Trekking, Ladakh

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Sight Address : Trekking from Padum to Lamayuru trail is one of the most popular routes in Kargil. Edit

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Trekking, Ladakh from Padum to Lamayuru trail is one of the most popular routes in Kargil. Kargil in Ladakh is one of the popular destinations for trekkers. This mountainous district that lies at a great height offers excellent area for those who love trekking and mountain climbing. Without trekking, a tour to Kargil would be incomplete. Trekking through this route gives you the opportunity to explore the picturesque sights of nature and various monasteries like Lamayuru Gompa and Karsha Monastery. Best time to trek is during June to October.

Trek Darcha Lamayuru Top

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June to October.

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Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

10 days.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : This place is well connected by leh .Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to Pudum.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to pudum from Leh. If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Others : Padum- Lamayuru Trek
Day 1 Padum to Pishu
Day 2 Pipsha to Hunamur
Day 3 Hunamur to Snertse
Day 4 Snertse to Lingshet
Day 5 Lingshet to the base of the Singhey La
Day 6 Base to the Singhey La and then to Photoksar
Day 7 Photoksar to the Sirsir La and then Hanujpata
Day 8 Hanupata to Phanji La
Day 9 To Wanla
Day 10 To the Prinkiti La
The sane trek can be done in the reverse order, with slight variations, thus: This is a difficult trek. It could take between nine and ten days. The recommended season is July to October. Passes normally don’t close till the last week of October. However, it gets very cold (even sub-zero) by mid- October. You will have to climb up to 5,060m, You should be able to get ponies and porters at Lama Yuru.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry woolan cloths, and neccessary equipment for trekking, some dry foods, medicak kit, torches and extra batteries, plenty of water and camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly cebecause of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.