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Leh Ladakh Adventure Activities - Things to Do in Leh Ladakh

Ladakh has rugged terrain and many steep slopes and is thereby a paradise for adventure seekers. If you are planning for an adventure tour late, Ladakh could indeed be an ideal location for you. Get info on the Ladakh adventure tour from the article below.

Drang Drung Glacier
Drang Drung Glacier

At the first mention, Ladakh will remind you of adventure, mysticism, and exotic beauty all at once. This is a land of high craggy mountains, gushing streams, white sandy deserts, and exquisitely beautiful monasteries that will leave you stunned by their architectural and cultural splendor. Adventure of any kind, be it adventure sports, tribal tours, trekking, or simply marvelous sightseeing is best experienced in Ladakh as one meanders through glaciers and mountain passes.

Ladakh Valleys are at an average altitude of 3500 meters and the summits are set at 3000 meters. Ladakh Mountains are craggy with virtually no vegetation apart from sparse mountain shrubs and Arctic roses. The land was shielded away from the prying eyes of tourists till the late ’70s. So wherever you decide to go for adventurous pursuits in Ladakh you will find refreshing tranquility.

Adventure Tour in Zanskar Valley


Zanskar Valley Adventure Trip
Zanskar Valley Adventure Trip

One of the main hotspots for adventure in Ladakh is the famed and mighty Zanskar River which drains one of the most beautiful habitable valleys of Ladakh; Zanskar Valley. There is a mighty glacier in the Zanskar Valley called the Drang Drung Glacier which is the mother of the milky white Doda River. One of the most famous monasteries in Ladakh; the Karsha monastery is situated here. Most tourists prefer to ride on the Yaks which take them up the hillock straight up to the door of the Monastery.

White water Rafting is an adventurous experience that should be a priority on your list if you are visiting Ladakh. For one of the best water rafting experiences, you can target the Zanskar River stretch to Phey Village. There are experienced guides who will help you enjoy the thrilling experience of riding the chilling waves of the Zanskar River with all the appropriate safety precautions.

Adventure Tour in Nubra Valley


Nubra Valley sand dune
Nubra Valley sand dune

Nubra Valley is another major tourist hotspot for adventure activities in Ladakh. This is incidentally also the most fertile valley of Ladakh and if you are interested in the wildlife of Ladakh then Nubra is a good travel destination for you. Once in Nubra Valley, you should make the town of Diskit the base for all your adventure activities. Just 15 km from the Diskit is the famous Shyok River which is again an excellent target for white water rafting experience. Yak Riding and Para Gliding are the other adventure activities that are practiced there.

Half an hour from the Shyok River Banks lies one of the most amazing opportunities for adventure in India. There is a cold desert park called the Hunder Sand Dune Park which promises to be a fun-filled adventure experience of staying in a cold white desert and riding the famous two-humped Bactrian Camels. The two-humped camel is not found anywhere outside Ladakh and it will take you all around the stunning Arctic desert of Hunder to watch the sunrise and sunset.

The Hunder Sand Dune Park offers an excellent opportunity for a luxurious stay in fully temperature-controlled tents while at night there are opportunities of experiencing the charms of tribal dance and music programs.

Checklist for Ladakh Adventure


There are a few things that you need to ensure before planning a trip to Ladakh for adventure activities.

Most adventure hotspots of Ladakh are at a very high altitude where oxygen density is low. You need to acclimatize yourself to the changed climate and air at Leh (Ladakh’s Capital) before driving to your preferred adventure destination.

You need to pack in a lot of woolen clothes as in summer Ladakh’s temperature ranges between 4-20 degrees only. In winter the whole area is sealed off. Plan your adventure trip somewhere around June to September.

Don’t forget to carry your personal identification papers as several areas in Ladakh are restricted areas.

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