Presenting a unique geography, Ladakh is among the country's most favored destinations for trekking. With a landscape of rugged terrains, cold desert, and high-altitude paths, Ladakh offers a variety of treks that vary in intensity and the duration it takes to complete. Most known for being a cold and barren desert, this region in the Himalayas has some unusual trekking routes, making Ladakh truly a best trekker's paradise.
A trekking tour in Ladakh promises some mesmerizing sights that not only include the never ending natural beauty of the region but also give an insight into the culture and the way of life of the people who live here, taking you through vast meadows, villages, and numerous monasteries. Apart from these, the top treks in Ladakh are known for being a truly magical sight to behold. Depending on the season of your visit, you get to witness Ladakh in a different light, from crystal clear lakes in the summer, to frozen rivers to trek on in the winters, and from barren and rugged meadows, to a blanket of colorful, seasonal flowers in the summer, Ladakh has many hidden surprises for its visitors.
For a trekking expedition in Ladakh, choose from our carefully crafted trekking tour packages, curated for a seamless trekking experience among the Himalayas. We offer treks that range from different difficulty levels and durations for your convenience. With us, you can rest assured and let us guide you through the rugged but adventurous terrains of this cold desert.
| Trek Name | Grade |
|---|---|
| Markha Valley Trek | Moderate to Challenging |
| Rupshu Valley Trek | Moderate to Challenging |
| Frozen River Chadar Trek | Tough |
| Snow Leopard Trek | Moderate to Challenging |
| TsomoririLake Trek | Challenging |
| Junglam Trek | Challenging |
| Southern Zanskar Trek | Strenuous |
| Nubra Valley Trek | Moderate to Challenging |
| Sham Valley Trek | Easy |
| Trans Zanskar Trek | Challenging |
One of the best treks in Ladakh, in 10 Nights 11 Days you will explore the beautiful Markha Valley along the high hill of Kang Yatse, Buddhist towns, and native animals of the region among the high pastures and dry mountains of Ladakh.
5150 m / 16895 ft
Moderate to challenging
10 Night / 11 Days
Mid June - Mid Oct
In this 15 Nights 16 Days trek among the Himalayas, you will cover Ladakh's mesmerizing Rupshu Valley, trekking through rugged terrains, difficult ridges, high mountain passes surrounded by snow-capped peaks, exploring alongside the old monasteries of Hemis and Rupshu.
5300 m / 17385 ft
Moderate to challenging
15 Nights / 16 Days
July - September
One of the best treks in Ladakh, in 17 Nights 18 Days you will explore Ladakh's beautiful lakes such as the Tso Moriri, Tso Kar, and Pangong, while crossing rivers, valleys, villages and the high mountain passes of the region.
+5,500 m
Challenging
17 Nights / 18 Days
Apr - Nov
A challenging trek through the mountains of Ladakh, in 13 Nights 14 Days you will cross numerous high-altitude mountain passes, rivers, deep valleys and villages while exploring the beautiful valleys of Zanskar and TilatSumdo and their popular tourist attractions.
5200 m / 17050 ft
Challenging
13 Night / 14 Days
June - Oct
One of the best winter treks, this 12 Night 13 Days trek will take you to the Hemis National Park for a glimpse of the captivating snow leopard as it saunters through the high hills of the region, along with other native species.
4090 m / 13415 ft
Moderate - Challenging
12 Night / 13 Days
Nov - Mar
Among the best winter treks in Ladakh, this 12 Nights 13 Days trek involves walking over the Zanskar River when it forms a sheet of ice during the winter months. During the trek you will also get to explore valleys, streams, and ancient monasteries of Ladakh as well.
3850 m / 12628 ft
Moderate to tough
12 Nights / 13 Days
Mid Jan - End Feb
This 24 Nights 25 Days trek in the Himalayas will take you through some of the best trekking routes in Ladakh, beginning with the Himachal Pradesh's Darcha village to the Lamayuru village in Ladakh, covering valleys, streams, and some ancient monasteries.
+5,090 m
Strenuous
24 Nights / 25 Days
Mid June - Mid Oct
A moderate trek spanning over 7 Nights 8 Days, it will take you through the beautiful Indus Valley of Ladakh where you will trek along ancient monasteries, villages, with a mesmerizing landscape of verdant, green valleys and snow-capped Himalayan mountains.
+3,750 m
Moderate
7 Nights / 8 Days
Mid June- Oct
This trekking tour in Ladakh spans over 18 Nights 19 Days and will take you to the southern Zanskar ranges beginning from the Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh, alongside beautiful streams, meadows, villages, and local monasteries on the way.
+5,080 m
Strenuous
18 Nights / 19 Days
Mid June - Oct
In this 24 Nights 25 Days trekking tour, you will trek along the western Himalayan region beginning your journey from Himachal Pradesh’s Darcha leading all the way to Ladakh’s Zanskar, all while crossing rivers, mountain passes and exploring ancient cave monasteries.
+4,470 m
Moderate
24 Nights / 25 Days
June - Oct
This trekking tour in Ladakh spanning over 8 Nights 9 Days takes one of the best trekking routes to cover the ancient monasteries of Lamayuru all the way to the Alchi monastery, along with exploring Ladakh’s deep valleys, local villages and their unique handicrafts.
4300 m / 17220 ft
25
8 Nights / 9 Days
9 KM
A 9 Nights 10 Days trekking tour in Ladakh, it involves exploring one of its oldest monasteries, along with their culture. Crossing high mountain passes you will get the best views of the Zanskar ranges as you trek through to the village of Chilling.
4,430 m
Moderate
9 Nights / 10 Days
Mid June- Oct
One of the best treks in Ladakh, this 11 Nights 12 Days tour will take you to explore peaceful monasteries such as Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Lamayuru, Alchi, and Stok Palace, where you will also witness the bordering mountain ranges and beautiful villages of Ladakh.
+3,700 m
Moderate
11 Night / 12 Days
April- Nov
This 16 Nights 17 Days trekking tour among the Himalayas will take you to explore the rugged and remote terrain of Ladakh that connects the village of Lamayuru to the beautiful town of Padum, alongside snow-capped mountains, high meadows, and ancient monasteries.
+5,000 m
25
16 Nights / 17 Days
9 KM
A challenging 22 Nights 23 Days trekking tour, it will take you from Himachal Pradesh's Spiti to the cold desert of Ladakh, crossing high mountain passes, lakes like Tso Moriri and Tso Kar, and some of the oldest monasteries in the region.
+5,577 m
Moderate to Challenging
22 Nights / 23 Days
June - Oct
A popular trek, in this 10 Nights 11 Days trekking tour in Ladakh, you will explore the valleys of Sham and the Indus along with visiting ancient monasteries and local Tibetan villages, through dry, arid landscapes through high mountain passes.
+3,700 m
Moderate
10 Night / 11 Days
April- Nov
Among the highest trekkable mountain peaks in the world and a top trek in Ladakh, it can be covered in 10 Nights 11 Days, during which you will cross high mountain passes, glaciers, and experience the beauty of the Himalayan ranges that surround you.
+6,153 m
Moderate to Challenging
10 Nights / 11 Days
Apr - Nov
This 26 Nights 27 Days trekking tour in Ladakh is one of the best trekking routes to explore in the region. A challenging trek, it involves crossing high mountain ranges and mountain passes, offering an exciting adventure for the curious trekker.
5350 m / 16695 ft
Challenging
26 Night / 27 Days
Mid June - Mid Oct
One of the top treks in Ladakh, this 10 Nights 11 Days trek will take you through the scenic Nubra Valley, covering ancient monasteries, high mountain passes, and local villages, along with a sightseeing tour of the city of Leh.
5,150 m / 16,895 ft
Moderate to challenging
10 Night / 11 Days
Mid June - Mid Oct
One of the best and challenging treks, in this 24 Nights 25 Days trek, you will explore the alluring Zanskar Valley beginning from Darcha in Himachal Pradesh to Padum in Ladakh while crossing rivers, mountain passes, and exploring quaint villages.
5,090 m / 16,695 ft
Challenging
24 Night / 25 Days
Mid June - Mid Oct
This 6 Nights 7 Days trekking tour in Ladakh will take you to explore the popular attractions of the city of Leh including ancient monasteries, high mountain passes, and the Magnetic Hill, before reaching the high altitude Pangong Lake.
4250- 5000 m
Easy
6 Nights / 7 Days
April- Nov
This 17 Nights 18 Days trekking tour will let you explore this region in the Himalayas with a jeep safari from Himachal Pradesh's Manali to Ladakh's Leh, followed by a trek crossing high altitude lakes, villages, and ancient monasteries.
3,700 m
Moderate
17 Nights / 18 Days
April- Nov
One of the best trekking routes to take up for beginners, this trek can be covered in 6 Nights 7 Days and involves low mountain passes and a relatively easy trek, exploring ancient monasteries, local villages, and crossing river streams.
+3,750 m
Challenging
6 Night / 7 Days
April- Nov
Spanning over 5 Nights 6 Days, this trek in Ladakh begins from the village of Spituk to the village of Stok, while covering ancient monasteries, high mountain passes, and exploring the native flora and fauna of this region in the Himalayas.
+4,900 m
Easy
5 Nights / 6 Days
April- Nov