Parang La is a high mountain pass located in between Spiti and Ladakh. The Parang la trekking route follows an ancient, historical and traditional trade route once was between Spiti, Changthang & Tibet. it's an 8 days trekking from Dumla near Kibber to Korzok. The route crosses the upper reaches of the Pare Chu and continues to the Lake Tsomoriri in Ladakh. The Parang La at an altitude of 5560 m. To the south of the pass, there are fewer snowfields. To the north is a long glacier crossing. To the Northwest there is Takling La, which is nowadays used less by trekkers, mostly takes Parang La route. Parang La opened to tourist in 1994 and we organized the first trek to Parang La in 1996, Kibber - Kiangdam - Pang trek. Since than we have organize numerous treks in this region, some of which were includes also the climb of Chamser - Lungser Kangri. To add more adventure to this trip, a Mentok Kangri climb is an option.
Setting off from Dumla near Kibber (4250m), Kibber meadows is breeding ground for famous Spiti horses and also the home of elegant Snow Leopard. The route goes to Parilungbi gorge. Stepping over the Thaltak meadows, moraine stretches, crevasses and glaciers, climb to the high mountain pass of Parang La (5560m). The source of Pare Chu River. Following the Pare Chu, which flows towards South into the Tibet frontier near Chumar village and again enters in Spiti valley,
There are no people on the whole route, unless you meet a few Changpa nomads near the Lake at Kiangdam. Today most of nomadic herdsmen lives between the valley near Thelakong la, Lanyar area. A vast valley that goes from near Kiangdam. It is a high altitude trek, the route remains above 4400m most of time. Thus a proper acclimatization at Kaza or Kibber is essential for doing this trek.The other challenging and significant problem can be the crossing of multiple mountain stream, which can be a very cold during bad weather. It is therefore essential to have good sandals. The last two campsites location are best in the entire trek. The rewarding point is at the end of trek when you reach deep blue turquoise Tsomoriri at the Kiangdam, southern shore of Tso-Moriri. Kiangdam is named after Kiang (Tibetan wild ass) that roams in this area. Tsomoriri is also breeding ground for the black necked crane, bar headed geese, Brahminy ducks. Arriving at Korzok we visit the large changpa settlement at Korzok phu. Finally drive to Leh or Manali via Sumdo, Puga (hot spring) - Tsokar and join the Manali - Leh highway.
PARANG LA TREK - KIBBER TO KORZOK TSOMORIRI ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Delhi / Chandigarh airport. Drive to Manali.
Day 02: Manali to Rohtang la (3978m) – Kunzom la (4551m) - Kaza (3600m)
Day 03: At Kaza: Acclimatize
Day 04: Kaza - Langza (4435m): Acclimatize
Day 05: Langza to Kee - Kibber (4,205m) - Dumla (4080m) drive, Trek to Thaltak (4650m)
Day 06: Trek to Jugtak (4850m) - Bongrojen (5100m)
Day 07: Trek to Dak Karzong - Kharsa gongma (4900m) cross Parang la (5560 m)
Day 08: Trek to Dakpo Takling Chu (4800m) - Datang Yongma (4650m)
Day 09: Trek to Umlung (4650 m) - Racholhamo (4600m)
Day 10: Trek to Norbu sumdo (4520 m) - Chumik Shilde (4540m)
Day 11: Trek to Kiangdam (4540 m)
Day 12: At Kiangdam
Day 13: Kiangdam to Korzok (4600m)
Day 14: Korzok to Leh via Taglang La (5328m)
Day 15: Leh - Delhi flight.
OPTION: KORZOK TO MANALI
Day 14: Korzok to Manali via Baralacha la (4890m) - Rohtang la (3980m), 13-15 hrs.
Day 15: Manali - Delhi.
OPTION: MENTOK KANGRI 6250M
Day 13: Kiangdam to Korzok (4600m)
Day 14: Trek to Base camp (5300m)
Day 15: A day for preparation
Day 16: Ascend Mentok Kangri (6250m) - Base camp
Day 17: Reserve day / Contingency day
Day 18: Descent to Korzok
Day 19: Korzok to Leh via Taglang La (5328m)
Day 20: At Leh
Day 21: Leh - Delhi flight.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. Manali to Leh or Manali to Manali.
- 2 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Manali at 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis.
- 2 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Kaza at 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis.
- 1 nights home stay at Langza.
- 1 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Leh at 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis
- Accommodation on twin share in 3 men 4 season tents, sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
- All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
- Support staff: Qualified English speaking Ladakhi or local trekking guide, cook & camp crew.
- Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
- Camping fee, climbing permits.
- GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
- First aid medical kit.
PARANG LA TREK - KIBBER TO KORZOK TSOMORIRI - DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Delhi or Chandigarh airport. Drive to Manali.
Arrive at Delhi or Chandigarh airport. Pickup and drive to Manali by private car. Arrive at Manali, check into hotel. Its 14-15 hrs drive from Delhi airport and its 7-8 hrs drive from Chandigarh airport to Manali.
Day 02: Manali to Rohtang la (3978m) – Kunzom la (4551m) - Kaza (3600m), 9-10 hrs
Today an early departure from Manali, Over land journey by jeep over Rohtang pass 3978 mtrs. Rohtang pass, which is the gateway to Lahoul –Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar. Along the Chandra River valley for 3-4 hrs until reaching Batal. Magnificent view of snow capped mountain of C.B. Ranges and Bara Shigri Glacier. These ranges are part of Great Himalayan range. Passing through Kunzum la (4551m) we arrive at first village of Spiti called Losar (4’000m). By the evening arrival at Kaza. Kaza is a sub-headquarter of Spiti region. Check into hotel, rest and relax.
Day 03: At Kaza: Acclimatize
Today explore local bazar at Kaza town. or visit Dankhar, Lalung and Pin valley.
Day 04: Kaza - Langza (4435m): Acclimatize
Langza is situated at an altitude of 4435m/14500ft and below the beautiful Chau Chau Kang Nilda peak (6303m). You will stay overnight at homestay. Explore the village and acclimatize hike in around.
Day 05: Langza to Kee - Kibber (4,205m) - Dumla (4080m) drive, Trek to Thaltak (4650m)
Today leaving Kaza short drive to Kee 6 -7 kms. Visit the monastery and Continue drive to Kibber and further to Chichim - Dumla. Dumla is short after Pari Lungbi gorge. Setting off from here first short descent to Dumla through fields of Barley than gradual ascent arrival on a ridge, from where splendid and spectacular view of Shilla Peak 6303m. to southeast half an hour down to the campsite of Thaltak.
Day 06: Trek to Jugtak (4850m) - Bongrojen (5100m), 7-8 hrs
Now trail descend 400 mtrs. Down to Parilungla Chu. Cross the river, Climb to saghthag over moraine stretch. Further gradual and exhausting climb to reach the glaciated valley, one to the north and one to the south. Follow the moraine stretch towards north and then arrive at the campsite of Jugthag at as altitude of 4850m
Day 07: Trek to Dak Karzong - Kharsa gongma (4900m) cross Parang la (5560 m), 8-9 hrs
An eventful day for those who have never climbed this height Before. From camp climb up gradually to Parangla on patches of snow panoramic views of Peaks of Ladakh, Lahoul and Spiti for below in the NW you can see the Pare chu which original from this pass. 4 km. Descend through crevasses and glacier then cross the Pare chu. Following the left site of river arrive at campsite of Kharsa Gongma. The Dak Karzong is at short distance from Kharsa gongma.
Day 08: Trek to Dakpo Takling Chu (4800m) - Datang Yongma (4650m), 6-7 hrs
Today we cross the river close to campsite and follow the right bank of Pare Chu. Now the valley becomes broaden .Sometimes on riverbed or above river the trail goes to campsite of Dokpo Phirtse. 60 kms stretch through Kharas, Dokpo phirtse, Dakar, Kuru and Thaktote, which are places where Changpas stays during summer time. Gentle and easy walking along the Pare Chu. Small tributaries to be cross before arriving the Dokpo Phirtse and continue to Datang Yongma campsite.
Day 09: Trek to Umlung (4650 m) - Racholhamo (4600m), 6-7 hrs
Today again easy walking along the right bank of Pare-chu.Now the valley becomes wide as you follow the Pare-chu.At different places you come across Patches of grass at nomad’s summer place. Overnight camp at Racholhamo.
Day 10: Trek to Norbu sumdo (4520 m) - Chumik Shilde (4540m), 7 hrs
Short stretch along the right bank until arriving a place where a stream joins with pare-chu. The trail goes further to chumar village in Tibet. Pare- chu river to be cross at this point and trek up to right and valley. Walk towards right hand valley. As you trek upwards the landscape changes from dusty plain to green pasture ground. Here you will be welcomed by Changpas. (Tibetan nomads) Overnight camp at Chumik Shilde.
Day 11: Trek to Kiangdam (4540 m), 4-5 hrs
A wonderful and exciting day of trekking tour, here landscape changes dramatically. Walking through pasture and sandy patches the valley become broader and broader. After walking through Chumik Shilde and crossing small stream finally arrive at Tso-moriri Lake. The lake is 24 kms in length and 6 kms wide. Changpas can be seen with their flocks of sheep, goats and yaks near around the lake. Kyang, birds like: bar headed goose, the migratory birds black-necked ducks are also found around the lake.
Day 12: At Kiangdam / Exploration
Today just relax at camp or go to climb nearby mountain to have a view or go to hike towards Phirtse phu.
Day 13: Kiangdam to Korzok (4600m), 7-8 hrs.
Today after breakfast leaving Kiangdam behind we trek to Korzog along the banks of Tsomoriri Lake. Yet its providing pleasant walk on the shore of lake as well as Chamser (6622m) and Lungser Kangri (6666m) peaks at the Eastern shore of Tsomoriri remain in sight up to Korzok. To the North you will have view of Yalung Nong peak and to the West Mentok Kangri group of peaks. Karzok is high altitude village, situated at the west banks of Lake Tsomoriri, inhabitants of Karzok also known as Changpa. Overnight camp at Korzok.
Day 14: Korzok to Leh via Taglang La (5328m), 8-9 hrs
Leaving Korzok the road goes to Kiagar Tso, Sumdo, Puga and Tsokar. Finally crossing the Taglang la and long descent to Indus valley to Leh. Check into hotel. Rest and relax.
Day 15: Leh - Delhi flight.
Pickup at hotel and transfer to airport and flight to Delhi.
Arrive
at Delhi or Chandigarh airport. Pickup and drive to Manali by private car.
Arrive at Manali, check into hotel. Its 14-15 hrs drive from Delhi airport
and its 7-8 hrs drive from Chandigarh airport to Manali.
Today
an early departure from Manali, Over land journey by jeep over Rohtang pass
3978 mtrs. Rohtang pass, which is the gateway to Lahoul –Spiti, Pangi and
Zanskar. Along the Chandra River valley for 3-4 hrs until reaching Batal. Magnificent
view of snow capped mountain of C.B. Ranges and Bara Shigri Glacier. These
ranges are part of Great Himalayan range. Passing through Kunzum la (4551m) we
arrive at first village of Spiti called Losar (4’000m). By the evening arrival
at Kaza. Kaza is a sub-headquarter of Spiti region. Check into hotel, rest
and relax.
Today
explore local bazar at Kaza town. or visit Dankhar, Lalung and Pin
valley.
Langza
is situated at an altitude of 4435m/14500ft and below the beautiful Chau Chau
Kang Nilda peak (6303m). You will stay overnight at homestay. Explore the
village and acclimatize hike in around.
Today
leaving Langza first drive to Kee 23 kms. Visit the monastery and Continue
drive to Kibber and further to Chichim - Dumla. Dumla is short after Pari
Lungbi gorge. Setting off from here first short descent to Dumla through
fields of Barley than gradual ascent arrival on a ridge, from where
splendid and spectacular view of Shilla Peak 6303m. to southeast half an hour
down to the campsite of Thaltak.
Now
trail descend 400 mtrs. Down to Parilungla Chu. Cross the river, Climb to
saghthag over moraine stretch. Further gradual and exhausting climb to reach
the glaciated valley, one to the north and one to the south. Follow the moraine
stretch towards north and then arrive at the campsite of Jugthag at as altitude
of 4850m
An
eventful day for those who have never climbed this height Before. From camp
climb up gradually to Parangla on patches of snow panoramic views of Peaks of
Ladakh, Lahoul and Spiti for below in the NW you can see the Pare chu which
original from this pass. 4 km. Descend through crevasses and glacier then cross
the Pare chu. Following the left site of river arrive at campsite of Kharsa
Gongma. The Dak Karzong is at short distance from Kharsa gongma.
Today
we cross the river close to campsite and follow the right bank of Pare Chu. Now
the valley becomes broaden .Sometimes on riverbed or above river the trail goes
to campsite of Dokpo Phirtse. 60 kms stretch through Kharas, Dokpo phirtse,
Dakar, Kuru and Thaktote, which are places where Changpas stays during summer
time. Gentle and easy walking along the Pare Chu. Small tributaries to be cross
before arriving the Dokpo Phirtse and
continue to Datang Yongma campsite.
Today
again easy walking along the right bank of Pare-chu.Now the valley becomes wide
as you follow the Pare-chu.At different places you come across Patches of grass
at nomad’s summer place. Overnight camp at Racholhamo.
Short
stretch along the right bank until arriving a place where a stream joins with
pare-chu. The trail goes further to chumar village in Tibet. Pare- chu river to
be cross at this point and trek up to right and valley. Walk towards right hand
valley. As you trek upwards the landscape changes from dusty plain to green
pasture ground. Here you will be welcomed by Changpas. (Tibetan nomads) Overnight
camp at Chumik Shilde.
A
wonderful and exciting day of trekking tour, here landscape changes dramatically.
Walking through pasture and sandy patches the valley become broader and
broader. After walking through Chumik Shilde and crossing small stream finally
arrive at Tso-moriri Lake. The lake is 24 kms in length and 6 kms wide.
Changpas can be seen with their flocks of sheep, goats and yaks near around the
lake. Kyang, birds like: bar headed goose, the migratory birds black-necked
ducks are also found around the lake.
Today just relax at camp or go to climb nearby mountain to have a view
or go to hike towards Phirtse phu.
Today
after breakfast leaving Kiangdam behind we trek to Korzog along the banks of
Tsomoriri Lake. Yet its providing pleasant walk on the shore of lake as well as
Chamser (6622m) and Lungser Kangri (6666m) peaks at the Eastern shore of
Tsomoriri remain in sight up to Korzok. To the North you will have view of
Yalung Nong peak and to the West Mentok Kangri group of peaks. Karzok is high
altitude village, situated at the west banks of Lake Tsomoriri, inhabitants of
Karzok also known as Changpa. Overnight camp at Korzok.
Leaving Korzok the road goes to Kiagar Tso, Sumdo, Puga and Tsokar.
Finally crossing the Taglang la and long descent to Indus valley to Leh. Check
into hotel. Rest and relax.
Pickup at hotel and transfer to airport and flight to Delhi.
- All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. Manali to Leh or Manali to Manali.
- 2 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Manali at 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis.
- 2 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Kaza at 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis.
- 1 nights home stay at Langza.
- 1 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Leh at 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis
- Accommodation on twin share in 3 men 4 season tents, sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
- All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
- Support staff: Qualified English speaking Ladakhi or local trekking guide, cook & camp crew.
- Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
- Camping fee, climbing permits.
- GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
- First aid medical kit.
× Domestic flight Delhi - Leh,
× Rest of hotel in Manali, Leh and New Delhi and lunch, dinner while staying at hotel in Leh & not trekking.
× 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.
TRIP FACTS
Region - Spiti & Changthang Ladakh
Difficulty Level - Moderate to Strenuous
Max Altitude - 5560m
Trip Length - 15/16 days Delhi to Delhi,
14 days Manali to Leh
9 days of trekking
9 nights camp
4 nights hotel, 1-night homestay
Activity - Trekking expedition
Best time - June end to mid-Oct
