Trekking in Ladakh

Trekking options in Ladakh are generally of two types, one consisting of short, daylong walks and the other, long treks lasting from a few days to a few weeks. The short ones are generally undertaken to see various monuments, monastic settlements, etc, or across a ridge to enjoy the picturesque locales. While the long ones are generally trans-mountain treks. Some of the famous routes for trekking in Ladakh, India are:

• Lamayuru (in Indus Valley) to Darcha (in Lahoul) – takes nearly three weeks
• Markha Valley trek – takes nearly ten days
• Lamayuru-Padum trek – takes nearly eleven days
• Stok-Kangri round trek – takes nearly four to five days
• Parts of the Ladakh range, lying between the Indus and Shayok valleys

Normally, the season for trekking tourism in Leh Ladakh is from early June to mid-October. However, the short treks within the central Indus valley can be undertaken in May also