When it comes to traveling in India, the name Leh-Ladakh is included in everyone's list. Leh-Ladakh, a valley with lush green pine trees, high mountains, and beautiful lakes, is a great place to visit. Situated at an altitude of 11,500 feet above sea level, Ladakh offers you clean air and a serene environment away from polluted cities. There are many places to visit here, it is also famous for camping. The camping experience here is no less than a thrill. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about such places in Leh-Ladakh that are best for camping. If you want to spend time in peace and clean air in a faraway city, then you can enjoy camping at these places. Let us know about these places...
Nubra Valley
This stunning valley is also known as Tri-Arm Valley. If you are going to Ladakh, then this is a good place for camping. Here you will get to see snow-covered mountains, old palaces, and other things. The best time to go camping here is between June to September when the weather is very pleasant. Some of the best camps in this place are at the Desert Himalayan Resort, which has luxury tents as well as the Nubra Organic Retreat surrounded by organic gardens. You will get all kinds of facilities in this type of camp. Indian, Chinese, and Continental food is available here.
Zanskar Valley
One of the most famous valleys in Zanskar Valley. This is the highest valley of Jammu and there is a trekking trail nearby. It would be good to go here for camping from June to September. This track is a frozen river. The extent to which this river freezes in winter can be easily estimated from the fact that people also do trekking on it. For this reason, it is also famous by the name of 'Chadar Track' all over the world. This name has been given to it because in winter a sheet of ice forms over the Zanskar River. According to reports in 2018, given the increasing number of tourists on the Chadar Track the garbage spread by it, and the danger posed by global warming, there may be a ban on tourists coming there. Apart from this, due to extremely low temperatures there, people go trekking during the day and camp at night, due to which the environment and peace of the valley are adversely affected.
Pangong Lake
Pangong Lake is one of the best and most beautiful camping sites in Ladakh. If you want to spend some time at a quiet place, then this is perfect for camping. There are many places for self-camping as well as camping sites along the lakeshore, which provide various facilities to the tourists like sheet tents and warm clothes, bedding, sightseeing, food, water, and a secure complex. If you are looking for a peaceful environment then this place is perfect for you. Pangong Retreat is one of the best camping sites located on the banks of Pangong Lake.
Indus River
You must have read about the Indus River in history, go and visit here. Leh, one of the most beautiful valleys of the Indus River in Ladakh, is a great camping spot with natural beauty and stunning views. The region is particularly home to the Indus Valley Civilization, the oldest known to mankind. Here you can trek during the day and spend the night camping for the best experience.
Tso Moriri
Tso Moriri is another beautiful lake located in Ladakh. It is the largest lake in Ladakh and is situated at an altitude of 15,075 feet above sea level. Many types of flora and fauna are found here. You can see 30 different types of birds at this place. There are several camping sites along the lake, if you want to go camping on your own, we recommend You should talk to the local people here about self-camping because most of the land there belongs to the villagers. Norling Camp and Nomadic Camp are the camping sites here.
Thiksey Monastery
Another place in Ladakh to stay amidst the Himalayas is Thiksi. This is a wonderful place where you can enjoy camping. Besides, many adventure activities are also conducted here. Chamba Camp located here along with Thiksi Monastery is the perfect place for you to camp in Thiksi. Here you can indulge in activities like rafting, cycling, bridge-watching, and playing polo.
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