-- Select Trip Category -- Trekking Climbing Mountain Biking Cultural tours --Select Destination-- Ladakh Zanskar Lahaul Spiti Kinnaur Kullu Manali Garhwal Kumaun CHANGTHANG NOMADS Ladakh "off the beaten route" ... Ladakh Changpa nomad Kibber village 4205m Pari Lungbi gorge. Day 2 after Kibber village, 500 m. deep. Kee Gompa Spiti, located above kee village. 9 kms from Kaza and 6 kms from Kibber. festival in july

Ladakh: Changthang Nomads Tso-Moriri is a huge mountain lake in the South East Ladakh, in the Rupshu (Chang-Thang Plateau, geographically- a part of Tibetan plateau) region. Karzok village (4'650 m) is situated on the South West bank of this lake and its the worlds highest inhabited village. Karzok monastery and its inhabitants the nomads known as changpas. who lives in Robos (Tent made from Yak wool) during summer looking after their flocks of sheep.   An isolated, wonderful, less traveled  trek far in the mountains of Ladakh and Great Himalayan ranges. The first part of the trekking tour is in Spiti valley, visiting the ancient villages and monasteries like: Kee, Dankhar, Lalung, Tabo, Kungri and Langza. Some of these monasteries are more then 1000 years old. Tabo monastery built by Rinchen Zangpo in 996 A.D. is also known as "the Ajanta of the Himalayas".   Starting of our trek from Kibber (4250m), we walk 500 m down to the Parilungbi gorge. Stepping over the moraine stretches, crevasses and glaciers, we climb to the mighty pass of Parang-la (5450m). Following the Pare Chu, which flows towards South to the Tibet frontier near Chumar village and again enters in Spiti valley, well arrive at the lake, beyond your imagination and expectation; called Tso-Morari TRIP FACTS Region: Spiti, Rupshu,Changthang Plateau, Ladakh, Total Days: 21, Trek days: 12, Grade: Moderate to Strenuous, Maximum elevation: 5450m. Best Season: End of June to September. Photo gallery Online enquiry Booking form   Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi. Day 02: Drive Delhi - Manali. Or fly to Kullu-Bhunter.  Day 03: Drive to Kaza (3600m.) (240km) Day 04: Drive to Dankhar- Tabo 60 kms. Day 05: Drive to Pin valley -Kee -Kibber (4,205m). Day 06: Trek to Thaltak (4550 m) 6 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Jugtak (4850 m) Base camp parangl la. 5 hrs. Day 08: Trek to Parang la (5450 m) Karsha gongma (4800 m) 6 hrs. Day 09: Trek  to Dokpo Phirtse (4700m) 5 hrs. Day 10: Trek  to Lukung (4515 m) 5 hrs. Day 11: Trek  to Norbu sumdo (4300 m) 5 hrs. Day 12: Trek  to Kyangdom (4573 m) 4/5 hrs.  Day 13: Rest & exploration day. Or climb a peak nearby lake.  Day 14: Trek to Thargang over manechan la (4765 m) 6 hrs. Day 15: Trek to Lanyar. 7 hrs. Day 16: Trek  to thelakong la  to camp by the river. 6 hrs. Day 17: Trek to pang. Drive  to Leh. 5 hrs. Day 18: Visit monastery of Shey - Thikse - Hemis - Leh. Day 19: Visit Monastery  of Alchi - Phiyang - Spituk - Leh Day 20: Fly Leh - Delhi. Day 21: fly back to home. Option :- Day 14; Trek  to Karzok. trek Day 15: Today visit of Changpa campsites on a large meadow above Karzok. Day 16: Drive Karzok - Mahe - Leh (226 kms / 7 hrs).   Kibber village 4205 m. Spiti. Starting point of trek to Tsomoriri lake and other parts of Rupshu. Kyangdom camp so named after kyang - wild ass roam around the lake. Tsomoriri lake Parangla pass 5450 m. 21 days Cost Includes: Hotel accommodation at 3 star basis New Delhi, Manali and Leh. Transportation by jeep Manali – Kaza, Kaza-Kibber. Pang-Leh.  Sight seeing of Spiti valley Deluxe bus Delhi – Manali, Leh – Delhi air fare. All meals: bed tea, break fast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner. Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules/horse. All trek gear and accessories, Camp fee and national park fees. Cost excludes: Sleeping bags, Alcohal, personal laundry, Personal insurance. Entrance fee at monasteries. Tipping.     15 days Cost includes: Jeep Transportation Manali – Kaza. Pang – Leh or Pang – Manali. Manali – Delhi deluxe bus, All meals, staff, trek gear and accossories, trekking mules.  camp fee.   Cost excludes:  Hotel accommodation, sleeping bag, alcohol, personal laundry, insurance, Testomonials “ Dear Traveller, we went on the most amazing 16 days trek from otherside of Rohtang Pass. Through Lahoul and Spiti and over Parang La and pass at 18.300 ft to the lake Tso Moriri and ending up at Pang on the Manali Leh road. It was a demanding but fabulous trek which I highly recommend to anyone who wants a real adventure. Our guide Prem and cook Lobsang were excellent; they took very good care of us and were great company as well. I highly recommend to anyone who wants a well organized and exciting trek”. Jannaca Chics, Zev, and group. Canada DAY 01: ARRIVEL IN DELHI Meeting upon International airport, transfer to hotel, excursion around Delhi.   DAY 02: FLY TO BHUNTER AIRPORT OR DRIVE TO MANALI.   DAY: 03 MANALI - KAZA (3600m.) (240km.)  Drive 10 hrs. Over land journey by jeep over Rohtang pass 3978mtrs. Rohtang pass, which is the gateway to Lahoul –Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar passing to through Chandra Valley, enroute having magnificent view of snow capped mountain of C.B. Ranges and BaraShigri Glacier. These ranges are part of Pir Panjal range of lower Himalayas. Passing through Kunzum –la (4551m) we arrive at first village of Spiti called Losar (4’000m). By the evening arrival at Kaza. Kaza is a beautiful place and sub-headquarter of Spiti region. Over night stay at hotel.   DAY 04: KAZA – DANKHAR – TABO 60 KMS, Drive            Today at first we visit Lalung monastery in beautiful Lingti valley. On the way have a wonderful view of SHILLA PEAK. However monastery is more older than Tabo monastery as it says by the monks at Lalung.  Drive back to the main Spiti valley to visit Dankhar monastery, located on a small hill. Dankhar traditionally was the old capital of Spiti valley. 120 old and young monks are receiving religious training .45 minutes gradual walk towards Dankhar Lake. Visiting Dankhar drive to Tabo. Tabo, an ancient monastery of Spiti celebrated its millennium jubilee in 1996 Tabo Monastery, which is 1,000 years old. Built in 996A.D. by Rinchen Tsangpo, Monastery is also known as Ajanta of Himalaya.Sherlang, Duang Domlang gompa regard by many as only next to Tholong monastery in Tibet. Monastery has large number of scriptures, peaces of arts, wall painting, Thankas and stucco. Archeologically the most important monastery of Spiti. Over night stay in hotel.   DAY 05: TABO – PIN VALLEY – KEE – KIBBER (4,205 M) Drive            Pin valley is known as “ Land of Ibex and Snow-Leopard”.  Visit Kungri gompa in Pin valley and people in valley called “Bhuzen” are of Tibetan origin who migrated to this valley in 10th century. The most famous is the Chamurti horse, one of the fines breed in India. Visit Kee gompa: chosen place for 2000 Kalachakra ceremony. More then 260 young monks receiving religious training here. By the evening arrive at Kibber. Over night stay at Camp or hotel.   DAY: 06  KIBBER—THALTAK (4550M) 6 HOURS. Trek.               First day of Trek, leaving Kibber behind descent 500 meters. To the narrow Parilungbi gorge. Cross the Parang Chu by bridge and follow a small stream until Dumla village 400 mtrs. Dumla, which is last inhabitated village on route. Now 900 mtrs. Gradual climbing, arrival on a ridge, from where splendid and spectacular view of Shilla Peak 6303m. to southeast half an hour down to the campsite of Thaltak.   DAY 07: THALTHAK -- JUGTHANG (4850 M.) Base camp 5 hours            Now trail descend 400 mtrs. Down to Parilungla Chu. Cross the river, Climb to saghthag  over moraine stretch. Further gradual and exhausting climb to reach the glaciated valley, one to the north and one to the south. Follow the moraine stretch towards north and then arrive at the campsite of Jugthag at as altitude of 4850m   DAY 08: JUGHTAG – PARANG LA (5450 m) -- KARSHA GOMGMA (4800M) 6 hours            An eventful day for those who have never climbed this height Before. From camp climb up gradually to Parangla on patches of snow panoramic views of Peaks of Ladakh, Lahoul and Spiti for below in the NW you can see the Pare chu which original from this pass. 4 km. Descend through crevasses and glacier then cross the Pare chu. Following the left site of river arrive at campsite of Karsha Gongma.   DAY 09: KARSHA GONGMA-DOKPO PHIRTSE (4700M) 5hours.           Today we cross the river close to campsite and follow the right bank of Pare Chu. Now the valley becomes broaden .Sometimes on riverbed or above river the trail goes to campsite of Dokpo Phirtse. 60 kms stretch through Kharas, Dokpo phirtse, Dakar, Kuru and Thaktote, which are places where Changpas stays during summer time. Gentle and easy walking along the Pare Chu. Small tributuries to be cross before arriving the Dokpo Phirtse camp site.   DAY 10: DOKPO PHIRTSE –LUKUNG (4515) 5hours           Today again easy walking along the right bank of Pare-chu.Now the valley becomes wide as you follow the Pare-chu.At different places you come across Patches of grass at nomad’s summer place.   DAY 11: LUKUNG-NORBU SUMDO (4300M) 5hours           Short stretch along the right bank until arriving a place where a stream joins with pare-chu. The trail goes further to chumar village in Tibet. Pare- chu river to be cross at this point and trek up to right and valley. Walk towards right hand valley. As you trek upwards the landscape changes from dusty plain to green pasture ground. Here you will be welcomed by Changpas. (Tibetan nomads) Overnight camp at Norbu Sumdo.   DAY 12: NORBU SUMDO – KYANGDOM (4573m.) 4/5 hours             A wonderful and exciting day of trekking tour, here landscape changes dramatically. Walking through pasture and sandy patches the valley become broader and broader. Walking through Chumik Shailfo and crossing stream finally arrive at Tso-moriri Lake. The lake is 24 kms in length and 6 kms wide. Changpass can be seen with their flocks of sheep, goats and yaks near around the lake. Kyang, birds like: bar headed goose, the migratory birds black-necked ducks are also found around the lake.   DAY 13: REST AND EXPLORATION AROUND LAKE.           Or climb to a peak near lake.    DAY 14: KYANGDOM – THARGANG OVER MANECHAN LA (4765m) 6hours             Today follow the trail that goes upwards to the Phirtse-phu River. In the beginning the valley is narrow with rugged rocks. Altitude makes no difference as we follow the left bank of river. Crossing streams gentle climb to Manechanla-la and campsite of Thargang.   DAY 15: THARGANG – LANYAR LA - LANYAR (7 hours)              Leaving camp behind today again follow the left bank of stream. Small pass of Lanyar –la to be cross. This region is dwelt by Ladakhi changpass (nomads) looking for their sheep for summer grassing. Two hour later arrive at the campsite of Lanyar. Splendid view around the campsite of Zanskar range.   DAY 16: LANYAR –THELA KONG LA – KHALAD (6 hours)             Long and exhausting day trek, gradual ascent to the pass, extensive view of the barren plateau Kyangchu thang. After crossing Thela Kong la follow the Zara Chu. Several time Zaru Chu have to cross. By the evening arrive at the campsite of Khalad.   DAY 17: KHALAD – PANG (5 hours)               Now trek downwards following the Zara Chu and crossing some time on left, some time on right. Lastly arrive at Pang Tented summer camp on Manali-Leh highway.   DAY 18: PANG – LEH Drive to Leh over Taglang La 5314 mtrs which is the 2nd highest motorable pass on the world. Over night stay at hotel.   DAY 19: Visit monastery of Shey - Thikse - Hemis - Leh. Based out of our hotels, we visit the monasteries of Shey, the old capital of Leh, and the monasteries of Thikse and Hemis. Return to hotel by evening.   DAY 20: Visit Monastery  of Alchi - Phiyang - Spituk - Leh. Today, we drive west along the Indus River visiting the monasteries of Phiyang, Spituk and Alchi. Return to Leh by evening   DAY 21: Transfer to the airport. Fly Leh - Delhi. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon free.   DAY 22: EXCURSION AROUND DELHI.  We visit the Qutub Minar, India gate and the Red Fort. Evening transfer to the international airport for the flight home.   OPTION: DAY 14; KYANGDOM – KARZOK- Along the lake for 7 hrs to Karzok village. Evening visit Karzok gompa.   DAY 15: Today visit the Changpa campsites on a large meadow above Karzok. Spend the day watching nomadic life at work. Return to Karzok by late afternoon. Overnight at Camp.    Day 16: Drive Karzok - Mahe - Leh (226 kms / 7 hrs). A long day's drive back to Leh via Mahe Bridge and travelling along the Indus river valley gets us to Leh by late afternoon. Check into hotel Omasila / Hotel Caravan.

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