Ladakh Tourism- the best trekking destination

India is among the most frequently and beautiful tourist destination of the world. Whether it is Kashmir in North, Kerala in South, or any other part of the country, all have their own specialty. Although all parts of the country are worthwhile to watch, but the most beautiful part of the country is its northern part. The hilly areas of Jammu & Kashmir and picturesque beauty of Himachal Pradesh are certainly the kind of places that a traveler looks for.

In the state of Jammu & Kashmir, there is a region called Ladakh, which is appreciated by all travelers around the world for its natural beauty and environment. The place is situated amid the kunslun mountain range and the great Himalayas. Its population constitutes the large contingent of Tibetan people. Due to the presence of high proportion of Tibetan people and prolonged Tibetan culture, it is also sometimes called as ‘Little Tibet.

Ladakh is an ultimate destination for fun loving and adventurous travelers. The place is best suited for the travelers fascinated about sports like trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, Camel safari, archery and so on. But the most popular sport of the area has to be the trekking. People from all over the world come here to enjoy trekking, as the place is regarded as the best trekking destination of the country.

The trekking tours in Ladakh, marked between the high mountain passes are centre of attraction for Ladakh travelers. The place witnesses heavy rainfall all throughout long winter season between the months of November to May.

There are several trek routes in Ladakh, which are as under:

MARKHA VALLEY: Trekking in Markha valley can be really exciting. You can certainly enjoy a lot of things including the spectacular scenes at Ladakh and Zanskar ranges, its civilization hidden in the valleys, rich cultural heritage, small monastery illuminated with butter lamps and many others. Bushes of wild roses to Nimaling plain where you can also meet nomadic families with their herds of yaks can be a worthwhile traveling experience. The trek will end at Shang which is the highest point is Kongmarula about 5150 meter high.

DARCHA TO LAMAYURU: The valley of Zanskar is deemed to be a major trek to reach the starting point of trek. While on the trek you will pass through the verdant valley of Kullu to the tribal region of Lahoul. Your trek starts from Darcha and includes crosses over 8 passes, with highest point of 5090 meters that brings you in to the Zanskar.

INDUS TO NUBRA VALLEY: This moderate trek is not as much popular as other Trekking Leh Ladakh. Track goes over from various passes and through the remote villages from valley of Indus to Nubra. Several Buddhist monasteries have burgeoned in the valley. The Nubra is a branch of the Shyok River, which is parallel to the Indus.

FROZEN RIVER: Zanskar people from a very long time have used the frozen river trek. The traditional name of the trek is ‘Chadar trek’.’ The trek was only way for Zanskaris from where they can pass through, during the winters when all other ways are closed due to heavy snowfall.

You can make your Leh Ladakh Tour much more memorable by intermingling with local people and witness their village life. For getting an ultimate traveling experience trust any well renowned travel agency or tour operator.

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