Ladakh & Zangskar a true paradise for trekkers? Yes, very much so! Popular is trekking with ponies, but backpacking all the routes is of course also possible.

Find below an enormous list of treks, including classical and specially selected ones, with short descriptions. Mind you, any trek can be adjusted according to personal wishes, sometimes combined with others and there are many other possible routes (but how long will this make the list below then, already promising you on the homepage that we wouldn't overload you with information!)

Permits are required for the treks in Chang Thang, Durbuk Range and Nubra.

To view only the special treks, click here: Trekking Specials

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TREKKING IN LADAKH - Zhung
(Zhung is the central part of Ladakh)

1. Markha Valley

Best period: June to October
Duration: 8 or 10 days
Short description: Trekking along the Markha River through "Little Tibet," one of the world's highest inhabited plateaus, you take in spectacular views of the Great Himalayan, Ladakh and Zanskar ranges. You will cross two high passes at elevations up to 17,400'. Trails wind past willow groves, alongside patches of wild roses and through pastel canyons festooned with multi-hued prayer flags undulating in the breeze.






2. Spituk to Stok

Best period: June to October
Duration: 3 or 4 days
Short description: A classical trek into the Stok range starting from Spituk monastery. There are several villages on the way and one crosses only one pass, the Stok La. The longer option of 4 days includes the ascent to a fantastic panoramic viewpoint above the Ganda La pass, at 5000m.







3. Spituk to Matho

Best period: June to October
Duration: 5 days
Short description: Matho Monastery of Leh Ladakh hosts the Matho Nagrang Festival, on an annual basis. The festival takes place on the 14th and 15th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar. All the monks participate in the sacred dances, performed at this annual event. It is believed that, during Matho Nagrang Festival, two gods, known as the Rongtsan, descend to visit the monastery.






4. Spituk to Hemis (Markha Valley)

Best period: June to October
Duration: 8 days
Short description: Still the most popular classical trekking route, because of its accessibility and beauty. Markha Valley is situated in the Hemis National Park and there are usually lots of Blue Sheep to see. Starting from Spituk, one enters Markha Valley after crossing the Ganda La and leaves the valley again via the Gongmaru La, finishing at Hemis, that has a famous monastery.








5. Spituk to Lamayuru

Best period: June to October
Duration: 9 days
Short description:The ancient Buddhist kingdom of Zanskar is hidden deep in the western reaches of the great Himalayas. For most of the year the high passes are inaccessible because of snow, making the frozen Zanskar River the only access for transport and travel. Villages nestled high on cliffs, the greenest of fields, where peas and buckwheat are grown, and ancient monasteries are just some of the attractions on this spectacular trek, which starts from Lamayuru and ends at Darcha, or, alternatively, at Padum.






TREKKING IN LADAKH - Nubra Valley
(Sham is the lower northwest part of Ladakh down the Indus river)

6. Leh to Hunder

Best period: June to October
Duration: 6 days
Short description: The Nubra Valley lies to the north of Leh and was once the gateway to the ancient Silk route. The valley has vast alluvial plains and bacterian camels, which roam the sandy banks of the Shayok River. This trek is one of the least visited and the beauty of the unspoiled landscape will leave you reminiscing about its stunning views of Karakoram ranges. The beauty of the trek is surpassed only by the final day--a spectacular bus or jeep ride over the highest motorable road in the world (5606 m).






7. Leh to Khalsar

Best period: June to October
Duration: 5 to 6 days
Short description: Khalsar is an hour drive from Khardong village. The Shayok river and Tsati village are visible from here. Khalsar village is the finishing point for Sakti-Khalsar trek. The village is about 95 Kms. From Leh, 21 Kms from Sumur village and is situated at an altitute of 10,000 ft. above sea level.







8. Leh to Timisgam via Duebuk

Best period: June to October
Duration: 12 to 13 Days
Short description: A little traveled route crossing one of the most scenic and colourful passes in Ladakh, the Dungdungchen La. One starts from Lamayuru, crossing several passes to Chiling, along the Zangskar River. Chiling has a community of silver- and goldsmiths, worth visiting.





Shanti Tours & Travels specializes in mountaineering and required equipments! For more info and details on any peak ascent specify your requests at: Contact Us