This demanding and Challenging Trek takes us to the land of Changpa nomads living in vast high plateau of Changthang. It focuses mainly on life of Nomadic people and wildlife in motion. After 2-3 days of well acclimatizing in Leh, we drive to Rumtse (85 kms) located at the foot of Tanglang la pass (5328 m). Beginning to trek from Rumtse we cross over passes of Kyamari la, Mandalachan la and Shingbuk la before approaching to Lake Tsokar. Since this tour is taking place in the Changthang region, which has an average altitude of 4000-5000m, higher than central Ladakh and Nubra valley. In that case a long acclimatization is must before starting of trek.
The first stage of area are relatively uninhabited, while the second phase after Tsokar upto Tsomoriri Lake the area is vast dwelt by Changpa nomads. We visit numbers of yurts along our trail and carefully witness nomadic daily life. Crossing over 3 high passes of Kyamayuri la, Kartse la and Yarlung Nyau la we arrive at Karzok phu. One of the largest nomadic settlements in the region. Occasionally chances to see wildlife such as Kyang, black naked crane, Tibetan Antelope, Himalayan Marmot and Blue Sheep. Finishing trek at Karzok we drive back to Leh via Chumathang.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1 Drive Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Rumtse (4150m) (80 km) 6 -7 hrs,
Day 2 Trek to Chorten Sumdo (4720m) (4 - 5 hrs)
Day 3 Trek to Kyamari-la (5180m) – Mandalchan-la (5170m) – Tisaling (5000m) (6 hrs)
Day 4 Trek to Shingbuk-la (5230m) - Pangunagu/Tsokar Lake (4580m) (6 hrs)
Day 5 Trek to Nuruchan (4650m) (5 ½ hrs)
Day 6 Trek to Horlam-la (4900m) – Rachungkaru (4940m)
Day 7 Trek to Kyamayuri-la (5430m) – Kartse-la (5380m) – Gyama (5170m)
Day 8 Trek to Yalung Nyau-la (5440m) – Korzok (4600m) (7 hrs)
Day 9 At Karzok (4550m)
Day 10 Drive to Leh
COST INCLUDES
ü All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
ü 9 nights camp with all camping facilities. 3 men spacious 4 season tents for 2, sleeping bags, foam mattresses, dining tent, trekking poles & safety gears.
ü All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, 3 course dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
ü Support staff: Qualified climbing guide, cook & camp crew.
ü Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
ü Camping fee, trekking permits, peak fee.
ü Goods and services tax.
ü First aid medical kit.
After breakfast drive to Rumtse at a distance of 70 Kms from Leh on Leh Manali highway. En route visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. Overnight stay in a tented camp at Rumtse.
Walk along the road till you reach a Govt. tourist bungalow. From there take the right side trail into the valley passing through some abandoned army huts.
After few minutes’ walk the trail divides into two; one going to the left leading towards Tsokar lake and one on the right takes you to a stream, crossing which another pass to climb is there. Overnight in a tented Camp.
A gradual and easy ascend will lead you to Shibuk La. There are many wild Asses (skyang) around this area. Pangunagu has also nice camping site. Overnight camp.
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.
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.
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
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 and you can see the Korzok monastery. Overnight at camp.
At Karzok: Explore the village and meet nomads.
Drive to Leh
Cost includes
ü All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
ü 9 nights camp with all camping facilities. 3 men spacious 4 season tents for 2, sleeping bags, foam mattresses, dining tent, trekking poles & safety gears.
ü All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, 3 course dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
ü Support staff: Qualified climbing guide, cook & camp crew.
ü Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
ü Camping fee, trekking permits, peak fee.
ü Goods and services tax.
ü First aid medical kit.
Cost excludes
× Domestic flight Delhi - Leh
× Hotel in Delhi.
× Travel insurance.
× Soft or hard drinks.
× Entrance fee at monasteries
× Personal tipping to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver.
× Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, road block which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.
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TRIP FACTS
Activity - Trekking & hiking
Region: Ladakh, Jammu Kashmir, India
Difficulty level - moderate
Max Altitude - 5360 meters
Max sleeping altitude - 4940 meters
Lowest trek altitude - 4150 meters
Trip Length - 10 days Leh to Leh
7 days trekking
9 nights camping
Best time - Mid June to mid Oct
PRICE
Price on request
