, socks, warm-waterproof clothing, sunglasses, sun-hat, down feather sleeping bag, first aid kit, water purification tablets. Other essentials of a trekking tour in Ladakh are available in its capital city – Leh.
Trekking Destinations in Ladakh
The Zanskar region, Nubra valley, the Markha valley and Rupsho valley are hot favourites with trekkers.
Routes that you can take
1) Leh-Spituk-Jingchen-Ganda La – Shingo – Skiu – Markha – Tchatchutse – Nimaling – Shang – Hemis – Leh
2) Leh – Likir – Yangthang – Ang – Khaltse – Lamayuru – Leh
3) Leh – Lamayuru – Wanla – Hinju – Sumdachrnmo – Sumdachun – Alchi – Leh
4) Lamayuru – Hinju – Sumda – Chilling – Shingo – Rumbak – Zingchen – Leh
5) Hemis – Shang – Latza – Kongmaru – Langtang Chu – Sorra Dat – Lungo Che Lun – Takh – Baralacha La Darcha
6) Lamayuru – Wanla – Hanupatta – Photoksar – Sengge La – Lingshed – Snertse – Hanumil – Pishu – Karsha – Padum
7) Leh – Indus Valley – Sabu – Diggar La – Diggar Lartsa – Agyam – Hotong – Hundar – Deskit – Samstanling – Sumur – Skarchen – Thanglesgo – Lasermo La – Murobok – Phyang – Delhi
8) Leh-Lamayuru – Lamayuru – Wanla – Hanupatta – Photoskar – Lingshed – Snertse – Hanumil – Pishu – Karsha – Padum – Mune – Ichar – Purne – Kargyan – Gonboranjan – Shinkul La – Rumjah – Palamo – Darcha – Manali
9) Leh – Hemis – Sumdo – Chogdo – Base of Kongmaru La – Base Camp-Kongmaru La – Nimaling – Langtang Chu – Zalung Karpo La – Sorra – Dat – Yar La-Lungmo Che Lungmo Che-Lun Lun – Marang La-Camp Takh – Sarchu – Keylong – Manali
10) Leh – Kargil – Padam – Stongze – Zangla – Zangla Sumdo – Tomtagh – Rubrang La – Markha – Thinlespa – Ganda La – Yurutse – Base Of Namlung La – Stok
There are a number of other trek routes that you can take depending upon your time and stamina. But no matter where you go in Ladakh, trekking here is one experience that is unparalleled. You will be delighted after your expedition.