Ladakh has large number of glaciers out of which a number of rivers flows.Siachen Glacier lies in the northern part of J & K near Indo - Tibetan border. Large tributary glaciers like the Shelkar and the Mamostang open into the main glacier from both sides of its trough. The Siachen glacier lies in a vast trough more than 2km wide and is devoid of vegetation due to its high elevation and weather. The bulk of the total volume of annual precipitation falls in the form of snow.
The Siachen glacier can be approached via Skardu in Ladakh.The Hispar glacier is situated on the sourthern slopes of the Karakoram Range in Ladakh. This glacier feeds the main stream of the Shigar River. The central portion of this glacier contains debris eroded by the huge body of moving ice. The entire tract is devoid of vegetation.Nubra Valley, Ladakh Vacation PackagesNubra Valley Glacier is a large glacier ringed by towering peaks. Large tributary glaciers open into the main glacier. The central part of this glacier is a vast snowfield. No vegetation grows in this tract as it lies above the snow line. This glacier can be approached via Leh in Ladakh.
