Akshu La
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Point-to-point trail in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Hiking.
- Distance
- 42.2 mi (67.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10,548 ft (3,215 m)
- Est. Time
- 18 hr 55 min
- High point
- 16,568 ft (5,050 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Spring: Spring 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Campsite 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Campsite 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Shepherd Camp 16 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from start
- Campsite 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
- Campsite 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
- Campsite 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from start
- Campsite 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 32.3 mi (52 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 33.2 mi (53.5 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 33.8 mi (54.4 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 34 mi (54.8 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 34.2 mi (55 km) from start
- Spring: Spring 34.7 mi (55.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Akshu La
How long is Akshu La?
Akshu La is 42.2 mi (67.9 km) long. Most people take about 18 hr 55 min. It climbs 10,548 ft (3,215 m) in total, up to a high point of 16,568 ft (5,050 m).
How hard is Akshu La?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Akshu La?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Akshu La?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 10 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Akshu La shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Akshu La?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Akshu La?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap