Lamayuru to Hemis via Markha valley is a challenging trek where the trekker will enjoy diverse colours and sights of a constantly changing landscape. Though tough and arduous with many high mountain passes and several rivers to cross, it’s rewarding. A combination of walking through the reclusive mountain trails and sighting wild-life, this trek puts you in contact with the local culture and tradition of the mountain people so that you may immerse yourself and experience the solitary Life of the villagers. After crossing the Zanskar River, the trek along the Markha River becomes a smooth walk. The landscape changes and patches of green valley floor with vibrantly coloured flowers become visible. Several Mani Walls, Stupas and Monasteries share Ladakh’s Buddhist traditions along the way to Nimaling. You will experience magical panoramic views of Kang Yatse and the Karakoram ranges from the top of Gongmaru-la whence the trail plummets steeply downward into the valley. It is a long trek with rich experiences. Those who prefer to relax will rest at Nimaling. Others may choose to summit Kang-Yatse (6404m) - the son of mountains, at the top of the world, no easy feat. Reaching the top is overwhelming and the stunning views of the Himalayan Mountains, somewhat lifted magically from the earth standing high above cotton clouds is a sight that will last you an entire life.

A journey for those who quest for the unimaginable. If you haven’t already been to this extraordinary land of Ladakh, know that even in your wildest imagination you can't fathom its beauty. As you are engulfed in the infinitesimal vastness of the staunch mountains, you will find yourself and discover your identity as a piece in the vast mystery of the great design.Holy beyond religion, the piousness and the silence of this land will not only take your breath away but at the same time fill you up with the gentle breeze of divinity. Be exhilarated by one of the world’s most exquisite destinations. It won’t be just another vacation but a trip you can keep in your heart, drawing peace and calm of the mountains whenever you revisit the memory. Beyond Himalayas invites you on this paradisaical escapade. Our tour begins in the colors of the city of Delhi, making our way across the greens and blues of Himachal leading to Ladakh, a land that transcends time and space. Explore the city of Leh, Nubra Valley; the Orchard of Ladakh, the glittering Lake Pangong of many shades, unveiling your own depths.

The deep-rooted spirituality in Ladakh and Himalayas is an emancipating offering these mountains have to make to each one of us traveling here. May it be the little walks by the riverside, a hike up the ancient monasteries or the bells and gongs in streets and alleyways, everything here makes for an inner calling. You know how deeply the spirit is imbibed in Ladakh when you see the old village folks always chanting beads, the little children who can barely walk bowing to the Buddhas and the faith that unites their spirit even in the harshest of climates. Based on the experiences of the masters and the sages, our spiritual tours in Ladakh, the Himalayas are mindfully curated to lead you on your path to self-discovery. Experience road-trips that explore the inward world by intimately witnessing the ways of the old monasteries, their time preserved monastic rituals and prayers intertwined with our guided meditation and yoga. Dwell in the wisdom of local healing systems; Amchis (the local doctors), Ompo (Astrologer) and Lha (Oracle) to understand true harmony and balance. For a deeper insight, every spiritual tour in Leh Ladakh is accompanied by a monk ever willing to share his knowledge and guidance. Our spiritual tour packages are designed to give a profound experience of the mystical ways of the Himalayas.

To really visit a place, one has to visit its appetite for local herbs and spices, walk through its history in solitary lanes and passages, believe in its beliefs of the ancestral spirit. Sleep to its stories and wake up to its morning of hope. The local tour experience in Leh Ladakh gives a chance to really visit a place, right through its bare-bones, into homes where its people live, where they laugh and cry and sing and sigh. We at Beyond Himalayas offer the unseen Ladakh to you - a little slice of inspiration for when you yearn to explore the unimaginable. The local tour experience in the Himalayas takes you to the customs of an ancient culture and monastic rituals of a spiritual indigenous community. Explore the richness of the ancient local cuisine of Ladakh influenced by Asian and middle eastern food habits, the Silk trade route and topographical availability of resources. Delve into the holistic healing practices that faith has preserved for eons and get a glimpse into the lives of the Changpa Nomads, sharing stories and singing their songs. The local tour experience opens a world of explorations that we share through the visits to the monasteries in Ladakh, walking the Heritage of the old town with our expert guides, and through film screenings on local knowledge systems that can expand our insights into the mysticism of this ancient land. Come join us on the local tour experience of Ladakh, so that we may walk you through a realm of simple survival where life and beauty are one.

A journey for those who quest for the unimaginable. if the mountains call out to you often, then allow beyond himalayas to take you on a journey, to the utopia of ladakh. A trip designed to awaken all your senses by the aesthetic beauty of the endless scenic mountain views and crystal clear lakes. The topography of ladakh lends itself to the road trips that take you through the raw and simplistic landscape that captures your heart. witness and the vast emptiness of pangong tso lake; hued in green and azure surrounded by textured mountains and visit the oldest monasteries of the indus valley to uplift your spirits. Dwell in the captivating surroundings of nubra valley whose striking beauty and ethereal landscape will never fade from your memories. general info of tour: no of days: 8 days 7 nights stays: leh: hotel/ local homestay nubra valley: campsite pangong lake: campsite turtuk: campsite transfers: innova

Great things happen when the Mountains calls out for you. And when it’s the call from the Mighty Himalayas, you know it holds something deeper. As the mountain reveals her paths to you on this extraordinary trek, connect to all the life she holds in her holy bliss. Witness her summers when life blooms at the pastures, alive with sparkling streams that flow in her veins. What a wonder could it be to share a few days in her mystery, under the shadow of her Sun. Experience all life forms that live so intimately with her, in supreme harmony. Carry the blessings of the ethereal Monasteries along the way. Feel the ways of the silent nomads on their long quiet walks with their grazing sheep and goats, slowly bracing the mala beads (rosary) with their raw faith. As you find your path from the green garden of Nubra to the base of Lasermo always glittering with snow, camp in the wilderness of the sky, a dense forest of stars, inviting you to get lost in the mystery that you are made of.

To the East of Ladakh lay Rubsho range of mountains, colourful barren plateaus overlooking green valleys, home to the nomads of the Changthang plateau. The gleaming glaciers on the mountain peaks form several small trickles of stream as the sun-rays bring it to life. These little streams gradually become one and flow down with fierce rapidity to add their force and volume to the Indus River and to some of the beautiful blue lakes among these mountain valleys. To camp amongst the nomadic families enveloped in a vista of wild mountains is a rare experience. Theirs is a unique culture and tradition, untouched by the modern scientific world. The green valley with yaks, horses, sheep and nomadic families living in tents is a sight to behold. These campsites have a dream-like feel, with the sound of the gurgling mountain streams, the singing of the wind and the soft jingling of horse bells. Yet some areas are extremely wild and the chilly harsh winds blow day and night. You may encounter heavy rain or even snowfall. This trek entails scaling High Mountain passes, twisting down the winding trails, crossing rivers while traversing the breathtaking expanses of the plateau. The top of Shingbuk La welcomes you with a lovely view of the exquisite Tsokar Lake (4200m). Because of its salty nature, the lake is white in colour. It is home to some of the endangered bird species of the Himalayas as well as some migratory birds. Many species are breeding migrants and the region is an important staging post for birds crossing the mighty Himalayan range during their spring and autumn migrations.Several Tibetan and Ladakhi nomadic families also inhabit this land.

Early in the morning, a jeep will drop you at Lamayuru, also known as “Place of Liberation “ where you may seek blessings in an old and impressive monastery. The trail to Alchi diverges at Fautu-La. As you descend from the pass, Mani Walls and Stupas emerge in the isolated scenery of the Himalayas. Legend has it that the area was once under a big lake, hence the moon-like landscape on the eastern part of the village. The Yogi Naropa‘s pilgrimage led to the building of the monastery on the mountain precipice in 11th century. It is an easy trek starting at Lamayuru. However it gets harder along the trail. You will follow an old pilgrimage route. The trek will see you cross high mountain passes and deep valleys. On arriving at Alchi, you will notice the distinctively beautiful Tibetan-Kashmiri art which recounts of an era long gone. “The painters and sculptors from Kashmir brought with them a highly sophisticated form of art, which was deeply rooted in the classic Sanskrit texts of India. The masters from Kashmir would have also trained local artists and there was a marvelous blending of the local idioms with the developed styles coming from Kashmir, ” says the historian, Binoy K Behl.

To the east of Ladakh lay the Rupsho plateaus with bare mountain ranges and green valleys that are home to some of the rarest species of animals and birds. As the sun beats down on the gleaming glaciers on the mountain peaks, melting snow begins to stream down to form small rivulets only to later join the Indus River. This is also the water source of some of the beautiful blue lakes among these mountain valleys. The meadows of these high altitude plateaus are the homeland of the nomadic herdsmen who traverse the length and breadth of these vast plateaus taking their cattle where they may find green grass to feed on. A trek through these colourful mountain ranges and boundless green valleys brimming with motley host of flowers, bejeweled with beautiful turquoise lakes is necessarily a unique experience. Camping close to nomadic families with their yaks, horses and sheep, among the wild mountains sharing their culture and tradition, untouched by the modern world is another highlight of this trek. Certain camps are so peaceful that one can only hear the sound of the gurgling mountain streams, the tune of drifting wind and the jingling sound of the horse bells. And some areas are so wild that the chill harsh wind blowing through out, day and night, may bring heavy rain or snowfall. Ascending up the high mountain passes, making your way down the winding trails and crossing rivers are all an appealing part of this long trek. At the top of Shingbuk La (5230m) you will see the beautiful Tsokar lake (4200m). Because of its salty nature, the lake looks white in color. It is a sanctuary for some of the endangered bird species of the Himalayas as well as for some migratory birds. Several Tibetan and Ladakhi nomadic families also camp around the lake. Moving further ahead and crossing several mountain passes and much before the long trek comes to an end, you will arrive at the magnificent sight of Tsomoriri Lake from the highest pass of the trek - Gyama la (5440m).

If the mountains call out to you often, then allow Beyond Himalayas to take you on a journey, to the utopia of Ladakh. A trip designed to awaken all your senses by the aesthetic beauty of the endless scenic mountain views and crystal clear lakes. The topography of Ladakh lends itself to the road trips that take you through the raw and simplistic landscape that captures your heart. Witness as the Zanskar river merges into Indus, the vast emptiness of Pangong Tso Lake; hued in green and azure surrounded by textured mountains, the mesmerizing walks in the Sham Valley making the silent land so endearing. Visit the oldest monasteries of the Indus Valley to uplift your spirit and reconnect with the joy within. Explore the city of Leh, where landscapes and old-world architecture come together to tell a story woven across time. Immerse yourself in the captivating surroundings of Nubra valley, whose striking beauty and ethereal landscape will never fade from your memories. From short treks to rides on the double hump Bactrian camels and riding the tides whilst river rafting, this trip ensures an unforgettable experience of heaven on Earth, Leh.

The Ladakh trekking packages offers a wide range of treks, particularly Zanskar in the western region is known for a variety of routes across the world’s highest mountain peaks and through some of the most deserted and isolated valleys of the great Himalayan ranges. To the east of Ladakh, the mountains and peaks are not as sharp, but they are extremely high in altitude, ranging up to 6400 m. Nomads and a rich variety of rare animals and birds species inhabit the highland plateaus. Trekking in Ladakh can take you through the nomadic settlements in the eastern Himalayas which are also home to some of the most heavenly blue lakes, like Pangong lake. Even though some of the treks are really short, they certainly give you cultural insight and the opportunity to stay in one of the few home-stays of the local villages.

Lamayuru to Hemis via Markha valley is a challenging trek where the trekker will enjoy diverse colours and sights of a constantly changing landscape. Though tough and arduous with many high mountain passes and several rivers to cross, it’s rewarding. A combination of walking through the reclusive mountain trails and sighting wild-life, this trek puts you in contact with the local culture and tradition of the mountain people so that you may immerse yourself and experience the solitary Life of the villagers. After crossing the Zanskar River, the trek along the Markha River becomes a smooth walk. The landscape changes and patches of green valley floor with vibrantly coloured flowers become visible. Several Mani Walls, Stupas and Monasteries share Ladakh’s Buddhist traditions along the way to Nimaling. You will experience magical panoramic views of Kang Yatse and the Karakoram ranges from the top of Gongmaru-la whence the trail plummets steeply downward into the valley. It is a long trek with rich experiences. Those who prefer to relax will rest at Nimaling. Others may choose to summit Kang-Yatse (6404m) - the son of mountains, at the top of the world, no easy feat. Reaching the top is overwhelming and the stunning views of the Himalayan Mountains, somewhat lifted magically from the earth standing high above cotton clouds is a sight that will last you an entire life.