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Ladakh Trekking - 9 Challenging and Scary Treks in

Leh Ladakh

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Ladakhis a part of the India, located in the State of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a lovely place nestled between

the breathtaking terrain of the Karakoram and the mighty Himalaya mountain range. Ladakh Trekkingis a

trekkers paradise for the variety of trekking options but also the breathtaking beauty of the place.

Trekking in Ladakh became a very famous tourist destination after the Bollywood film 3 Idiotsshot

here, and some of the breathtaking shots in the movie aroused interest in tourists to flock to Ladakh like

never before.

Ladakh trekkingbecomes the dream of every hiker. There is a gamut of Ladakh tour operatorsoffering

Leh Ladakh tour packagesfor trekking in Ladakh.

Here is the list of some most challenging Ladakh Trekking routes at an altitude of 3500 to 6000+ meters

above sea level.

Ladakh Trekking Challenging Treks in Ladakh

1. Stok Kangri
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A breathtaking Markha valley trek coupled with the climb of StokKangri is a seasoned trekkers delight. It is

advised that to trek on such routes an individual good prior experience and briefing on trekking. This route

is certainly not for first timers people who are trekking in Ladakh, as it is quite a challenge to trek into a

valley and then climb 5000 meters.

The diversity of this route makes it a challenging trek over a period of 12-16 days.

Best season to trek is between the middle of June to September/middle of October . In the Leh-Ladakh

tour package, this route is recommended by tour operators for the trekking in Ladakh as a variety it

offers to the trekker.

3. Jhunglam Hemis-Padum Trek


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The Padum trek from Jhunglam Hemis with a climb to at a height of 5150+ meters is through small

remotest towns to the peak of the mountains. Rivers are silent to cross and snow melts away during

the season between the middle of the month of July to the middle of the month of October.

Duration of the trek could be anywhere between 10-14 days. Many tourists who have experienced this

route opine that the Leh-Ladakh tourwould be a complete human experience seeing the culture of the

people of the remotest towns nestled at incredible altitudes.

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4. Frozen River Trek Chadar
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The Zanskar river gets frozen in January-February time frame with temperatures dipping to minus

degrees. A trek through this Chadar is a memorable experience and requires plenty of tenancies and

experience to traverse.

The word Chadar means blanket and trekking on the blanket of ice is challenging. The trek is one of the

famous routes used for trade to connect to the remotest villages in the Zanskar valley located deep in the

mountains. As due to freezing temperatures we preferred the

season is stable in the last week of January to the end of February.

Trekking in Ladakh on a frozen river can be quite a challenging task with the surrounding ice glaciers and

frozen streams for an everlasting impression on the mind. The duration taken to complete this

trek could be between 8-12 days for a distance of around 75 kilometersand possible only during the

season of winter between the middle of January to the end of February in freezing temperature at an

altitude of 4000 meters.

For the most adventurous, the most challenging and unique trek through theLeh-Ladakh tour packagewould be this route. Please note, it is essential to have an experienced guide and to trek in a large group

setting on this challenging route Dare to go on this Ladakh Trekking adventure of the Frozen River

Chadar.

5. Kang Yatseand Dzo Jongo
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Both these peaks are located deep in the Markha Valley, it is at an altitude of 6200 meters and would take

a time frame of 12-16 days. As like the previous locations described above, these peaks of Kang

Yatse/Dzo Jongo offers a mesmerizing experience.

Season to trek here is between July to September. This route is another subtly different on the Leh-Ladakh

package for its uniqueness of taking the Ladakh trekker to two peaks on the route of this Leh Ladakh tour.

6. Saboo and Khalsar Trek


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This trek in Ladakh is of a shorter duration of under 10 days and the best season is between June and

September. Digar La the highest altitude point is from where to see the local indigenous people,

monasteries, monks, villages.

Camel trek is best parts and makes the trip memorable. Traveling from Leh to Saboo beyond which trek to

the highest altitude point Digar La is done at an elevation of 5200+ meters above sea level with the

breathtaking sight of the villages of Digar and Chumikyogma and lastly the Shyok valley. The trek from

Shyok valley to Khalsar can be done and from there on back to Leh, the trek becomes very exciting.

7. Parang La Trek


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This trek that is nestled in the Ladakh- Spiti Valley is quite a famous route passing through the beautiful

postcard picturesque valleys of Ladakh. It originates from the Kara hamlet till Karkoza. Attitudes gradually

gained towards its way through Spiti Valley and lastly to TsoMoriri lake. The enigmatic snow leopard in the

village of Kibber can also be seen on this trek.

Once the gorge at Kibber descended, the Parang La can be seen. The landscape is varied and

challenging, and the trek will be quite an intense experience. Camping for last 2-3 days should be includedin the trip for this 40-kilometer trek which might take 15+ days to complete. This route is another Dare to go

on the Ladakh Trekking adventure.

8. Lamayuru to Chilling Trek
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Walking through snow wrapped trails, crossing rivers, passing villages are the highlight of this trek. The

hospitality of the local people is an overwhelming experience adding to the wonderful memory of the

overtly beautiful mountain views.

The views of Karakoram mountain range along with the three passes of Dung Dung Chan La pass,

Kingskil La Pass, and Prinkti La pass are the highlight feature of this trekking route. Also visiting a

monastery makes it a spiritual awakening kind of trek.

This trek is at an altitude of almost 5000 meters above sea leveland a refreshingly enlightening

experience and the challenges associated with completing this trek seem to be worthwhile.

Best season to trek is middle of June to middle of October.

9. Hemis to TsoMoriri Lake Trek
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Lastly, the breathtaking but tough and varied landscape of Ladakh trekking has another trekking route of

Hemis to TsoMoriri Lake. Enjoy the company of the local nomadic tribes along with walking herds of yak.

From Hemis monastery, you can go to TsoMoriri Lake.

This route offers some steep climbing, some unusual flora, and fauna, and the changing landscapes make

the trek an enjoyable experience. Also, the experience of some magnificent rock climbing and beautiful

passes adds to the variety of this route. Rare species of birds can also be seen on this route.

Best season to visit July to October. This route is another famous and easier routes as it combines the

variety of spirituality plus adventure plus hospital on this tourist Leh-Ladakh packagefor a unique trekking

experience in Ladakh.

Minimising trail impact while trekking in Leh Ladakh


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Final Words

All the above-listed spots for trekking in Ladakh are highly challenging and one needs to Dare to go for this

type of Ladakh Trekking adventure. There are a lot of trekking support and guideservices available to

guide you through this immensely challenging terrain of Ladakh.

It is advisable to take the support of a guide who can guide through the tricky and the adventurous terrain

of the Leh-Ladakh tour package. However, it can be assured that whichever trekking route a trekker

prefers to take in Ladakh, the experience of trekking in Ladakh will always remain an unforgettable one in

the journey of life and a sense of dj vu will transcend your mind with the constant thought that

I did Dare to go to Ladakh and would again Dare to go again !

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