ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
Day 1: Morning flight Delhi-Leh – rest and acclimatization day
Day 2: Visit of Leh valley (Stok, Matho, Shey)
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Day 3: Visit of Leh valley (Thikse, Stakna, Hemis)
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Day 4: Visit of Sham valley (Phyang, Basgo, Alchi)
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Day 5: Visit of Sham valley (Ridzong, Lamayuru, Mulbek)
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Day 6: Return to Leh
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Day 7: On trek - Rumtse to Kyamar (5 hours)
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Day 8: On trek - Kyamar to Tisaling via the Kyamar La and Mandalchen La (7 hours)
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Day 9: On trek - Tisaling to Pangunagu via the Shibuk La (5 hours)
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Day 10: On trek - Pangunagu to Nuruchen (5 hours)
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Day 11: On trek - Nuruchen to Rachung Karu via the Horlam Kongka La (5 hours)
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Day 12: On trek - Rachung Karu to Gyama via the Kyamayuri La (7 hours)
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Day 13: On trek - Gyama to Korzok/Tsomoriri via the Gyamabarma La and Yalung Nyau La (7 hours)
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Day 14: Rest in Korzok
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Day 15: Return to Leh
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Day 16: Morning flight to Delhi - exit
~$2700
16 Days/15 Nights Trekking Tour (7 days on trek)
LAKES AND NOMADS TREK - RUMTSE TO TSOMORIRI
16
days
DESCRIPTION:
Famous for its proximity to the nomadic settlements of the Changthang, the ‘Lakes and Nomads – Rumtse to Tsomoriri Trek,’ similarly to the ‘Lakes and Peaks Trek,’ will take you through some of the most stunning landscapes of the Himalayas. Starting in the Changthang plateau, home to the yak-herding nomads of Ladakh, the trek will take you through a number of high altitude passes to eventually reach the crystal blue lake of Tsomoriri. Stretching over a total of 7 days with 7 passes to cross, this trek is demanding. Anyone who has gone on this trek however will surely recommend it.
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Before and after the trek, Namkha has also arranged a brief cultural tour of the Leh and Sham valleys of Ladakh. Highlights of this journey will include visiting the ancient temple complex of Alchi, meeting nomads in their tents to share a cup of Tibetan butter tea and watching the sun reflect its golden colors on the surface of Tsomoriri.
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
With extreme temperatures and heavy snowfall blocking the majority of roads getting in and out of Ladakh during the Winter months, the only adequate season for this trek is the Summer. In between the months of June through September, all roads are open and the weather is warm with abundant sunshine.
GRADE: DEMANDING/STRENUOUS
NUMBER OF PASSES ON TREK: 7
Kyamar La (4870 mts/15977 ft)
Mandalchan La (4805 mts/15767 ft)
Shibuk La (4875 mts/15994 ft)
Horlam Kongka (4900 mts/16076 ft)
Kyamayuri La (5240 mts/17191 ft)
Gyamabarma La (5000 mts/16404 ft)
Yalung Nyau La (5440 mts/17847 ft)
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE ON TREK: 5440 mts/17847 ft
PRICE INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation in government approved hotels
All meals (except for dinners in Leh and Delhi)
All transport (including domestic airfare)
All Trekking equipment
Airport transfers
Entrance fees
All permits
PRICE EXCLUDES:
All international airfare
Any expenses of personal nature
Personal Medical Insurance
Travel insurance
Visa Fees
Airport Taxes (if applicable)
Tips to local staff