What We Love

  • Trekking in the home of the Changpa nomads, who still roam the Rupshu plains.
  • Great avifauna to be seen around the two lakes of Tsomoriri and Tsokar.
  • Some of the best otherworldly scenery to be seen on the trekking route.

Overview

Trip Length

10N/11D

Group Size

N/A

Activities

Tour
Drive
Treking
Camping
Wildlife
Sightseeing

Why this Trek

A challenging trek taking you through the stunning Changthang plateau, culminating in the breathtaking views of the Tsomoriri and Tsokar lakes.

 

 

Trek Highlights

Treking

Tsokar Lake

Treking

Changpa Nomads

Treking

Black Necked Crane

Treking

Tsomoriri lake

Detailed Itinerary

DAY
1

Fly into Leh via one of the most picturesque flights over the high Himalayas. Acclimatize yourself to the high altitude town of Leh, located at 3500m above sea level.

DAY
2

A day of sightseeing is on the cards. Visit the Shey Palace, the erstwhile residence of the royal family of Ladakh. Continue onto the Thiksey monastery complex, very reminiscent of the Potala in its structure. In the afternoon, you may want to explore the bustling bylanes of the local market, where ladies in traditional attire still sell homegrown organic vegetables.

DAY
3

Drive from Leh to Rumtse, a village on the Leh-Manali route in eastern Ladakh. Start your trek by a 4 hour walk to Kyamar (4050m).
Trek time - 4 hours

DAY
4

On your second day itself, we cross two passes. Post breakfast, we gradually ascend, and cross the Kyamar La (4800m), from where you can view the spectacular Zanskar ranges, and then the steeper Mandalchan La (4850m). We camp at Tisaling at night.
Trek time - 6/7 hours

DAY
5

Another hard day's walk, crossing the Shibuk La (4900m)- from where we get a stunning view of the Tsokar lake. We camp overnight at Ponganagu (4250m).
Trek time - 6 hours

DAY
6

The trail today is easier, as we follow the Jeep road towards Tsokar lake, a salt encrusted lake home to a number of migratory birds, including the endangered Black necked crane. We camp at Nuruchan (4300m).
Trek time - 6 hours

DAY
7

Another exciting day of hiking, we first cross the Horlam Kongka La (4900m), from where we descend to Rajungkaru, home to several nomadic settlements. We re-ascend to Kyamayuru La (5410m), and descend to camp at Gyamar Barma (5150m).
Trek time - 6/7 hours

DAY
8

Post breakfast, we head to our next pass, Kartse La (5300m), post which we continue our ascent to Gyamar la, from where we get to see some spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. We camp at Gyamar (5200m).
Trek time - 4 hours

DAY
9

The last day trekking also gets us crossing our highest pass, the Yalung Nyaulung La (5450m). The climb is well worth the effort, as we see the azure waters of the Tsomoriri lake from the height. We descend slowly to Korzok Phu, and camp finally at Korzok (4500m).
Trek time - 6/7 hours

DAY
10

Wake up to a leisurely breakfast, and drive back to Leh in your waiting vehicle.

DAY
11

Assisted transfer to the airport for departure to Delhi.

Optional Extensions

Nubra Valley

Trip Length

2N

Activities

Tour
Drive
Treking
Camping
Wildlife
Sightseeing
Pangong Lake

Trip Length

1N

Activities

Tour
Drive
Camping
Wildlife
Sightseeing

Trip Inclusions

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