Transportation

Car, Jeep
Accomodation

Tent, Camp
Maximum Altitude

5,430 metres
Departure from

Leh
Best season

June, July, Aug, Sept
Tour type

Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals

All meals during the trek
Language

English, Hindi, Tibetan
Fitness level

Moderate to Strenuous
Minimum Age

12
Maximum Age

68
Group Size

2 - 8

Overview

This demanding and Challenging Trek takes us to the land of Changpa nomads living on the vast high plateau of Changthang. It focuses mainly on the life of Nomadic people and wildlife in motion. After 2-3 days of well acclimatizing in Leh, we drive to Rumtse (85 km) 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 Lake Tsokar. 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 a must before starting the trek.

The first stage of the area is relatively uninhabited, while the second phase after Tsokar up to the Tsomoriri Lake area is vastly dwelt by Changpa nomads. We visit several 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.

Short Itinerary
Day 1: Leh to Zingchen by car, visit Spituk monastery. Trek Zingchen (3400m) – Rumbak (3955m)
Day 2: Trek Rumbak (3955 m) – Stok La (4855m) – Stok (3600m)
Day 3: Leh to Shey – Thiksey – Stakna – Hemis monasteries to Rumtse (4150m)
Day 4: Trek Rumtse (4150m) to Kyamar (4540m)
Day 5: Trek Kyamar to Kyamar-la (5070m) – Mandalchan-la (5200m) – Tisaling (5010m)
Day 6: Trek Tisaling to Shibuk-la (5275m) – Pongunagu (4580m)- Riyul (4550m)
Day 7: Trek Riyul to Nuruchan (4650m)
Day 8: Trek Nuruchan to Kyamayuri La (5430m) – Gyamar Barma (5195m)
Day 9: Trek Gyamar Barma to Kartse-la (5380m) – Gyamar (5160m)
Day 10: Trek Gyamar to Yalung Nyau-la (5430m) – Korzok (4595m)
Day 11: Visit Korzok monastery & explore Tsomoriri Lake, drive back to Leh.

Highlights

Trek through the stunning high-altitude landscapes of Changthang, the Western Tibetan plateau in the land of nomads. - Spectacular views of Tso Moriri Lake
Experience a homestay in the picturesque village of Rumbak
6 high passes over 5000 m. Visit Korzok gompa
Meeting with Changpa nomads and their Cashmere goats.

Day 1 :

Leh to Zingchen by car, visit Spituk monastery on the way. Trek Zingchen (3400m) – Rumbak (3955m)

Leh to Zingchen by car, visit Spituk monastery on the way. Trek Zingchen (3400m) – Rumbak (3955m)
2.3 hrs, 7 km, | Homestay | meals: L, D

Day 2 :

Trek Rumbak (3955 m) – Stok La (4855m) – Stok (3600m)

Trek Rumbak (3955 m) – Stok La (4855m) – Stok (3600m)
7-8 hrs, 16.5 km, | meals: B, L

Day 3 :

Leh - visit Shey - Thiksey – Stakna – Hemis monasteries, Drive to Rumtse (4150m)

After breakfast, drive to Rumtse, 80 Km from Leh, on the Leh-Manali highway. En route, visit Shey, Thiksey, Stakna, and Hemis monasteries. Overnight stay in a camp at Rumtse.
80 km by car, 4-5 hours | Camping | meals: L, D

Day 4 :

Trek Rumtse (4150m) to Kyamar (4540m)

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.
11 km, 4 hrs, | Camping | meals: B, L, D

Day 5 :

Trek Kyamar (4540m) to Kyamar-la (5070m) – Mandalchan-la (5200m) – Tisaling (5010m)

After a 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.
14 km, 6-7 hrs, | Camping | meals: B, L, D

Day 6 :

Trek Tisaling (5010m) to Shibuk-la (5275m) - Pongunagu (4580m)- Riyul (4550m)

A gradual and easy ascend will lead you to Shibuk La. There are many wild Asses (skyang) around this area. Pangunagu has also a nice camping site but due to lack of water, we camp at Riyul, which is situated short after Pongunagu. Overnight camp.
14 km, 6-7 hrs, | Camping | meals: B, L, D

Day 7 :

Trek Riyul (4550m) to Nuruchan (4650m)

Walking along Tso Kar for much of the time on the trail. Today we have an 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 the right side and enter the Nuruchan. Overnight at camp.
16 km, 5-6 hours, | Camping | meals: B, L, D

Day 08 :

Trek Nuruchan (4650m) to Kyamayuri La (5430m) - Gyamar Barma (5195m)

Continue on the trail from Nuruchan to Kyamayuru La to Gyamar Barma campsite. Here the nomadic Tibetan refugees live in summer. Here we can see the lifestyle of nomad people in Tibet. In this area, they have plenty of Yaks, Sheep, and Pashmina Goats. Overnight camp.
19 km, 7-8 hrs, | Camping | meals: B, L, D

Day 09 :

Trek Gyamar Barma (5195m) to Kartse-la (5380m) – Gyamar (5160m)

A short trail today. From camp, we have a nice walk through the nomadic pasture land. From a nomadic area, stick ascend to pass. From the pass, we can see the beautiful landscape of the Korzok area. Easy descent to the summer pasture of Tibetan refugee camp.Overnight camp in Gyamar.
6 km, 3-4 hrs, | Camping | meals: B, L, D

Day 10 :

Trek Gyamar (5160m) to Yalung Nyau-la (5430m) – Korzok (4595m)

Today, we will have the last pass to cross. We will trek to Korzok from the camp by crossing Yalung Nyau la Pass. On the way to Korzok, one can see plenty of marmots. Today, we have a beautiful turquoise-colored Lake Tsomoriri to see. This lake is situated at an altitude of 4600m. Korzok village is situated near the lake, and you can see the Korzok monastery. Overnight at camp.
16 km (6-7 hrs, | Camping | meals: B, L

Day 11 :

Visit Korzok monastery in the morning & explore Tsomoriri Lake, drive back to Leh

Rumtse to Tso Moriri trek

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