Article Hiking around Leh
Barren surroundings of bustling city
If you arrive to Leh by air, it is ideal to acclimatize here to high altitude for at least two or three days. Moreover, in this case it is no loss of precious time, because the trips to the surroundings are very nice. You can also set out for perfect one-day more difficult hike from Leh. It is a good preparation for the forthcoming trekking in Ladakh.
Day 1
North oasis of the city and ascent to the Secret mountain
The first day of acclimatization hiking, head to the northern end of the city, where a solitaire chorten enthrones on the moraine. From there continue on to the Secret Mountain above Leh, from where opens an amazing view of the entire city and broad valley of Indus with massive Stok Kangri in the background. The entire circuit can be combined with a visit of Shanti Stupa and ruins of ancient Tisserru stupa.
Hike to North oasis of Leh
A trip to the ancient moraine
Walks in the north direction from the center of Leh can take you to a nice chorten (3750 m asl) situated on the ancient moraine. It is hard to believe that up here once led the glacier. But the fields under the moraine watered by glacial water leads significantly further, almost to four thousand meters above sea level. continue reading
Ascent on Secret mountain above Leh
Almost forgotten outlook
The busy capital of Ladakh – Leh may surprise you with the fact that there are plenty of beautiful, almost forgotten outlooks in its immediate vicinity, where you will not meet a living soul. One of them is four thousand high mountain towering directly above Shanti Stupa, which is also the ideal starting point for this hike. From this outlook you will see the entire Leh far below you and its surroundings from a different perspective. continue reading
Day 2
Hiking to the east of the city
The next day, head to the hills to the east of the city. You will certainly not meet a living soul here, only occasionally a shepherd. You can overcome here some of the three and four thousand meters high mountains and walk up to the village of Sabo / Saboo. In the afternoon, you can set out to almost unknown, but beautiful outlook point from stupa Nezer Latho.
Hike over the hills between Leh and Sabu
The vast wasteland next to Leh
Nobody would almost believe that right next very busy Leh is vast wasteland offering original views of the town and its surroundings from a number of almost four thousand high mountains. continue reading
View from Stupa Nezer Latho
Abandoned outlook of Leh
Halfway between the bus station and the old town on a small hillock lie old cracked stupa Nezer Latho, from which is unexpectedly beautiful view to all directions. The entire Leh oasis with the royal palace, Namgyal Tsemo gompa and mosques sticking out of the old town are just at your fingertips. It is not easy to find the way to it, so it is outside the interest of the mass tourists. continue reading
Day 3
Trek to Phyang
The last acclimatization hike that will prepare you for a height of about five thousand meters above sea level, is the walk to Phyang lying in the next valley.
Hike from Léh to Phyang
Hike to the mountains of Ladakh
Virtually not walked great trip from Leh to Phyang in the next valley offers great views of the arid ridges of Ladakh Mountains and contrasts between fertile oases and mountain deserts. It is a perfect tip for a day lasting mountain trek without the need to travel anywhere. continue reading
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