GANDA LA PASS
TREK
The Ganda La 4950m is located just 25km’s south of Leh town and can be completed in 4 nights and five days of trekking. The access to the pass is through the Rumbak village which offers opportunity to observe village life in Ladakh and also take acclimatisation walks in multiple directions. The climb to the base of the pass is through multiple side valley and in fairly remote terrain. The pass crossing is exciting and offers wide views specially of the Zanskar Range. The village of Shingo on the return is an oasis of green and offers stunning camping options. The trail from Singo to Chilling at the end of the trek passes through a long gorge which is one of the highlights of the trek.
REgion
Leh
FIRST TRIP
July 2017
Trip Grading
3
Trip DURATION
7 days
Best Period
June, July & August
Side TRIPS
Join the Markha valley trek
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Leh offers quick access thanks to the airport and comfortable hotels
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Rumbak village offers an insight to traditional Ladakh homes.
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Interesting approach to Ganda La through multiple side valleys
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Wide views from Ganda La
Ganda La Gallery
 On the trail towards Rumbak village at the start of the trek |  Campsite just short of the Rumbak village |  Acclimatisation trek with Stok La in the background |
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 On the trail towards the base of Ganda La |  Multiple colours on the trail |  Campsite at Ganda La base with Stok Kangri in the background |
 Final climb up the Ganda La |  Views towards the Zanskar range from Ganda La |  At the sprawling Shingo campsite after the pass crossing |
 Traversing a stunning gorge on the trail down to Chilling |  Crossing the Zanskar over a pulley bridge at Chilling |