Vast plateaus bounded by towering massifs, verdant valleys that surprise you with their splash of vivid green, the highest motorable pass in the world, incredibly blue skies, remote monasteries built on hilltops, air so clear you can literally see for miles, but also so thin that you had better acclimatise before you undertake any serious walking... and above all the Laddakhi people - simple folk, full of warmth and the wisdom.

There are two ways of getting into Ladakh - either fly directly into Leh from Delhi or drive up from Manali. (You can get to Manali from Delhi by air, or by car, or an overnight deluxe bus.) While the approach into Leh from the air is spectacular enough, for those who would really like to experience this awesome mountainscape up close there's nothing better than to drive over the four mountain passes that connect Leh to the world - Rohtang at 13,200 ft (3980 m), Baralacha La at 16,300 ft (4892 m), Lachulang La at 16,800 ft (5065 m) and Tanglang La at almost 17,800 ft (5360 m). The 500 km drive also helps the acclimatisation process! But this is possible only between June and September when the snows have melted and the passes are open. The journey can be done either by a 4-wheel drive or the good old Royal Enfield 350/500 cc motorbike. On my last trip I even saw some brave souls cycling up ...!

Ladakh also offers some fantastic trekking opportunities - from gentle two/three day treks out of Leh to more rugged trips of upto two weeks. So, pick your comfort (or tolerance!) level, and send us an email.