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This trans-Himalayan district of Jammu and Kashmir has now become a favorite of both adventure freaks and culture enthusiasts. As a specialist Leh-Ladakh travel management company, we provide you with both destination and product knowledge and wish to offer you some great real life experiences during your holidays in Ladakh. Ladakh lies at altitudes ranging from about 9,000 feet (2750m) at Kargil to 25,170 feet (7,672m) at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram. Thus summer temperatures rarely exceed about 27 degree celcius in the shade, while in winter they may plummet to minus 20 degree celcius even in Leh. Surprisingly, though, the thin air makes the heat of the sun even more intense than at lower altitudes; it is said that only in Ladakh can a man sitting in the sun with his feet in the shade suffer from sunstroke and frostbite at the same time.
Best Time To Visit Ladakh is open for tourist throughout the year, while the best period for tour and trek is from June to October. Most of the trekking routes are closed after November due to heavy snowfall at high passes except the Liker to Kahltsey (Sham) trek. The best period for Chadar trek is from January to Mid-March.
Air Indian Air Lines operates regular flight to Leh from Delhi, twice a week between Leh to Jammu and once a week from Srinagar. Jet Airways Operates daily flight between Leh to Delhi.
Road There are two overland routes the Srinagar to Leh road remains open from early June to November. The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation operates regular deluxe and ordinary bus services.
Leh road remains open from mid June to early October. Himachal Pradesh tourism, HRTC and Manali private bus union, operates a daily bus services, which takes two days to reach Leh, after a night halt at Sarchu or Darcha.
Climate Temperature in summer (June to September) can touch 30C and -20C in late December and January. Annual rainfall is 6".
Cuisine in Ladakh Tourists in Ladakh can try local Ladakhi food, which is nourishing and usually mildly flavored. Favorites include Thukpa, a thick soup with vegetables that provides a complete meal and delicious Momos or steamed dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables, accompanied by a fiery chili sauce.
There are also many bakeries in Ladakh where you can buy freshly baked bread and enjoy eating it with locally made Apricot Jam. There are many restaurants in Leh, where you can have an international meal or choose from Tibetan or Ladakhi fare if you prefer.
Things needed to bring for a trek:- Good pair of trekking boots, socks, warm-waterproof clothing, sunglasses, sun-hat, down feather sleeping bag, first aid kit, water purification tablets. All other things like Tents, Mats, Utensils, etc. are available on hire from us. For trekking Horses or Ponies are used. For trekking in Ladakh you must be prepared to face all difficulties
Winter Trek Zanskar The Chadar is not a trek but a journey; a journey into the heart of Zanskar-a land that is cut off from the outside world for over half the year, and can only be visited in winter by following one of the strangest trade routes in the world, the frozen Zanskar river. The river freezes in midwinter and is safe to walk on until late February. This spectacular trek follows the traditional trading route through the Zangsker Gorge. The Gorge - impassable during the summer months, is a lifeline to the outside world in the depths of winter.
Zanskar Trek
Lamayuru - Padum This is a rigorous grade 10 days trek route crossing the highest pass of 5,100 meters. Passing through world's highest mountains this is indeed a very good trek.
Padum - Darsha This is also a 10 days trek leaving Zangskar region for Himachal Pradesh.
Hemis - Padum It is a 12 days trek with over 100 river crossings on the way. It is a tough trek that is only possible when the water level goes down (from last week of August till September end).
Changthang & Rupsho Valley
Rumtse - Tsomoriri This is an 8 days trek crossing three 5000+ meters passes on the way leading to the beautiful plains of Rupsho and the beautiful high altitude lake Tsomoriri at 4200 meters.
Lato -Tsomoriri
This is a 15 days trek leading to Rupsho Plains via Markha Valley and is a high altitude trek with almost crossing a pass everyday. The highest pass on the way is about 5300 meters high (Zalung Karpo La).
Nubra Valley
Saboo - Khalsar This a 5-6 days trek crossing Ladakh Range from Central Ladakh for Nubra Valley in the north. Spectacular views of Karakoram Range on the way and crossing Khardungla (highest motorable road) on the way back are its special features.
Saboo - Phyang This is a 14 days trek and is in continuation of the above trek from Nubra Valley back to Indus Valley at Phyang crossing Lasermo Pass (5200 meters)
Markha Valley
This is an 8 days trek and popularly liked by many of the trekkers in Ladakh. The highest Pass Kongmaru La is above 5000 meters.
Lamayuru - Hemis This is also a rigorous trek of 12 days. The cost of this trek will be expensive as compared to other treks, as the trekkers have to change horses/ponies at Chiling while crossing the Zangskar River on trolleys.
Shaam - Region
Likir - Tingmosgang This is a 5 days easy kind of trek with no high altitude passes on the way. Passing through beautiful villages and temples, this route is chosen by Ancient Tracks for Healing Programs [check Healing and Counseling (link to Special Packages section.
Mountain Climbing The climbing season in ladakh extends from mid - May to mid -October, the ideal period being from June to September because it is during this time that Ladakh remains unaffected by the monsoon, which holds sway over most of the Himalayas. Though you have our travel experts and adrenaline junkies with you, you need to keep a few tips in mind during your adventure of mountain climbing in Ladakh.
? Being a climber, you need to keep the climbing route in mind.
? It is advisable not to carry used ropes, harness or slings.
? Beginners should prefer high top shoes with midsole.
? Your fingers, elbows and shoulders are more vulnerable to injury and you need to take care of them.
? Also carry a map to guide you along the routes you plan to take.
Our travel counsellors will give you more information on major sites of mountain climbing in Ladakh and mountain climbing tours that we offer.
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