Kamzang | Shrinagar & Kashmir

Leh & Indus Valley Adventures

Adventures Around Leh & The Indus Valley

White Water Rafting

There is some great rafting within a few hours of Leh, either on the Zanskar River or the Indus River. We recommend 'Splash Ladakh' just off the Main Bazaar for rafting, and can either make arrangements for you or direct you to the office to make your own booking.

2009 Rates:

Full day Zanskar River white water rafting - 1400 IC
Rull day Indus River white water rafting - 1000 IC
Expedition white water rafting - Inquire for rates and destinations
www.spashladakh.com

Contacts:
Dawa Jora (owner)

Dawa_jora@yahoo.com
Mobile:
(0091) 9419-178883
Stanny
splashladakh@gmail.com
Mobile:
(0091) 9906-982251

Office:

(0091) 01982-254870

Mountain Biking

There are many options for mountain biking around Leh, the Indus & Nubra Valleys and into Ladakh & Zanskar which we can arrange (or help to arrange) for you. You can rent a bike and head out on your own and do some exploring, or organize a fully-supported bike trip through a local Leh company. Trips can range from a day-trip to a two or three week excursion.We recommend 'Himalayan Bikers' on Changspa Road.
www.himalayan-bikers.com

Contact:
Sonam Norboo (organizer)
sonamnorboo@rediffmail.com

Mobile:

(0091) 94690-49270

Office:

(0091) 1982-250937

(0091) 94192-54639

Peak Climbing
Leh is surrounded by the snow-peaks of the Ladakh, Stok & Zanskar Ranges, most of which can be climbed privately or with a qualified Leh climbing guide. There are all-levels of peaks, from (almost) beginner to quite advanced, 6000 meters and above. We recommend 'Destination Inde' on Old Leh Road as a safe, very experienced company to climb and/or trek with. We can arrange a climb (or trek) with them, or you can contact them directly.
www.ladakhholidays.com

Contact:
Rashid
Office:
(0091) 1982-251414
Mobile:
(0091) 9906 996677

Multi-Day Excursions

Diskit & Hundur Gompa (Nubra Valley)
Both the Diskit Gompa as well as the Hundur Gompa are situated in the Nubra Valley of the Ladakh region. Situated quite near the monasteries, at a slightly higher altitude, is Lachung Temple. One of the oldest temples of this area, the temple has a huge idol of Tsong-kha-pa, crowned with a Gelugpa yellow hat. Hundur Monastery of Leh Ladakh is situated just below the main road, near the bridge and Diskit Monastery is situated nearby.

The Diskit Gompa of Leh Ladakh dates back to the 14th century and owes its inception to Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong-kha-pa. At the heart of Diskit Monastery is an elevated cupola, which stands adorned with a beautiful fresco that illustrates the Tashilhunpo Gompa of Tibet. There are a number of shrines inside the monastery's complex, like Kangyu-lang, Tsangyu-lang, etc. Also, hundreds of Mongolian and Tibetan texts have found their storehouse inside these temples.

Diskit Gompa has quite an interesting legend attached to it. It is believed that a Mongol demon once lived here and was considered to be a sworn enemy of Buddhism. He was annihilated near the monastery. However, even after his death, his body kept coming back to the monastery again and again. It is said that even today the wrinkled head and hand of the demon lie inside a temple of the monastery, which is filled with fierce Gods and Goddesses.

Dha Hanu Valley
Take a multi-day trip to visit the remote Dha Hanu Valley, which you can combine with other Indus Valley Sightseeing. We can make the arrangements for you, or refer you to one of our local Leh agents.
(More info coming ...)

Pangong Lake
We can arrange a two-day excursion to visit scenic Pangog Lake, most of which is in Tibet, or you can combine a trip to Pangong lake with some Indus Valley Sightseeing or the other large lakes in the region, Tso-Kar and Tso-Moriri (see below).
(More info coming ...)

Tso-Kar & Tso-Moriri Lakes
Tso-Kar & Tso-Moriri are two high-altitude brackish lakes situtated along the Leh-Manali Highway and Indus Highways (linked by a small road) at approximately 4500 meters. There is lots of rare wildlife along the lakes, and a wide variety of migratory birds. You can arrange a private trip with your own tents, staff and food, or stay at one of the tented camps along both lakes. We can make the arrangements for you, or refer you to one of our local Leh agents.
An excursion to the lakes can be combined with other Indus Valley Sightseeing.
(More info coming ...)

Central Zanskar & Suru Valley Sightseeing
A don't miss if you're only visiting (and not trekking) in the Zanskar Valley. Some of the most ancient and important Tibetan Buddhist gompas (monasteries) are situated in the spectacular, historic Zanskar & Suru Valleys. You'll need at least 5-7 days to fully explore this region, and can either travel by local jeep (recommended) or local bus/jeep (a bit risky and time consuming). We can help you arrange either option, or refer you to one of our local Leh agents.
An excursion to Zanskar can be combined with other Indus Valley Sightseeing.
(More info coming ...)