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October is cold but trekking is not impossible. It is a good idea to stay in the villages at night, avoid river crossings and high passes, and take extra clothes. Snow can fall in mid-October, even in Leh!

Which route?

The choice of route depends on the season, your experience, the available time and the preferred style of trekking. No trek is easy in Ladakh, but some are hard, others less demanding. If you are not an experienced trekker and want to trek on your own (ssss1), choose one of the classics: Markha Valley (Trek 8), Darcha to Padum (Trek 3) or Padum to Lamayuru (Trek 5). The Alchi circuit (Trek 7) is a little more physically demanding than the Markha Valley trek, but is generally easier than other treks. It is a good alternative to the latter, which is much more popular and crowded in the high season.

Local women with donkeys in the upper Markha Valley, with the Kang Yaze peaks beyond (Trek 8)

The Kharnak trek (Trek 1) is the longest, most diverse, remotest and most demanding trek in this guidebook. The Tsarab Chu trek (Trek 2) is a demanding route to Zanskar, a great alternative to the classic Darcha to Padum. The Kanji La route (Trek 6) is a beautiful although tough alternative to the classic trek from Zanskar (Trek 5). Needless to say, these three are the best in the book. None of them, however, can be done throughout the whole season.