Ladakh
the northern most province of the state, is situated between 30 degree to 36
degree east latitude and 76 degree to 79 degree north longitude. The region
of Ladakh spread over to an area of 96,701 Sq.Kms and comprising a
population of 2 Lakhs habitants and consists of two districts,Leh and
Kargil. The region of Ladakh normally remains land locked between November
to June every year as Srinagar-Ladakh and Ladakh-Monali highways,which
connect Ladakh with the other parts of the country, remain closed during
this period because of snow and rigorous winter.Ladakh is also the land of
many lakes and springs.
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In winter the temp touches as low as minus 30 degree(Leh & Kargil) and
minus 60 degree in (Drass) subzero temp.prevails from December to February
throughout Ladakh, where as, zero degree temp.'s experienced during rest of
winter months. This result in freezing of all conceivable water resources.
During summer the maximum temp.increases from 20 degree C to 38 degree C in
July and August. The relative humidity is low and ranges from 31 to 64
percent.
Trekking Routes in Ladakh
The Pangong Lake Circuit
The beautiful high altitude Pangong Lake is also another popular destination
with trekkers. It is a picturesque route that covers Shey and Thikse with
their interesting monasteries, before turning off into the side valley of
Chemrey. It goes over the Chang - la , the pass over the Ladakh range which
despite it height is not too difficult to tackle. At the base of the pass,
tangse has an ancient temple. The trek ends at spangmik, which is the
furthest point to which foreigners are permitted - about 7 km along the
southern bank of the lake.
Kargil
Located in an ideal location within the centre of the Himalayan region,
Kargil is one destination of Ladakh with tremendous potentials for adventure
activities. Kargil serves as an important base for adventure tours in the
heart of Himalayas. It is also the take off station for visitors to the
heaven of exotic Himalayan locales, Zanskar Valley. Tourists travelling
between Srinagar and Leh have to make a night halt at Kargil before starting
off the second leg of their trekking journey.
The Korakoram Range
The range of mountains north of Ladakh, and thus north of the Himalayas,
has 10 peaks over 7,000m including at 8,611m, the world's second highest
peak, Mt. Godwin Austen, also known as K2. It stands in the Pakistani held
part of Kashmir. Because the mountains in the Karakoram rise from a base
altitude averaging close to 3,000m they do not look as impressive as the
Himalayas. Trekkers should note that this region is outside the permitted
zone.
Nubra Valley
Along the eastern ridge of the Karakoram Range in northern Ladakh is the
Nubra valley comprising of the upper Shayok and Nubra river valleys. The
trekking route to this area is demanding and traverses the Kardung-la pass
along the ancient trade route from Leh to Central Asia. It is the highest
motorable road in the world! The breathtaking view from the pass surveys an
entire length of the Indus valley in the south and a magnificent panorama of
snow clad peaks. The route follows the valley past attractive villages to
Deskit, the largest village in the valley. Onwards to Hundar down the Shayok
valley, the trail wanders past rolling sand dunes. There is a small
population of double humped Bactrian camels here and visitors can avail of a
marvelous moonlight camel safari on the dunes.
The Tso Moriri Lake
The Leh-Manali road goes through the upland desert plateau of Rupshu
inhabited only by the nomadic chang-pa herdsmen and their flocks of Pashmina
goats. Its bare rolling hills interspersed with dusty valleys are the
setting for the spectacular Tso Moriri Lake and other lakes in the area.
One trek wends its way to Korzok located just 5 km along the lake's 23 km
length. This route takes off along the Leh-Manali road over the Taglang -la,
proceeds to the twin lakes of Startsapuk Tso (a fresh water lake) and
Tso-Kar (a salt water lake) and then on to Korzok
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