Trekking in Kargil & Ladakh

Traverse high mountain passes, glacier canyons, and isolated Buddhist hamlets. Filter through our curated list of trekking routes.

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Padum to Lamayuru trekking trail showing Karsha Monastery Zanskar Ladakh

Padum to Lamayuru Trek

Duration: 9-10 Days Max Altitude: 4,950m Best Season: July - September

A classic Ladakh traverse. Cross the Singge La and Sir Sir La passes, visiting isolated villages like Lingshed and monastic outposts. A heavy endurance trek with rewarding panoramic views of the rocky Zanskar ranges. Explore our Zanskar Valley Circuit Itinerary to coordinate your travel days.

Moderate
Markha Valley hiking trail crossing green fields under snowy peaks Ladakh

Markha Valley Trek

Duration: 6-7 Days Max Altitude: 5,200m Best Season: June - October

The most popular tea-house trek in Ladakh. Wanders through Hemis National Park, crossing the Kongmaru La pass. Incredible sights of Kang Yatse peak and authentic Ladakhi home hospitality.

Challenging
Chadar Trek walking over frozen Zanskar River ice formations in winter

Chadar Ice Trek (Zanskar River)

Duration: 9 Days Max Altitude: 3,390m Best Season: Jan - Feb

Walk on the frozen Zanskar River. Experience sub-zero winter temperatures, sheer ice cliffs, and sleep inside mountain caves. Extreme weather acclimatization and ice-hiking skills are essential. Before traveling, check out Live Road Status for highway pass closures during winter.

Easy
Sham Valley Trek landscape showing Mulbekh Monastery route Ladakh

Sham Valley Trek (Baby Trek)

Duration: 3 Days Max Altitude: 3,870m Best Season: Year Round

Perfect for families and beginners. Crosses small passes (Tsermangchen La) with short daily walks. Excellent cultural immersion in local farming hamlets like Yangthang and Hemis Shukpachan.