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Treks

Ladakh provides many different opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. We can organise treks to suit your interests and requirements. Whether it's wildlife, scenery or monasteries, let us know what you want to see and we'll explain the different possibilities to you. We can also arrange mountaineering and more strenuous treks.

Trekkers often ask us if we can find other trekkers to join them on a trek to keep costs down, so for 2010 we have introduced a new group trek calendar. Details here!

Click here to see our recommendations on things to bring with you as well as information about altitude sickness, drinking water and cultural considerations.

Below is a selection of possible treks:

Sham Trek (easy/moderate)

Likir to Temisgang, 3 nights/4 days (or shorter or longer). This is a good introduction to trekking in Ladakh and a useful acclimatizer if you want to attempt longer, more difficult treks. A leisurely trek through a number of picturesque villages, with the possibility of visiting up to 3 monasteries along the way - Likir, Rhizong and Temisgang. It's also possible to visit Alchi Monastery on the final day before returning to Leh. Homestays recommended. Guesthouses also possible.

Markha Valley Trek (difficult)

Spituk to Shang - faster: 7 nights/8 days, slower: 8 nights/9 days. Spend a week or more in Hemis National Park. You will see flora and fauna such as blue sheep and a variety of birds. Trek through areas where snow leopards can be seen in winter time. Cross two high passes, Ganda La(4900m) and Kongmaru La(5100m), and enjoy wonderful views of the mountain ranges of Ladakh and Zanskar. Spend a night in a tent at Nymaling and see the sun setting over the Kangyatsey peaks. Visit small monasteries along the way. Homestays recommended (1 night camping). Camping trek also possible.

Spituk to Chilling (moderate/difficult)

Hemis National Park. 4 nights/5 days. You will see flora and fauna such as blue sheep and a variety of birds. Trek through areas where snow leopards can be seen in winter time. Cross Ganda La pass(4900m) and enjoy wonderful views of the mountain ranges of Ladakh and Zanskar. Homestays recommended. Camping also possible.

Spituk to Stok (moderate/difficult)

Hemis National Park. 2 nights/3 days. You will see flora and fauna such as blue sheep and a variety of birds. Trek through areas where snow leopards can be seen in winter time. Cross Stok La pass(4900m) and enjoy wonderful views of the mountain ranges of Ladakh. Optional extra acclimatisation night/day in Rumbak and enjoy a nature walk.  Homestays.
 

Rumtse to Tso Moriri (difficult)

7 nights/8 days. Trek through wilderness and cross some high passes, enjoying magnificent views of the great Himalaya along the way. See flora and fauna such as the wild ass. Enjoy bird watching on the shores of Tso Kar and finish the trek at Tso Moriri. Camping.

Stok to Stok-Kangri (difficult/challenging depending on season)

Non-technical climb to Stok-Kangri peak (6120m) - depending on conditions may need experience using crampons and ice-axe. 4 nights/5 days. If already well-acclimatised at high altitude - 3 nights/4 days. Considered to be the most accessible peak over 6,000m in the Himalaya. See wildlife along the way and enjoy wonderful views of Ladakh and the Himalaya. Camping.

Zanskar - Lamayuru to Palamo(near Darcha) (challenging)

19 nights/20 days. This is a demanding long-distance route for experienced and fit trekkers only! Trek across the rugged Zanskar mountains with spectacular views along the way. Cross many high passes, ranging in height from 3700m to 5000m. Pass through attractive villages and visit remote gompas. Camping.