Mountaineering In Ladakh: The Extreme Thrill
June 24th, 2009 | 
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For all the adventure seekers, Leh Ladakh tourism is the best option. It offers ample opportunities to try out the rarest of adventure sports. Mountaineering is one of such activities. Mountaineering in Leh Ladakh, however being risky, is the most popular among tourists. Leh Ladakh tour packages are specially designed while keeping your safety in mind on a priority basis. Ladakh, India, is simply the paradise of mountaineers with its countless peaks and huge mountain ranges.
Do you think you had enough of mountaineering expeditions? Think again. The land of snow desert – Ladakh offers some most thrilling mountaineering expeditions in the months of mid-May to mid-October. Ladakh remains unaffected of the monsoon in June-September. Mountaineering is the most adventurous sport worldwide because of its tough challenges. If you are the real daredevil, the lofty peaks of Ladakh welcome you. Special permit from Indian mountaineering Federation, is required to climb peaks above 6000ft.
Most Popular Mountaineering Destinations
Ladakh, the paradise for adventure seekers, is full of steep hills and huge ranges. A few of the popular ones are:
Nun Kun Massif (cluster of 6 peaks; easily accessible from the Kargil-Padum road)
- Nun (7,135 m)
- Kun (7,087 m)
Stok-Khangri Massif (in the Zanskar Mountains; nearest to Leh)
- Stok Khangri (6,150 m)
- Gulap Khangri (5,900 m)
- Matho West (5,950 m)
- Kantaka (5,275 m)
Karakoram Range (across the Ladakh Range and the Nubra Valley)
- Saser-I (7,415 m)
- Saser-II (7,513 m)
- Saser-III (7,495 m)
Konglacha Peak- southwest of Leh (6,700 m)
Things To remember
While on a mountaineering expedition to Ladakh, you must carry a map, compass, extra clothing for changing, fire starter, knife or multi purpose camp tool, first aid kit, headlamp and sunglasses with you. Extra food is always suggested, because the weather is unpredictable and you may stop at a point for several days. The trainers also suggest that you should also carry a whistle with you as a crucial security item to ask for help while exploring the unpredictable terrain.
(Author: Sanjog)
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Ladakh travel guide is quite popular among the adventure enthusiasts. It offers a wide range of adventure sports including Trekking in Ladakh. Apart from that, the land of snow desert pulls a huge crowd of mountaineers. Mountaineering in Ladakh is the fastest emerging sport. It serves as a key attraction of your Leh Ladakh tour package.
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Tags: Gulap Khangri, India, Kantaka, Karakoram Range, Konglacha Peak, Ladakh, Ladakh Range, Leh, Leh Ladakh, Matho West, Mountaineering, Nubra Valley, Nun Kun Massif, Saser, Stok Khangri, Trekking, Zanskar Mountains
Thanks for sharing this article. Ladakh is one of my dream destination.Ladakh has several Gompas where varied incarnations of Buddha are worshipped. You can see the beautiful dances that take place at the annual festival celebrations at the numerous Gompas in Ladakh.Enjoy the camel ride to explore the silver sand banks located near the Hunder village or the Diskit Village. The scenery of splendid glaciers and lakes, snow capped peaks makes Ladakh a unique destination. For more details refer http://www.journeyidea.com/ladakh-tour-the-roof-of-the-world/
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Dear Sir, Madam,
Greeting from Ladakh, the land of Gompas. May I take the liberty to invite you to our land with in its custom, heritage, culture, and making its marks in the field of tourism. Leh city houses, its guests in all kinds of Guest Houses, Lodges, Inns and Hotels. The variety of cuisine is multiple.
I Salim is a humble owner of a Hotel called Kang-la with an attached trek and tour operator. It is one of the oldest Hotels in Leh. It’s a very quiet place but not so far from the market, the Bus Stand, Taxi and Airport. From the roof, we can see Sankti Stupa and the Gyalwa Karmapa residence wich it’s just in front of the place. The travellers are welcome in a typical Ladakhi room and lots of services are proposed. You can be received at the Airport or Bus Stand, take your diner on place and have cold and hot water.
Kang-la Guesthouse & Kang la Tours-N Trekks (Kang-la takes its name from a peak in Zanskar, which was named by Tenzin Norgay, who was the first to climb Mt. Everest. )
Our services to our guests has been gracefull over the past many years. Since the number of Hotel has cropped up immensely, I am putting efforts in promoting my business in all possible ways. Some treks could be organised: Markha Valley, Zanskar, visit of Gompas, Safari in Nubra Valley or around the Lakes (Pangong, Tsomoriri, Tsokar), meditation stay…
From lots of years, I receive some people from France, United States, United Kingdom… Lots of them come back and seems pleased. The reception, familial and convivial, allow to know our culture from inside. I am ready to answer all sort of questions abour the country, history, religions… or find the entire person.
I therefore make a humble and earnest please to you to suggest my Hotel name in your “Guide Book”(TOURIST )to visit my Hotel in Leh. We’ll make sure that your stay is most unforget full one. Leh is undoubtedly a place to visit not once in life since but time and again, it would be more than earning an experience.
So do come and visit.
With deep regards.
Owner Salim Leh