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 Tsokar we cross over passes before approaching to Lake Tso Moriri. 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 along acclimatization is must before starting of trek.
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. Tsomoriri surrounded by snow capped of 6000 m peaks, We follow the ancient nomadic routes along the Pare chu River valley with finalclimb of high Parang la pass 5450m which separates Ladakh Spiti. Descending to Parilungbi gorge which presents magnificent rock formation. Finishing trek at Kibber we drive to Manali.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 Fly Delhi to Leh. Acclimatise hike to Leh palace - Tsemo gompa - Sankar - Shanti Stupa - Leh.
Day 02 Leh: Acclimatize. Visit Shey – Thiksey – Hemis - Matho - Stok - Spituk.
Day 03 At Leh: Acclimatise. Visit Likir - Alchi - Lamayuru.
Day 04 Drive LEH - Rumtse (4150m) (80 km) - Taglang la pass (5328 m) - Tsokar.
Day 05 Trek to Nuruchan (4650m) (5 ½ hrs)
Day 06 Trek to Horlam-la (4900m) – Rachungkaru (4940m) (4 ½ hrs)
Day 07 Trek to Kyamayuri-la (5430m) – Kartse-la (5380m) – Gyama (5170m)(6 hrs)
Day 08 Trek to Yarlung Nyau-la (5440m) – Korzok (4600m) (7 hrs)
Day 09 Trek to Kyangdom (4550m)
Day 10 Trek to Norbu Sumdo (4300m)
Day 11 Trek to Lukung (4515)
Day 12 Trek to Dokpo Phirtse (4700m)
Day 13 Trek to high camp (4900m)
Day 14 Trek to Parang la (5450m) – Thaltak (4550m)
Day 15 Trek to Kibber (4205m), Drive to visit Kee (3950m), - Kaza.
Day 16 At Kaza - rest and relax
Day 17 Kaza - Pin valley - Lalung - Dhankar - Tabo
Day 18 Tabo - Nako - Kalpa
Day 19 Kalpa - Shimla
Day 20 Shimla - Delhi
20 DAYS COST INCLUDES
ü All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
ü Leh airport pick up and Leh sight-seeing mentioned in the itinerary.
ü 8 nights of hotel accommodation on CP plan.
ü 11 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.
Today after arriving in Leh airport. Transfer to hotel and relax afternoon hike up to Leh palace, ti Stupa 3 hrs and an evening explore the colourful local market. Overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast, 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. After visiting this monastery drive back to Leh via visiting Shey Palace. Overnight at hotel in Leh.
drive to visit Stok via Choklamsar. We cross a bridge on Indus River. In Stok we visit the Royal Palace of present kind and queen which was constructed by the kind Tsepal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. Inside the palace, you”ll find great collection of ancient royal ornament. After visitng Stok Palace, drive to Matho village, 10 kms from Stok. Visit Matho monastery built by Lama Tumgpa Dorje in 13th century. The famous two oracles (known as Rongtsan), who were invited from Tibet by the founder of this monastery still make appereance during the festival of the monastery
At Leh: Acclimatise. Visit Likir - Alchi - Lamayuru.
Today an early breakfast and early departure from Leh recommended. After breakfast a fantastic day drive over 2nd highest mountain pass in world Taglang la. Overnight at Pongunagu.
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.
We start early in morning and trek along the east shore of Tsomoriri lake. We cross Zerlung Merlung after short ascending to small pass just after Karzok. Across lake 2 peaks of Chamser and Lungser Kangri which dominates the entire Karzok region are impressive. On clear sky it reflects its image in lake and awesome to view it. Numbers of wild geese along the shore can be seen. Later we pass many nomadic temporaray camps of Sanchanglung, Kele, Rile and Kharlung. Trail sometime either of rocky offshore and on semi sandy beach. Arrive in camp of Kyangdom which means Wild ass that roam around lake. Kyangdom is a nomadic camp where nomads makes stop over camp for overnight stay. Look across the Norbu la from where nomads on horses we could see coming going to Karzok. Great view of Gya peak at southern end of lake.
We cross delta of Phirste phu river that joins this lake and cross. An hours of trek on delta flooded plain with pebbles we trek horizontally to Chumik Shilde where spring water. Chumik is ladakhi for Spring water. Enroute we may encounter with Kyang. We continue to trek on the right banks of river before joing to Norbu Sumdo. Just before Norbu sumod a huge rock cave built by nomads to capture tibetan wolves that hunts sheep. We camp just below this
Today early trek to cross Pare chu river. Short after camp we cross the river in morning with low level of water and guide will find out the best place to cross the river. and trek along the right bank of Pare chu. Pare Chu it source from Parang la, Gya massif and Takling, it runs continue to Tibet and enter again in India at Spiti. A trail that leads to Chumar in Tibet along the right bank of Pare chu river. We pass Silang gongma and along the river bed to the campsite of Umlung. With nice campsite with big stones around the camps that makes it impressive.
Today after camp we trek again on the river bed on right banks. With gaining height and impressive view of terrain on both side. We cross several streams before arriving at Dokpo Phirtse. From here a route leads to Takling la pass to Kiato village in Spiti. We have a lovely grassy campsite on the shores of river. With great view of Himalayan ranges
After Dokpo phirtse we continue to trek with gaining height. Short climb after on a long plateau and descend again to river bed with crossing of river again. After crossing we arrive at Karsha gongma. We climb and trek on the slopes of mountains at the mouth of glacier. Overnight camp.
Today an early breakfast to cross glacier and pass. Right close to camp we cross the river and climb along the edge of glacier. An hour after climb we traverse glacier to the pass. Great view below of campsite and mouth of glaicer that pouring Pare chu river. AT the top of pass prayer flags and lhato. Far across to spiti side immense view of Himalayan ranges. We descend steep to Thaltak campsite. Having lunch at Thaltak we descend deep in to Parilungbi gorge at the parlilungbi chu. Trekking along the chu on the left bank we cross chu with temporary bridge and climb straight to Thaltak. A nice campsite in a vowel like a shape with great view of mountains and Kanamo peak.
From Thaltak we descend down to Dumla village. After camp we climb to top plateau favorite to find fossils. Descending through a small canal with grassy slopes, terrain decorated with multi colors of Himalayan flora. We break at Dumla. Dumla is a settlement that people of Kibber using for field works. We enter is small canyon and follow the stream and well path till bridge at Palilungbi chu. After crossing river we climb to fields of Kibber. Kibber literally means Kidber - Blossom of happiness. Visiting Kee we continue to Kaza. Overnight stay in hotel.
At Kaza - rest and relax
Kaza - Pin valley - Lalung - Dhankar - Tabo
Tabo - Nako - Kalpa
Kalpa - Shimla
Shimla - Delhi
Cost includes
ü All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
ü Leh airport pick up and Leh sight-seeing mentioned in the itinerary.
ü 8 nights of hotel accommodation on CP plan.
ü 11 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 to strenuous
Max Altitude - 5450 meters
Max sleeping altitude - 4800 meters
Lowest trek altitude - 4250 meters
Trip Length - 21 days Delhi to Delhi
16 days Leh to Shimla
11 days trekking
11 nights camping
8 nights hotel
Best time - Mid June to mid Sept
PRICE
Price on request