TREKKING IN LADAKH

SUNSHINE HIMALAYAN ADVENTURES (SHA)

Ladakh, the land of many passes, of numbingly cold and insanely high barren landscapes, is one of the highest inhabited plateaus in the world. Ladakh offers adventurous trekking tours. The attraction here for the tourists are snow clad peaks, translucent lakes, barren terrain etc. The best season to go on trekking tours and expeditions in Ladakh in this region is between July and September.
Ladakh offers adventure trekking trips. This is setup between two of the world's greatest mountain ranges, Himalayan and the Karakoram. This valley banned firstly because of the enemy and then for its strategic geographic position. This is the land of different cultural and religious influences from Tibet, India and Central Asia.
The main obstruction in the trekking in Ladakh is due to cold waves and snow. Thus, special clothing is required for trekking in this region. Pullovers and anorak should be kept handy, a pair of walking shoes with strong rubber or synthetic soles for grip, thick cotton socks, good sleeping bag, a waterproof tent, a good quality water cantor, flash light with sufficient batteries, a sun-hat, first-aid and a pair of good quality sunglasses are essential gear for going on a trek, and all should be back packed in a good quality rucksack.
Apart from this, according to the time and budget the tourist offices at Leh, Kargil or Padum can design trekking programs for the people but the right and easiest way to go on trek is through a travel agency, which will take care of all arrangements including camping gear, provisions, portage, staff and all other matters. It is advisable to have each & every essential thing with from the base camp.