Trip To Zanskar Valley

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
Total Articles: 95
Comment this article

The hill towns Leh and Ladakh are not only famous for their immense natural and picturesque beauty, but the places are the favourite of the tourists due to thrilling adventure and trekking tours. When we talk about trekking tours in Ladakh, it becomes absolutely necessary to mention one name and that is the Zanskar Valley. The famous Himalayan trekking tours would always revolve around trekking in Zanskar valley. Majority of the visitors of the place are trekking experts who travel around the world just to explore various trekking adventures. Zanskar is a place located 20 kilometers south of Rangdum, Ladakh. It is located at an altitude of between 3,500 and 7,000 metres above sea level.

The major attraction of a Ladakh and Zanskar trip is the great ranges of the mighty Himalayas and not to forget, the Zanskar Mountain. The Zanskar Valley and the mountains lets trekkers get a close-up of the wonderful landscape featuring mountains of various shapes, glaciers, clear streams and lush green meadows in the summer. The valley is also famous for the 'Chadar Trek' which involves trekking across a frozen Zanskar river in winter. ...
... The challenge lies in navigating the thin ice and dealing with extremely cold nights and sunny days.

The valley is dominated by the population of Buddhist communities. As you head to the Pazila watershed, you can witness the Stod Valley, which is one of tributary valleys in the place. It renders you an amazing view of the Drang-Drung glacier which is believed to be the biggest in the entirety of Ladakh. The rest of the wide area of Zanskar is about mountains and other deep gorges.

Besides trekking, another exciting activity in the region includes rock climbing and white water rafting. Rock climbing is a very thrilling, exciting and an adventurous sport, which require physical as well as mental strength. The sport often tests the strength, agility, endurance and balance of the climber. But while enjoying this sporting option one should take care that he/she is well acquainted with the climbing techniques and knows the correct usage of climbing equipments.

Extreme winters are one of the features of this destination. The breathtaking landscapes of this place attract many tourists from far all over the world and is a perfect destination for trekking enthusiasts. The river gets frozen in winters and provides opportunities for skiing. During summers the river is perfect for river rafting. All the treks can be either short or long, depending upon your personal choice and the package you choose but everything offers an enchanting panoramic view of the entire place. The best time to undertake this trek is between December end to mid- February.

Darcha Padum Trek is one of the favorite treks of the expert trekkers since this is also known as the ‘Lost World’. The entire trek begins in Darcha and down to Padum which can be found in the Zanskar Valley. With this trek, you can get to visit other monasteries of Mune and Burdun as you head your way to Padum.

Another famous Himalayan valley known for trekking tours is the Nubra valley. Nubra Valley or the 'Valley of Flowers' lies in the north of Leh with plenty of Bactarian (double-humped) Camels and ancient monasteries. Accessible from the world's highest motorable road - Khardong La Pass - the Nubra Valley used to be an ancient Silk Route for traders of north. The entire valley is named after the popular Nubra River, which flows across the eastern part of the Karakoram Range.

This trekking expedition is world class and provides the enthusiastic person the satisfaction of trekking. For over a decade this trekking has become popular and enchanting for aspiring persons. There are some professional trekking companies or operators who are willing to provide helping hand to both amateur with no previous experience of trekking or for the more experienced for more options. They designed specialized considering hiking trekking trips easier for the family of difficult for hikers who want more excitement and adventure.

Contact Shri Sai Travels for booking Kashmir Package and honeymoon packages for Kashmir