Ladakh and Himalayan Trekking
Ladakh
The Land of Passes’ and ‘the last Shangri- la’ are names that have been use to describe Ladakh’s remote beauty. On the northern slopes of the Himalayas Ladakh is situated on Tibetan Platue, and was once a part of Tibet. Ladakh, shares much of its history, culture and religion with Tibet, and has become home to many Tibetans and is sometimes referred to as ‘Little Tibet’. Leh, the capital of Ladakh, was a major trading center, being at the cross roads of the most important trade routes that crossed the Himalayas.

The Great Himalayan Range acts as a barrier to rain clouds, only a few creep across their awesome height. As a result Ladakh’s landscape has barren beauty beyond belief. Only where rivers, running from faraway glaciers or melting snow, carry water to habitation do you find plant life – hence it is sometimes called ‘Moon-land’.

Ladakh could well be a last Shangri-la, as it was closed to outside visitors until 1974 and its isolation from the rest of India gives it an almost mystical aura. Traveling by road is only possible from June to October as the roads into Ladakh from Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are covered by snow the rest of the year. There is now a daily flight to Leh. it is one of the most spectacular in the world.

Ladakh has an otherworldly feel, – impressive Gompas perched on soaring hilltops, ancient buildings clinging to sheer rock walls and ridges that seem to reach to the heavens, tower above vibrant green farm land in the valleys. From the tops of the passes a panorama of jagged peaks disappear to the horizon. In contrast, the Plains of Changthang the place of Nomads (Changpas) who grazed their Yaks and Pashmina goats on the high pastures. It is punctuated by beautiful lakes that are a heaven for wildlife in this desert in the mountains. But most of all are delightful and friendly people and immensely colorful.

Traveling from Srinagar to Leh by road, the Islamic influence diminishes at Kargil and the region becomes predominantly Buddhist. The people follow TibetanTantric Buddhism which places much emphasis on magic and demons. All around Ladakh are Gompas the Buddhist monasteries that are always fascinating to visit.

In 1994 the government opened up four new attractive areas to foreign visitors, Dha-Hanu in western Ladakh, Nubra Valley to the north of Leh, by the highest road in the world. Pangong lake in the North Eastern side and Rupsho Valley in the South west of Ladakh However a permit is required to visit these areas which can be obtain from District Magistrate Leh through recognized local travel Agent as we the Explore Himalayas does.


HIMALAYA TREKKING:

One of the major attractions of the Ladakh region is the vast scope. We at Explore Himalayas undertake complete operation of trekking tours in Indian Himalayas such as hygienic food on trek, high quality camping equipments, professional kitchen crew, qualified and well experienced local guides, hotel accommodations, transportations, and above all our best care and personal touch in the field. The Suggested trekking itineraries in the region of Ladakh are:

Markha Valley Trek
Best season: May - October, Highest Point: Kongmaru La - 5030 Mts., Nature of Trek: Moderate. Total duration: 13 days. Trekking days: 09 days.
Spituk-Zinchan- Gandala Base- Sku-Chalak – Markha – Thachungtse – Nimaling – ShangSumdo - Martselang/Hemis – Leh.
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Spituk - Stok Trek
Best season: June - October, Hightest Point: Stok Le - 4000 Mts., Nature of Trek: Moderate. Total duration: 07 days.Trekking days: 04 days.
Delhi-Leh-Spituk-Zinchen-Rumbak-Stokla base-Stok-Leh-Delhi.
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Spituk - Markha - Stok Kangri assent
Best season: 15 May – ending October, Hightest Point: 6153 Mts. (Stok Kangri), Nature of Trek:
Moderate/ Grade. Total duration: 19 days.Trekking days: Trekking days: 13 days.
Delhi-Leh-Spituk-Zinchen-Gandala base-Sku-Markha-Thachungtse-Nimaling-Kongmarula-Shang-Phoo-Matho Phoo-Mankarmo-Base Camp-Stok Kangri-Stok-Leh-Delhi.
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Lamayuru - Hemis Trek via Chilling
Best season: July - October, Hightest Point: Kongmaru La - 5030 Mts., Nature of Trek:Moderate. Total duration: 17 days.Trekking days: 12 days.
Delhi-Leh-Lamayuru-Wanla-Hinju-Sumdo chanmo-Below Dungdungchanla-Chilling-Sku-Markha-Thachungtse-Nimaling-Gongmarula-Chukurmo-Martselang/Hemis-Le4h-Delhi.
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Rumtse – Tsomoriri Trek
Best season: Ending June – beginning of October. Highest Point: Kyamayurla 5126mtrs. Nature of Trek: moderate. Total duration: 21 days. Trekking days: 12 days.
Delhi-Leh – Rumtse – Kyamar – Riti - Shibuk la - Lac Tsokar - Rajung Karu - Kayaru Pass - Gyama Chu - Barma Pass Pangnating - lanyal Pass - Lyanal pasture - Lato Gongma - Kyangdom - Gyalik Gyak (mani0 – Korzok (Tsomoriri) Leh - Delhi.
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The trek to the Great Lake and Nomadic land of Changthang.
(Tsokar – Tsomoriri)
Best season:Ending June to begingning of October. Highest Point:Yalung Nyau la 5440mtrs. Nature of Trek: Moderate. Total duration:18 days. Trekking days: 08 days
Delhi – Leh – Tsokar – Nuruchan - Harlam Konka - Rajung Karu - Kyamamuri la – Gyama – Korzok (Tsomoriri) Leh - Delhi.
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Ladakh – Himachal via Zanskar trek ( Lamayuru – Padum – Darcha)
Best season: Middle June - ending September, Highest Point: Shingola - 5100 Mts., Nature of Trek: Moderate. Total duration: 28 days. Trekking days: 21 days. Special features: High passes. villages and Ancient monasteries.
Delhi - Leh – Lamayuru – wanla – Hanupata – Photoksar - Senggle la – Lingshed – Nyetse – Pishu – Karsha – Padum – Raru – Pepula – Purne – Phukal – Purnr – Kargyak – Lhakhang – Ramjuk – Palhamo – Darcha – Monali - Delhi.
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Tsomoriri - Kibar trek (Spiti valley) via Parangla (7 days)
Best season: 1st July – 30th Septumber. Highest point: Parang la 5588M
Nature of trek: Strenuous.
Delhi-Leh-Tsomorir(Korzok)-Kyangdom-Nurboo Sumdo-Getpabuzak-Tarangyokma-Kharsagongma/Parangla Base-tarangTakkarzong –Thalkak-Kibber-Losar-Monali-Delhi.
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Zanskar trek. Lamayuru – Padum:
highest peak: Singay la 5050m or Padum - Darcha. Highest peak: Shingo la:5100m. Nature of trek: moderate.
Best season: Middle June – ending September. Total duration: 18 days. Trekking days: 10 days. Delhi – Leh - Lamayuru—Wanla-Hanupata – Phoktoksar – Senggala – Lingshed – Nyetse – Pishu – Karsha – Padum – Kargil – Leh - Delhi.
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Sham Trek

Likeer – Timosgang.
Best season: beginning of March – ending November. Highest Point: Meptek La - 3750 Mts., Nature of Trek: Easy. Total duration: 10 days. Trekking days: 04 day.
Delhi – Leh – Likeer – Yangthang – Rezong – Hemisshukpachan – Temisgam – Leh – Delhi
Indus valley trek
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Likeer – Gyara – Alchi
Best season: June – October. Highest point: Tarla 4880 m.Nature of trek: Moderate. Total duration:18 days.Trekking days:11 days
Delhi-Leh-Likeer-Yangthang-Rezong-Hemis shukpachan-Ang-Skindiang-Lamayuru-Wanla-Urtsi-Tarla-Mangu-Gara-Alchi-Leh-Delhi.
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Lasarmola Trek(Nubra Valley )

Umla-Phayang- Saboo
Best season: July – October, Highest Point: mtrs. Nature of Trek:Moderate.
Total duration :21 days, Trekking days : 12 days
Delhi- Leh – Umla –Taru – Phyang- pulu – Lasarmola- Hundur Dok-Sararchen –Hunder- Disket-Khalsar - Huntong – Digger - Chumik Kongmo – Dunrimo - DiggerLa – Khstatsoa – Saboo – Leh - Delhi.
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Warila Trek ( Nubra Valley )

Taktak to Khalsar
Best season : July to October, Highest Point: Wari la 5578 m. Mtrs. Nature of trek: Moderate.
Total duration: 13 days, Trekking days: 6 days
Delhi-Leh –Takrak- chumcher- Warila-Yakze Pullu-Tanyar-Agum-Hotong-Khalsar-Leh-Delhi.
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