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Hemis to Rupshu to Tsomoriri Lake

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Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition

Duration23 daysTravel styleTrekking
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01 / THE EXPERIENCE

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Hemis to Rupshu to Tsomoriri Lake Ideal for travellers looking for water adventures. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi overnight at Hotel. — Arrival in Delhi overnight at Hotel. Day 02: Sight seeing in Delhi. — Sight seeing in Delhi. Day 03: Flight Delhi to Leh Day at Leisure. — Flight Delhi to Leh Day at Leisure. Day 04: Morning free, Afternoon visit to Stok , Spituk , Leh town. — Morning free, Afternoon visit to Stok , Spituk , Leh town. Day 05: Visit to Alchi, Likir Monasteries afternoon return to Leh. — Visit to Alchi, Likir Monasteries afternoon return to Leh. Day 06: Departure for Martselang — Departure for Martselang en route visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries trek starts from Hemis follow the shang river which is to be crossed several times to reach Chodo gradual walk for about 6 Hours. Day 07: Chodo to base of Kangmarulu — Chodo to base of Kangmarulu walk along the shang river and camp at the base of Kangmarula (4500mts) gradual walk for about 6 Hours. Day 08: Base to Kangamarula to the Base of Kangyatse — Base to Kangamarula to the Base of Kangyatse starts early morning to cross the Kangmarula pass which takes 3 hours to stop, from here you can see the Karakoram and Zanskar ranges, Beautiful view of the Kangyatse close by decent down to Nimalung option to camp at the Base of kangyatse (6200mts) Day 09: Optional climb of Kangyatse (6200mts) . — Optional climb of Kangyatse (6200mts) . Day 10: Base of Kangyatse to the base of Zalunkkarpo la — Base of Kangyatse to the base of Zalunkkarpo la 6 hours trek Camp at 4200mts. Day 11: Base of Zalung Karpo to Khar — Base of Zalung Karpo to Khar which is a beautiful place for camping in Karnak valley. Day 12: Khar to Dhat — Khar to Dhat cross the chage Chu river three times before you reach Sumdo at the end of Karnak valley from here turn to left and trek through a broad valley to reach Dhat, which is one of the largest village in Rupshu. Camp at Dhat (6 hours trek) Day 13: Dhat to Lunmoche — Dhat to Lunmoche trek to Yarla Pass 4950 M, then descend down to Lungmoche here you can see Kiang, around the camp site. 7 hours of easy walk. Day 14: Lungmoche to Sangtha — Lungmoche to Sangtha easy descend you will come cross nomads Changpa with their sheep and goats. 4 hours of walk. Day 15: Sangtha to Narbu — Sangtha to Narbu at Sangtha cross the stream and climb for one hour towards the easy of Pangmur climb the Phogmarla Pass in about 2 hours and descend. Day 16: Narbbu to Nuruchan — Narbbu to Nuruchan walk on the vast plain in the direction of north east to reach the road, walk on the road for 7 kms then turn west to large valley. Follow this valley cross an easy pass and descend to campsite above Nuruchan. Day 17: Nuruchan to Gyama — Nuruchan to Gyama climb 50 metres to plateau on the left side of river cross a low pass descend and trek to the bottom of Kamayuri-la pass 5260 metres, 6 hours of trek overnight camp at the bottom of the pass. Day 18: Gyama Pass to Karnak — Gyama Pass to Karnak cross a small river and walk for about 45 minute to cross the stream follow the main river up stream for about 500 metres and cross it climb up to a small valley on the left turn to left at the broadest point climb up the Korzol-la 5200 metres steep descend to large plain that is used as a summer camp follow the river Korzok to the right end of trek. Overnight camp at Korzok near to Tsomoriri Lake. Day 19: Rest day at Korzok Tsomoriri Lake — Rest day at Korzok Tsomoriri Lake is about 200 metres from the campsite overnight at Korzok. Day 20: Drive to Leh across Tanglang-la — Drive to Leh across Tanglang-la second highest motorable Pass in the world 5317 metres, overnight hotel in Leh. Day 21: Day at leisure in Leh. Overnight in Hotel. — Day at leisure in Leh. Overnight in Hotel. Day 22: Transfer from Hotel to Airport for flight to Delhi. — Transfer from Hotel to Airport for flight to Delhi. Day 23: Day at leisure in Delhi late evening transfer to Airport for flight out of country — Day at leisure in Delhi late evening transfer to Airport for flight out of country

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10Base of Kangyatse to the base of Zalunkkarpo la — Base of Kangyatse to the base of Zalunkkarpo la 6 hours trek Camp at 4200mts. +

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Day 11Base of Zalung Karpo to Khar — Base of Zalung Karpo to Khar which is a beautiful place for camping in Karnak valley. +

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Day 12Khar to Dhat — Khar to Dhat cross the chage Chu river three times before you reach Sumdo at the end of Karnak valley from here turn to left and trek through a broad valley to reach Dhat, which is one of the largest village in Rupshu. Camp at Dhat (6 hours trek)+

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Day 13Dhat to Lunmoche — Dhat to Lunmoche trek to Yarla Pass 4950 M, then descend down to Lungmoche here you can see Kiang, around the camp site. 7 hours of easy walk. +

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Day 14Lungmoche to Sangtha — Lungmoche to Sangtha easy descend you will come cross nomads Changpa with their sheep and goats. 4 hours of walk. +

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Day 15Sangtha to Narbu — Sangtha to Narbu at Sangtha cross the stream and climb for one hour towards the easy of Pangmur climb the Phogmarla Pass in about 2 hours and descend. +

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Day 16Narbbu to Nuruchan —  Narbbu to Nuruchan walk on the vast plain in the direction of north east to reach the road, walk on the road for 7 kms then turn west to large valley. Follow this valley cross an easy pass and descend to campsite above Nuruchan. +

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Day 17Nuruchan to Gyama — Nuruchan to Gyama climb 50 metres to plateau on the left side of river cross a low pass descend and trek to the bottom of Kamayuri-la pass 5260 metres, 6 hours of trek overnight camp at the bottom of the pass. +

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Day 18Gyama Pass to Karnak — Gyama Pass to Karnak cross a small river and walk for about 45 minute to cross the stream follow the main river up stream for about 500 metres and cross it climb up to a small valley on the left turn to left at the broadest point climb up the Korzol-la 5200 metres steep descend to large plain that is used as a summer camp follow the river Korzok to the right end of trek. Overnight camp at Korzok near to Tsomoriri Lake. +

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Day 19Rest day at Korzok Tsomoriri Lake — Rest day at Korzok Tsomoriri Lake is about 200 metres from the campsite overnight at Korzok. +

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Day 20Drive to Leh across Tanglang-la — Drive to Leh across Tanglang-la second highest motorable Pass in the world 5317 metres, overnight hotel in Leh. +

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Day 21Day at leisure in Leh. Overnight in Hotel. — Day at leisure in Leh. Overnight in Hotel. +

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Day 22Transfer from Hotel to Airport for flight to Delhi. — Transfer from Hotel to Airport for flight to Delhi. +

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Day 23Day at leisure in Delhi late evening transfer to Airport for flight out of country — Day at leisure in Delhi late evening transfer to Airport for flight out of country+

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PLAN AHEAD

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