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
Region · India
Ladakh
High desert, high stakes, high reward
Above 3,500 metres on every trek, from Markha Valley and Stok Kangri to the legendary Chadar. Ladakh trekking is not for first timers.
9
Treks documented
1
Beginner routes
Jul – Sep
Peak season
Varies by trek
Permits
High desert, high stakes, high reward
Why trek in Ladakh?
Ladakh is high altitude trekking at its most raw. Every route stays above 3,500 metres, crossing ochre moonscapes, Buddhist villages and glacier fed rivers on trails like Markha Valley, Stok Kangri and the frozen Chadar. This is a region for acclimatised, experienced trekkers who are chasing big altitude and stark, otherworldly landscapes rather than green meadows.
Top treks in Ladakh
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
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
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
Moderate–Difficult
Ladakh
Snow Leopard Trek Hemis
The snow leopard trek in Hemis National Park, Ladakh, offers the world's best chance of spotting a wild snow leopard, with 70–80% guided sighting success rates
7 days 6,000 mJan – Mar
Difficult
Ladakh
Padum to Darcha Trek
The Padum to Darcha trek covers ~115–120 km in 8–9 days, crossing Shingo La (~5,060 m) between Zanskar and Lahaul.
9 days 5,060 m (16,600 ft)Jul – Sep
Compare treks in Ladakh
How the top Ladakh treks compare on difficulty, duration, season and altitude.
| Trek | Difficulty | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Markha Valley Trek | Moderate–Difficult | 8 days |
| Stok Kangri Trek | Very Difficult | 8 days |
| Lamayuru to Chilling Trek | Very Difficult | 7 days |
| Chadar Trek | Very Difficult | 10 days |
| Snow Leopard Trek Hemis | Moderate–Difficult | 7 days |
| Padum to Darcha Trek | Difficult | 9 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
TrekYatra documents 9 treks across Ladakh, each with a detailed route breakdown, permits, cost estimates, and live trail conditions.
When to trek in Ladakh
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Markha Valley Trek
Jul – Sep
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Stok Kangri Trek
Jul – Sep
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Lamayuru to Chilling Trek
Jul – Sep
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Chadar Trek
Jan – Mar
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Snow Leopard Trek Hemis
Jan – Mar
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Padum to Darcha Trek
Jul – Sep
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
Getting there
Logistics & access points
Delhi
Overnight train or bus to the base towns, around 8 to 12 hours.
Mumbai
Flight to the nearest hub, then a 6 to 10 hour drive.
Bengaluru
Flight to Delhi or Chandigarh, then onward by road.
Chandigarh
The closest hub for most Himachal and Uttarakhand treks.
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