Lalung to Sarchu
Ladakh, India
Point-to-point trail in Ladakh, India. Hiking.
- Distance
- 30.1 mi (48.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,568 ft (2,002 m)
- Est. Time
- 13 hr
- High point
- 18,209 ft (5,550 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Spring 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Campsite (no water) 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Campsite 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Spring: Spring (dried) 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Campsite (no water) 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Campsite 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Campsite 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Phirtse La base camp 9 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Phritse La 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Campsite 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Campsite 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from start
- Campsite 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Spring 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from start
- Spring 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from start
- Spring 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Stone shelter 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Shelter 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lalung to Sarchu
How long is Lalung to Sarchu?
Lalung to Sarchu is 30.1 mi (48.4 km) long. Most people take about 13 hr. It climbs 6,568 ft (2,002 m) in total, up to a high point of 18,209 ft (5,550 m).
How hard is Lalung to Sarchu?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lalung to Sarchu?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Lalung to Sarchu?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 5 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Lalung to Sarchu shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Lalung to Sarchu?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Lalung to Sarchu?
Shop: Shop, 1 mi (1.6 km).
Is this a good week for Lalung to Sarchu?
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