Zanskar combined with Rupshu

Spituk to Stok Trek

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Duration

19 Days

Best Time

Mid June to End of September

Highest Point

Korzok la {5400m}

Focus

Monasteries, Monks, People Villages

Highlight

Remote villages, High mountain Passes

Physical Challenge

Moderate overall

Brief Itinerary :

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Tour Plans

Day 1

Leh to Kargil:

After Breakfast, drive to Kargil en route and visit Alchi, Basgo Palace, Liker Monastery and Gurudwara
Pathar Sahib .Arrive at Kargil by evening. Overnight Hotel.

Day 2

Kargil to Raru:

In the morning, drive to Raru village. On the banks of the Lungnak river, there is a site of ancient rock
carvings which date back to the 8th century. During the day we shall visit the monastery of Bardan . This
monastery will fall on the trek route. Our trek will begin from Raru village. Today will be a relatively easy walk
to Lechar, going up & down and across a wood bridge following the Tserap river through Ichaer village, set
in a rocky landscape. The campsite is at Dorzong village.

Day 3

Trek Dorzong to Kalbok 5/6 hrs.

Easy walk and trail will continue to follow the Tserap river. We will trek past the villages of Tsethang, and
Surley. Overnight campsite KALBOK.

Day 4

Trek Kalbok to Phukthal Gompa. 5/6 hrs.

We’ll witness the confluence of Tserap and Karyak rivers. While passing through the little village of Purni, we
will continue our trek a little further to reach Phukthal Gompa. We shall visit this famous Phukthal monastery
during the day. Phukthal is by far one of the most spectacularly located monastic establishments in Ladakh.
The Phukthal complex spills out of the mouth of a cave high up on a vertical mountainside of a gorge
through which a major tributary of the Lung-nak river flows. The foundation of Phukthal dates back to the
early 12th century. Overnight campsite at gompa.

Day 5

Trek Phukthal to Tangtak gompa 6/7 hrs

From the Phukthal monastery, you’ll ascend along the Tserap river. Many downs and ups follow the main
valley of gorge and rocky landscape, crossing some streams along the way. And there’ll be a good chance
to see wildlife, such as Himalayan mountain sheep and snow leopard. This day will be very long and the trek
will be steep. The track rises and keeps on ascending till Shade village. We can see the junction of Tserap
and the Stongday river on the other side of the river. It is possible to use this trail towards Yarshun, Mashu,
Tangthak. After leaving the junction and walking for about 2 hrs, there is a river crossing just before we
reach a very nice campsite near the river bank.

Day 6

Trek day trip to Shade 3/4 hrs.

Explore the village, meet the locals and go back to camp.

Day 7

Trek Tangthak to Hormoche via Naylokungtse la 4900 mtr and Gotungla 5250 mtr 7/8 hrs.

In
the morning an easy climb will follow up through the beautiful valley, past a volcanic mountain gradually up
to the pass. From the top you have a very nice view. After an easy but long walk to get to the next pass, in
between those walks there will be a nice view of the lake. From the second pass it is a steep descent but
gives lovely views of the lake and the majestic volcanic mountains. You might be surprised with a rare
glimpse of a snow leopard, or the more common Ibex and yak. Overnight stay at the campsite.

Day 8

Trek Hormoche to Sathak village.{6/7 hrs}

Starting from the camp, you can easily walk along a field, passing along the Tserap river. Up and down
through nice landscape, rocky, gorge, and crossing a river coming from Tibet border. Set up camp at Sathak
village.

Day 9

Trek Sathak to Tsokmesik {6/7 hrs}

From the camp continue on the left side until you’ll be reaching the first small pass. From there,a very nice
view of the gorge, landscape of the rock and river bank is visible.There will be a great chance to see Ibex.
This day has many ups and downs as the trail passes through a beautiful way along the river bank. Set up
camp.

Day 10

Trek Tsokmesik to Morang la base. 4/5 hrs {4200 mtrs}

Today is an easy walk following the narrow valley passing through stream river and bushes and gradually up
to camp. Set up about 4450 mtr.

Day 11

Trek to Lungo via Morang la 5300 mtr, 17300 ft, 6/7 hrs.

From the camp a very steep climb follows till Marang la pass {5300m}. The trek down on the other side is
initially steep, leading to a broad plateau. From here the trek is a gentle descent through many valleys till
Lun {4100mt} set up camp.

Day 12

Trek Lungo to Sangtha 6/7 hrs.

Starting from the camp, start trekking along the river following it downstream . En route, cross a small village
of Nomad from Karnek region and cross Stupa ""chorten"'. You may meet people from Tibet. Overnight
camp near the river bank.

Day 13

Trek Sangtha to Pangche do {Nomad village}

Today is an easy walk along the stream river passing a small village & Monasteries. You’ll have a chance to
see ""Kiang “i.e. wild asses. In the afternoon, you can meet with nomads and visit the House. In
theEvening, it is interesting to see animals like yak, ship, goat, Coming from the mountain. Overnight camp.

Day 14

Trek Pangchen do to Walthang {Nomad camp} via Pangche la 5350 mtr 6/7 hrs.

After breakfast, there will be a gradual climb till the pass. On the way, there'll be many yaks and blooming
flowers. From the pass, descend on the other side following a trail along the river. Passing through Rupshu
where nomads are living in this area. And see a big plateau and open valley with snowy peaks from the
pass. Overnight camp in Nomad area.

Day 15

Trek Walthang to Nuruchan 4/5 hrs.

A very easy walk follows up till the camp. Overnight stay at camp near the river bank.

Day 16

Trek Nuruchan to Rachung karu via Horlamkonga 4/5 hrs.

From the camp it is an easy ascend to the pass, around one hour 30 minutes away. The trail runs towards
the north- east just after crossing the pass through the valley. The campsite is across the river at the base of
the Kyamayurla pass. Overnight at camp.

Day 17

Trek Rachungkaru to Gyamalhoma via Kyamayurla pass 5300m, 6/7 hrs.

Start climbing Kyamayur la pass 5300 m as soon as you leave your camp. This takes around 2hrs at
average speed. After the pass the trail leads towards the north east and at the end of the valley , the trail
starts ascending another small pass called Gyamaila {5150m} from where you can have a view of a group of
peaks. Walk down towards north east and cross a small river and the Gyamala homes are reached after
another river crossing which is also a base for Korzok la.

Day 18

Trek Gyamalhoma to Korzok via Korzok la {5400m} 6/7 hrs

Start an easy ascent to the Korzok pass along the stream . It takes around 2hrs to reach the top, which
gives an exquisite view ofÊ the lovely Tsomo Riri lake. Then steep down to Korzok village. Overnight camp.

Day 19

Korzok to Leh Drive 220 km 6/7 hrs.

After breakfast, drive along the Indus river. And on the way you’ll pass many villages and famous Hot spring
water. Overnight at Leh.
Tour ends.