Ladakh is a situated in between the kunslun mountain range in the north and the main great Himalayas to the south. It is one of the most populated areas in Tibetan.It is sometimes called little Tibet and it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture.
Ladakh is an incredible destination for enjoying trekking tours. It deceit in the Great Himalayan rain shadow, so get no monsoon during the summer, but heavy snowfall all through its long (November to May) winter.
The trekking tours in Ladakh are marked with high mountain passes that are common on the trekking routes. There are some trek routes, which can be done only during winters as in the case of Zanskar valley trek, which is done along the frozen surface of the Zanskar river.
Some of the trekking routes of Ladakh are as follows.
DARCHA TO LAMAYURU: In the Indian Himalaya crossing the valley of zanskar is considered a major trek to reach the starting point of trek you will passing from the verdant valley of kullu to the tribal region of Lahoul, your trek starts from Darcha for 20 days, crossing 8 passes, highest is 5090 mtrs that brings you in to the Zanskar, the valley which is cut off from the rest of the world for about 7 to 8 months.
MARKHA VALLEY: While trekking in Markha valley you will enjoy spectacular views of Ladakh and Zanskar ranges, its civilization hidden in the valleys, rich in culture, visiting small monastery illuminated with butter lamps. Trails wind through willow groves and bushes of wild roses to Nimaling plain where one can meet nomadic families with their herds of yaks. Trek end at Shang, Highest point is Kongmarula 5150 m.) Trek is moderate.
INDUS TO NUBRA VALLEY: This moderate trek is less frequent trekking route in Ladakh, Trail goes over several passes and isolated villages from valley of Indus to Nubra the part of old silk route. Buddhist monasteries flourished in the valley. The Nubra is a tributary of the Shyok river, which flows parallel to the Indus.
HOME STAY IN LADAKH: This is the best way to mingle with local population and enjoy the rhythm of village life which they are following from centaury, Peoples are farmers, lives with their herds of sheep, goats and Yak, they are honest and welcoming.
FROZEN RIVER: This trail of frozen river has been used by the people from Zanskar since centuries to go out of the region when passes are closed by the snow, The main reason are to trade with the outside world, taking their children to school at Leh and to visit the sacred places in part of Ladakh during the winter.
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