The idea of visiting a land away from the stressful city life excites
many travelers. Adventure tours turn out to be an excellent way for such travelers
to escape their boring lives. Known as the land of mountain passes, Ladakh
offer endless opportunities for adventure freaks to get the adrenalin flowing
by exploring various adventure activities in this beautiful valley.
This place abounds with natural beauty which is preserved in its original
form with no trace of western influences. The picture perfect lakes, mountains
and valleys of Ladakh are abuzz with opportunities for adventure. If you're
planning to book Ladakh tour packages to try your hand at adventurous
activities, here is a checklist of options should explore on your tour to this
magical land.
Biking
Driving a motorbike on the rocky roads and terrains of Ladakh would be a
perfect way to catch glimpses of beautiful mountains and lakes of Ladakh. If
you like to explore the vegetation and birds in your Ladakh tour, biking
is the best way to get the real feel of this mountain valley. What makes your
biking tour interesting in this place is its high altitude. Driving your way down
the road in Khardungla pass would be a cherishing experience for adventure
lovers. This snow covered region is listed among the highest motorable roads in
the world.
Trekking
Trekking features as the rated activities in Leh-Ladakh adventure
tours. It attracts trekking enthusiasts from around the world to Ladakh. This
place is buzzing with countless trekking routes around its mountains. Nubra
valley, Zanskar River, Tso moriri and Stok Kangri are some of the popular
routes to go on a trek. The chadar trek around the frozen Zanskar River is the
most sought after trek but is accessible only on certain times from April to
October which is the best time to go for trekking in Ladakh.
Camel Safari
The cold desert in Ladakh is a popular destination to go on camel
safaris. Camels belonging to this region have two humps and are still used as a
means of transportation in the higher reaches of Ladakh. The best spot for
camel safari is in the remote Hundar village in pictursque Nubra valley. The
two hour long ride takes you to Diskit where tourists can opt to stay in the
tents with village people. You can ask any tour operator in India to
include this activity in your trip to Ladakh.
Jeep Safari
Those who wish to travel in groups can opt for jeep safaris to view the
natural scenery of Ladakh. Pangong Lake, Nubra valley and Khardungla pass are
the prominant destinations for jeep safari in Ladakh. You will get to witness
soul stirring views of Pangong Lake along with a chance to mingle with rural
people belonging to the villages in scenic Nubra Valley. The snow clad
Khardungla pass offers amazing views of the glaciers and lakes in Ladakh.
Rafting
Rafting on the different routes of Zanskar River is packed with thrill
and excitement for adventure lovers. This river sets close to the scenic
Zanskar valley. The river meets with the Indus River which serves excellent
opportunities for rafters along its various routes. It offers spectacular views
of the mountains and terrains lying close to the river. The months July. August
and September are the best times to do rafting in Zanskar River as it
remains frozen in the winter months.
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Skiing
The high altitude of the peaks and mountains of Ladakh makes it an ideal
destination for ski lovers. The Khardungla range gets covered in a thick coat
of snow during winter months to serve an ideal location for skiing and
heli-skiing in this region. Each year skiing enthusiasts from around the world
gather here to ski on the snow clad slopes of mountains of Ladakh.
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