Rumtse to Tsomoriri Trek

Day 1: Leh (3500 m), 1h 30min by flight

On arrival at Leh airport you will take the taxi to the designated hotel. You will relax till the mid-day. Meeting with our representative and guide on lunch time. After lunch to get acclimatize leave for excursion to Shanti Stupa dominate the Leh town, Royal Palace built by 5th Dalailama in 17th century which looks like a little Potala of Lahasa. Stroll in the Bazar and night in the hotel.

Day 2: Leh to Rumtse 4040 mtrs. 75 kms.

Leave early, On the way visit known monasteries of Indus Shey-Thiksey –Hemis monasteries. Shey, once the capital of Upper Ladakh before being supplanted by Leh, monastery houses rich murals painting, well restored and represents the 18 Arhats (disciples of Buddha who attained enlightenment). Thiksey, a majestic monastery perched on a rocky outcrop built in the 15th century during the first wave of expansion of Gelugpa sect in Ladakh. At the entrance, there are painting of protective deities and the great masters of the sect . Hemis monastery, built by Namgyal dynasty in1630. The monastery belongs to Drukpa sect of Buddhism, its mural painting represents the different divinities dated back to 18th sanctuary. Further drive to Rumtse the starting point of trek where you. will be meet the trekking crew who will accompany you throughout the trek, night in camp.

Day 3: Rumtse to Kyamar , 40 50 mtrs . 5 hours Trek 1

Day start walking along the road side for a while, later follow the river and has to cross later, the valley you are walking in get wider at the places and narrowing at certain places, finally at the point it turns to the north toward nomad settlement where camp site will be established, night in the camp

Day 4: Kyamar to Tisaling 4200m, over Kumarla and Mandachandla -6- 7 hours, Trek 2

As it is a long day so the early start is advised, Trail goes up following the River, gradual ascent to Kumur la 4900m, enjoy the spectacular view on the Chang-Thang range, then steady descend to river bank, wade through river and again, ascent to the next pass Mandachandla, now easy descend toward the campsite on pasture land of Tisaling.

Day 5: Tisaling to Tukje (4267 mtrs) vis Shibuk over Shibukla (4980 mtrs ) 6- 7 hours . Trek 3, 2 hours

Trek till the pass, again spectacular view of the surrounding Himalaya, descend to Shibuk, where Marmot can be seen playing hide an seek. Now easy flate track on the large valle to the nomade headquarter at Tukche, on arrival in Tukche, establish the camp, later visit the village and small gompa perched high on the top of village, Stroll on the shore of lake to watch the birds and lake changing its color frequently while sun setting. Night in camp.

Day 6: Tsokar to Nuruchan (4300 mtrs.) 4 hours.

Trek 4 Trail goes beside the lake,we cannot stop gazing the astonishing reflection of the arid mountains on lake and its banks are adorned by the crest of white salt , just are breath-taking. Time to time nomad setting are seen while traversing plateau. Wild life as of solitaire kyang (Wild Donkey) or in herd can be seen. Day end up at the southern direction of the lake, night in camp.

Day 7: Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4400mtrs. ) over Horlamkongkala ( 4900 mtrs.) 6 hours. Trek 5

Gradual walk for1h.30 to the pass, enjoy the view of surrounding hills and mountains of Chang-Thangs, take easy descend followed by a long walk to the beautiful campsite locate near the stream. Night kin camp.

Day 8: Rachungkaru to Gyama burma (4250 mtrs) over Kyamayurila ( 5200mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek 6

As it’s not a long day, Morning at ease, followed by easy climb of 2 h. toward the pass, breath for a while to admire the surrounding, later descend gradually and follow the easy trail that leads to the campsite. night in camp.

Day 9: Gyma Burma to Karzok (Tsomoriri 4573 mtrs 7 hours. Over Yalungnyaula (5440 mtrs) Trek 7

Day is going be long, hence advised to start bit early than previous day, once at the top of the pass, you will enjoy the excellent view of turquoise colour lake Tsomoriri and surrounding Himalaya peaks close to the Indo-Tibetan frontiers. Long descend till Karzok village the headquarter of nomad, visit Karzok Gompa and nomadic village which are most outstanding features of this lake. its circumference is around 36 kms, if time allows stroll on the shore to get the opportunity to observe the different species of birds and to experience the reflection of the colorful mountains while sun set (in clear day). night in camp.

Day 10: Karzok to Leh (3500m)

After breakfast, drive to Leh. Vehicle will pick you up, you will drive traversing nomadic land of Chang-thang, Enroute take glimpse of an authentic Tibetan village of Sumdo, after short drive through beautiful gorge join the Indus valley at Mahe where meet the main road that leads east toward the Tibet border. Following the Indus river afternoon reach Leh at your hotel.

Day 11: Departure

As per flight schedule you'll be dropped at Leh airport. End of service

Cost Based on 4 Person Minimum