Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union territory and constitutes an eastern portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and India and China since 1959. Ladakh is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east, the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh to the south, both the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan to the west, and the southwest corner of Xinjiang across the Karakoram Pass in the far north. It extends from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the north to the main Great Himalayas to the south. The eastern end, consisting of the uninhabited Aksai Chin plains, is claimed by the Indian Government as part of Ladakh, but has been under Chinese control.
In the past, Ladakh gained importance from its strategic location at the crossroads of important trade routes, but as Chinese authorities closed the borders between Tibet Autonomous Region and Ladakh in the 1960s, international trade dwindled. Since 1974, the Government of India has successfully encouraged tourism in Ladakh. As Ladakh is strategically important, the Indian military maintains a strong presence in the region.
Welcome to Ladakh! To ease into the high altitude, we'll start our journey at Nimmu House, 500 meters lower than Leh. Here, you can rest and hydrate with 3-4 liters of water to aid in acclimatisation.
We'll begin our day by visiting the iconic Thiksey Monastery, a historical landmark in Leh. This impressive Buddhist monastery, perched on a hill overlooks the Indus Valley. Following our visit to the monastery, we'll take a walk along the banks of the Indus River.
Participate with the monks in the early morning prayers and chanting at the Stakna Monastery before taking your flight back home.
Ideal for beginners, nature lovers, photographers, and cultural explorers looking for an easy Himalayan trail with scenic villages and spring blossoms.
Mild ascents, variable weather in spring, basic accommodation, and early-season cold mornings.
Ability to walk 5–6 hours daily at a relaxed pace. Light cardio preparation recommended.
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