Ladakh: Nubra Valley Trek

Name: Ladakh: Nubra Valley Trek
Brand: Exodus
SKU: TGD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

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Overview

Journey beyond the last villages into a wilderness of glaciated passes and unnamed peaks

Concealed by the Ladakh and Karakorum mountains, the Nubra Valley in northern India remains unseen and untouched by mass tourism. Here, rare double-humped Bactrian camels share a near-unspoiled terrain with traditional shepherd camps and elusive snow leopards. To reach it, we must take a spectacular flight over the Himalaya to Leh, the largest city in the Ladakh region, before crossing the Khardung La, one of the highest drivable passes in the world and a one-time route for Silk Road traders. It’s then into the wilderness, leaving the last villages behind to trek among unnamed peaks and camp wild, before crossing the glaciated Lasermo La.

Selected departures are led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Award winner (Best Tour Leader, 2021), celebrating 40 years of guiding Himalayan expeditions. See Dates & Prices.

Key Information

Activity Level: Challenging
See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Comfort Level: Simple
Trip Code: TGD
Ways to Travel: Guided Group
Countries: India
Carbon Footprint: 39.9kg CO2e per person per day
Pace: Approximately five to seven hours walking per day on average with occasional shorter or longer days
Terrain: Altitude maximum: 17,715ft (5,400m); average: 12,795ft (3,900m)
Remote high-altitude mountainous terrain; good trails (often shepherd trails) with some scree sections, river crossings, considerable ascent/descent and one high mountain pass; snow is possible on the pass and at the higher altitudes. Option to ascend unclimbed peaks and passes.

What's Included

All accommodation: 6 Classic nights (hotels), 8 Simple nights (full-service camping)
All breakfasts, nine lunches, 10 dinners
Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activities
Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
Arrival and departure transfers
Kitbag to keep

Positive Impact

We donate to our Foundation and rewild 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller. Find out more about how our adventures support nature and people to thrive.

Don't Forget To

Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations. Personal climbing equipment can be hired in advance.

Highlights

Himalayan mountain range from above ladakh

Survey the tallest mountain range in the world on a sensational flight over the Himalaya

Cross the wild, glaciated Lasermo La for sweeping views of the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges

Travel in jeeps over the Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes in the world

Visit the Diskit Monastery, home to a colourful Buddha statue that’s taller than a house

See rare double-humped Bactrian camels among the dunes of Hundar

Itinerary

First Destination: Delhi
Next Destination: Delhi

Accommodation:Hotel Deventure (or similar)
Meals included:Dinner

Accommodation:Mahey Retreat (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

Accommodation:Mahey Retreat (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Karma Inn (sleeping altitude: 9,910ft/3,020m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

Distance:13 km / 8.1 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 12,467ft/3,800m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance:8.5 km / 5 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 13,780ft/4,200m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance:6.5 km / 3.7 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 15,090ft/4,600m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance:10 km / 6.2 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 14,960ft/4,560m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance:12 km / 7.5 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 16,240ft/4,950m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance:5 km / 3.1 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 16,240ft/4,950m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance:10 km / 6.2 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 16,076ft/4,900m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance:8.8 km / 5 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 13,123ft/4,000m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:Mahey Retreat (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Deventure (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

First Destination: Delhi
Next Destination: Delhi

Our adventure begins in Delhi, a captivating city full of life and cultural intrigue. If you have time to explore this electric city, a short taxi or tuk-tuk drive from our hotel is Karol Bagh Market, where colourful stalls are packed with clothing and jewellery, and the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a magnificent Sikh temple topped with an onion-shaped gold dome.

Around 6pm, say namaste to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.

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Accommodation:Hotel Deventure (or similar)
Meals included:Dinner

We wake early this morning for a spectacular flight over the Himalaya mountains to Leh, the largest city in the Ladakh region. Reserve a moment or two on your journey to peer out the window and over some of the tallest mountains in the world.

After touching down and arriving at our hotel, we settle into our rooms and freshen up. This afternoon, we take a gentle orientation walk around the city and bazaars. The rest of the day is free to relax and acclimatise to the altitude (11,480ft/3,500m).

Accommodation:Mahey Retreat (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

Today we continue our sightseeing in and around Leh, visiting Tikse and Shey monasteries, two of the major gompas (Buddhist temples) in the area.

We first drive to Shey, once a palace of the Ladakh kings. Inside is a small temple containing a 350-year-old copper-and-gold statue of the Buddha. From Shey, we walk across the fields to Tikse, where we visit the monastery. This hilltop complex with red-and-white buildings can be seen for miles and within is a recently built temple with a magnificent image of the Future Buddha.

We return to Leh and the rest of the afternoon is free to explore and try more local dishes, such as thukpa (a noodle soup), momos (steamed dumplings) or skiu (a traditional stew).

Early evening there will be a full trek briefing.

Accommodation:Mahey Retreat (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

We leave Leh today and set off in jeeps over the Khardung La, once part of the Silk Road and now one of the highest motorable roads in the world at 17,635ft (5,375m). The journey to the top of the pass takes us on a winding road high above Leh. From the top, we get great views back to the Leh Valley and the Ladakh mountains and ahead we can see the Karakorum mountain range. The road winds down and down through the North Pollu checkpost and to Khardung village, then on to Khalsar village (10,710ft/3,264m) and the Shyok River. We stop en route to visit Diskit monastery. Overlooked by a 105ft (32m) high Buddha statue, it is the oldest and largest in the Nubra Valley, dating from 1420, and belongs to the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

Hundar is only about 6mi (10km) from Diskit and it is filled with dunes, an unusual sight between magnificent mountains. Stopping at the dunes in the late afternoon/early evening we see the rare Bactrian camels. These magnificent two-humped dromedaries were once vital to the traders passing through this region, but when trade decreased in the late 1950s, the animals were left in the Nubra Valley. Thankfully, a government programme has ensured these camels continue to survive and we get a chance to meet some of those still living in the area.

From the dunes it is a short drive to our hotel in Hundar (approximately six hours’ drive).

Accommodation:Hotel Karma Inn (sleeping altitude: 9,910ft/3,020m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

We head into the valleys this morning, driving for about 1.8mi (3km) to Hundar Gompa, where we start our trek. Leaving the main valley, we turn up into a narrow side valley. The walking today is fairly easy as we follow a wide 4×4 track into the gorge. Rocks tower above us as we gain height gradually.

After approximately 4.5mi (7km), we come to a small droksa (shepherd camp) with a few trees providing welcome shade from the sun. The valley now widens a little and we camp where the valley splits on the edge of a small village called Wachan.

Distance:13 km / 8.1 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 12,467ft/3,800m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a half day as we begin to gain height. We start by taking the left-hand valley and climbing steadily to Dok Yokma, a small collection of houses and fields. This is the last village we see until Phyang. We can visit the small monastery and maybe stop in a local house for a cup of tea.

The trail ascends down the valley all morning until we reach our campsite opposite the Snia Valley. In the afternoon, there is time to explore the hills and take in the spectacular scenery.

Distance:8.5 km / 5 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 13,780ft/4,200m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We cross a small stone bridge and turn into the Snia Valley and follow it upstream. The trail climbs steadily on the left hand side of the valley. We are surrounded by unnamed peaks and passes and only shepherds inhabit this valley in the summer. Before there were roads in Ladakh, people used the passes regularly. Now, apart from the summer shepherds with their herds of yaks, the valley is inhabited by wildlife only. Keep your eyes peeled for marmots, foxes, wolves and, for the very lucky, the elusive snow leopards that hunt here.

We camp close to the river just before the next valley junction. In the afternoon there is an optional walk further up the valley towards a glacial lake.

Distance:6.5 km / 3.7 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 15,090ft/4,600m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A descending start leads us to the intersection of Snia and Thanglasgo valleys. From here, we ascend gradually on the left side of the valley. The trail crosses rocky glacial moraine and green pastures. A picturesque walk for around five to five and a half hours brings us to our beautiful camp by the river at Jingmoche (14,795ft/4,510m), a popular location among shepherds who bring their sheep, yak and dzos for grazing.

Distance:10 km / 6.2 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 14,960ft/4,560m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We walk to the base of our next pass, Lasermo La, today. As we leave the campsite, we follow the river upstream walking amid a valley of pretty meadows with grazing yaks and dzos. An hour and a half from Jingmoche we pass the shepherd camp at Thanglasso. Continuing up the valley we get higher and higher and we finally reach the campsite in the afternoon, set below the Lasermo Pass.

Distance:12 km / 7.5 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 16,240ft/4,950m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We spend the day exploring the area around camp with various optional walks available. We can take a packed lunch and ascend the valley across from our camp up to a series of lakes. It is about 1.5 hours to the ﬁrst small lake. It is about another 45minutes to the second lake. We are now surrounded by unnamed and unclimbed peaks. We can either descend back to camp or there is a rocky trail which climbs to a third small glacial lake (16,700ft / 5,090m) if you’d like to explore further.

Distance:5 km / 3.1 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 16,240ft/4,950m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We have a challenging day as we cross the Lasermo La pass. We need to carry our Yaktrax/Microspikes for the last part of the pass which is on glacial moraine.

We aim for the highest pass on the trek. Leaving the Nubra Valley with an early start, we begin our climb ascending on an easy path up the valley. It takes about 3-4 hours to the bottom of the glacier, where we put on our microspikes for the last hour to the top of the pass. The Lasermo La is 17,715ft (5,400m) and from the prayer flags at the top the view takes in the spectacular Karakoram mountains in one direction and the Ladakh range on the other. From the top the first part of the descent is steep at first and then after an hour the descent eases off to a more gradual descent to a high camp at Morubuk, a small area of green pasture.

Distance:10 km / 6.2 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 16,076ft/4,900m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An easy last day after the exertions of the pass. We have an easy and wonderful walk down the valley today. We may have to cross the river several times as the trail goes from the left to the right hand side of the valley. Ahead the Stok range of mountains appears. Halfway we pass Phyang Sumdo and continue on down the valley until the large, spread out village of Phyang appears below us. Our camp tonight is on a grassy patch at the top of the village. We will reach camp by lunchtime and in the afternoon there is time to explore the village.

Distance:8.8 km / 5 miles
Accommodation:Full-service camping (sleeping altitude: 13,123ft/4,000m)
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our cars will drive to camp this morning and we drive to the monastery which towers above the valley.

It is a one-hour drive back to Leh, arriving late morning to the comforts of a hot shower in our hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxing and reflecting on the last week or last-minute sightseeing or shopping in the bazaars. The energetic can walk to the Shanti Stup or to Leh palace above the town.

Accommodation:Mahey Retreat (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

We fly from Leh to Delhi. The rest of the day is free for individual sightseeing in Delhi.

Accommodation:Hotel Deventure (or similar)
Meals included:Breakfast

Your journey in India completes after check-out from the hotel. Free departure transfers are available for any flight, provided you have supplied your flight details in advance. Alternatively, speak to your sales representative about joining our five-day post-trip extension taking in the Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. This extension can also be done before the tour.

Meals included:Breakfast

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Accommodation

Hotels and camping

In Delhi, we use a Classic-rated hotel with air-conditioned rooms. In Leh, we stay in a Classic-rated hotel, close to the local market and town centre. There is wifi available in Leh; however, there is no mobile coverage for international phones in Ladakh.

The trek itself is on a full-service camping basis, meaning our camp staff will put up and dismantle the tents for you, cook, and do all the camp chores. You need only carry your day pack. Most of the camping on this trek is wild camping. We stay in two-person tents, which have enough room inside for kitbags. We also have a dining tent with a table and folding chairs, and at least one eco toilet tent (usually two) for use during the evenings. No running water is available while camping. You camp close to a river or stream and the camp staff will provide bowls of warm water (to wash with) while trekking.

Worth knowing:

It’s common for hotels in India to have limited times in the day for hot water use to save energy. If you find your shower is cold, please let your leader or reception know so they can make sure the water heater is on.
Toilet tents used while camping comprise of a dug hole (prepared by your camping staff) inside a tent, with dirt/sand beside the hole to cover waste after each use.
Single rooms and tents can be requested for a supplement (subject to availability). Please enquire at the time of booking.
Single supplement from £480

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Exclusive Add-ons

Golden Triangle Add-on Tour

A visit to the incredible Taj Mahal and other great Moghul cities close to Delhi is an excellent add-on to a visit to northern India.

The Taj Mahal in Agra was built by the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, and is one of the most beautiful sights on earth. Close by is the imposing Red Fort of Akbar with its beautiful courtyards and palaces and let’s not forget the deserted royal city of Fatehpur Sikri. The extension also visits the pink city of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, which is one of the most attractive and colourful cities in India.

Have a look at the detailed itinerary, or speak to your sales representative for more details.

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Essential Information

Trip Expert

Valerie Parkinson

Expert Leader: Himalaya

Introducing Valerie During a three-week trek through Kashmir and Ladakh, Valerie found her spiritual home in the high Himalaya.

This trip is graded Activity Level 5 (Challenging). For more information on our trip gradings, visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.

Trek essentials: This is a reasonably strenuous trek with eight days of walking at high altitude. Most days involve four to seven hours of walking, with one long day over the pass. It is designed for those willing to put in the necessary fitness preparations; however, it is a fully supported camping trek with full porterage (mules and ponies) throughout − you need only carry your daypack.

Maximum altitude: 17,715ft (5,400m)
Average altitude: 12,795ft (3,900m)
Maximum sleeping altitude: 16,240ft (4,950m)

Terrain: Most of the trails are well made on sandy and rocky paths and there might be a few river crossings. There is one high mountain pass to cross, the Lasermo La (17,715ft/5,400m).

Altitude: As this trip spends considerable time at altitude, we ask you to refer to the altitude warning under the ‘Practical Information’ section within the Trip Notes. We spend two days in Leh (11,480ft/3,500m) before the trek to allow you to acclimatise.

Climate: Daytime temperatures can be very hot, especially in the middle of the day as the sun is very strong at these altitudes. Nights will be cooler and cold at the highest altitudes.

Timings: Walking distances and hours stated within the itinerary are given as approximates only. Timings stated include rest and photo stops but not a longer lunch break and will vary depending on the pace of your group.

Connecting to the internet: Ladakh is ideal if you want to be present and enjoy a digital detox, as there is no coverage across the region. Therefore, we do not recommend that you purchase e-sims or local sims for use during the trek.

Why trek with Exodus?

We have more than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Ladakh
You can talk to Exodus office staff who have done the treks themselves
We have experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained in recognising and dealing with altitude sickness
All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage
We carefully plan ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days
Staff carry oxygen and first-aid essentials
We use self-assessment AMS cards to monitor every client at altitude

Key information

Start hotel: Hotel Deventure, Bp -11, Opposite Metro Pillar No 221, New Delhi 110002, India
Phone: +91 99961 17770
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing around 6pm this evening.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately 35 minutes’ drive from the airport. Exodus provides free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.

Catching your return flight

Exodus provides free departure transfers for all customers to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) from the end hotel.

Leh flight delays

Leh Airport sometimes experiences adverse weather conditions, which can occasionally cause flights to be delayed or cancelled. If booking your own flights, we advise you to book your international flight home from Delhi departing no sooner than mid‐afternoon/evening on the last day of the itinerary. Please also be aware that should you miss your international flight as a result of delays from Leh, your insurance may not cover you for any additional expenses incurred.

To avoid possible problems at immigration, make sure your passport is valid for a minimum of 180 days at the time of entry into India.

Travellers from the UK, US, CA and EU normally need a visa to enter India. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/india
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/india
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india/entry-requirements
• USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html

Travellers eligible for an e-visa, which includes those from the UK, US, CA and EU, can apply at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.

For more information on applying for your Indian Visa, including details required for your start hotel and local reference contacts, please click on this link: Indian Visa Information

Please note: If your trip visits Ladakh, in the very north of India, or Sikkim in the northeast, do not mention this on your Indian visa application. This can sometimes slow down or even cause the embassy to reject your visa.

New Digital Arrival Card: Travellers from the UK, US, EU and Canada must also complete a Digital Arrival Card. This can be filled online up to 72 hours before arrival via the official Indian visa website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/. This is separate from the Indian e-visa process and this remains the same. Physical cards will remain at the arrival airport until 1 April 2026, at which point the Digital Arrival Card will be made mandatory.

Self-declaration form requirement: All international passengers arriving in India are currently required to complete the Air Suvidha Self Declaration Form before travel, preferably before boarding their flight. The form can be completed up to 24 hours before arrival and should be presented on arrival if requested by local authorities. Complete the form via the official Air Suvidha 2.0 Portal. Requirements may change at short notice, so please check the latest guidance before departure. This additional requirement is currently being taken amid concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak and in the interest of passenger safety and public health.

Indian food is highly regarded and there is ample chance to try various Ladakhi favourites, which is influenced by Silk Road traders from Tibet and China. Don’t miss the delicious and popular snacks – momos (dumplings). Also try: thukpa, a clear vegetable soup with noodles and often mutton or chicken; tingmo (pronounced tee-mo), steamed bread eaten with dal; and a favourite found in most restaurants, chutagi, a thick soup of local vegetables and bow tie-shaped pieces of dough cooked in the broth (also served with meat).

Allow at least 1,600-2,000 rupees (approximately US$20-US$25) per day for lunch and dinner (where not included). You can eat out very cheaply in India, but if you go to the more expensive restaurants most of the time, you will spend more than the suggested amount. Please note, service in restaurants can be quite slow. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A (large) bottle of beer is approximately 300 rupees (approximately US$4).

While camping, the staff will bring a hot drink (usually tea) to your tent each morning. When you reach camp in the afternoon, tea and biscuits are served. At breakfast, dinner and in the afternoons, there is a choice of hot drinks. Breakfasts typically include cereal, toast and jam, eggs and porridge. Lunch on trek is usually served as a picnic en route (except on shorter days when it is in camp). Lunch and dinner typically include soup to start, followed by a variety of hot dishes (both local and Western) such as potatoes/chips, vegetables, curry, pasta, rice, dal and paneer (cottage cheese). At dinner, a dessert such as tinned fruit and custard, fritters or cake is also served.

Please note, although some meals include meat, it is not as readily available while camping.

Drinking water

Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly so at altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 3-4 litres per person per day.

We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Ladakh. In Leh, there is a shop called Dzomsa that sells safe drinking water. Your leader will show you where this is on your first day in Leh. The Leh hotel provides safe filtered drinking water.

During the trek, the cooks will collect and boil drinking water from the mountain streams and fill up your water bottles for you, but you may need to collect water during the day and may wish to use your own water purification treatment as well.

We recommend you bring a reusable bottle/water bladder/Camelpak (ideally two) and use an effective form of water treatment. There are a wide range of products available including Steripens or purification tablets or drops, which are the quickest and easiest options to use on trek – we recommend talking to an outdoor retailer for the latest advice as technologies are improving all the time. Make sure to check the product’s performance in cold/freezing conditions and consider battery life (lithium batteries are best in cold conditions).

Generally, the weather is good in Ladakh during summer, with warm to very hot sunny days (up to 30C/86F and sometimes above 35C/95F) with cooler nights depending on the altitude. There is, however, the possibility of rain, and you should be prepared for this. The sun is very strong at these altitudes and some of the days on trek can be extremely hot.

Ladakh, though technically part of the Tibetan plateau and classified as a high-altitude desert, can and does occasionally experience the effects of the Indian monsoon. Although the departures are timed to coincide when the weather is normally good, you should remember that in any mountain area the weather is never wholly predictable and you should be prepared and equipped to deal with any differences in weather beyond the conditions described above.

Summer in Delhi is very hot and humid.

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

You’ll also find Thriving Nature, Thriving People moments across our trips. These experiences are often a highlight of your adventure, while also benefiting the natural world or local communities.

This trip supports local initiatives in this region through our Foundation’s Himalayan Community Project.

Click here to view the 2026 Himalayan Community Projects Newsletter.

Spare Space:
The Spare Space initiative encourages travellers to use extra luggage space to donate practical items to local communities – see the ‘What to Take’ section of your trip notes for more information.

Reviews

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Marcus Fisher

Added September 2026

Fantastic remote trekking in Ladakh

Wonderful trek with a super group and brilliant team to help on the way. The leader, guides and assistants really made the trip and it obviously wouldn't be possible without all of their hard work. The days walking aren't too long but the altitude does make it a challenge. Scenery is not bad either!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sukman was extremely experienced and professional, so we knew we were in good hands from day one. His humour, knowledge and encouragement brought us together and got us over the pass and to the end of the trek safely, and especially when we were tired on longer days. I’m sure we’ll all miss his evening lessons over dinner about Buddhism and local culture, and the effort he and the trek team put in to make it an unforgettable couple of weeks!

Advice for Potential Travellers

You're unlikely to see anyone else on the route except for a few yak herders, so if you're keen on point to point trekking and want to get away from it all (and don't mind roughing it a bit!) then I can't recommend it enough.

Sue Smith

Added August 2025

Embracing the wonder

This trip exceeded all my expectations. The stillness and solitude of the terrain. The beauty. The glacial ascent. My first time at altitude-and I loved it. Valerie, is a very wise, steady and trusted lead-a humble holder of stories and knowledge. And great food and guides too. And a wonderful group spirit. I could not have asked for more.

Most Inspirational Moment

The utter sense of being so small, feeling humbled by the terrain, and feeling very grateful to experience this.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Valerie was inspiring and very wise.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go, you’ll not regret it.

Adele Liebenberg

Added August 2025

From Valleys to Victory: My Unforgettable Nubra Trek!

My first high-altitude hike - the Nubra Valley trek - and all I can say is WOW! With Valerie Parkinson as our tour leader, we were set up for an unforgettable adventure from day one. The incredible cook, knowledgeable guides, and fantastic camp crew made every moment a joy. If you’re thinking of exploring the Nubra Valley, you simply can’t go wrong with this trip. The only challenge now? Deciding on my next adventure!

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing at the top of Lasermo La, surrounded by Himalayan peaks, I felt both humbled and exhilarated - proof that my first high-altitude trek was not only possible, but unforgettable. That moment of achievement, with the wind rushing past and the mountains stretching forever, will stay with me always.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Valerie was absolutely outstanding - her knowledge, passion, and calm leadership made the trek feel seamless and so special. She always had incredible stories to share, and her genuine care for the group turned this into more than just a hike; it became an unforgettable adventure.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Come with an open mind and a sense of adventure - the Nubra Valley trek is as much about connecting with the culture and people as it is about the mountains. Be prepared for high altitude, trust the crew (they’re amazing!), and don’t forget to slow down and enjoy every moment. It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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