Chamser and Lungser Kangri

The Chamser and Lungser Kangri these two peaks are in the eastern part of Tsomoriri and is perfect choice for experienced climbers who are looking climbing higher elevation than 6500m. One must be physically fit and well acclimatized before making this summit. The highest peak of the Chamser group is 6620 metres and the climb require a base camp around 5000 metres which is a day’s walk from Korzok village. Camp is set up on a large plateau around 5700 metres and then Camp II around 6150 metres from where the summit is reached in a day’s hard push. There are three peaks in the Chamser group all of varying levels of difficulty. Lungser Kangri the highest peak of the trio at 6665 metres, Lungser Kangri also shares the same Base Camp as Chamser Kangri on the grassy meadow called Kurchya around 5000 metres. There is a Camp I at 6100 metres on an open plateau and then Camp II at 6250 metres near a small lake. The last push on the summit ridge can be very tiring. Mentok Kangri lies south of the village of Korzok and the highest peak of the range is at 6250 metres.

  • Time: 5 hrs
  • Distance: 11 km
  • Elevation: 4537m
  • Take the hike to Kyamar, a region famous for the salt trade.
  • As you move along these valleys you will be amazed by the beauty of the landscape.
  • Time: 7 hrs
  • Distance: 14 km
  • Elevation: 5206m
  • You will hike up to Kyamar La a steep climb as you reach to the top of the pass you will get to see the spectacular view of the Changthang region.
  • Keep moving towards Tiri Doksa a small and temporary settlement of the nomads. Hike to Mandalchan and then come down towards Tisaling.
  • Time: 7 hrs
  • Distance: 15 km
  • Take the trail to Shibuk la and enjoy the great view of the Salt Lake also known as Tsokar from top of the pass.
  • This area is well known to many migraine birds and home to several animals.
  • Time: 6 hrs
  • Distance: 18km
  • Elevation: 4679m
  • Keep heading towards Nuruchan you will be walking along the banks of the Tso Kar lake.
  • Time: 7-8 hrs
  • Distance: 20km
  • Elevation: 5417m
  • Today you will have to come across two passes the Harlem and the Kyamayuri La to get to Gyamar Barma.
  • As you keep on the trail you will come across the nomads of the Korzok region.
  • Time: 3 hrs
  • Distance: 6km
  • Elevation: 5384m
  • From Gyamar you will cross the Kartse La and come down towards the Gyamar region.
  • Time: 5-6 hrs
  • Distance: 16.3 km
  • Elevation: 5434m
  • Today you will come across the highest pass of the trek, a beautiful view awaits you from eh top of the pass.
  • Korzok is the biggest settlement, it lies at the bank of the Tsomoriri lake. Nomadic Headquarter with a small monastery
  • Trek Peldo (Tsomoriri)
  • Time: 4hrs
  • Elevation: 4560m
  • Camp on the grassy float at the head of the lake. The nomads will be camping with their herds of year, goat and sheep.
  • Trek Skyurchu
  • Time: 5hrs
  • Elevation: 4850
  • Camp near the Skyurchu spring.
  • Trek Base Camp 5680m via pass 5600m
  • There is some real ascent today, and on a relatively skinny trail although as you the terrain in moderate. After some descent down the other side, arrive at the grassy base camp.
  • Test Base Camp 5680m
  • A day to acclimatize, all part of maximizing the chance of success. It is a pleasant spot but there isn’t a real view of the mountain yet, and neither down to the lake, however there are good views when exploring from the camp.
  • Trek High Camp 6000m
  • High Camp, which is only a couple of hours from BC. We spend the afternoon preparing our gear for the climb tomorrow.
  • Time :6-7 hrs
  • Elevation: 6666m
  • High Camp 6000m, climb Lungser Kangri 6666m
  • The big day and we start out a little after dawn (depending on weather) for the long haul to the summit. Initially we reach the 6200m col between Lungser and Chamser Kangri.
  • The terrain is mostly easy although we do climb on snow, and one area has a couple of crevasses.
  • Descend to Skyurchu
  • Will probably be a hot direct descent down the stony valley to a point where you can meet the jeeps. It will also be the last camp overlooking this magnificent lake.
  • Time: 7 hrs
  • Drive Leh 3480m
  • Hit the road, back to Leh with around 6-7 hours driving time
  • Onward journey from Leh.