Rumtse to Tsomoriri Trek

LEH – RUMTSE.

Distance:75 to 80 km

Duration:- 2hour drive from Leh

Early morning drive to Rumtse (4095 Mtr) from Leh. 2 Hrs

Trek Starts: RUMTSE – KYAMER (4020 Mts) (5 hrs). The first day is an easy walk with two river crossings after leaving behind the Leh – Manali Road. You will see some Nomadic place where the harder’s used to stay. You will be walking by the small Stream until you reach Kyamer.

Overnight Camp.

KYAMAR – TISALING (4200Mtr)

Duration:- (5-6 hrs).

Distance:-

Pass of the day :- Kyamar La (4870Mts) and Mandal Chan La (4996 Mts).

This is the day many trekkers suffer in the thin air. A long day walk, first part will be accent and the down and then again ascent, Tisaling will be bit higher then the previous campsite that is way it will be colder.

Overnight at Camp

TISALING – PANGUNAGU (4250 Mts)

Duration:- (5-6 hrs).

Pass of the Day:- Shibuk La (4900m),

The day start with a slow ascent and descent. Good chance to see Wild Ass. Not a very long day but you will be walking in the valley of yaks and blue sheep. Camp near the lake Tso Kar.

Overnight Camp

PANGUNAGU – NURUCHAN (4300 Mts)

Duration:-4-5 Hour

Distance:-

Pass of the day:-

Walking along Tso Kar (4398 Mts) 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 valley .

Overnight at camp.

NURUCHEN – RAJUNGKARU (4700Mtr)

Duration:-5 Hrs.

Pass of the day :- Horlam-la (4900Mts)

Today we have small pass Horlamla (4900Mtr) 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.

Overnight at Camp.

RAJUNGKARU – GYAMABURMA (5100 Mts)

Duration:-5-6Hrs

Distance:-

Pass of the day:-

From the camp we have nice walk through the nomad people of Tibet. From nomadic area stick ascend to Kazurla (5300 Mt). From the pass we can see beautiful landscape of Korzok area. Easy descent to the summer pasture of Tibetan refugee camp.Overnight camp in Gyamarburma.

Overnight at Camp

GYAMABURMA – GYAMA (5200mtr)

Duration 5-6 Hrs trek.

Distance:-

Pass of the Day:-

After breakfast trek start to Kyagartso. Today we have to cross-river two times. After an hour walking through gorge we will cross the first crossing. Then easy ascend towards small pass where one can see the beautiful small lake, Kyagartso. Then descend towards thesecond river crossing through rocky trail. After crossing the river continue towards Kyagartso.

Over night at camp.

GYAMA – KORZOK (Tsomoriri 4500mts)

Duration:-5-6 Hour

Distance:

Pass of the Day:- Yarla nao (5380Mts)

Today will have one small pass to cross. From the camp our trek to Korzok via crossing Pulling pass (4500mt). 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 4267 Mt. Korzok village is situated near the lake and you can see the Korzok monastery. Overnight at camp.

Visit Korzok monastery (Tsomoriri Lake) Overnight at camp. THE TSOMORIRI LAKE is a beautiful mountain bounded expanse of water, around 240 Kms. from Leh in Rupsho Valley. The Lake is located at 14,000 ft. near a small village of Korzok. The Korzok Monastery of 19th century houses Shakyamuni Buddha and other statues. The Nomadic people are most outstanding feature of this Lake area, which grazed herd of goats and yaks. The Tsokar (the salt Lake) around 76 kms. from Tsomoriri is also a wonderful Lake in this area.

Overnight at Camp.

KORZOK – LEH.

Distance:- 220 Kms,

Duration:- 6-7 Hrs

Drive back to Leh.  On the way back you can see Chumathang Hot spring and you will be driving by the Indus all the time until you reach leh.

Over night stay at Hotel in Leh.