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OSM map layer · LineString
33.23, 77.38 · rel 15671817
33.23, 77.38 · rel 15671817
Sarchu to Pukthal Gompa
71,4 km from start to finish through lakes.
Ladakh · 33.23°N ·
77.38°E
71,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× Water
1× cave
Spring
Water ·
on the route
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Spring
Water ·
on the route
71,4 km
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Spring
Water ·
on the route
71,4 km
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Spring
Water ·
on the route
71,4 km
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Small Cave
cave ·
on the route
71,4 km
100%
Spring
Water ·
on the route
71,4 km
100%
Spring
Water ·
on the route
71,4 km
100%
Spring
Water ·
37 m off route
71,4 km
100%
Water Pond
Water ·
37 m off route
71,4 km
100%
Spring
Water ·
96 m off route
71,4 km
100%
Spring
Water ·
344 m off route
71,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Sarchu to Pukthal Gompa is 71.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Sarchu to Pukthal Gompa takes approximately 17h 47min to complete.
No, Sarchu to Pukthal Gompa is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Sarchu to Pukthal Gompa starts near coordinates 33.041, 77.5912.
Sarchu to Pukthal Gompa is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Sarchu to Pukthal Gompa is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.