Sarchu,Himachal pradesh,India

An important stopover on the Leh-Manali highway, Sarchu lies on the boundary of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at an elevation of just over 14,500 ft between the Himalayan mountain passes of Baralacha La and Lachlung La, Sarchu is of great importance mainly due to its location on the Leh-Manali highway.

The beautiful pastel-colour brown and barren terrain of mountains is the first thing that will strike you about Sarchu leh ladakh. And a mention of its beauty goes long back to accounts from the time of the ancient Silk Route. So, in case you were wondering how popular it is, well, it has always been a beehive for traders, nomadic tribes and adventure seekers.

When visiting the region of Sarchu, one can also indulge in long walks alongside the river Tsarap Chu located close to Sarchu.

Between May and September, Sarchu becomes the starting point for treks to Zanskar in Ladakh. A trip to Sarchu has its own challenges; altitude sickness being the foremost among them. Travelers often ascend from lower altitude to acclimatize to the rarefied atmosphere; traveling from Keylong and traveling up to Sarchu is the preferred route.

An important trading point in the ancient Silk Route, Sarchu is still a hot favorite with traders, nomadic tribes and adventure seekers.

The most ideal time to visit Sarchu leh ladakh, is between May and September, as it functions as the starting point for treks to ZANSKAR in LADAKH. The summers in Sarchu are hot and are generally avoided by the tourists. The month of April marks the start of summer season and it lasts till July. Sarchu temperature ranges between 4°C to 25°C during these months.

How to Reach

By Air

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport at Leh is the nearest airport. Leh is connected to Delhi, Srinagar, Chandigarh and Jammu. You can hire cabs from outside the airport to reach Sarchu.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi which is about 600 km from Sarchu. Jammu Tawi is connected by trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and many other cities. You can take a JKSRTC bus or a jeep to reach Sarchu.

By Road

Sarch is well connected to Leh, Manali and Spiti. There are regular bus services from Leh and Manali during May to September. You get the most number of buses to reach Sarchu from Manali.

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