Ladakh Trekking

Things needed to bring for a trek:- Good pair of trekking boots, socks, warm-waterproof clothing,sunglasses,sun-hat,down feather sleeping bag, first aid kit, water purification tablets. All other things like Tents, Mats, Utensils,etc. are available on hire in Leh. For trekking Horses or Ponies are used. For trekking in Ladakh you must be prepared to face all difficulties.

Winter Trek to Zansker
The Chadar is not a trek but a journey; a journey into the heart of Zanskar-a land that is cut off from the outside world for over half the year, and can only be visited in winter by following one of the strangest trade routes in the world, the frozen Zanskar river. The river freezes in midwinter and is safe to walk on until late February. This spectacular trek follows the traditional trading route through the Zangsker Gorge. The Gorge - impassable during the summer months, is a lifeline to the outside world in the depths of winter. The Chadar region is rarely visited by foreigners and allows a glimpse of this enchanting winter universe, dramatic mountains and glaciers, home to the Zangskari people and their ancient

Zangsker Monasteries
This is not simply an out and back journey; no point in walking the frozen Zanskar unless time is spent in the yesteryear kingdom of Zangla, the small towns of Pishu, Pidmo, Stongde etc Zanskar in summer is lovely, but in winter it is a revelation, to watch the life of these Himalayan people To visit gompas and stay in Zanskari homes is a real joy.
To walk to Zanskar on the river takes 6 days; crampons make this journey easier, but it is still a serious undertaking, walking on ice which varies in thickness from inches to feet.

Following are some of the most popular treks in Ladakh (shown region wise):

Zangskar Region

Lamayuru-Padum
This is a rigorous grade 10 days trek route crossing the highest pass of 5,100 meters. Passing through world's highest mountains this is indeed a very good trek.

Padum-Darsha
This is also a 10 days trek leaving Zangskar region for Himachal Pradesh.

Hemis-Padum
It is a 12 days trek with over 100 river crossings on the way. It is a tough trek that is only possible when the water level goes down (from last week of August till September end).

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