Mountaineering Ladakh Tour
August 9th, 2009
Ladakh is located in the northern state of India, Jammu and Kashmir. It is a paradise for hikers and mountaineers from around the world. Terrain of Ladakh attract many fans of the adventure of each year to explore the uncharted regions and bring back memories of a lifetime with them.
It is also known as cold desert of India and is not child’s play to climb the mountain peaks in the region of Ladakh. Mountaineering in Ladakh requires physical, medical and mental fitness of a person due to its difficult terrain and under atmospheric pressure.
Mountaineering Routes in Ladakh
Nun-Kun Massif
One of the most preferred Ladakh mountain range preferred by mountaineers. It is easily accessible by road and Kargil-Padum have six mountain peaks. Nun (7,135 m) and Kun (7,087 m) are the highest peaks in this range.
Stok-Khangri Macizo
Stok-Khangri Massif is located in the mountains that provides a picturesque view of the Zanskar River Indus and is closer to Leh. Stok Khangri (6,510 m), Gulap Khangri (5,900 m), Matho West (5,950 m) and Kantaka (5,275 m) are some of the big mountains in this range by attending a large number of climbers each year from various parts of the country. It is an ideal peak for amateur mountaineers and requires some basic skills.
Karakoram Range
Karakoram mountain range is located on the north side of Leh. There are a number of opportunities for fans to explore the mountain in Karakoram mountain range. Saser-I (7,415 m), Saser-II (7,513 m) and Saser-III (7,495 m) are the three main peaks that attract climbers from around the world.
Pico Khangyatse
Khangyatse Peak (6,400 m) lies southwest of Leh and is accessible by road trekking Markha Valley. Climbing Khangyatse peak is a difficult task, but it is good for beginners in the mountain race.
Other mountain peaks
Some other famous mountain peaks in Ladakh is Matho West (5,950 m), Kantak (5,275 m), Konglacha Peak (6,700 m), etc.
Best Time for Mountaineering in Ladakh
From June to September is the ideal season for climbing in Ladakh. Fans of the mountain outside of India need to obtain a license from the Mountaineering Foundation of India to climb these peaks in Ladakh.
Other Adventure Travel Ladakh
There is a wide scope of adventure activities in Ladakh, trekking, mountain biking, jeep safari, ice hockey etc.
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