| For all the adventure seekers, Leh Ladakh tourism is | | | | from the Kargil-Padum road) |
| the best option. It offers ample opportunities to try | | | | - Nun (7,135 m) |
| out the rarest of adventure sports. Mountaineering is | | | | - Kun (7,087 m) |
| one of such activities. Mountaineering in Leh Ladakh, | | | | Stok-Khangri Massif (in the Zanskar Mountains; |
| however being risky, is the most popular among | | | | nearest to Leh) |
| tourists. Leh Ladakh tour packages are specially | | | | - Stok Khangri (6,150 m) |
| designed while keeping your safety in mind on a | | | | - Gulap Khangri (5,900 m) |
| priority basis. Ladakh, India, is simply the paradise of | | | | - Matho West (5,950 m) |
| mountaineers with its countless peaks and huge | | | | - Kantaka (5,275 m) |
| mountain ranges. | | | | Karakoram Range (across the Ladakh Range and the |
| Do you think you had enough of mountaineering | | | | Nubra Valley) |
| expeditions? Think again. The land of snow desert | | | | - Saser-I (7,415 m) |
| – Ladakh offers some most thrilling | | | | - Saser-II (7,513 m) |
| mountaineering expeditions in the months of mid-May | | | | - Saser-III (7,495 m) |
| to mid-October. Ladakh remains unaffected of the | | | | Konglacha Peak- southwest of Leh (6,700 m) |
| monsoon in June-September. Mountaineering is the | | | | Things To remember |
| most adventurous sport worldwide because of its | | | | While on a mountaineering expedition to Ladakh, you |
| tough challenges. If you are the real daredevil, the | | | | must carry a map, compass, extra clothing for |
| lofty peaks of Ladakh welcome you. Special permit | | | | changing, fire starter, knife or multi purpose camp |
| from Indian mountaineering Federation, is required to | | | | tool, first aid kit, headlamp and sunglasses with you. |
| climb peaks above 6000ft. | | | | Extra food is always suggested, because the |
| Most Popular Mountaineering Destinations | | | | weather is unpredictable and you may stop at a point |
| Ladakh, the paradise for adventure seekers, is full of | | | | for several days. The trainers also suggest that you |
| steep hills and huge ranges. A few of the popular | | | | should also carry a whistle with you as a crucial |
| ones are: | | | | security item to ask for help while exploring the |
| Nun Kun Massif (cluster of 6 peaks; easily accessible | | | | unpredictable terrain. |