Ladakh Peak Climbing
The adventure of peak climbing cannot get any better than in Ladakh. Nestled between the Himalayas, Zanskar, and the Karakoram Ranges, Ladakh is an ultimate base for mountaineers looking for some of the most challenging and adrenaline rushing climbing experiences in the world.
For mountain climbing in Ladakh, there are 7-thousanders and 6-thousanders that keep this adventure activity worth your while. But then, there’s also some challenging 5-thousanders which make Ladakh quite an interesting destination for peak climbing. Amongst the most popular peaks in Ladakh are Stok Kangri (6,150m) in Zanskar Range, Nun (7,135m) and Kun (7,077m) in the Himalayan Range, and Saser-I (7,415 m), Saser -II (7,513m) and Saser III (7,495 m) in Karakoram Range.
The season for mountain climbing in Ladakh is between mid-May and October. However, June to September is the ideal time for peak climbing experience in Ladakh.
Permits Required for Peak Climbing in Ladakh
A permit is required to be obtained for peak climbing in Ladakh from Indian Mountaineering Foundation. A booking fee is charged and a Liaison Officer is assigned to every climbing team. It takes a minimum period of 6 months for processing the applications.
