Chalung trek 17 Days & 16 Nights Ladakh trekking in Thalda Kurmi mountain range

Package Itinerary

• Day 1 Flight Delhi (230m)- Leh, acclimatize day 1, visit local market, Shanti Stupa, Samkar, Leh palace.

  Today morning flight to Leh, but spectacular flight over the Himalaya to Leh. The rest of the day is free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude of 3500m as well as visit Leh palace, Tsemo gompa, Sankar and Shanti stupa.
  
  
  
• Day 2 Leh acclimatize trek: Drive to Zingchen, Trek to Rumbak.

  Leaving Leh today after breakfast drive to Spituk which is 7 kms and has a Gelukpa sect monastery built on a hill and has a magnificent view of Indus valley, continue to drive to starting point of trekking at Zingchen, as you continue to trek on a clear path. Now easy and gentle walk to Rumbak. Gradual climb to Rumbak on a well-defined trail to the idyllic village Rumbak, 4000 m, a green oasis in the majestic Stok Mountains. You can explore the village and Gompa. Especially impressive is the way of life adapted to the nature of the Ladakhis, who live mainly by agriculture throughout the year. The way on leads out from Rumbak the next camp, with a small stream and overlooking the Stok La pass.
  
  
  
• Day 3 Trek to Stok La (4800m) - Stok, drive to Leh

  Leaving camp we cross the Stok La (4,900m), At first we trek on a beautiful, gently sloping trail, but then the path becomes steeper and steeper as it zigzags up to the top of the pass. Rock flutes rise all around us, home to the elusive snow leopard. From the top the views are even more spectacular; layer upon layer of multicolored rock cathedrals are spread before us in every direction. The descent is very steep at first and then we contour round two valleys to the junction with the river coming down from Stok Kangri. Follow the left bank of this river as far as the village Stok. Here you can visit the Stok Palace. It was the home of the king of Ladakh. The museum has a unique display of rare ornaments from the royal family, plus tangkas, traditional clothing and jeweler. At Stok visit of Royal Palace built during 1825 AD and palace has great collections of antiquity. Finally drive back to hotel.
  
  
  
• Day 4 Drive Leh -Rumtse (4150m) - Taglang la (5328m) - Pangunagu /Tsokar Lake (4580m), enroute visit Shey - Thiksey - Hemis

  Early departure from Leh. Enroute visit Shey, Thiksey first. Than drive to Hemis monastery which is 45 km far from Leh and it takes 90 minute drive. The great Mahasiddha Staktsang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal builds this biggest monastery in 16th century. After visiting this monastery, drive back to Thiksey monastery, which is 27 km from Hemis. This monastery is the oldest monastery of Gelugpa School in Ladakh. The great Lama Paldan Shesrap built it in 14th century. Here you can see the big statue of the Future Buddha. Continue to Rumtse, Taglang la pass and finally over plains of Rupshu.
  
  
  
  
  
• Day 5 Trek to Nuruchan (4650m) (5 ½ hrs)

  Walking along Tso Kar for much of the time on the trail. Today we have easy trek along with the lake. On the way one can see many birds and Wild ass (Skyang) of Ladakh and Tibet plateau. After finishing the lake we turn to right side and enter the Nuruchan village. Overnight at camp.
  
  
  
• Day 6 Trek to Horlam-la (4900m) – Rachungkaru (4940m)

  Today we have small pass Horlamla (4900 Mts) to cross. After crossing the pass we reach Rachungkaru. Here the nomadic are Tibetan refugees live in summer. Here we can see the life style of nomad people in Tibet. In this area they have plenty of Yaks, Sheep’s and Pashmina Goats. Overnight camp.
  
  
  
• Day 7 Trek to Kyamayuri-la (5430m) – Kartse-la (5380m) – Gyama (5170m)(6 hrs)

  From the camp we have nice walk through the nomad people of Tibet. From nomadic area stick ascend to pass. From the pass we can see beautiful landscape of Korzok area. Easy descent to the summer pasture of Tibetan refugee camp.Overnight camp in Gyama
  
  
  
• Day 8 Climb Yalung Nong 6050m

  Leaving early from camp to an easy and long ascent to Yalung Nong summit. Finally exploring the top descend to camp. Approx. 8-9 hrs. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Day 9 Trek to Yalung Nyau-la (5440m) – Korzok phu(4600m) (7 hrs)

  Today will have one small pass to cross. From the camp our trek to Korzok via crossing Yalung Nyau la pass. On the way to Korzok one can see plenty of marmot. Today we have beautiful turquoise Color Lake Tsomoriri to see. This lake is situated at the altitude of 4400m. Korzok village is situated near the lake. Overnight at camp.
  
  
  
  
  
• Day 10 Trek to middle camp (4700m)

  We make our way along the shore of Tsomoriri lake and pass through vast plains to base and further established high camp. 
  
  
  
• Day 11 Trek to base camp 5000m

  We make our way along the shore of Tsomoriri lake and pass through vast plains to base and further established high camp.
  
  
  
• Day 12 Trek to high camp 5600m

  We make our way along the shore of Tsomoriri lake and pass through vast plains to base and further established high camp.
  
  
  
• Day 13 Summit and back to base camp

  In these 2 days we will summit and descend to base camp.
  
  
  
  
  
• Day 14 Base camp

  In these 2 days we will summit and descend to base camp.
  
• Day 15 Drive to Leh.

  Short trek to road head and where our jeep will be waiting for us and we drive back to Leh via Sumdo and Puga to Tsokar and continue to Leh.
  
  
  
  
• Day 16 At Leh: optional drive to Khardung La

  Today morning visit Khardung La 5602m, highest motorable pass on world, it will take 4-5 hrs to and fro. Afternoon explore local market. or just relax and explore local market in Leh. 
  
  
  
• Day 17 Flight Leh - Delhi and onward flight back to home town.

  Morning flight Leh - Delhi and onward flight back to home town.