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-Khangri 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.
