Trekking in the remote Himalayas offers the adventuresome traveler the opportunity to experience high altitude hiking and camping in a pristine environment, while observing ancient cultures thriving without the modern conveniences that we find so necessary. After several days on the trail you will find that your stress and worries from back home are melting away as your mind opens up to take in all the new sights and sounds. The indescribable feelings of magnificence and grandeur that flow over you as you reach the prayer flags on the high mountain passes, and look out over far away vistas, make the breath-taking ascents all the more worthwhile. After the trek, you will usually feel a great sense of accomplishment, and a new perspective about your ability to overcome difficult situations.
Trekking in Ladakh is more up close and personal than the mainstream style of trekking practiced in other areas of the Himalayas in that the trekking crew is much smaller due to of the use of horses rather than porters to carry the gear. This style of trekking evolved from the ancient caravan tradition where animals where used to transport the goods and baggage. Your crew will be adequately staffed based on the size of your group. An English-speaking local guide will accompany you on the trail and in camp.
