Very Difficult
Ladakh
Chadar Trek
The Chadar Trek is a 10-day winter expedition on the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh, operating mid-January to mid-February, graded Difficult to Strenuous.
10 days 3,800 mJan – Mar
Region · India
Ladakh
High desert, high stakes, high reward
Above 3,500 m on every trek. Markha Valley, Stok Kangri, the legendary Chadar — Ladakh trekking is not for first-timers.
48
Treks documented
12
Beginner routes
Apr–Oct
Peak season
Permits
Mostly required
Top treks in Ladakh
Moderate–Difficult
Ladakh
Nubra Valley Trek
The Nubra Valley trek is a 65–90 km high-altitude route in Ladakh crossing Khardung La (5,359 m) into a cold-desert valley at 3,048 m, completed in 7 days.
7 days 5,359 mJul – Sep
Very Difficult
Ladakh
Lamayuru to Chilling Trek
The Lamayuru to Chilling trek is a 75–80 km, 6–7 day high-altitude route in Ladakh crossing three passes up to 4930m, best trekked July–September.
7 days 4,930 mJul – Sep
Very Difficult
Ladakh
Stok Kangri Trek
The Stok Kangri trek is a high-altitude mountaineering route in Ladakh, India, reaching a summit of 6,153 metres — one of India's most accessible 6,000m+ peaks.
8 days 6,153 mJul – Sep
Moderate–Difficult
Ladakh
Markha Valley Trek
The Markha Valley trek is a 65–80 km trail in Ladakh crossing Kongmaru La (5,200m), passing remote villages and Hemis National Park over 7–9 days.
8 days 5,200 mJul – Sep
BeginnerEasy–Moderate
Ladakh
Sham Valley Trek
The Sham Valley Trek is Ladakh's most beginner-friendly high-altitude trek, reaching a maximum of ~3,700m over 4–5 days.
5 days 3,700 mJul – Sep
When to trek in Ladakh
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Chadar Trek
Jan – Mar
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Nubra Valley Trek
Jul – Sep
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Lamayuru to Chilling Trek
Jul – Sep
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Stok Kangri Trek
Jul – Sep
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Markha Valley Trek
Jul – Sep
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Sham Valley Trek
Jul – Sep
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
Getting there
Logistics from major cities
Delhi
Overnight train/bus to base towns. 8–12 hrs.
Mumbai
Flight to nearest hub + 6–10 hr drive.
Bangalore
Flight to Delhi/Chandigarh + onward.
Chandigarh
Closest hub for most Himachal/Uttarakhand treks.
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