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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Time: 34hrs
  • Distance: 6 km
  • Climb the Kartse La and descend to Gyamar.
  • 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.