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Trekking and that too in Indian summers may sound like a crazy idea to begin with. But this is where India as a country stands out from the rest; as a destination, the coutry is multi-faceted-there is never just one thing at any one time. In summer many terrains and trekking areas bestowed with exotic natural bounties are approachable and pleasantly cool.


For those truly fascinated by the unexplored and virgin natural beauty can put Leh and Ladakh high on their priority list. The area is an extension of the Gobi desert and Tibetan plateau, as a result it comprises of some of the most fascinating landscapes including worlds highest and harshest terrain. What one gets to espy are large stretches of stark high altitude deserts and moonscapes that makes this land forbidding and alluring with a strange beauty, and an attraction that is almost addictive.


What is extremely important for any tourist is to understand the fact that at an altitude of 14,000 ft, it is essential to acclimatise yourself because the rarified air does overwhelm at times. So it is mandatory to take near complete bed rest for two to three days if you are flying in the area. And, the regime needs to be followed extremely strictly if the intention is to trek and explore the terrain.


In fact the moment one moves out of the capital Leh, what meets the eye is the ever changing palatte of the mountains with unbelievable hues of purple and red that stands out in sharp contrast to snow-capped peaks. Immediately underneath the huge mountains, almost sitting on the flat surface are scrubs and rough tenacious ground that does little to cover or clothe the starkness of the land, which is so blatantly visible to naked eye all in one snapshot. The land does seem empty, and here and there a faint tinkle of bells heralds the arrival of pashmina goats, whose coat yield the famous pashmina, followed by the nomadic herdsmen with their yak and sheep.


Trekking in such a land is indeed a delight that few adventurous souls can care to take lightly. It is also very common to spot many foreigners either trekking or cycling to various monasteries as the region is predominantly Buddhist.


Some of the famous treks of the area are:

Stok Kangri Expedition: Though a very safe trek, which is technically simple and involves straightforward climb on low-angles and easy to tread snow, this trek is a combination of interesting challenge. For those yearning to get first-hand experience of try their first Himalayan expedition, this is a recommended trek as it doesnt require previous experience of high altitude or mountaineering.


The Markha Valley Trek: This is one of the most fascinating and even diverse treks in the world that gives complete glimpse of the Himalayas magnanimity along with the pleasure of trekking high into the Himalayas, especially when the opportunity is to trek as high as crossing the two passes at over 15,000 feet height.


Sham valley: A relatively easy going trek involves moving across a spectacularly beautiful road, which is around 125 kms west of Leh and on it lies the earliest surviving monastery of Ladakh-the Yung-drung or the Swastika. In fact as diverse as the terrain, this list of treks in endless; so if you desire to know more, just get in touch with Erco Travels.