THE VILLAGES AND HIGH MOUNTAIN PASSES OF LADAKH
14-DAY TREK IN INDIA
14 days
4/5
12 people max.
An original and off-the-beaten-track journey to discover the rugged and little-travelled Ladakh region. You will be able to explore its valleys and villages to immerse yourself in the region and meet some of its people.
At the foot of Ladakh’s most climbed peak over 6,000 m (19,685 ft), Stok Kangri, our trekking route weaves its way between high mountain passes and green valleys, where poplars grow in the middle of oases cleverly created by the villagers.
2995,00 €
About this trip
At the foot of Ladakh’s most climbed peak over 6,000 m (19,685 ft), Stok Kangri, our trekking route weaves its way between high mountain passes and green valleys, where poplars grow in the middle of oases cleverly created by the villagers.
You will meet many people as you go along, and the smiles of the inhabitants will remain engraved in your memory until the day you come back again! One thing is for sure, you will be completely enchanted by this vast playground of opportunities.

Pierrick Delattre
+33 (0)6 65 93 29 29
contact@watse.fr
As a true mountain lover, he has made the area his playground and his profession. He will take you off the beaten track on routes that he has designed and mapped himself. Sharing his experience and passion with you every step of the way, you can entrust yourself completely to his guidance.
Highlights of the trip
If you feel like it, you can spend a short time visiting Leh and start your acclimatization. Dinner at your own expense.
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Practical information
Time difference
Safety
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Information published on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is subject to change and is provided for guidance only. Furthermore, please remember that no country or region of the world can be considered safe from the risk of terrorism.
Climate
Nestled between the Himalayas to the south and the Karakorum to the north, Ladakh, at an average altitude of 5,300 m (17,390 ft), has two main seasons:
– Winter, with temperatures down to -30°C, snow and road closures.
– Summer (mid-May to mid-October), when the climate is very dry and harsh (the mountains stop the monsoon, in principle) with intense sunshine.
In September, it is already freezing at night… and on some summits, it starts to get cold from mid-August. It is quite possible to encounter snow in Ladakh in September, so be prepared and well equipped.
Reminder: the weather is unpredictable, so it is important to be prepared in case of exceptional and difficult weather conditions.
Infos
Luggage
Transport
Travel overland is by private vehicle.
Air
Electricity
Meals
Picnics or hot meals at midday, hot meals in the evening either in restaurants in the towns, in the hotel or prepared by the cooking team during the treks.
Meals in town are not included so you can eat what you like before and after the trek.
Accomodation
Hotels in the towns and camps on the treks.
In the towns, we have chosen comfortable hotels that are always well located.
On the trek, we use 3-person tents for 2 people for more comfort. You will find the camp already set up when you arrive. A helping hand (especially for dismantling in the morning) is welcome and allows an earlier start. Meals are taken in a mess tent and a toilet tent is set up when there is no toilet at the camp. A basin of hot water is provided or can be requested from our local team for a quick wash.
Health and vaccines
No compulsory vaccines.
We strongly recommend that you make sure you are up to date with the standard vaccinations: diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
We recommend that you have a check-up with your dentist before you leave.
Ifremmont
Supervision
Supervision by a qualified French mountain leader and a local Ladakhi team. This team varies from day to day but is composed of a local, English-speaking Ladakhi guide for the visits and helpers for the trekking part.
Formalities and Visa
For French nationals:
• Tourist visa to be requested from VFS GLOBAL or other visa service.
• Your passport must be valid for 6 months after the mandatory return date and have at least three blank pages, two of which must be consecutive.
For nationals of other countries, please contact the Indian embassy in your country to find out about the formalities.
Procedure for obtaining a visa:
• e-Visa (via Internet): Less expensive and quicker to obtain than the classic visa, an e-Visa (electronic visa) can be obtained from the following official website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
You will need to fill in a form, upload the administrative copy of the passport you will be travelling with, a passport photo and pay the consular fee by bank card. Your e-Visa will then be sent to you by email. You will have to print it out and present it with your flight tickets when you board your flight and when you arrive at the Indian immigration office. We advise you to apply for a multiple-entry tourist visa valid for one year, once your stay is confirmed.
• Classic visa (via an embassy or consulate), especially when the conditions for an e-Visa cannot be met. You will need to submit/send your application to an embassy or consulate (Paris, Lyon, Marseilles, Bordeaux, Strasbourg).
As these formalities may change, please check with the consular authorities in your country to ensure that they are accurate. Each individual traveller is responsible for complying with the entry requirements of the countries they visit. Watse cannot be held responsible for any changes in formalities.
BUDGET, CURRENCY AND TIPS
Registration
By post:
Ask us for a registration form
- By phone: +33 (0)665 932929
- Or email: contact@watse.fr
Send us your registration along with a copy of your passport, your details (postal address, phone numbers and email address) and a deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multi-risk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult the insurance contracts on our website.
On the internet:
Book your stay directly on our website: on the page for the trip by selecting your date and insurance options.
PLEASE NOTE: Airfares will be maintained until 3 months before departure and may be readjusted if necessary if you are booking less than 3 months before.
Insurance and assistance
We strongly advise you to take out insurance for the duration of the trip.
We offer two tailored insurance policies: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multi-risk to be taken out when you register for the trip.
Details of this insurance cover can be provided on request or can be viewed by clicking here.
There are other insurance options available, such as Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or the Club Alpin Français. You should check that they cover trekking.
Make sure that your insurance covers all medical costs in the event of an accident.
It is essential that you check and ensure that you have insurance cover for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information prior to your departure on the trek:
A certificate from the insurance company stating that mountain rescue costs are covered.
The contract number and telephone number of the assistance centre.
Be aware of the restrictive clauses contained in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to bank cards such as Visa Premier, Gold or others), for example mountain insurance restricted to snow activities and altitude sickness not recognised as an illness requiring repatriation, resulting in refusal to repatriate.
Please check the actual content of your insurance and make the necessary arrangements where required.
THE VILLAGES AND HIGH MOUNTAIN PASSES OF LADAKH
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Added benefits from Watse
LOCAL EXPERIENCE
The guide who will accompany you on this trek is a specialist in the area. He has lived with the locals for several months!
DUAL SUPPORT
You will be guided by both a local and a French guide. This duo of experts will enrich your adventure with anecdotes and advice, as well as guaranteeing safe and comprehensive guidance.
DISCOVERY OF THE LOCAL CULTURE
With Watse, share unique moments with the villagers and discover the local culture from every angle. Contact with the local people will be facilitated by the local guide.
Next dates and prices
THE VILLAGES AND HIGH MOUNTAIN PASSES OF LADAKH, 14 days
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
- International flights and airport taxes
- Travel overland and internal flights as described in the programme
- Trekking and climbing permits
- Accommodation in guest houses and tents
- Meals on the trek including hot drinks and filtered water
- Supervision by a qualified French mountain leader and a local English-speaking guide for the trek.
- The assistance of a local team and the carrying of equipment during the trek
- Camping, rescue and assistance equipment for the trek
- The IFREMMONT SOS MAM service, a group of doctors specialised in altitude who can be reached by satellite telephone 7 days a week and 24 hours a day (as long as communication can be established)
- A hyperbaric chamber as well as a first aid kit adapted to the altitude
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
- Meals in the cities of Leh and Delhi
- Cold or fizzy drinks in general
- Personal hiking and travel equipment (boots/shoes, poles, personal toiletries, etc.)
- Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out at the time of registration
- Visa fees
- Single room supplements in the accommodation
- Anything not listed in “What’s included in your trip”
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