Rumtse-Tsomoriri Lake trek

Destinations: Ladakh/Tsomoriri lake
Trip Duration: 12 Days
Best Time: Mid June to Sept
Grade: Moderate/Challenging
Altitude: 5121 mts / 16800 ft
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Rumtse-Tsomoriri Lake trek

Day by Day Details Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Leh flight
Early morning transfer to the domestic airport to catch the flight to Leh. This surely is one of the most sensational scheduled flights in the world, taking you right over the top of the Greater Himalaya before dropping down in a series of steep turns, to land at the small airport at Leh. Flight time approx. 1½ hours. You will be met on arrival and driven through Leh to check into the Hotel. Leh is at an altitude of 11,500ft/3,500m and therefore we recommend that the rest of the day be spent resting to help adjust to the altitude.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing Leh
visit the monasteries at Shey and Thiksey. Shey gompa is situated on a small hill 10 miles south of Leh and was once the residence of the royal family. It was constructed by the first king of Ladakh, Lhachen Palgyigon, and was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kings. Thiksey gompa is located 15 miles from Leh. It is a very imposing monastery and one of the finest example of Ladakhi architecture of any type. The 12 storey building contains numerous stupas, statues, thankas and wall paintings as well as a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings. The main prayer hall has a 50 feet high seated Buddha figure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day -3 : Drive from Leh to Rumtse (70 kms.; 2 hrs. ) :Rumtse is a small village located near the Leh-Manali highway just before the Tanglang La Pass. The drive to Rumtse has wonderful landscape especially the colourful mountains around Gya Village. Our campsite is off the road, and we have a full day to acclimatize well before setting out on our trek.

Day -4 : Rumtse to Kyamar (4/5 hrs. ) :Kyamar (4383m) is a shepherds village. The trail leads through a valley from Rumtse after crossing two rivers. We camp here for the night.

Day -5 : Kyamar to Tisaling (6/7 hrs. ) :Today is a tough day. There are two passes to be crossed - Kyamar La (4870m) and Mandalchan La (4996m). From the top of Mandalchan La the campsite at Tisaling is visible. There is a stream nearby the campsite.

Day -6 : Tisaling to Pangunagu (5/6 hrs. ) :Today’s destination gets us near Tsokar Lake. To get to Pangunagu (4398m) we have to cross the Shibuk La (5016m). The ascent is not difficult and from the top of the pass the entire lake is visible. The campsite at Pangunagu has spring water.

Day -7 : Pangunagu to Nuruchan (4/5 hrs. ) :Walking from Pangunagu to Nuruchan (4500m) is easy along the periphery of the Lake. Nuruchan is on the eastern part of the Lake. The place is quite green, has some flowering plants and the water of the lake is crystal clear. We camp here for the night.

Day -8 : Nuruchan to Rachung Karu (4/5 hrs. ) : At the starting point of the day’s walk is a beautiful Mani Wall covered with nicely engraved mantras of“OM Mani Padme Hum”, symbolizing the Buddhist prayer of compassion. The trail leads up to Horlamkongka La (4900m) and the ascent to the pass takes around an hour and a half. The descent is easy and we have to get to our campsite at Rachung Karu (4668m).

Day -9 : Rachung Karu to Gyama Lhoma (7/8 hrs. ) :Today is a long day. We begin by ascending the Kyamayur La (5125m) which takes around two hours. From the top of the pass the trail goes north east and there is a stream to be crossed. The trail starts ascending again and leads

Day 10: Rest at KORZOK
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.

Day 11: KORZOK – LEH. (220 Kms, 6-7 hrs).
Drive back to Leh. O/n Hotel in Leh.

Day 12: Transfer to leh air port, arrive in delhi, then visit old Delhi and  New Delhi after dinner transfer to international air port.

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