Ladakh, the highest plateau of the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir offers an excellent opportunity for adventure tourism. Bound by mountains on all sides and with scarce human habitation, this is one of the most well preserved Buddhist cultures of the world.

1. Outdoor Activities in Leh, Ladakh
Willing to put on your adventure shoes once again? Trying to experience the
impossible and still get a kick out of it? The Himalayas offer some of the most
stunning landscapes in the world and its deep ranges give adventure lovers a
wide plethora of adventure activities to indulge in.
Ladakh, the highest plateau of the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir offers
an excellent opportunity for adventure tourism. Bound by mountains on all sides
and with scarce human habitation, this is one of the most well preserved
Buddhist cultures of the world.
Getting to Leh, Ladakh
Getting there in itself is no less than an adventure. During winter, November to
May, the area is completely cut off from the outside world. In summer, June to
August, is the ideal time to visit this region.
Leh, one its main cities, has excellent connections with flights from Delhi, as well

2. as cities in Jammu and Kashmir like Srinagar and Jammu. You can even travel
by road in jeeps. Once there, transport in the valley is by local buses, taxis or
rented motorcycles.
For foreign travelers, making international calls is no big hassle as you get local
pre-paid connections and even a few Internet hotspots, if you are lucky.
Trekking in Leh, Ladakh
The breath-taking landscapes are best experienced when on foot. Trekking the
Himalayan mountain ranges is a fantasy for all trekkers across the world. But
lying above 3000m, Ladakh can give you a hard time on arrival. Do not over
exert yourself for the first 24 hours and take lots of water.
Prepare for steep ascents,
acclimate yourself and ensure
that you have the proper
travel gear.
You can plan short hikes up
and down the mountains in,
and around Leh, while
exploring the nearby villages
and
monasteries.
For
seasoned
trekkers,
long
trans-mountain treks involve weeks of walking and camping in the valleys.

3. For example, the trek from Lamayuru, which houses the oldest monastery, in the
Indus Valley to Darcha in Lahoul across Zanskar, could take over 2 weeks.
Markha valley is also a popular trekking destination not far from the Ladakhi
heartland. This established route traverses the Zanskar range which separates the
Indus valley from Zanskar.
When to go trekking
The traditional trekking season extends from the beginning of June until
mid-October. However, localized treks within the Indus valley can be arranged
for May. The tour operators in India, who offer good packages and local guides.
Motorbiking in Leh, Ladakh
If you wish to experience the ultimate challenge that entails a road trip, Manali
to Leh is one of the best driving routes in the world. It passes through some of
the highest mountain passes with spectacular views of snow clad peaks and
landscapes.

4. This expedition could take you about a week as you cross a lot of mountain
passes, lakes and monasteries on the way.
However, the Leh to Khardungla Pass is the most exciting one. This is the highest
drivable road in the world, at 5600 m above sea level, and features in the Guiness
Book of World Records.
River rafting in Leh, Ladakh
The Indus and her major tributaries are a hotspot for white water rafting
enthusiasts.
The best stretch is between Spituk and Saspol. The waters get a little nasty after
Saspol and you need to be a pro to indulge in this section.
One of the easiest stretches lies upward of Spituk upto Karu where basic training

5. can be taken. Zanskar on the other hand is quite difficult to scale and needs
better organisation and participants need to be trained rafters.
Wildlife spotting in Leh, Ladakh
This isn’t really an adventure activity, but something you can do along the way.
Ladakhi wildlife is very exciting and interesting to spot. Some of the most exotic
birds and mammals can be seen here. Including raptors like the black necked
Crane, the brown headed Gull, the Tibetan Snowcock and the Golden Eagle.

6. About us
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