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Highest Altitude : 4,725 metres

Duration : 23 Days

Trekking trails in Ladakh are comparatively longer than the trails that arise from Kashmir valley. This necessitates the treks of Ladakh to include interesting programs like leisure trips or sightseeing so as to cut the monotony of climbing and walking. The fun-filled schedules are followed up by resting days in between trekking the landscape of Ladakh. While designing a trek for the purpose of tourist interest, trek operators factor upon the boredom a long stretch of walking and can bring and include interesting programs. Surprisingly, such leisure trips, single day off help trekkers to acclimatize in the dry, chilled and hostile weather of Ladakh.

The Manali Ladakh trek is a typical kind of Ladakh trekking and it continues for 23 days. The trekkers explore the majestic terrains of Ladakh, travel at soaring heights, get amazed by the aerial view of the valleys lying at the foot of mountain passes and feel the charm in sleeping amidst the trees and sky while camping in the meadows.

The Trek Itinerary :

After arrival in Delhi trekkers are taken to a hotel nearby for an overnight stay. The next morning trekkers board the first flight to Kullu and upon landing they are taken to Kullu via jeep. Trekkers are made to start the  day early since they need to reach Manali before dusk. The next day is devoted for the exploration of Manali. Trekkers return to their hotel after the day long tour in Manali. The following day is another leisure trip to Kullu valley. Trekkers take pleasure in sight seeing and moving in and around Kullu valley.

The following day, takes all the trekkers out of Manali and they head for the verdant green pastures of lamadug. The stupendous view of meadows refreshes the trekkers and welcomes them to the Manali Ladakh trek. The trail of the trek continues to fascinate the trekkers with the visually stunning views until they reach the camp at Kali Yani pass on the 7th day. Trekkers enjoy the next day by resting amidst the natural settings the following day.

The trail meanders through the rocky terrains and leads the trekkers to the camp at Donku Thach. This camp is set just beside a stream and the night spent at this site give a grand experience to trekkers as they rest while listening to the trickling of water. The next day trekkers descend from the valley at 4725 m to Lampar where they stay in a shepherd camp overnight. Trekkers move ahead and discover the green pastures surprisingly set in the center of all the rocky cliifs and mountain peaks. The verdant valley reflects the look of Oasis as it is surrounded by arid lands and boulders. The walk through the valley continues till the next camp is reached at Dalmarhi.

The camps of this trek are set strategically, with the objective to provide fuelling to the trekkers at regular intervals. As a consequence, trekkers are free of worries regarding their eatables and other necessary equipments. This gives them a scope to explore the valleys and passes peacefully and take the pleasure of expedition to the fullest.

The trail continues to fascinate the trekkers with natural surroundings. The natural settings are placid and free of any human settlements. Finally the trekkers arrive at human settlements in Barabhangal village. There is no doubt that trekkers will find this village a splendid respite as they were unable to see any inhabitant for the last 7 days. There is an old adage thet no man can live on an island and this is the reason why trekkers find the retreat in Barabhangal village heavenly. This delightful retreat will certainly insist every trekker to stay back for a while and thats why the trek includes a resting day in the village.

In the subsequent days trekkers travel across several small villages after crossing the Thamser pass. The trail leads all through the refugee camp at Bir. After reaching this Tibetan refugee camp, trekkers are taken to McLeod Ganj by jeep. This site is laden with numerous places of tourist interest and hence two days are devoted for visit around McLeod Ganj. The place has several Tibetan libraries that preserve the culture of Tibet. Trekkers can take a look at these libraries conveniently while they walk across the local Buddhist monasteries. The colorful marketplaces of McLeod Ganj are worth a watch. Trekkers can pick some kink-knacks that will serve as a memoir of the trek in future.

The following day, trekkers are driven to Amritsar at the site of the  Golden Temple and they spend the night in a nearby lodge or hotel. The trek comes to an end as trekkers catch the morning flight to Delhi the following day.

You can also get the pleasure of watching the grand peaks and passes of Ladakh and avail such a intricate trek once you visit Jammu and Kashmir.