The entire Himalayan region abounds in trails that offer the trekking enthusiast numerous opportunities for exploring the region. In the Indian Western Himalayas Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti, and Garhwal form the main trekking arena with treks that afford spectacular views of the mesmerising landscape. It is here that Global Holidays Adventure Tours organises trekking through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Western Himalayas.On all Global Holidays Adventure Tours treks we provide all camping equipment with excellent and competent Guides, Camp staff, Cooks who come up with delicious hygienic food, sturdy pack ponies, and expert pony men, all kitchen equipment and camp equipment.
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The Markha Valley Trek - 8 Days Grade: Moderate
This well traversed trek leads out of Hemis and continues through the Hemis National Park where you have chances of spotting the Bharal (Blue Sheep) and Ibex besides hordes of marmots, though you come across a sign saying Snow Leopard Capital of the World chances of spotting one are almost nil. You cross two mountain passes the highest point you cross is on the Kangmaru La at 5100m/16,730ft.
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The Shang La - Matho La - Stok Kangri - 8 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
On this rewarding trek you get magnificent views of the Indus valley, the Karakorum and Stok Matho ranges from the two passes that you cross. Enroute go through high pastures and meadows and get to visit the Shang monastery and village. The highest altitude you will camp is at 5029m/16,500ft at the Stok Kangri base camp.
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Leh into Nubra Trek - 8 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
This trail leads out of the small hamlet of Sabu near Leh and crossing the 5250m/17230ft high Digar La pass descends into the Nubra Valley with its extensive flood plains and fertile fields. You get to see the double humped Bactrian camel a remnant of the ancient trade routes that once went through Nubra towards the busy bazaars of Central Asia.
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Leh- Lamayuru - Alchi Trail - 6 Days Grade: Moderate
This interesting trek leads out from Lamayuru to where you drive. From here the trail follows a stream and then ascends towards the 3700m/12,140ft high Prinkiti La from where you get some spectacular views of the complex Zanskar range of mountains. We pass the small village of Wanla and then over the next few days head towards the Tar La at 4850m/15,910ft. After passing the Mangyu where two rivers meet, Alchi is reached.
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The Changthang Lake Trek - 10 Days Grade: Moderate
This trek goes through the vast plains of the Changthang and traverses two brackish lakes the Tso Moriri and Tso Kar. Traversing the Kyangshu or More Plains you get a chance to spot herds of Kyang (Tibetan Wild Ass), colonies of marmots and probably a lone wolf. You also get to meet the Changpa nomadic shepherds who bring their sheep to graze on the rich pastures here. Return to Leh via the Tanglang La or 5325m/17469ft or the Mahe bridge.
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Lamayuru - Padum- 11 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
This trek is loaded with passes exactly 7 of them some high some low the highest being the Sengge La at 5000m. The views are spectacular as you traverse the Zanskar range. The territory is wild and mostly uninhabited save for a few villages. Bizarre shaped hills are encountered Enroute and you also often get to hear the whistles of Marmots and probably spot a few. After reaching Padum you take surface transport back to Leh via Kargil.
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Padum - Darcha - 11 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Further south of Padum the trail winds through a few villages before emerging into uninhabited country. The trail goes over the 5100m high Shingo La and enters the Lahaul valley at the small hamlet of Darcha on the Manali Leh Highway. From here you can head on further south to the hill resort of Manali in Himachal Pradesh.
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Southern Zanskar Trek - Padum - Kangla - Lahaul Valley - 14 Days Grade: Moderate to Technical
This strenuous trek leads out of Padum and head south towards the Miyar Valley of Lahaul district in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh. The Kang La pass is also home to a massive glacier which needs some technical experience and the services of a well experienced mountain guide. Crossing the pass the landscape changes dramatically as you walk through lush meadows strewn with wild flowers. The final destination is again Manali.
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Leh to Padum via Markha and Char char La - 10 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
This excellent trek takes you through Zanskar into Ladakh over the 5000m Char char la and 4900m Ruberung La passes. The trail also passes through Markha and eventually ends at Padum from where we take surface transport back to Leh via Kargil.
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Padum to Kishtwar - 7 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
This trek starting from Padum passes over the 5234m high Umasi La does not pose any difficult stretches. Only porters can be employed as some of the trails are unfit for horses. Zanskari porters make the best staff as they are well versed with routes and more adaptable. The trail to the Umasi La is a bit steep but well worth the effort as the views from the pass are some of the most spectacular in this part of the region. From Kishtwar you can proceed to Srinagar in Kashmir.
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Kyungyam to Korzok Trek - 9 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
This fascinating 9 day trek leads south from Leh to the quaint little village of Korzok (4572m / 15,000ft) with its large monastery dominating the landscape. Korzok stands at the northern end of Tso Moriri one of the largest salt water lakes in the Changthang plateau. The crossing of two high mountain passes is involved those of Kyamayuri La 5410m and Yalung Nyau la at 5440m. Most of the trek is a pleasant amble on the flat land of the Changthang with its occasional Changpa nomad camp and herds of sheep.
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Hemis to Zangla Trek - Junglam: 8 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
This trail leads out of Hemis and heads into Zanskar and involved the crossing of three passes - the Kongmarula Pass (5150m), the Zalung Karpo La (5200m) and the Chharchhar La at 4950m. Also involved are a number of river crossings and visits to the legendary Zanskari monasteries of Stongde, Karsha and Zangla. Your return to Leh is by Jeep through the grand Suru valley under the gaze of the Nun Kun massif. Enroute on the drive back also get to view the gigantic statue of the Maitreya Buddha at the small hamlet of Mulbekh.
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The Malana Traverse over chanderkhani pass– 5 Days
Malana is a mysterious village. The inhabitants' roots are said to be traceable to the lost army of Alexander the Great. It is also a village that believes in its own law that deals with any crime or dispute. It was isolated till about 2 decades ago but has since experienced a number of visitors and travelers. Today although there is no road connecting it to the outside world well defined trails lead to it from the Kullu and Parvati Valleys.
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The Base of Deo Tibba base camp Trek – 6 Days
This well defined trail leads out of the ancient Jagatsukh village once the capital of the Kullu kings through thickly forested hillsides of Oak and Deodar, sprawling lush green meadows carpeted with a myriad variety of wild flowers and herbs, and glistening streams towards the base of the Deo Tibba Mountain. You are also treated to spectacular views of the upper Kullu valley besides the mountains of the Pir Panjal ranges.
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The Indrahar Pass Traverse – 10 Days
This trek involves the crossing of two mountain passes – The Indrahar and Minkiani. Going along the periphery of Chamba, the trail completes a circle as it return to the Kangra Valley. On the way you are afforded with grand panoramic views of the entire Pir Panjal range of mountains.
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The Solang Valley, Beas Kund and Bhrighu Lake Treks – All 3 Day treks.
The charming Solang Valley is approached by a track leading out of the Manali village which continues high above the River Beas through villages and forest glades. Solang is also a ski resort in winter. The glacial lake of Beas Kund lies further west from this valley and offers splendid views of the popular peaks in the area – Deo Tibba to the south east, Hanuman Tibba to the west and Lady Leg to the north. The hidden Bhrighu Lake can be accessed from two points. You can either drive up to the Gulaba Meadows turning due east and then south towards the lake walking through flower strewn meadows or climb steeply up from the village of Vashisht 3 Kms north of Manali town.
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The Pin Parvati Trek into Pin Valley – 12 Days
One of the most spectacular treks in the region, the trail at first is moderate in its inclines, but at later stages gets steep and can be a bit strenuous. Leading west from the lush green Parvati Valley beside the river of the same name, the trail ends at the base of the Pin Parvati Pass. From here there is no defined trail to the pass and beyond. One has to cross a glaciated patch and snow fields to the top of the pass and then descend into a large stretch criss crossed with streams. Here the terrain changes dramatically presenting you with views of rugged, barren mountains. The trek ends at the village of Mud in Spiti's Pin Valley. The suggested months for this trek are August to September due to radical changes in weather conditions.
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The Bara Banghal Nomadic Trail - 14 Days
Used for centuries by the traditional shepherds of the Kangra Valley – the sturdy Gaddis – to accompany their flocks to the higher grazing grounds, the trail affords excellent views of the Pir Panjal mountain range. Beginning from the Lamadugh Meadows due west of Manali, the trail crosses the Kalihaini Pass and then emerges through scree and moraine slopes into the lush green landscape of Kangra Valley. After reaching the quaint village of Bara Banghal the winter homes of these nomadic shepherds, we turn south to cross another pass the Thamser and finally reach the Tibetan Settlement of Bir from where we take surface transport to Dharamshala.
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The Kinner Kailash Parikrama – 6 Days
The Kinner Kailash is sacred to the Hindu Community and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. This peak is often hidden by clouds but on a clear day the views are magnificent as the sun transforms the snow clad upper parts of the peak into burnished gold. The trek commences from Kinnaur's district headquarters of Rekong Peo. The trail goes through lush green forests of Deodar, Fir and Spruce climbing up to the Charang La at 5682m. All along the trail you get fascinating views of the Kinner Kailash mountain range. The trek ends at Chitkul the last village of Kinnaur's picturesque Sangla Valley. From here you take surface transport to Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
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The Kang La Trek into Zanskar - 14 Days:
This trek leads through the lovely Miyar Valley in western Lahaul into the south Zanskar region. The Miyar Valley is known for its profusion of wild flowers and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain peaks. This trek becomes technical once you reach the Kang La pass which is basically a snow field and glacier. However all the views and the beauty of the Miyar valley compensate for this.
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The Chandratal Trek over Hampta pass- 11 Days:
Cross over two high mountain passes walking through green meadows and sparkling streams and stop over at a hidden lake ringed by rugged barren mountains.
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The Darcha Lamayuru Trail - 21 Days:
Journey through some of the most isolated mountain regions in the West Himalayas-Zanskar the land of white copper and ending at one of the most spectacularly sited monasteries in this part of the Himalayas.
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Tso Morari Tso Kar Trail - 13 Days:
The eastern part of Ladakh displays some of the most awesome landscapes in the world. Essentially a hi-altitude desert, the region has vast plateaus and huge lakes. This trek takes you from the hi-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh into Ladakh. It's an unforgettable journey to the enchanting lake district of Ladakh. Visit two breathtakingly beautiful lakes surrounded by vast plateaus and high mountains.
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The Bhabha Pass Trek – 6 Days
This trek is approached from the Pin Valley in Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. We drive up to the Mud Village in Pin Valley from Manali crossing the two mountain passes of Rohtang and Kunzum. At first the trail traverses a barren landscape but after crossing the Bhabha Pass at 4866m, the landscape is transformed into lush green meadows, sparkling streams and thick forests of Pine and Deodar. The trek terminates at the village of Kafnu in the Kinnaur Valley. This trek can also be approached from the other direction via Shimla and Kinnaur terminating in Spiti's Pin Valley.
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Sham Trek - Liker to Khalsey - 5 Days Grade: Easy to moderate
This is a short but rewarding trek out of Leh. All the passes here are below 4000m and can be done in any month of the year as the passes are not snowbound. You also get to visit some of the more prominent monasteries in the Indus valley especially those of Thikse, Hemis and Stakna. The trail also provides excellent views of the east Karakorum range.
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Great Himalayan National Park Trails (Sainj Valley – Kullu) – 3-7 Days
You have a choice of seven treks to choose from. All these are located within the Great Himalayan National Park in the Sainj and Tirthan and Parvati valleys. Excellent treks to view the varied flora and fauna within a well maintained national park in the Western Himalayas. Write to us for exact details.
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