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Your journey, day by day :
Day 1:
Arrival in Delhi
Reception at airport and
transfer to hotel in Delhi. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi to Leh
(3500m).
Transfer to domestic airport.
Flight to Leh and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, visit Leh’s
monastery, Shanti Stupa and old fort.
Day 3: Leh to Rumtse (4040m/75 kms)
Leave early and visit Shey, Thiksey and
Hemis monasteries on the way. Overnight camp at Rumtse.
Day 4: Rumtse to Kyamar
(4050m/5 hrs) – Trek 1
This is the first
trek. An easy trail leads to a beautiful campsite close to a spring. We spend the
night here.
Day 5: Kyamar to Tisaling (4200m) over Kumar la and
Mandachand la (5 - 7 hrs) –Trek 2
It
is a long day ahead, so an early start is advised. The trail goes along the river,
gradually ascending to Kumur la (4900m). Enjoy a spectacular view of the Chang-
Thang Range before descending steadily to the river bank. We wade through the
river and go up again to the next pass Mandachand la. An easy descent brings us to
our campsite on the pasture land of Tisaling.
Day 6: Tisaling to Tukje (4267m) via
Shibuk over Shibukla (4980m/6-7 hrs) – Trek 3
We begin with a two-hour trek to the pass, and enjoy the spectacular view from
there. Descend to Shibuk, where marmots play hide and seek. Now follows an easy
flat track along the large valley to the nomade headquarter at Tukche, where we
establish a camp for the night. We later visit the village and its small gompa
perched above it. A stroll along the lake shore provides for bird watching and
splendid views of the sunset.
Day 7: Tsokar to Nuruchan (4300m/4 hrs) – Trek 4
The trail runs alongside the lake and
crosses the plateau. Numerous kyang (wild donkeys) can be seen here. We camp close
to a nomade village.
Day 8: Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4400m) over Horlamkongka
la (4900m/6 hrs) – Trek 5
A gradual
ascent to the pass (1.30 hrs), is followed by an easy descent, and a long walk to
a beautiful campsite near the stream.
Day 9:
Rachungkaru to Gyama burma (4250m) over Kyamayuri la (5200m/5 hrs) – Trek
6
Another climb to another pass (2 hrs), a
gradual descent, and an easy trail to our campsite for the night.
Day 10: Gyma
Burma to Karzok / Tsomoriri (4573m/7 hrs) over Yalungnyaula (5440m) – Trek
7
A long day, with excellent views of the
lake from the pass. We reach the lake at Karzok, 240 kms southeast of Leh. The
Karzok Gompa and the nomades (Changpas) are outstanding features of this lake,
which has a circumference of about 36 kms. We explore the village and monastery,
and stroll along the lake shore. Night in camp.
Day 11: Karzok to
Kyangdom (4350m/7 hrs) – Trek 8
The trail
lies along the lake, providing for a long and pleasant walk. We camp beside the
Phertsephu River which merges into lake.
Day 12: Kyangdom to Kunmotchey (4580m/5
hrs) – Trek 9
The trail goes up the
river in an easterly direction, with two easy river crossing. Initially, the
valley of Phertse Phoo is narrow, with colorful and rugged rocks. It slowly opens
up into wide green meadows. We establish camp, and enjoy the bountiful nature.
Day 13: Kunmotchey to Lato (4650m/5 hrs) – Trek
10
Today is an easy walk through a meadow,
where we may meet the nomadic people. The valley gets wider than the day before. A
beautiful campsite at Lato, on the meadow.
Day 14: Lato to Zozang (4700m/4.30 hrs)
– Trek 11
Zozang is at the base of
the Telacon la. A splendid campsite, with views of high mountains, and far from
nomade camps.
Day 15: Zozang to Pang (4600m)over Telakon la (4850m) –
Trek 12
A gradual ascent to the pass leads
to extensive views of the barren but beautiful landscape and the plateau of Pang,
Quang chu thang (ground of the wild donkey). A pleasant descent to the bank of the
Zara chhu River, which we cross several times. After walking six hours, we reach
the last campsite.
Day 16: Pang to Leh (3500m)
After breakfast, we drive to Leh over the second highest motorable pass in the
world, the Tang Langla (5333m). It takes six hours to cover the distance (about
150 kms). On arrival in Leh, we check into a hotel. Overnight in Leh.
Day 17:
Leh
A free, leisurely day in Leh. Night in
hotel.
Day 18: Leh to Delhi
Transfer to Leh airport. Flight to Delhi. Transfer from airport to hotel. The
afternoon is free. Overnight in hotel.
Day 19: Departure;
Visit Old or New Delhi for a full day of sightseeing. In the evening
transfer to International Airport for onward flight to destination
Document
required to obtain the inner line permit:
- Copy of
passport,
- Copy of Visa,
- 4 passport size photo’s
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This trek lets you explore the region of Chang-Thang, which literally means “the high altitude plateau.” This is the home of the nomades (Changpas) which lies beyond the high passes. Tukche is the nomade headquarter, with its huge saltwater lake of Tsokar. Further east lies the famous Tsomoriri, a even larger saltwater lake at Karzok the capital of Rupshu. Here you will find the Kyang or Tibetan wild ass and the elusive snow leopard. Rare and exotic birds, such as the Bar-headed Goose, Black-necked crane and Brahmi ducks visit the area in season.
