Thursday, August 9, 2018

Top Adventure Attractions in Ladakh for a Memorable Tour


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.


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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