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Rumtse to Tsomoriri
Rumtse to Tsomoriri
Duration: 7 days
Difficulty: level 4
Max elevation: 5578m/18,300ft
This long and arduous route goes south from Tsomoriri, the south – west following the Para Chu to the glaciated Parang la. The trail descends to the village of Kibber in Spiti valley.
Day 1: Rumtse – Kyamar
Time: 5 hrs
Distance: 11 km
Elevation:4538m/14,888ft
The trail leads toward Kyamar valley of Kyamar famous and known as the salt route. In past salt was supplied to parts of Ladakh via these trails..
The landscapes are magnificent.
Day 2: Kyamar – Kyamar La – Mandalchan La – Tisaling
Time: 7 hrs
Distance: 13 km
Elevation:5206m/17,080ft
Ascend towards Kyamar La from offering stunning views of the Changthang mountains and its region.
Keep walking, later ascent to the Mandal Chan La and descend again towards Tisaling.
Day 3: Tisaling – Shibuk La – Ponganagu
Time: 6 hrs
Distance: 15 km
Elevation:5276m/17,309ft
The trail leads towards the Shibuk La. enjoy the incredible view of Tso Kar lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains from the top.
Keep descending into the valley that leads to Ponganagu next to Tso Kar lake.
The place is home to wildlife sightings such as marmots, ibex, kiang (wild asses) and migratory birds.
Day 4: Ponganagu – Nuruchan
Time: 6 hrs
Distance: 17 km
Elevation:4678m/15,347ft
The trail begins with walking along the bank of Tso Kar lake.
Head towards Nuruchan your camping site.
Day 5: Nuruchan – Kyamayuri La – Gyamar Barma
Time: 8 hrs
Distance: 19 km
Elevation:5417m/17,772ft
The challenge today is crossing over the Horlam Kongka La (4900m) and Kyamayuri La (5416m) before you arrive to Gyamar.
Day 6: Gyamar Barma – Kartse La – Gyamar
Time: 34hrs
Distance: 6 km
Climb the Kartse La and descend to Gyamar.
Day 7: Gyamar – Yalung Nyau La – Korzok
Time: 6hrs
Distance: 17 km
Elevation:5436m/17,834ft
Climb up the Yalung Nyau La and enjoy the great view of Tso Moriri lake from the pass.
walk down the trial leading to Korzok village.