GHT - LADAKH SECTION
GHT - LADAKH SECTION
India, Ladakh
- 28 DAYS
- 12 MAX GROUP SIZE
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5030m
MAX ALTITUDE 
6
Challenging Trek
Trip leader
329,000 / 4620
Trip costThe original home of Tibetan Buddhism, the trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh is known for its monasteries and high-altitude passes. With the Kashmir valley in the west, Karakoram range in the north and Tibetan-plateau in the east, the cold-desert of Ladakh is an extremely diverse region in terms of geography. The GHT section of Ladakh starts on the banks of Tsarap river in Padum, the main town of Zanskar region. The trail heads towards Phugtal Monastery, having a history of atleast 2000 years and then follows the Tsarap river, going through its narrow but magnificent gorge till we reach Pang, situated at the edge of the vast Moray plains. From Pang we head towards Tso Moriri via two 5000m passes and finish our trek at Korzok, the main centre of Changpa nomads who inhabit the Changtang Plateu, which spans across the Indo-Tibet border.
Itinerary
What to expect
A Challenging trek would take you to altitudes above 5000m / 16,500ft. A routine day will have over 6 hours of hiking and will involve a great deal of ascending and descending on sparsely tread trails. The terrain will be varied on these treks and you can expect walking on moraines / boulder fields and cross small glaciers. Acclimatisation is a concern, the itineraries are carefully planned and allow everyone to acclimatise to the increasing altitude. Exposure to cold temperatures is quite high on these treks, all participants are expected to have good quality equipment & clothing to enjoy these treks. A mix of wilderness, altitude, terrain and duration makes these treks challenging. The trek is suited for people with high fitness levels looking for a challenge and capable of enduring multiple weeks in the outdoors.
