Tibet has long been a dream place for adventurous packers and enthusiastic hikers. There is truly no better way to take in the grandeur and bounty of Tibet than go on a hiking over there!

Where to Launch Your Hiking
For most of travelers to Tibet, Ladakh may not seem very familiar as it is a land of unrivaled tranquility and serenity, unlike Lhasa. Ladakh is a perfect starting point for exploring the Himalayan outback. The land is home to villages and Tibetan monasteries known as gompas. The gompas are easily recognized while hiking throughout the inner Himalayas. The environment and breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh are another reason for hiking over there. You will find a lovely town located in a narrow valley surrounded by the rugged Himalayan landscape. Ladakh is best explored between May and September as at other times, the road is very hard to find out there. There are some of the major highways to this area but communication to the area is always plagued by the bad weather, like snow storms and the like. However, if the weather permits, Ladakh is really worth a visit and used as a launching point for your highland hiking!

What to Expect during Your Hiking
The hiking in Ladakh is all about its most alluring and stunning environment. It is filled with contrasts as the bleak plateaus are overshadowed by towering snow-capped mountains. Moreover, the verdant valley is a favorite haunt for kingfishers and egrets in the rice fields. Go on your hiking to the south to Tso Moriri Lake and trek through the Taglungla Pass at 17,500 feet. On the way you will come across countless valleys filled with green rice fields and temporary pashmina goat and yak road blocks – you will be dazzled. In the summer days, you will also see a couple of nomadic shepherds with their herds and flocks grazing their way throughout the valleys of Ladakh. As you hike and explore Ladakh, you will also get some rare opportunities to see wild ass, Himalayan marmots, eagles, hawks and a numerous migratory birds. If you are lucky or ask around, you will come across a lake where black necked cranes and several chicks call home. But try not walk too close if you do not want to scare them off. After taking some time to adjust to the high altitude, just hike away! You can easily find some short trails and more challenging treks in Ladakh.

Overall, the adventure to Ladakh will be your lifetime hiking experience!