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 Ladakh trip: Hiking and paragliding, you don't have to miss this trek Planning to trek to the Leh-Manali area or paraglide in the Himalayas? You don't have to miss the attractions on offer here, it's all within easy reach Leh: This place is as beautiful as it is tranquil. Ladakh, the westernmost district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, nestles in the Himalayan foothills with snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes and sweeping vistas. The region houses two cities, Leh and Kargil. A popular destination for trekkers, Ladakh is famous for its ancient temples, glaciers, villages and exotic crafts and culture. But now it is also becoming a major paragliding destination. And a unique trek along the Himalayas with paragliders. The 60-kilometre paragliding route, called Solukhumbu Paragliding, is situated in the eastern Himalayas, at an altitude of 3,500-6,500 metres above sea level. And while it's perfect for novice pilots, it also has altitude and exposure to the elements, which can often make for a tricky flight. The road from Leh to Sarchu passes through the Solukhumbu National Park. You have to enter the national park to reach the paragliding launch point. The route takes you through the rocky peaks of Solukhumbu Himalayas. The ascent takes about one hour and a half. There is a visitor's centre and helipad at the launch point. You can board a chopper to begin your paragliding adventure. The Leh-Manali area, which houses the Paragliding Himalaya tour, is also popular with hikers, mountain-bikers and paragliders. It is known for its beautiful landscapes, with the snow-capped mountains, frozen rivers and glacial lakes. The trek to Leh, especially to Kargil, which is just 10 km away, is a magical adventure. However, during winter, when the high altitude brings high levels of wind chill, the trek becomes challenging, and this trek is not recommended for beginners. The trip is said to be in good shape after the first monsoon season. During the second and third monsoon seasons, it is common for landslides, floods and landslides to occur. Trek: The trip from Leh to Kargil Start your trek at the Kargil war memorial. This is about 45-km from Leh, and an excellent starting point. It is best to hire a local to take you to the war memorial. The road leading to Leh is dotted with shepherds' cabins, but don't stop there, instead, continue to Karu in the Leh district and then turn left onto the Leh-Manali road and then take a right at the first village after Joginder Nagar, a village known for the Khardung La pass. You reach Manali after trekking for about two hours. The Leh-Manali road makes a U-turn before the Khardung La pass, and takes you back to Leh along the Kachruk road. Planning to trek to the Ladakh region or paraglide in the Himalayas?   

 You don't have to miss this trek. Follow the route: The trek starts from Manikote, where you reach Leh after trekking for about an hour from Kargil. From there, you take a jeep to Pangong and begin the trek on the road to the Nubra Valley, which lies in the border of the state of Ladakh and the Arunachal Pradesh. The road to the Nubra Valley is not maintained during winter and it can be extremely hard to trek on. You reach Laddakh after trekking for two hours through the Kargil War Memorial. The trek is most difficult from Laddakh and is not for the faint-hearted. The trek: Starting from Nubra, which lies in the middle of the Nubra Valley, the trek is about 26-km uphill. Nubra Valley is home to the Pangong Tso Lake, the second-largest saltwater lake in the world. The trail from Nubra is steep and winds through pine forests. The ascent to the lake takes about three hours. After the lake, the trail leads to Chhota Chetak Pass, the highest point on the Leh-Manali road. After passing the Chhota Chetak Pass, the trail again leads to Bara La pass and the Leh city. The Leh-Manali road, on its way to the Bara La Pass, passes through several small villages, including Khardung La. Chhota Chetak is visible from the Bara La pass and Leh, but not from Bara La. The road to the Bara La pass is riddled with landslides during winters. One of the routes to the Bara La Pass is through Khamba La pass, a picturesque village in the Khunjerab region of Ladakh. Khamba La pass is 13km from Khardung La. The Khardung La pass is now closed due to an avalanche, and Leh and Kargil have to be trekked to reach the Bara La pass. The entire trek from Bara La to Khamba La is another 18km.

The route: The trek begins at Khardung La pass, which is situated near Leh, and winds to Khamba La via Chaudoi, Wartung La and Batalik. From Khamba La pass, the trek is about six hours to reach Khamba village. The villages along the way are the peaceful hamlets of Damodar, Kalik, Khong, Birathu, Damda La, Machang and Bahalok. The village of Nunduk is situated along the Leh-Manali road. Before crossing the upper part of the Khardung La pass, the trek can be particularly dangerous and it is advised to keep out of the trekking lanes where the roads are narrow, slippery and steep. The sights:The beauty of the Khardung La pass lies in its unusual geography. The pass is situated at a height of 4,558 metres above sea level. The narrow, twisting pass leads into a valley called Kherki Dham, on the Leh-Manali road. The steep slopes on both sides of the pass make it an adrenaline-pumping trek. The valley is dotted with small villages, like Kherki Dham, Timla, Kokhrung, Raikot, Damdola, Dapoka and Keekhar. There are several water