Mentok Kangri
Located on the western shore of turquoise Lake Tso Moriri, Mentok Kangri is an exciting new hiking and climbing holiday for those looking for the first 6000m of the Himalayas. The area is near the westernmost part of Tibet, known as the Changthang Plateau. This trek takes us to the stunning landscape of the remote Tibetan plateau.It focuses mainly on the life of herdsman Changpa.After 2-3 days of well acclimatising and at the same time acclimatising for some sightseeing tour around Leh, we set off to the foot of Tanglang La. Rumtse is located below Tanglang La and on the highway Leh-Manali. We gradually set out from this village and cross three high passes before reaching Ponganagu near Tsokar. “Tso Kar” in Ladakhi means “Lake & Kar” means “White “And we cross another high pass of Yalung Nau La, from where we get our first view of Tso Moriri, 20 kilometres long. Crossing Yalung Nau la we descend to Korzok Phu, one of the largest nomadic settlements in the region, not far from the village of Korzok, we set up a base camp above the lake at an altitude of 5300 metres, and from here we set out to climb the highest points of the Mentok Massif. Stunning campsites under the wide- open sky, deeper looks at the life of the Changpas nomads and meets their families. Daily walks over 4500-5400 m, spectacular views from Mentok Kangri across Tsomoriri Lake to Tibet. A true trekking climbing expedition in Ladakh, a challenging but technically demanding climb.
- Catch your early flight to Leh in the morning. Upon arrival at Leh Airport, meet & greet our representative will transfer you to your pre-booked hotel.
- The rest of the day is free to get acclimatised. In the evening, you can stroll through the colourful Leh town.
- Time: full day
- Visit some of the ancient monasteries around Leh. Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. Full day sightseeing around Leh and its neighbouring areas.
- Time: 5 hrs
- Distance: 11 km
- Max Elevation: 4538 m
- Drive along the upper Indus River to Rumtse by taxi. formal introduction to the experienced trekking guide at Rumtse. Hike to Kyamar (4420 m) in 4 hours.
- Enter a magnificent and vast area where the Changpas-nomadic herders take their yak to the pasture. follow the ancient salt trade route along the green Kyamar valley.
- Time: 6-7 hrs
- Distance: 14km
- Max Elevation:5208 Mtrs
- Start with a beautiful colour gorge towards Chorten Sumda. We’re going for an easy one-hour walk, then we are going up to Kumur La.
- From the top, you can see the beautiful view of the Kangyatse chain (6400 m) and the chain of other mountain ranges.
- Time: 6 hrs
- Distance: 15km
- Max Elevation:5275 Mtrs
- Steep hike to Pangunagu crossing over the Shibuk la. a panoramic view of Tsokar Lake (4400m) and Rupshu Valley awaits you as you get to the top of the pass.
- Then go down to the lake, where the nomads gather salt from the Tsokar lake.
- The lake was the only salt source in the Ladakh region.
- Time: 5-6 hrs
- Distance: 18km
- Max Elevation:4679 Mtrs
- Continue from Ponganagu to Nuruchan an easy trek along the lake.
- Tsokar area has a vast area of wetland where you can see a lot of migratory birds coming here for breeding in summer.
- You can also see the wild ass (Kiang) of Ladakh and the Tibet Plateau on the way. At the end of the lake, the trail enters right.
- Time: 7-8 hrs
- Distance: 20km
- Max Elevation:5416 Mtrs
- A challenging hike awaits you today with two passes to over go.
- You will come along many nomads as you keep moving along.
- Time: 7-8 hrs
- Distance: 20km
- Max Elevation:5416 Mtrs
- Cross Kyamayuri la (5416 m) and reach the wide valley.
- At Gyamabarma, where we can find the nomadic camp.
- Time: 6 hrs
- Distance: 17km
- Max Elevation:5433 Mtrs
- We will reach Korzok crossing the yalung nyau la (5433m). From the top of pass, you can see the beautiful and heart-throbbing panoramic view of high-altitude fresh water of Tsomoriri Lake.
- After steep descending, we will reach to Korzok Phu where you can see the biggest nomad camp, which is also called Head Quarter of Changpas.
- After one and half hour walk, we will reach to Korzok Village, situated on the bank of Tsomoriri Lake.
- Time: 6 hrs
- Distance: 13km
- Max Elevation:5400 Mtrs
- In the morning trek to the base camp of Mentok Kangri at 5400 M.
- Start hiking to a lovely peak on a long ridge running south of the Korzok village to the shore of the Tsomoriri Lake.
- Mentok in Ladakhi language means FLOWERS, in summer, the Korzok valley blooms with wild medicinal flowers justifying the name of its peak.
- When you reach to summit, you will get to see a magnificent and heart throbbing view of entire Changthang region. Later, we will descent back to the base camp for a night stay.
- Time: 3 hrs
- Distance: 2km
- Max Elevation:4500 Mtrs
- In the morning descent back to the Korzok.
- Time: 8 hrs
- Distance: 240 km
- Max Elevation: 5328 m Taglangla pas
- Travel back to Leh via Taglangla.
- You will see the different nomadic settlement of the Korzok and Rupshu valley along the Leh Manali highway.
- Early in the morning after breakfast, we will have final departure from Leh to onward destination.