Tsomoiri Lake trekking

Tsomoiri Lake trekking

Tsomoiri Lake trekking is recently open trekking tour in India . India Tsomoiri lake trek  described by high arid plains, remote villages, snow-capped peaks and beautiful high altitude azure-blue lakes, the largest being Tsomoriri at 4,500 m. Truly remote, this area is only accessible for a few months every summer and is inhabited by Changpas - nomadic yak and pashmina goat herders of Tibetan origin, who wander this area crossing over high altitude mountain passes. As it is recently opened to foreigners due to the proximity of the Chinese boarder, the Changthang is a land of wilderness and magnificent landscapes.

India Tsomoiri trekking  will take us across these passes to their summer settlements to witness a unique human culture, far away from the reaches of the modern world. The itinerary then goes south towards Spiti, following the western bank of the lake. The scenery is wild and vast with snow-capped peaks lining the far horizon while trekking in Tsomoiri lake trekking. The trek ends at Tabo, famous for its monastery. HJT professional arrange Tsomoiri lake trekking according to client holiday duration.

India Tsomoiri trekking  itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi India From home country or Nepal, fly to Leh, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s airport representative will transfer to Hotel, Tsomoiri lake trekking briefing with officially arrangements. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Visit of the high Indus valley's monasteries (Car). Overnight at Hotel.0 

Day 03: Visit Stok royale palace, Spitok monastery and the Tibetan Camp of Choglamsar (Car). These two days of visit are an excellent opportunity to get acclimatized for the Khardong La. 

Day 04: Leh - Rumtse (4000 m) by taxi. Trek to Kyamar (4420 m) in 4 hours 
We stop at Hemis to visit its monastery, one of the largest and most important of Ladakh. Later, we will continue to Rumtse, where the trek starts. We enter a magnificent and vast area, where the Changpas - nomadic herders take their yak to pasture. We follow the ancient salt along the green Kyamar valley. 

Day 05: Kyamar - Kumur La (4770 m) - Tisaling (4805 m) in 5- 6 hours
We start through beautiful color gorge towards Chorten Sumda. Easy walk for one hour then ascend towards Kumur La. From the top one can see the beautiful view of the chain of Kangyatse and the chain of Indus valley. 

Day 06: Tisaling - Shibuk La (4875 m) - Pangunagu (4800 m) in 5 hours 
From the pass we get a panoramic view of the Tsokhar Lake (4400m)and the Rupshu valley. Then descend towards the lake, from witch the nomads collect some salt. We will camp near the winter camp of nomad people of Chanthang. 

Day 07: Pangunagu - Nuruchan (4630 m) in 5 hours 
Today we have an easy trek along the lake. On the way one can see many birds and Wild ass (Kyang) of Ladakh and Tibet plateau. At the end of the lake the trail goes right and enter the Nuruchan village. 

Day 08: Nuruchan - Horlam Kongka La (4 900 m) - Kyamayuri La (5 410 m ) -Gyamabarma (4950 m) in 6 h. This is a high altitude route and we will cross two passes around 4900 m. 

Day 09: Gyamabarma - Yalung Nyau La (5 440 m) - Korzok (4550 m) in 6 hours. Trek over the Yalung Nyau La to Korzok, on the northwestern shore of Tso Moriri, the "Mountain Lake". We visit the Korzok monastery. Camp by the lake. 

Day 10: Korzok - Kyangdam (4550 m) in 6 h 30. 
Walk along the western shore of Tsomoriri to Kyangdam, an expansive grassland on the southern shore. 

Day 11: Kyangdam - Narbu Sumdo (4450 m) in 6 hours.
After crossing the river, the trail climbs up for a while and enter the Parang Chu valley. 

Day 12: Narbu Sumdo - Parang Chu 1 (4850 m) in 5 h. 
We gradually ascend the Prang Chu valley, on the right bank of the river. 

Day 13: Parang Chu 1 - Parang Chu 2 (5000m) in 5-6 hours. 
The trail passes through a narrow gorge involving many ascents and descents to the side valleys and streams

Day 14: Parang Chu 2 - Parang La (5500 m) - Jugstok (4800 m) in 7 hours
After the frontal moraine of the Parang glacier, the trail continues on the opposite bank, thorough a mass of fallen rocks. After making our way over a few patches of snow, we climb gradually up to Parang La. The top of this Pass presents spectacular viewpoints of the peaks and ranges of Lahol and Ladakh. The Parang Chu, whose source is on the southern slopes of Parang La, can be seen below. 

Day 15: Jugstok - Kiber (4205 m) in 7 hours 
Steap descend towards the Sampa Lungpa valley. After crossing a little pass, the Thaltak La (4600 m),one can see towards Parilungbi in the Lingti Valley and Shilla. We soon reach the little hamlet of Dumla, a tiny green oasis, then Kibber, which is the highest village in the world. 

Day 16: Kiber - Tabo (3050 m). Transfer by taxi, along the Spiti river (60 Km - 4 hours). We reach Kyi in less than 3 hours and have all afternoon to explore this fascinating village and the jumble of the white buildings that is the gompa, perched high on a rocky hill above the village. Afterwards, we visit the Tabo monastery, one of the most important gompas, not just in Spiti but in the whole Tibetan Buddhist world. There is also a modern gompa and a painting school founded by the Dalai Lama. 

Day 17: Tabo - Kyato. Transfer by taxi. 

Day 18: Kyato - Kunzum La (4590 m) - Rohtang La (3980 m) - Manali. Transfer by taxi. This is quite long drive, about 8 to 9 hours. We will cross two passes split by the Chandra valley. 

Day 19: Manali - Delhi by night bus than Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s airport representative will drop for fly to Nepal and for onward destination.

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Service includes:-

  • Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
  • Delhi international airport drop to catch the Delhi Leh flight as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Delhi Leh flight ticket as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Hotel accommodation during Tsomoiri lake  trekking on BB basis  on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
  • An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder tour Guide.
  • Required trekking porter for Tsomoiri lake  trekking tour as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Three time meal during the Tsomoiri lake  trekking as mentioned in itinerary 
  • Domestic airport pick up and drop by private car/van/ Minibus / Bus to catch Delhi  Flight .
  • Nubra  valley trekking with guided trip as mentioned in itinerary
  • India Tsomoiri lake  trek trip with private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary
  • Historical sightseeing tour as mentioned in itinerary
  • All program as mentioned in itinerary
  • Overland transportation
  • Guide and Driver  fares and taxes.
  • Government Tax and office service charge.
  • Delhi Internatinoal Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

  • Lunch & Dinner during the  Delhi & Leh
  • International flight ticket & Leh Delhi flight ticket 
  • High risk medical insurance
  • Entrance fees while Delhi Jaipur Taj Mahal tour 
  • Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
  • Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
  • Purely personal nature expenses
  • Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).

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Tsomoiri Lake trekking is recently open trekking trail in India . ndia Tsomoiri lake trek  described by high arid plains, remote villages, snow-capped peaks and beautiful high altitude azure-blue lakes,

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