Parang La Trek

Parang La Trek - Itinerary & Route Details

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

• ▲ Day 1Arrival Day

  Arrive In Manali

  Overnight In: Manali (2050m )

  Accommodation: Hotel

  Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  Cost Of Transport Included: NO

  Where and How To Reach Manali

  • Scenic drive through the lush green belt of the lower Himalayas to reach Manali
  • Luxurious overnight buses are available from Delhi to Manali between 5 to 7 PM
  • Flight to Chandigarh and private cab or bus to Manali is also an option
  • Bhunter is the nearest airport to Manali but with limited flight services
  • Our Team Leader will welcome you and check in to the hotel in Manali
  • Arrival in Manali expected between 10 AM to 12 PM
  • The rest of the day can be spent relaxing and exploring the town
  • Visit the market in the evening to purchase important trekking gear, if required
  • Dinner at an authentic restaurant in Manali
  • We sleep early as the following day, we embark early morning on a 10-hour off-road drive to Kaza. 

  Day 1

  215 - Delhi

  Day 1

  2050 - Manali

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  550Km, 12hrs.
  
  

• ▲ Day 2Trekking Day

  From Manali (2050m ) To Kaza (3760m ), Via - Kunzum La (4550m ) . Excursion to Chandratal Lake (4250m ). Excursion to Chandratal Lake - 10 Hrs. 200 Kms

  Overnight In: Kaza (3760m )

  Accommodation: Hotel

  Meals Included: Breakfast, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • Departure from Manali to Kaza via cab starts at 6:30 AM
  • Scenic drive with over 60% of the route on rough roads
  • Pass through the newly constructed Atal Tunnel and follow the Chandra River upstream to its source - the mesmerizing and peaceful Chandratal Lake
  • Stops for breakfast and lunch enroute, specially we have our lunch in the famous Chacha-Chachi Dhaba
  • Spend considerable time at Chandratal and Kunzum La pass for better acclimatization for our upcoming trek
  • Pay our homage to goddess Kunzum Mata for a safe trek. Kunzum Mata is the most reverred Goddess in the Spiti Valley
  • The stops help with acclimatization to Kaza's altitude and the trek to Parang La
  • The entire drive ios just breath-taking

  Day 2

  2050 - Manali

  Day 2

  4550 - Kunzum La

  Day 2

  3760 - Kaza

  Day 2

  4250 - Chandratal Lake

  Day 2

  3760 - Kaza

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  200Km, 10hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 3Rest & Acclimatization Day

  Explore or Rest - 2 Hrs. 3 Kms

  Overnight In: Kaza (3760m )

  Accommodation: Hotel

  Meals Included: Breakfast, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • Rest for 2 days after continuous long drives to acclimatize to Kaza's altitude above 3800 meters
  • Walk around the city
  • Visit nearby monasteries
  • Buy souvenirs
  • A complete relaxed day

  Day 3

  3760 - Kaza

  Day 3

  3760 - Kaza

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  3Km, 2hrs.
  
  

• ▲ Day 4Trekking Day

  From Kaza (3760m ) To Kibber (4270m ), Via - Komic, Lanza, Hikkim (4750m ), Key Monastery (4230m ) - 6 Hrs. 70 Kms

  Overnight In: Kibber (4270m )

  Accommodation: Homestay

  Meals Included: Breakfast, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • After breakfast, embark on an important day of the trek by boarding a cab for a scenic drive to the interiors of the Spiti valley.
  • Visit some of the highest settlements in the world, including Komic, Langza, and Hikkim.
  • Enjoy the beautiful drive and witness a variety of wildflowers and animals along the way.
  • Acclimatize to the altitude and immerse yourself in the local culture and lifestyle.
  • Visit the highest post office in the world in Hikkim and send postcards to your loved ones.
  • Visit Key Monastery before heading to Kibber for an overnight stay.
  • Kibber is one of the highest settlements in the world and staying here for a night helps with acclimatization for the trek.

  Day 4

  3760 - Kaza

  Day 4

  4750 - Komic, Lanza, Hikkim

  Day 4

  4230 - Key Monastery

  Day 4

  4270 - Kibber

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  70Km, 6hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 5Trekking Day

  From Kibber (4270m ) To Thalthak (4650m ), Via - Dumla (4120m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 8 Kms

  Overnight In: Thalthak (4650m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • We start our trek after breakfast and drive to the trekking point near Dumla
  • The trek route starts with a continuous ascend of 4 hours, though gentle, to reach easier ground
  • As we ascend, we are surrounded by mind-blowing scenery, dominated by the peak of Kanamo
  • The area is the land of the coveted snow leopard and we may spot wild animals along the way
  • Before reaching the campsite at the beautiful Thaltak meadows, we climb a small hillock and spend time for better acclimatization
  • The trek takes around 5-6 hours to cover a distance of 8 km from Kibber (4270m) to Thaltak (4650m) via Dumla (4120m)

  Day 5

  4270 - Kibber

  Day 5

  4120 - Dumla

  Day 5

  4650 - Thalthak

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  8Km, 5 - 6hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 6Trekking Day

  From Thaltak (4650m ) To Bongrojen (5080m ), Via - Rong Nala (4100m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 10 Kms

  Overnight In: Bongrojen (5080m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • Today's trek is the most important day of the journey and can be more challenging than the pass crossing day in terms of difficulty.
  • The trek starts from Thaltak camp and descends sharply about 500 meters to the river bed of the Rong Nala, which is at an altitude of 4100 meters.
  • After crossing the wooden bridge over the Rong Nala, we traverse the moraines of the beautiful gorge cut by the Rong Nala while keeping the river on our left.
  • After walking for about 2 kilometers beside the river, we turn to the right and start climbing up the moraines straight up.
  • The steep climb over the moraines continues for about 4-5 hours, and there are no natural water sources enroute once we leave the river, so we need to be careful about water.
  • We reach the campsite, which is a little clearing over the moraine with very limited water availability, by evening.
  • Acclimatization is very important at this high-altitude intermediate campsite as evacuating from here can be challenging in case of serious AMS.
  • Trekking should be avoided on this day if there is even a hint of bad weather as there are no intermediate campsites between the two campsites, and the route is through a moraine land where even little rain can bring down big rocks.
  • We leave this campsite by 3 AM in the morning to attempt the pass, and the trek route and the campsite are magnificently beautiful despite the difficulty.

  Day 6

  4650 - Thaltak

  Day 6

  4100 - Rong Nala

  Day 6

  5080 - Bongrojen

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  10Km, 7 - 8hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 7Pass Crossing Day

  Cross Parang La Top And Reach Kharsha Goma via Lurpu - 8 - 9 Hrs. 16 Kms

  Overnight In: Kharsha Goma (5000m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • Today is the ultimate day of our trek as we negotiate the last leg of the climb to the top of Parangla Pass at an altitude of 5590 meters.
  • We start sharply at 3 AM for the trek as it is utmostly important for us to cross the pass before the sun melts the snow and turns it into slush.
  • The glacier on the other side has a few crevasses and needs to be negotiated well.
  • As we start our trek with our headlamps on, climbing becomes easy and quick in the dark.
  • The climb is initially gentle but altitude plays its role making it a little difficult.
  • It takes us about 1.5 - 2 hours to reach the base of the pass from where steep switchbacks begin.
  • It is just an hour of steep walk from here to the top of the pass.
  • The top of the pass greets us with fluttering and colourful prayer flags. It's a holy site for the Spitians and we must pay homage to it.
  • After offering our prayers, we spend some time enjoying the beauty around this high pass.
  • It's stunningly beautiful all around and we should consider ourselves lucky to have been allowed to reach its top.
  • However, we need to get ourselves down to the safety of camps to the other side of the pass.
  • This includes crossing the Parang glacier and its moraine and we need to be very careful with our steps.
  • However, it does offer some relief that all of the ascends are over and now it's just about enjoying your walk down the beautiful beautiful gorge cut by the Pare Chu.
  • We will stop over at some of the exotic campsites in the Western Himalayas on our way to Kharsha Goma via Lurpu, which should take us around 8-9 hours covering 16 kms.

  Day 7

  5080 - Bongrojen

  Day 7

  5600 - Parang La Top

  Day 7

  5100 - Lurpu

  Day 7

  5000 - Kharsha Goma

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  16Km, 8 - 9hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 8Trekking Day

  From Kharsha Goma (5000m ) To Datang Yongma (4620m ), Via - Dak Korzong (4800m ) - 14 Hrs. 6 Kms

  Overnight In: Datang Yongma (4620m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • The trek starts from Kharsha Goma (5000m) and ends at Datang Yongma (4620m), via Dak Korzong (4800m) - a total of 6 km, which takes around 14 hours.
  • The trek is comfortable but long, passing over the ravine of the Pare Chu.
  • The entire walk through the gorge is fascinating and offers breathtaking views.
  • Managing time is crucial as the geography around the region is active and trekkers might need to cross the icy cold glacial river.
  • The water level is usually high from 2 PM until sunset, so it's important to plan accordingly to keep the waters low.
  • Campsites are far apart, so it's crucial to camp at the best location before 2 PM and keep the team together.

  Day 8

  5000 - Kharsha Goma

  Day 8

  4800 - Dak Korzong

  Day 8

  4620 - Datang Yongma

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  6Km, 14hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 9Trekking Day

  From Datang Yongma (4620m ) To Norbu Sumdo (4520m ), Via - Racho Lamo (4550m ), Khanpa Poche (4600m ) - 6 Hrs. 18 Kms

  Overnight In: Norbu Sumdo (4520m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • We start our trek from Datang Yongma (4620m)
  • Our destination for the day is Norbu Sumdo (4520m), which is approximately 18 km away and will take us around 6 hours to reach.
  • During the trek, we will cross the Pare Chu river multiple times before finally crossing it near Norbu Sumdo at a very wide tri-junction.
  • From here, we will turn left towards Ladakh and Tsomoriri wetland reserves, while the Pare Chu river enters Tibet towards the right.
  • The tri-junction also marks the border between Ladakh and Spiti.
  • In case of any emergency, an off-road road is being cut out for the movements of the Army till Norbu Sumdo, which we can use.
  • It's essential to plan the timing of river crossing carefully and complete it before 2 PM.
  • The campsites in this area are incredibly beautiful and offer a perfect place to spend the night.

  Day 9

  4620 - Datang Yongma

  Day 9

  4550 - Racho Lamo

  Day 9

  4600 - Khanpa Poche

  Day 9

  4520 - Norbu Sumdo

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  18Km, 6hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 10Trekking Day

  From Norbu Sumdo (4520m ) To Kiangdom (4500m ) . Excursion to Tsomoriri Lake (4500m ). Excursion to Tsomoriri Lake - 5 Hrs. 15 Kms

  Overnight In: Kiangdom (4500m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • Trekking route from Norbu Sumdo (4520m) to Kiangdom (4500m)
  • Excursion to Tsomoriri Lake (4500m)
  • Excursion to Tsomoriri Lake is 5 hours and covers a distance of 15 kms
  • Flat walk to the shores of Tsomoriri lake
  • One of the most beautiful days of the trek

  Day 10

  4520 - Norbu Sumdo

  Day 10

  4500 - Kiangdom

  Day 10

  4500 - Tsomoriri Lake

  Day 10

  4500 - Kiangdom

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  15Km, 5hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 11Trekking Day

  From Kiangdom (4500m ) To Korzok (4530m ) - 6 Hrs. 16 Kms

  Overnight In: Korzok (4530m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • Trek from Kiangdom (4500m) to Korzok (4530m) - 6 hrs, 16 kms
  • During the trek, enjoy the stunning views of the Tsomoriri Lake
  • Reach Korzok, a small village situated on the banks of the lake
  • Set up camp beside the lake, just a little ahead of Korzok village
  • Take in the serene beauty of the lake and its surroundings
  • Relax and recharge for the next day's trekking adventure

  Day 11

  4500 - Kiangdom

  Day 11

  4530 - Korzok

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  16Km, 6hrs.
  
  

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• ▲ Day 12Contingency Day

  Explore, Rest or Prepare

  Overnight In: Korzok (4500m )

  Accommodation: Camping

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  This is a planned reserved day to keep a window for bad weather and other contingencies. If unutilized, we can spend this day at any other campsite of our liking. The cost of this day is included in the trek package. If you decide to finish your trek instead of utilizing this reserved day, no money will be refunded as the local resources and other expenses will be paid in full as planned for initially

  Day 12

  4500 - Korzok

  Day 12

  4500 - Korzok

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  1Km, 1hrs.
  
  

• ▲ Day 13Trekking Day

  From Korzok (4500m ) To Leh (3500m ), Via - Mahe Bridge (4100m ) - 5 Hrs. 230 Kms

  Overnight In: Leh (3500m )

  Accommodation: Hotel

  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

  • The journey from Korzok (4500m) to Leh (3500m) takes approximately 7 hours and covers a distance of 230 kms
  • The route passes through the Mahe Bridge, which is located at an altitude of 4100m
  • The drive is scenic and offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan landscape
  • The road conditions may be challenging at certain points, so it is recommended to hire an experienced driver
  • There are several stopovers along the way, where we can take a break and enjoy the scenic view
  • On reaching Leh, we check-in to the Hotel and take a good hot shower and a little rest
  • We may decide to meet later in the evening for our last dinner

  Day 13

  4500 - Korzok

  Day 13

  4100 - Mahe Bridge

  Day 13

  3500 - Leh

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  230Km, 5hrs.
  
  

• ▲ Day 14Trekking Day

  From Leh (3500m ) To Delhi (216m ) - 1 Hrs. 1 Kms

  Overnight In: Delhi (216m )

  Accommodation: None

  Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast

  We hope that you have had a wonderful experience with us during your stay. As your scheduled service comes to an end, we would like to kindly inform you that you have the option to extend your stay in Leh or return to your home city by flight. We appreciate your business and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.

  Day 14

  3500 - Leh

  Day 14

  220 - Delhi

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  1Km, 1hrs.