Mountaineering in Ladakh

Wanna display your climbing skills? If yes, then plan a trip to Ladakh and be face to face with challenge put forward to you by the majestic mountains.

Ladakh is the proud owner of disparate mountain ranges like Karakoram, Zangskar and Ladakh ranges. Due to these Ladakh has turned out to be a hot spot for mountaineers from all across the globe. With its rough terrain and wonderful scenic locales, Ladakh gives a wonderful opportunity to the tourists to enjoy a blend of both beauty and challenging heights.

Ideal Places For Mountaineering in Ladakh
The Suru and Zanskar Valleys in Ladakh offers some of most exciting and adrenalin rushing places for climbing. Situated on the Great Himalayan range, the Nun Kun Massif (7,007 mts) is the most popular climbing areas of Ladakh region. You can reach the twin peaks from the Kargil -Padum Road easily which is around 70 kms south of Kargil. These peaks can be approached from Tangole or Gulmadong. Many climbers also reach these peaks from parachutes along the Kangri Glacier. In order to reach the base camp at Kun , it becomes necessary to cross the Suru river.

Other noted peaks within the Suru and Zanskar areas are Pinnacle (6,930 mts), White Needle (6,500 mts), Z1 (6,400 mts), Stok-Khangri Massif (6,153 mts) and D41 (5,600 mts). There are also a number of nameless peaks along the Great Himalayas and the Zanskar range.
Best Sesaon for Mountaineering in Ladakh
During winters Ladakh experiences severe cold and heavy snowfall. The mountaineering season in Ladakh extends from mid-May to mid-October. However the most suited time for climbing is from June to September.

Essential Gears for Mountaineering
Don't miss out to carry certain essential gears before heading for mountaineering in Ladakh. The essentials are -

• Extra clothing for Change
• Sticky-soled approach boots
• Pair of light sneakers
• Rock shoes
• Ropes
• Extra food
• Match boxes
• Fire starter
• A route map
• Compass
• knife
• Sunscreen Lotion
• A single axe
• Helmet
• Sunglasses
• First aid kit
• Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
• Water filter