Leh Ladakh: A travel Guide

Ladakh is considered one of the most beautiful and prominent places in India for trekking. The

breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh, the sceneries, mountain passes, adventurous activities,

cultural festivals that are held here, and a lot of other amazing things you find here will not let

you get bored even for a single second.

The wonderful trekking routes present in Ladakh are one of the reasons why people from all

over the globe love to come here for trekking. If you enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors,

Ladakh is a must-see destination.

We are going to mention some of the best trekking trails in Ladakh for you, so that you can

easily plan your Ladakh trekking trip.

Chadar Trek

The Chadar Trek is one of the most beautiful and thrilling treks in Ladakh and lasts for 9–10

days. It is indeed one of the most challenging trekking trails in Ladakh. The trekking trail of

Ladakh starts by walking on the frozen Zanskar River. The water of the Zanskar River freezes

during the winters, which paves the way for the trekkers' journeys. Trekkers must bring winter

clothing because the temperature in the campsites can drop to 30 degrees Celsius during the

trek.The best time during which one should try trekking at the Chadar Trek in Ladakh is from the

start of January to the end of February. One can look at the various trekking packages that are

provided by a lot of companies, even online.

Markha Valley Trek

The Markha Valley Trek is another popular trek among people who come here for trekking from

all over the world.The duration of this gorgeous trek route is around 8–10 days. The trek begins

in the Markha Valley, Ladakh's largest valley, from Leh, which is considered the starting point of

the Markha Valley Trek.From Leh, you need to go by Kaya or Skiu, and the trek finally ends at

Chokdo, from where you need to go again to Leh. You will find various homestays along the

trekking route. The best time to trek here is in the winter, when the spellbinding landscapes will

fascinate you for sure.

There are many other trekking trail packages available in Ladakh, where the starting point is

considered to be mainly Leh. It is an advantageous point because in Leh you can visit various

Buddhist Monasteries and monuments. However, you need to take care of a few things and take

some precautions before going on a trek in Ladakh. We have mentioned here all the precautions you need to take before going on a trek in Ladakh:

AMS, or acute mountain sickness, is a common health condition that can happen to

people of any age. You must take precautions for these types of health problems. Stay

hydrated, keep yourself healthy, and don't forget to keep necessary medicines with you.

You also need to write down the numbers of nearby district hospitals for emergency

situations.

You need to know that only postpaid connections work in Ladakh. So you need to

prepare yourself accordingly.

Of course, you need to carry photocopies of your important documents as well, which

includes your Aadhar Card photocopy.

Check all the details of your trekking package and compare other packages as well.

So these were some of the precautions you needed to take before going on a trek in Ladakh.

Make sure you have had a health checkup before going on a trek in Ladakh, as knowing about

prevailing health conditions can cause problems.