In this post I outline how to trek near Leh, NW India (to the Diga La Pass specifically). I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. The objective was simple. It was to walk to the Nubra Valley to the north of Leh, in Ladakh, India. via a long unused route over the Diga La pass.
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Area trek route map
Our trek route map
Another trek & pass map
Jammu & Kashmir Map
GPS Waypoints (Datum WGS84)
|
Wpt
|
Description |
Alt (m)
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Lat(N)
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Lon(E)
|
|
1
|
Lower Sabu village |
3561
|
3407.689
|
077 37.946
|
|
2
|
End of paved road |
3800
|
3408.871
|
077 09.420
|
|
3
|
End of dirt road, at bridge |
3837
|
3409.348
|
077 39.726
|
|
4
|
End 4WD track, last bldg |
3923
|
3409.348
|
077 39.727
|
|
5
|
Rock Shelter |
4318
|
3410.943
|
077 39.906
|
|
6
|
Rock walled shelter |
4493
|
3411.518
|
077 40.058
|
|
7
|
Stone huts (camp nite1) |
4526
|
3411.580
|
077 40.131
|
|
8
|
trail |
4619
|
3411.574
|
077 40.276
|
|
9
|
Shepherd stone huts (nite2) |
4656
|
3411.837
|
077 40.337
|
|
10
|
river crossing |
4763
|
3412.146
|
077 40.538
|
|
11
|
pasture |
4802
|
3412.249
|
077 40.629
|
|
12
|
trail on right side pasture |
4842
|
3412.499
|
077 40.992
|
|
13
|
trail turn into right valley |
4951
|
3412.695
|
077 41.178
|
|
14
|
mark – beyond trail/pass? |
5011
|
3412.626
|
077 41.654
|
|
15
|
mark- beyond trail/pass? |
5195
|
3412.266
|
077 42.146
|
Accommodation:
None, slept in stone goat huts or tent.
Total Cost Range of this Activity is: $
Details:
| Permit (4 days and 2 people) Taxi from Lah to Sabu village Public bus return to Leh from Chamba Valley Trek carried in food (sleep 2-3 nties in tent or stone hut) 1 night guesthouse in Chamba Valley |
$5 $5 $5 $15 $5 |
| Total | $35 |
Click to watch Video
Link to Full Narrative
