INDIAN HIMALAYA JOURNEYS
India! An ancient land of diversity, contrasts, mountains, seas and mind-boggling beauty, encapsulating much of Asia and the Himalaya in one exotic country! Just the name evokes images of tasseled elephants and camels, colorfully turbaned Rajasthani and Punjabi with intricately mirrored outfits, over-the-top Indian weddings, hennaed hands, red tikas of dried turmeric on the forehead, intoxicating Hindi music, vibrant festivals of colors, whirling dervishes, lavish Hindu and Sikh temples, ochre Buddhist monasteries, Muslim mosques, saffron-clad, ash-covered sadhus, misty, dawn boat rides on the Ganges, the crumbling, majestic ruins of ancient capitals, palaces, and fortresses, the exquisitely carved, erotic Ajanta caves, the splendors of the Raj period, teeming street life and bustling cities clogged with rickshaws, golden sunsets over pristine, coconut palm-lined beaches and balmy oceans, tribal crafts and their unique cultures, a plethora of design, crafts and arts, spicy, pungent Indian cuisine and clay tandoori ovens.
Ladakh and Zanskar in the Indian Himalaya offer some of THE best trekking on the planet, vignettes of ‘old Tibet’, with idyllic, green campsites, Tibetan and Ladakhi nomads, high Himalayan passes, otherworldly salt lakes, sparkling river valleys, traditional villages, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, stunning river gorges, vast flood plains teeming with rare wildlife, migratory birds nesting amongst the lakes and flood plain regions and breathtakingly beautiful Himalaya snow peaks. Our Ladakh and Zanskar Himalaya treks and cycling trips are truly pure heaven, journeying along ancient Silk Route trade routes during an ‘Indian Summer’ …
Kamzang Journeys offers guided camping and homestay treks, cycling trips and cultural excursions in Ladakh, Zanskar, Kashmir, the Indus Valley, and Rajasthan. Join one of our unique, set-departure camping treks or cycling trips personally led by Kim, Lhakpa and the Kamzang team. Or we’d love to customized your own personalized India journey for you!
2025 India Journeys | Himalayan Treks, Bicycle Trips, Heritage Tours & Yoga
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An epic guided bicycle tour through the Indian Himalaya! Starting in the green nomadic regions of Ladakh, we cycle through high salt-lake regions, camping along the fabulous Pangong, Tsomoriri and Tso Kar lakes. Cycling over 5,000m passes along once-restricted routes (including Hanle), we bike through traditional villages, nomadic settlements, and past hot springs along the ancient Silk Route. We finish our bicycle journey in Central Asian Nubra, biking over the 5360m (17,580″) Kardung La pass to reach Leh …
14 June – 9 July (26 Days) – Leh to Leh – Camping + Jeep Support – Kim + Lhakpa (Confirmed)
See Cycle the Himalaya for Alternative Cycling Trips
Our wild, sublimely beautiful nomadic trek through the idyllic Changthang plateau in Ladakh, starting in the green, cultural Markha Valley. Following ancient salt trade routes, we trek through the otherworldly salt lake region of Tso Kar, camp at far-flung Ladakhi villages & cross high Himalayan passes (5840m & 5680m). En route, we encounter rare wildlife, ford rivers and camp with Kharnak and Rupshu nomads. Bonus (optional) 6090m Himalayan peak climb!
13 July – 9, 5 or 4 Aug (28, 24 or 23 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Confirmed)
Our unique trek through Ladakh & Zanskar’s most remote villages and valleys, a spectacular and adventurous trek. From northern Ladakh, we trek through sublime river canyons and over high Himalayan passes to the once-Kingdom of Zangla in Central Zanskar. Sparkling river routes take us to far-flung Shade and cliffside Phuktal Monastery, enjoying traditional villages and timeless, stunningly beautiful Zanskar scenery. We finish the trek via the high Surichen La pass from Kargiak. Just epic!
13 Aug – 6 Sept (or 1 Sept) (25 or 20 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Confirmed)
Ladakh & Zanskar Sky Kingdoms & Rivers Camping Trek – Ladakh Himalayan Trekking
The ultimate Ladakh & Zanskar camping trek through the Indian Himalaya’s most remote villages and river valleys, our unique trekking route! From the Suru Valley in Zanskar, we trek to remote Dibling through sublime river canyons, crossing high Himalayan passes from Zangla to remote Shade and Phuktal Monastery, enjoying sparkling river routes, and timeless, stunningly beautiful Zanskar scenery.
13 Aug – 6 Sept (or 29 Aug) (25 or 17 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Optional Nubra & Salt Lakes Jeep Safari!) (Confirmed)
Ladakh Markha Valley & Nomadic Lakes Homestay Trek – Indian Himalaya Trekking
The Ladakh Markha Valley homestay trek is a diverse, stunningly beautiful route through the willowy Markha River, with traditional Ladakhi villages, Himalayan passes, nomadic summer settlements, rare wildlife, crumbling, ancient fortresses, green fields of barley, animistic shrines to mountain deities and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. You’ll stay in local Markha homestays, enjoy local cuisine and experiencing authentic life in Ladakhi villages on this trek through the Indian Himalayan!
Custom Departures (7-13 Days) – Leh to Leh – Homestay Trekking – Jigmet or Samphel
Explore fascinating Leh and the Indus Valley, the cradle of civilization, with its Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, ancient fortress ruins, historic palaces and traditional Ladakhi villages. The high salt lakes of Tso Moriri & Tso Kar are otherworldly, Pangong Lake sublimely beautiful, a Central Asian Nubra tour is endlessly fascinating, following ancient salt trade & silk routes, & Dha Hanu is a remote enclave of Aryans in the Indian Himalaya.
Custom Departures – Hotels, Guest Houses + Tented Camps – Ang Chuk or Jigmet
Ladakh Sham Valley Homestay Trek – Indian Himalaya Trekking
A wonderful 3 – 5 day Ladakhi homestay trek in the historic Sham Valley just north of Leh! The perfect way to experience Ladakhi culture, hike through the historic Indus Valley with views of the snow capped Ladakh Range, with plenty of chances to immerse yourself in the Ladakhi cultures of the Indian Himalaya. Experience the ancient salt and silk route in Ladakh, the Indian Himalaya …
Custom Departures (3-5 Days) – Leh to Leh – Homestay Trekking – Samphel
Kashmir & Srinagar | Heaven on Earth & Floating Worlds – Indian Himalaya Trip
Wonderful journeys in scenic, culturally diverse Kashmir and the ‘water world’ of Srinagar. Kashmir & Srinagar are some of the jewels of the Indian Himalaya, described bu Mughal emperor Jahangir as ‘heaven on earth’ while staying on a houseboat on Dal Lake. Options to trek, tour, explore the local markets and an Indus jeep safari over the Zoji La to Leh.
Custom Departures – Hotels + Houseboats – Kashmiri Guide
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Sky Kingdoms Bicycle Journey | Nubra to Ladakh Nomadic Lake Regions (New Pangong Lake & Hanle Route) – Indian Himalaya Cycling
An epic, sublimely beautiful guided bicycle tour through the ‘Sky Kingdoms’ of Ladakh, Indian Himalaya. We cycle through Central Asian Nubra, past sand dunes and Bactian camels along the Shyok and Nubra Rivers, heading for the nomadic lake regions of Ladakh (Pangong, Tsomoriri, Tso Kar). Cycling over 5000m passes on once-restricted routes, we bike through traditional villages, nomadic settlements, and hot springs along the ancient Silk Route.
15 June – 10 July (26 Days) – Leh to Leh – Camping + Jeep Support – Kim + Lhakpa
The Great Indian Himalaya Bicycle Journey (Plus) – Wild Ladakh, Dha Hanu, Zanskar & Nomadic Salt Lakes Cycling (MTB) Trip
Perhaps the most adventurous of all bicycle trips in the Indian Himalaya, mountain biking on newly opened routes through Ladakh, Dha Hanu & Zanskar via the Pensi La & Shingo La Himalayan passes. We cycle by Tso Kar Lake in Rupshu, through the nomadic high lakes regions, crossing high passes and visiting historic monasteries as we cycle. Join us for this challenging, stunningly beautiful guided mountain biking trip crossing the Zanskar and Himalaya ranges!
June – July (27 Days) – Leh to Leh – Camping + Jeep Support – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trip)
Nomads, Salt Lakes, Remote Villages & High Passes of the Changthang Camping Trek – Ladakh Silk Route – Indian Himalaya Trekking (Optional 6090m Climb!)
Our wild, sublimely beautiful nomadic trek on the idyllic Changthang plateau in Ladakh, this year starting in the Markha Valley! Following ancient salt trade routes, we trek through the otherworldly salt lake region of Tso Kar, camp at far-flung Ladakhi villages, and cross high Himalayan passes (the highest 5840m + 5680m). En route, we encounter rare wildlife, ford rivers and camp with Kharnak and Rupshu nomads. Bonus (optional) 6090m Himalayan peak climb!
12 July – 1 Aug (or 29, 28 July) (21, 18 or 17 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trip)
Our wild, sublimely beautiful nomadic trek on the idyllic Changthang plateau in Ladakh, this year starting in the Markha Valley! Following ancient salt trade routes, we trek through the otherworldly salt lake region of Tso Kar, camp at far-flung Ladakhi villages + cross high Himalayan passes (the highest 5840m + 5680m). En route, we encounter rare wildlife, ford rivers and camp with Kharnak and Rupshu nomads. Bonus (optional) 6060m Himalayan peak climb!
July – Aug (22, 25 or 30 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Our unique trek through Ladakh & Zanskar’s most remote villages and valleys, a spectacular and adventurous trek. From northern Ladakh, we trek through sublime river canyons and over high Himalayan passes to the once-Kingdom of Zangla in Central Zanskar. Sparkling river routes take us to far-flung Shade and cliffside Phuktal Monastery, enjoying traditional villages and timeless, stunningly beautiful Zanskar scenery. We finish the trek via the high Surichen La pass from Kargiak. Just epic!
5 – 29 Aug (26 or 21 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
Ladakh Markha Valley & Nomadic Lakes Homestay Trek – Indian Himalaya Trekking
The Ladakh Markha Valley homestay trek is a diverse, stunningly beautiful route through the willowy Markha River, with traditional Ladakhi villages, Himalayan passes, nomadic summer settlements, rare wildlife, crumbling, ancient fortresses, green fields of barley, animistic shrines to mountain deities and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. You’ll stay in local Markha homestays, enjoy local cuisine and experiencing authentic life in Ladakhi villages on this trek through the Indian Himalayan!
Custom Departures (7-13 Days) – Leh to Leh – Homestay Trekking – Jigmet or Samphel
Nubra Valley, Indus Valley Monasteries, Dha Hanu, Pangong, Tso Kar & Tsomoriri Lakes | Silk Route Journeys – Indian Himalaya Tours
Explore fascinating Leh and the Indus Valley, the cradle of civilization, with its Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, ancient fortress ruins, historic palaces and traditional Ladakhi villages. The high salt lakes of Tso Moriri & Tso Kar are otherworldly, Pangong Lake sublimely beautiful, a Central Asian Nubra tour is endlessly fascinating, following ancient salt trade & silk routes, & Dha Hanu is a remote enclave of Aryans in the Indian Himalaya.
Custom Departures – Hotels, Guest Houses + Tented Camps – Ang Chuk or Jigmet
Ladakh Sham Valley Homestay Trek – Indian Himalaya Trekking
A wonderful 3 – 5 day Ladakhi homestay trek in the historic Sham Valley just north of Leh! The perfect way to experience Ladakhi culture, hike through the historic Indus Valley with views of the snow capped Ladakh Range, with plenty of chances to immerse yourself in the Ladakhi cultures of the Indian Himalaya. Experience the ancient salt and silk route in Ladakh, the Indian Himalaya …
Custom Departures (3-5 Days) – Leh to Leh – Homestay Trekking – Samphel
Kashmir & Srinagar | Heaven on Earth & Floating Worlds – Indian Himalaya Trip
Wonderful journeys in scenic, culturally diverse Kashmir and the ‘water world’ of Srinagar. Kashmir & Srinagar are some of the jewels of the Indian Himalaya, described bu Mughal emperor Jahangir as ‘heaven on earth’ while staying on a houseboat on Dal Lake. Options to trek, tour, explore the local markets and an Indus jeep safari over the Zoji La to Leh.
Custom Departures – Hotels + Houseboats – Kashmiri Guide
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The ultimate Himalayan trek from years of exploration in fantastic Ladakh + Zanskar, in the Indian Himalaya! From Kanji and Dibling to Zanskar and Shade via fantastic river canyons and the high passes of the remote Zangla gorges, we trek to far-flung Shade, explore the remote Shun Shade valley, and cross the formidable Morang La pass. A real Himalayan river and passes route, and a great adventure!
Aug – Sept (31, 28 or 19 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
The ultimate in adventurous Ladakh & Zanskar treks through the Indian Himalaya’s most remote villages and valleys, a spectacular and unique trekking route. From northwestern Ladakh in Kanji, we trek to remote Dibling and through the sublime river canyons and high Himalayan passes of Bear Valley to Zangla in Central Zanskar. Sparkling river routes take us to far-flung Shade and cliffside Phuktal Monastery; timeless and stunningly beautiful Zanskar scenery. We finish the trek via the high Surichen La pass from Kargiak …
Aug – Sept (31, 26 or 19 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
Ladakh Markha Valley & Kharnak Nomads Camping or Homestay Trek – Indian Himalaya Trekking
Crossing the Ganda La pass, we enter the green Markha Valley, trekking along the river through traditional Ladakhi villages, their barley harvest swaying. Trekking over the Zalung Karpo La pass, we arrive in the beautiful, green nomadic regions of Kharnak, where we search for snow leopard prints and camp at beautiful winter settlements. Options for camping or homestay treks …
Aug – Sept (19 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa
Trekking the most remote of Ladakh and Zanskar’s valleys and villages, this is one of our most wild and stunningly beautiful Ladakh treks. Some highlights are the ancient Kingdom of Zangla, Ladakh’s breathtakingly beautiful villages and our challenging, pristine ‘Bear Valley’ route.
Aug – Sept (22 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
From Kanji to Zanskar via high Himalayan passes, we camp at remote Shade village, trek through traditional central Zanskar, marvel at cliffside Phuktal Monastery and exit via the spectacular Suru Valley, the last 3 days an exciting and beautiful jeep safari past Nun + Kun peaks and glaciers!
Aug (21 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Alternative Trek)
The ultimate Ladakh & Zanskar camping trek through the Indian Himalaya’s most remote villages and river valleys. From Zanskar’s Suru Valley we trek to remote Dibling through river canyons, crossing high Himalayan passes from Zangla to Shade and Phuktal Monastery; sparkling river routes, and timeless, stunningly beautiful Zanskar scenery! Our epic journey continues on the Jumlam route, an ancient river route linking Ladakh to Zanskar. Do the entire trek, or either two sections, lost of options …
Aug – Sept (43 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Optional Nubra & Salt Lakes Jeep Safari!)
Ladakh & Zanskar Sky Kingdoms & Rivers Camping Trek & Surichen La Pass – Ladakh Himalayan Trekking
The ultimate Ladakh & Zanskar camping trek through the Indian Himalaya’s most remote villages and river valleys, our unique trekking route! From the Suru Valley in Zanskar, we trek to remote Dibling through sublime river canyons, crossing high Himalayan passes from Zangla to remote Shade and Phuktal Monastery, enjoying sparkling river routes, and timeless, stunningly beautiful Zanskar scenery. We end this epic journey by crossing the spectacular Surichen La pass from Kargiak!
Aug (29 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Optional Nubra & Salt Lakes Jeep Safari!)
Ladakh & Zanskar | The Jumlam River Route Camping Trek – Ladakh Himalayan Trekking
The Jumlam is an ancient trade route following the sparkling rivers of Ladakh to Zanskar, and one of our most remote and exciting trekking routes in the Indian Himalaya! Visiting traditional villages en route, we cross a few Himalayan passes and camp in sublime settings, looking for snow leopards, blue sheep, ibex and argali en route … Don’t miss this adventure in Ladakh & Zanskar!
29 Aug – 14 Sept (17 Days) – Leh to Leh – Expedition Trekking – Kim + Lhakpa (Pending Interest) (Optional Nubra & Salt Lakes Jeep Safari!)