Trek Chang to Spiti (****)

Trek in Chang-Thang:a high altitude plateau, Home of the Nomade (called Changpas) to which can be reach by passing several passes, At Tsokar, the salt water lake. Further east of Rupshu Chang-Thang a great salt water lake of Tsomoriri. Close by is Karzok the capital of Rupshu. wildlife, Kyang, “the Tibetan wild ass” and occasionally visible snow leopard and rare exotic birds as Bar headed Goose. Black necked crane are also found.

Further a head existed ancient barter link route between Tibet and Spiti, while Tibet was free was having exchange relation of culture and goods between two country, trail goes over highest pass of the trek 5560 mtrs the gate way between Spiti and Tchang-Thang bordered with Tibet. Explore Spiti “also knows as Little Tibet..” its monasteries some of them found as similar to Tholing in Tibet, attend the ritual (Puja) and listen the chant of monk while praying, meet cheerful peoples and enjoy the golden landscape, Drive to Manali through Chandra valley, spectacular road adorned by snow caped mountain leads to lush green valley of God, Kullu - Manali; explore the valley and its ancients temples, By night comfortable bus to Delhi.

Mentok Kangri ( 6175 mtrs .)
From Korzok village easy approach to the base camp. As approaching higher one can have breathtaking view. During the summer there are fields of wild flower, there fore the Mentok name comes from the wild flowers in Ladakhi (Tibetan) language, Minimum of equipment and basic experience of mountaineering is required.

Day1: Arrival Delhi
Reception in air port, transfer to hotel, O/N in hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi - Leh: (3500 m) hotel
Transfer to domestic air port, flight to Leh. Transfer to hotel , Afternoon Visit monastery in the town, Shanti stupa and old fort of Leh.

Day 3: Explore around Leh : hotel
Drive to Spituk monastery close to Leh, Phyang 13 kms west of Leh , back to
hotel for lunch , afternoon at leisure.

Day 4: Leh to Tsokar :154 kms, (4268 mtrs)
Leave early ,on the way visit, Shey-Thiksey and Hemis monastery , Afternoon continue a head over world second highest motor able pass(Tanglangla (5332mtrs) to nomad headquarter at Tsokar, explore the village and Gompa evening stroll on the shore of salk water lake .O/N in camp.

Day 5: Tsokar to Nuruchan (4300 mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek. 1
Rail goes beside the lake through the plateau, kyang ( WildDonkey ) can be seen in herd, campsite close to nomad village.

Day 6: Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4400mtrs.)over Horlamkongkala (4900 mtrs.) 6 hours. Trek 2
Gradual walk for 1.30h to the pass, easy descend, a long walk to beautiful campsite near the stream

Day7: Rachungkaru to Gyama burma (4250 mtrs) over Kyamayurila (5200mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek 3
Easy climb for 2h. to the pass, gradual descend and further easy trail leads to the campsite

Day 8: Gyma Burma to Karzok (Tsomoriri 4573 mtrs 7 hours. Over Yalungnyaula (5440 mtrs) Trek 4
Long day, excellent view of the lake from the top of pass, reached at Karzok 240 kms south east of Leh, Karzok Gompa and its inhabitants the Nomades (Changpa’s) are most outstanding features of this lake. circumference of this lake is aroung 36 kms. Explore village and monastery later stroll on the shore of lake. Visit the village and the monastery, night in camp

Day 9 to Day 11, climb to Mentok Kangri 1

Day 9: Karzok/ Base Camp
After breakfast we trek gradually to the Base camp of Mentok at 5420mts, about 5/6hrs trek Trek 5

Day 10 Summit day
Mentok Kangri I & II - 6172 and 6120 meters:
This is a lovely peak on a long ridge running south from Korzok village onthe shores of the Tso Moriri lake. In July and August the entire Korzok valley is green with wild flowers giving the peak its name Mentok inTibetan and Ladakhi means 'flower '. In some old maps this peak has been named Mata.

Our summit Day begins before dawn, to give us ample time for the climb. It is most likely that we do not need our crampons for the most part as we scramble over scree and boulders, which lead up to the top. Most of the ridge is like a steep path, so ropes are not usually necessary, although some scrambling is required. At an altitude approaching 6000m it is extremely tiring and anybody who needs a rope will be able to use one. The summit is a superb reward for your effort, giving magnificent views in every direction. We return all the way back to base camp.

Day 11: Base camp to Karzok - Trek 6
After breakfast we trek back to karzok . Over night karzok.

Day 12: Karzok to Kyangdom (4350 mtrs.) 7 hours. Trek 7
The trail goes beside the lake, long and pleasant walk; camp beside the phertsephu river which merge in to lake.

Day 13: sumdo (4300 mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek 8
Pleasant walk on the meadow, wild Rabbits, the asses (the donkey)occasionally visible wild wolves, the ducks in the Chhumik Shade spring, can be seen day attraction.

Day 14: Nurbu Sumdo to Umna (4580 mtrs.) 7 hours. Trek 9
Wade through chilled Para chhu river ; Continue upward the ancient route of Monks and merchants . while Tibet was free were having exchange relation of culture and goods between Spiti and Tibet. Camp site at the beneath of high mountainous range on a green patch beside the river.

Day 15: Umna to Largyup, base of Parangla (4930 mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek 10
Continue on the same direction, several time stream crossing, quite a easy day; campsite at foot of the glacier.

Day 16: Largyup to base of Parangla (5000mtrs.) 6hours over Parangla (5600 mtrs.). Trek 11
The trail goes over glacier. Its advised to start early in the morning enjoy the extensive view of Himalaya and Spiti valley from the pass. Steep escend to the camp site on a small patch.

Day 17: Base of Parangla to Thaltak (4560 mtrs.)4hours. Trek 12
Again descend to the gorge, one hour walk through the gorge and steep climbing to the beautiful camp site; after lunch enjoy your time to collect
the fossil around camp site.

Day 18: Thaltak to Kibber (4200 mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek 13
Last day of trek. Descend to the Tumlay, further crossing gorge reach at Kibber one of the highest permanently inhabited village, explore the village
and its monastery.

Day 19: Kibber to Kaza (3500 mtrs.) via Kye monastery (3500 mtrs.)
Drive down to visit the famous. Kye gompa perched high on a pyramid like mountain, Belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. camp at Kaza.

Day 20: Kaza to Tabo/ Dhankar
Back to Kaza, or Kalachakra in Kye. O/N in the camp.Drive to south to visit Tabo, Monastery has been founded in 996 A.D. often called the Ajanta of Himalayas. In trans Himalayas Buddhism, Tabo sanctity is next only to Tibet’s gompa . Dhankar the ancient capital of Spiti king , the most Tholing incredibly situated gompa perched high on the barren rocky mountain top

Day 21: Kaza to Manali, 190 kms.
Drive through several villages of Spiti over Kunzum pass ,(4700m.). having view of magnificent Himalayan Peaks, drive through Chandra valley, uphill drive to Rohtang pass (3950mtrs) the gate way of Lahooul - Spiti and Kullu Descend to Manali,. O/N in hotel.

Day 22: Explore Manali
Visit old Manali village and Manu temple, Hadimba temple in midle of cedarforest, Shiva temple and afternoon Vashisht hot spring, Night bus to Delhi .

Day 23: Arrive Delhi and Departure
Morning reached Delhi transfer to hotel, half day sight seeing, evening transfer to International airport for Flight to onward destination.

Cost per person:
We propose:

1. We propose some departures dates to attend the following festivals: In that case the duration of tour will be one day more than the actual itinerary.
   • Karzok festival 07/07/10 to 30/07/10
   • La Darcha Festival 01/08/10 to 24/08/10
2. Cost proposed for fix departure is based on minimum of 4 pax , 2-3 pax has to pay additional surcharge as mentioned in the cost table below:
3. Those who cannot join the fix departure dates have opportunity to take advantage of our a la carte service , please consult the below cost table.

Departure 2010:

Start	Finish	Cost per person	Number of persons	Cost A la Carte
7/7/10	30/7/10	1590 €	A partir de 4 persons	2/3 person -1658 €
30/7/10	22/8/10	1590 €		4/5 pax -----1287 €
Supplement individual		265 €		Supplement individual ---240 €
Supplement Tour 2-3 persons.		150 €

I MF - Climbing Fee - Handling Charges)

• US$ 700 for a party of two members. For additional members upto seven US$ 300 each.
• Thereafter for each additional member US$ 350 upto a maximum limit of twelve members.
• Liaison Officer Equipment Hire charges US$ 500 in addition to the handling charges.

Cost includes:

• Ground transport as per itinerary and airport transfers (domestic and international)
• Twin sharing room in medium class hotel; in homestays and monasteries, very simple mostly common room, dry pit toilet outside, and simple food
• Hotels in Delhi, Leh and Manali on breakfast basis. Rest full board. While trekking and traveling lunch packed or in local restaurant
• English-speaking guide
• During the trek transport by pony or mule if necessary
• Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress
• Kitchen team and dining tent, with all necessary items
• Common medical box with oxygen cylinder
• Flight fares, Delhi / Leh.

Cost excludes:

• Flight international, visa fares, airport tax, insurance
• Sleeping bag
• Food in Delhi, and Leh
• Extra beverages
• Medical evacuation
• Monument fees
• Still and video camera fees
• Personal expenses
• Tips

Document required to obtain the inner line permit for Chang-Thang

• Copy of passport
• Copy of visa
• 3 photo of passport size

For Mentok Kangri please consult the list of documents
Special requirement

• X Mountaineering Visa
• Passport and Visa Copy
• 4 Passport Size photo
• Permanent Address Detail