19 Days
Mid June to End of September
Korzok la {5400m}
Monasteries, Monks, People Villages
Remote villages, High mountain Passes
Moderate overall
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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.
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.
Easy walk and trail will continue to follow the Tserap river. We will trek past the villages of Tsethang, and Surley. Overnight campsite KALBOK.
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.
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.
Explore the village, meet the locals and go back to camp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A very easy walk follows up till the camp. Overnight stay at camp near the river bank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
