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Planning the trip and the trek

When to go?

Putting aside winter treks, the recommended trekking season runs from late spring (mid-June) throughout the summer to late autumn (mid-October). The peak season, both for sightseeing and for trekking, is much shorter and lasts from mid-July to the end of August. Late August or September is therefore probably the best time for trekking in Ladakh. In spring and early summer many routes are inaccessible due to snow on the passes. In late June and July the rivers are high, making some of the crossings impossible. In August there are many big tour groups – not a good time for those who seek a quiet mountain adventure.

Wildflowers flourishing on the wide plains of Zanskar, near Padum, in summer (Treks 3–6)

By September autumnal colour starts to appear. Rivers, grey with melted glacier water in summer, become clear and incredibly turquoise in colour. Wild animals, having spent the summer on high pastures, come to the lower elevations and are more easily spotted. People have finished their work in the fields and have more time to talk and to host you in their homes; and it is still warm enough for a pleasant trekking experience.