10 Popular Treks in Ladakh | Best Trekking Tours in Ladakh

Ladakh is the union territory of India which administers larger cold regions of Jammu & Kashmir. Besides political disputes, Ladakh is a famous travel destination for solo bikers or group travelers across the world. Out of various activities, trekking in Ladakh, India is one of the most desirable tours by travelers. Stretching its glory from congealed Siachen Glacier in the epic Karakoram range(north) to the main Great Himalayas in the south, Ladakh is the best destination to enjoy your summer holidays in India. The enormous grace of the snow-clad mountains, with wide valleys & passes to hike along their charming trails, is surely a memorable experience to enjoy. Hence, I have collated 10 must-visit treks in Ladakh with respect to their days and best seasons that you should explore in Ladakh.

List of 10 Treks in Ladakh to Hike

1.Markha Valley Trek

Duration: 6 to 8 days

Markha Valley Trek is one of the most exploratory treks of Ladak to visit during summers. Hemis National Park is the major attraction of this trek, where you can spot a diverse variety of animals ranging from snow leopard to mountain yaks etc. This trek has two starting points: 1) from Spituk and 2) from Chilling. The trek passes across 2 passes- Ganda La and Kongmaru La Pass, before reaching the ending point- Hemis. Its close affinity with the Indus valley provides majestic views of the snow-clad Stok Kangri peaks. Such an astonishing culmination of breathtaking mountain scenery, wild animals, and small isolated villages is hard to find anywhere. Hence grab the opportunity to explore this amazing trekking adventure in Ladak. 

Best time: end of April- beginning of Oct

2. Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek

Duration: 7 days

Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek is the best climb, to witness the mesmerizing glory of nature. This famous trek in Ladakh is the perfect example of the beautiful and wildest trekking zones in Ladakh. It aims to reach the high-altitude plateau of Changthang (Rupshu) plateau that amalgamates a plethora of mountain textures. Such a feature aids in rendering the most unique and picturesque landscapes of the scenery. The Changpa nomads are the real inhabitants of Changthang plateau but they relocate 8 to 10 times a year hence it’s hard to predict their exact locations. You can also visit the popular Tso Kar and Tso Moriri(End-point of Trek) lakes during this trek. 

Best time: Mid-June to Mid-Oct

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3. Nubra Valley Trek

Duration: 5 days

Nubra Valley Trek is the junction of Indus valley to the Nubra valley.  It is one of the most epic and popular treks in Ladakh as it was the same route that was part of the old Silk Road network lengthening from India to Central Asia.  LaserMo La pass is considered the highest point of this fabulous trek. It is the complete package of an ideal trekking tour where you can witness a magical panorama of the Karakoram range and end your voyage at the spectacular Nubra valley. You can also catch a glimpse of the marvelous 32-meter tall statue of the Maitreya Buddha at Diskit monastery during this trek.

Best time: Mid-July to end of Sep

4. Sham Valley Trek

Duration: 3 days

Sham Valley Trek is amongst the easiest trek in Ladak that was once renowned with the titled “baby trek” because of its easy nature. The trek elevates only around 4000 meters and it is open for trekkers & explorers throughout the year. Since the trekking route traverses through various villages where you can spend the nights in homestays and enjoy the scrumptious local cuisine prepared by the families, it is perfect for beginners to explore Ladakh. Some of the popular attractions of this trek that you must visit are the ancient & famous monasteries at Likir, Rizong, Temisgam, Basgo, and Alchi.

Best time: Throughout the Year

5. Spituk to Stok Trek

Duration: 3 days

Spituk to Stok Trek is the top trek of Leh Ladak. You can explore the best trekking rides across this climb. Along with that, it houses another excessively popular monastery, so check out the legendary Thangka paintings carved on those monasteries. In fact, you can make your stay more luxurious by checking in, at the royal hotel amidst this barren winter land that was built by Ladakhi craftsmen in 1820. The trek takes you across the Indus river, to reach Zingchen. Then a two-hour tiring hike will take you to Rumbak.The rewarding views & adventure of this trek surely worth all the efforts.

Best time: Beginning of June to end of Oct

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6. Stok Kangri Climb

Duration: 4 to 6 days

Stok Kangri peak is the dream tour for numerous mountaineering geeks in the Himalayas. Whereas this trek is not a beginner-style wonder so do not try this tour without preparing yourself for a laborious climb. As the voyage offers a 6000-meter barrier to traverse, just via hiking and climbing. The climbing even requires all the professional equipment of mountaineering gears such as crampons, Axe, ropes, etc. Don’t stress out! There will be an expedition guide to provide you with all the guidelines & introductory courses regarding the usage of equipment. Despite all the tiring hustle, the spectral views of the summit are real bliss to experience during this trek in Ladak. 

Best time: mid-June to End of Sep

7. Hemis to Padum via Junglam

Duration: 9-12 Days

Hemis to Padum is the well-known trek in Ladak that is known for its illustrious Hemis monastery & Buddhist mask dances. This trek begins from Hemis village then offers a  challenging climb where the trekker crosses the sturdy boulder-strewn pastures & rocky trails. You also experience the Markha and Zanskar valleys across the pathway. After crossing refreshing streams you have to climb towards numerous high passes including Zalung Karpo La at a height of 5,200 m. The trek surely demands high core strength & stamina to cover all such barriers. But the awe-inspiring panorama of the Karakoram mountains of this trek genuinely worths all the efforts.

Best time- Aug to Oct

8. Zanskar Trek from Padum to Lamayuru

Duration: 10 days

Zanskar Trek is amongst the top unexplored areas in Ladakh. Trekking in Ladakh & Zanskar can’t escape from any trek lover’s list for sure. As, this trek covers ancient monasteries, small villages, and incredibly scenic landscapes of the Zanskar range altogether. Besides the amazing array of trekking adventures, this region is also renowned for the Phuktal monastery which was built in the 15th century. Such an epic historical attraction is surely a must-see place in Ladakh. The trek traverses via 3 main passes: Hanuma La, Singge La, and Sir-Sir La. All of these passes add more rush & feat to the trekking tour.

Best time: mid-June to the beginning of Oct

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9. Lamayuru to Alchi Trek

Duration: 5 days

Lamayuru to Alchi Trek is one of the top historical tours that not only offers amazing trekking in Ladakh but also provides popular visits to the centuries-old monasteries. This trek is blessed with two tough passes – Kongskil La and Stakspi La. Both of these passes enhance the difficulty level of this trek to another height yet the rewarding majestic mountain sceneries suffices all the labor. You also get to ditch the usual boring camps and enjoy your overnight stays at nearby remote villages of the region. Otherwise passing through the gawky Tantric relics made from human bones during the passage can be another eerie alternative to enjoy the voyage. 

Best time: mid-June to mid-Oct

10. Chadar Frozen River Trek

Duration: 9 days

The Chadar trek is one of the best winter treks in Ladakh which has now become more prominent due to its telecast on various TV channels. Zanskar river extending approx.105 km during the extremely cold temperatures (-25 to -35 degrees) whole-heatedly examines the passion and dedication of trekkers for this trek. Since there are rarely any treks that pass through gorges with frozen waterfalls hence it has become one of the top trekking rides in Ladakh during November that follows a shiny trail of an immensely frozen river. One of the famous coverage of the Chadar trek was accomplished in the form of a documentary in the BBC’s 2011 series called “Human Planet”.

Best time: Jan and Feb

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Hope you enjoyed these 10 Trekking tours in Ladakh that range from most difficult to the easiest options. Such a list aids all kinds of trekkers and travelers to choose their trekking adventure according to their training and capacities. Yet even the hardest laborious treks of Lakdak, India offers mind-blowing views that tempt any causal hiker to push their own limits. The rising summer temperatures of India surely suggest that you explore these treks. So Ready to Pack!  For more engaging information regarding the best summer vacation ideas & more, visit our Adequate Travel blog.

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