Ladakh the paradise of earth located in the laps of the great Himalayas and is an ultimate trekking destination for adventure lovers. Trekking through the high passes, with extreme peaks is a lifetime achievement for those who love to dare and look forward for an extreme raw trekking experience. Ladakh trekking experience will include some adventurous treks like the Indus Valley, Zanskar Valley treks. Shyok and Padum valley are other treks equally stimulating.

Here nature is at its extreme. A land of freezing winds and burning hot sunlight, Ladakh is a cold desert lying in the rain shadow of the Great Himalayas and other smaller ranges.

Kargil
Surrounded by the apricot copse Kargil is a small town with paved streets, the temperature at Kargil can fall as low as –60 degree Celsius. Summers being the perfect time for trekking, one can opt for a 3 to 4 days trekking experience through the tracts of this region where the challenge is to achieve the heights of paramount Himalayan ranges.

Indus Valley
Indus Valley is located between two mountain ranges with Zanskar Range on its south and Ladakh Range on its north. Indus valley is the backbone for the inhabitants of Ladakh.

This region has witnessed the rise and fall of many Dynasties and thus holds a historic significance as well. At an elevation of 3500 m the Indus valley is also the home of several monasteries, quaint villages, fort and palaces.

Zanskar Valley
The isolated valley of trans Himalayan is adorned by alpine lake and snow covered peaks. The zanskar valley is a vast stretch of ancient forts whose ruins lay on the ridge of the valley.

As you pass by the riverbank a look around will find you rock carving belonging to the primitive era. Karsha is among the largest monastery in the zanskar region with a rich collection of Himalayan art and frescoes that are 500 years old. Other monasteries to visit are the Stongdey and Burdan monasteries, which have several clay, bronze, copper, and wood idols. Phugtal and Zongkhul are other caves worth exploring.

Shyok Valley
The Shyok Valley is situated along the banks of the River Shyok where the water from the Nubra and Changchenmo river joins it whichfurther flow into the River Keris. The Khardung la pass is the gateway to Shyok and Nubra valley via Leh. Partway the Nubra valley lies the Siachen Glaciers. In winters while the river water freezes it get easy to access the shyok valley trek, while in summer one need to take route from uplands or cross the Shyok River and have some river rafting experience.

Padum Valley
The ancient kingdom of Zanskar manoeuvred its dynasty from Padum as its capital. Padum is the most populous settlement of the Zanskar region. Padum has the majority of Muslim population and dates back to 17th century. Lately, Padum has become a famous as a major trekking base and a popular tourist destination. The historic sites of primitive times are a set of ancient rock carving on a huge rock near the riverbank dating back to 8th century, influences of North Indian Buddhism can be found in this region. The Starrimo monastery with about 30 resident monks clings to a tree-covered ridge above the old town. Across the expanse of cultivation lies the old village of Pibiting, dominated by its striking hilltop monastery, a superb manifestation of stupa architecture.