Article Hikes from Panikchar
The most beautiful part of Suru valley
The village Panikchar lies just a short distance from the place where river Suru radically changes its direction and turns sharply to the north. Its panorama is formed by beautiful six thousanders Nun and Kun and many other high Himalayan mountains. Surroundings of the village is one of the most beautiful what Suru valley, respectively western Ladakh offers. Except for the mountains, there are also beautiful green oases around the river. Trip to Panikchar is worthwhile even in the case you do not continue on further over Pensi la to Padum in Zanskar.
Arrival to Panikharu
Panikhar is located on the main road connecting Kargil with Padum, so it is accessible from both places by public transport.
From Kargil to Panikharu
Beautiful ride through the valley of Suru
Kargil, as the largest city in western Ladakh, is also an important traffic junction. Although most… continue reading
Day 1
Hike to Parkachik la
Hikes around Panikchar can be undertaken either as star-shaped with return back every day or as a single two-days lasting sightseeing tour. The first day definitely set out to the pass Parkachik la with the most beautiful view of Nun and Kun.
Ascent to Parkachik la
Beautiful outlook of Nun and Kun
One of the best experiences in beautiful Suru valley is an easy ascent from Panikhar (3 270 m asl) to … continue reading
Day 2
Above Suru valley
The next day set out along the road from Panikchar to Tarangoz and thence ascend above the valley and enjoy panoramic views of the meander of the river Suru, and peak of Kun. Descend to Tongul and walk or hitchhike back to Panikchar. The hike can be extended by the ascent to the glaciers over Tongul. If you have decided for a circular way and crossed the pass Parkachik la to Parkachik, you'll walk back along the road to Tongul and walk the hike „reversely“.
Hike above Suru valley
Above Tongul
From Panikhar you do not need to set out only to the pass Parkachik la or for extremely difficult expedition… continue reading
Ascent above Tongul
To glacier couloir
From the village Tongul lying directly in the places where Suru river flows in a narrow canyon, you can walk… continue reading
Other trips and treks
- From Parkachik you can set out to the front of glacier Nun
- Very challenging trek connecting Kashmir and western Ladakh leads through the pass Bobang Gali. Here, count with several days and with crossing of the glacier pass.
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