Trekking Adventure in Ladakh

Ladakh, the Himalayan city is located in Jammu and Kashmir at an altitude ranging between 1500 ft to 25000 ft. The snow laden peaks, valleys, lakes, springs and Buddhist monasteries are part of the Ladakhi culture. Snow covered mountains and thousands of miles of barren land make up this beautiful city. Ladakh’s challenging territories and diverse climate makes it trekkers favorite. The virulent conditions of the Ladakh plains which enhance the beauty of the place are inviting for anyone who is looking for that perfect adventure holiday.

Ladakh is bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. 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. Summer temperatures rarely exceed

about 27 degree while winters are freezing at -20 degree celsius. Surprisingly, the sun shines throughout the year and due to such varied climatic conditions Ladakh becomes the only place where one can suffer a sunstroke and frostbite at the same time.

Ladakh has a long list of must visit places. For trekkers there is no dearth of challenges. Infact, Ladakh is a heavenly abode for adventure seekers. Acclimatization is the most important activity before heading for trekking and mountaineering. Ladakh has popular trekking destinations like Spituk to Markha Valley, Laayury gompa to Chilling and Likir to Temisgam. Rafting down the Zanskar is another exciting adventure one would like to indulge in. If trekking on a frozen river sounds thrilling then Zanskar river trek in the winter will not disappoint you.

There are many ways to get around in Ladakh. Apart from trekking on foot, you can also go for jeep safaris, mountain biking through the rugged terrains by bus or even cars. The roads in this region are in very bad condition but have been somehow made accessible to vehicular traffic. Bad roads necessitate greater preparedness from the trekkers. You should go with a seasoned guide as his familiarity with the region will be an advantage. There are many inline routes which needs government permission to enter.

The more you explore Ladakh the more there is to explore. This little corner of India puts the rest of the country as simply ‘Down’. See if you don't start doing the same thing yourself.

Himalaya peak expeditions

For people who love adventure, scaling the Himalayas is the ultimate challenge.

Thousands of trekkers come every year to turn to reality their long-cherished dream of looking down at the world from atop its lofty peaks.

There are several trekking options in the Himalayan ranges. The options for Himalayan expeditions in the Uttaranchal are Garhwal and Kumaon regions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Kedarnath, Gangotri, Bhagirathi and Nanda Devi are the various well known trekking options.

In the eastern part of India, the states of Sikkim and West Bengal offer mountaineering and trekking expeditions in Himalayas. One of the most commonly undertake

n treks in eastern India is the one through high altitude areas across the Singalila range in Darjeeling. The trek begins at Maneybhanjang (2134 m), goes via Meghma (2900 m), Toughu (3070 m), Gairibas (2621 m), Sandakphu (3636 m), and Phalut (3600m). The return trek to Darjeeling is through Ramman, Rimbick and Bijanbari.

There is another interesting high altitude trek in the Kalimpong region from Relli, Pankhasari, and Neora to the highest peak in the areas, Rochella (3,400 m). It is followed by a steady descent to Tangta, Jhalang along the foothills to Samsing. On the way down, the exotic varieties of Himalayan flora, bird, and wildlife charm the trekkers all throughout. Nepal is another Himalayan destination which caters to a huge array of Adventure Sports. The more you explore, the more there is to explore.

Pre trek preparations are the most crucial which decide the success of the en

tire trip. Pre journey medical examinations are essential if you decide to undertake Himalayan expeditions. You also need to make sure that you have sufficient trekking equipments, arrangements for insurance cover and wireless communication sets. Also it is essential to carry proper warm clothing, trekking boots and other necessary amenities for the entire expedition.

The best time to visits these places are during the months of September to December and March to April, the major treks here include Annapurna Region, Everest Region, Langtang & Helambu Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, Dolpo Trek, Nepal Mustang Trek, Manaslu Trek, Makalu Trek, Rara Jumla Trek and Dhaulagiri Trek.

Chadar trek Adventure

Cloudy blue-green waters and black rock are shrouded beneath a thick veneer of ice and snow, known as the “Chadar” (or veil) lie dormant like a downy white blanket.

Chadar Trek is an unusual expedition of walking on ice. Trekking in Zanskar is the best experience for adventure lovers. The conventional name of the trek is "Chadar Trek", called as the frozen sheet.

Do not forget that, for this trek you need to be patient, resourceful, and mentally flexible.

Esoteric nature of Buddhism practiced here, and enabled its some ten thousand inhabitants to preserve and perpetuate their cultural identity.

Zanskar has the differentiation of being the least interfered with microcosms of Ladakh, is one of the last few surviving cultural satellites of Tibet. It is the most isolated place and inaccessible for nearly eight months a year due to heavy snowfall resulting in closure of all the entries.

The trek is a hazardous journey with temperatures regularly dipping below minus 30° C.

Also, the state of the ice can change quickly from a solid surface to unsteady flows. The route is

passable only when the river is at its coldest.

The trek will require constant alertness in the gorge when ice melts rapidly or conditions change. In some places, the gorge is only 5m wide and there are only a few emergency escape routes and caves for shelter. The trek follows the river gorge through a spectacular landscape, a photographer’s paradise, offering occasional sighting of wildlife.

This Chadar trek will offer you to get through this isolation and to examine some of the villages along the Zanskar River in the midst of winter and thus catch a glimpse of the lifecycle during this unique time of the year.

Many ancient monastic establishments of Karsha and Zangla promise to heighten your insight into the mysteries of this Shangri-la, a land and culture frozen in time behind the ramparts of the Zanskar Mountains.

Visit the villages like, Chilling and Lingshed, which come on this trek until Hanamur and Pidmo before Pishu and Zangla in Zanskar, all the rest are names of places and caves, which come in route.