Things To Do
Trekking
Over the years trekking in Ladakh has been one of the demanding mountain activities, pulling in global explorers to discover the unspoiled territory. The trekking tracks winds up to summits wherefrom one can enjoy a bird's eye view of the Karakoram Range, which is aligned with several towering peaks like K2, Saser I, Saser II, Saser III, Saser IV , Saser V and more, Zanskar Range and Nubra Valley. The Stok Kangri summit trek is one of the challenging treks in the Ladakh region that offers such a celestial view.
Camel Safari
Apart from exploration, Ladakh camel safari tour also provides brilliant chances to come close to nature. Spending night under the stars surrounded by tranquility while leaving the world behind is a remarkable experience in itself.Along with camel safaris, tourists can also enjoy several other activities in Ladakh like trekking, mountain biking, mountaineering, white water rafting and yak safaris. There is a wide range of trekking routes in Ladakh that are meant not only for professional trekkers but also for beginners. Among them, Nubra Valley Trek, Markha Valley Trek, Frozen River Trek, Spituk Trek and Zanskar Trek are the most famous ones.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in the Ladakh region from Manali to Leh pedals through several high altitude mountain passes, namely Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 3,980 meters followed by Baralacha Pass at 4892 meters, Lachung la Pass at 5,065 meters and finally Tanglang Pass at 5,360 meters. It also wheels through remote villages tucked in the heights. The 15 days of biking expedition in the Ladakh region allows you to camp overnight at villages like Keylong, Brandy Nalla, Jispa, Sarchu, Pang, Rumtse and Upshi. Making To make the expedition more interesting and adventurous, one can even step to the fore and hit for some beautiful short treks in the Ladakh region. The Sham Valley Trek, Spituk Trek, Lamayuru Alchi Trek and Nubra Valley Trek are some of the best trekking expeditions that one can add to their mountain biking tour in the Ladakh region.
Further, mountain biking in the Ladakh region is also possible from Leh to Khardung La, at 5,359 meters, which is said to be one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The journey brings one face-to-face with the remote culture in the Ladakh Valley, ancient monasteries and panoramic vistas. From Khardung La one can get a clear view of the Nubra Valley and surrounding snow capped ranges situated at binocular distance. The journey then proceeds on boulder tracks to Nubra Valley, which is the land of Bactrian Camels, Pashmina Goats and several remote villages along the River Nubra. The biking trek from leh to Srinagar via Lamyuru and zojila Pass is one of the most adventours trek for biking and very famous amoung froigen travellers.
Rafting
The Indus River, locally known as the Singhe Khababs (out of Lion’s mouth), flows across the north west to the south east, passing through Ladakh and flows into Pakistan where it joined Shayok and Suru to become major historical Indus River.
The Indus, originates near the Kailash Mountain and the Mansarovar Lake in Western Tibet. Water levels remain high during the month June to late August, which is the best season for fascinating rafting expeditions. The travel agent offers white water The rafting on Indus provides spectacular view of the landscapes Ladakh and Zanskar ranges which housed Buddhist monasteries on high cliff.River rafting on Indus for one to five days.
Rafting on Indus
The white water Indus has rapids generally of I and II grades and at some places, has grade III to even V rapids. The popular rafting points are from Phey to Nimo and also from Upshi to Kharu or from Upshi to Nimo. The other points run from Phey to Saspol or Phey to the Indus - Zanskar confluence at Nimo and from Nimo to the historical monastic enclave of Alchi, about 75 Kms west of Leh. Experienced rafters may also want to try the more challenging route between Alchi and Khaltsey, which takes in the kilometre long series of rapids at Nurla. Easier runs include the run between Hemis (40km south of Leh) situated along a road crossing the Indus and Choglamsar, which is a three-hour trip that goes through quiet, calm waters, and passes through the riverside villages of Stakna, Shey and Thiksey (25km south-east of Leh), before ending at Choglamsar, just short of Leh city.
Low Cost Leh Ladakh Tours
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