Rumtse To Tsomoriri Trek

Walk through the heartland of Ladakh and get lost in its divine beauty

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Duration
12 Days, 11 Nights
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Highest Altitude:
5450m
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Grade:
Strenuous
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Best Time:
Jul, Aug, Sep
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Temperatures:
-5 degree Celcius in higher camps in night. 20 - 22 degree at daytime.
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Starts From:
Leh
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Airport:
Leh, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ( IXL)
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Railway:
Katra, (KEA), Jammu Tawi ( JAT)

Key Geographical Highlights

9 Popular Peaks:

Chamsher Kangri ( 6950m ), Lungsher Kangri ( 6666m ), Nun ( 7135m ), Saser Kangri I ( 7672m ), Saser Kangri II ( 7513m ), Saser Kangri III ( 7495m ), Mentok Kangri 2 ( 6262m ), Mentok Kangri 1 ( 6161m ), Mentok Kangri 3 ( 6225m )

6 Lakes:

Chagar Tso ( 4193m ), Kyagar Tso ( 4671m ), Kyun Tso ( 4982m ), Ryul Tso ( 4985m ), Tso Moriri ( 4522m ), Tsokar Lake ( 4531m )

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Tsomoriri Wetland Reserves

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Daywise Itinerary For Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek

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

▼ Day 1Arrival DayLeh 3500m
Arrive In Leh
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cost Of Transport Included: YES ( Leh Airport to Hotel)
Where and How To Reach Leh
We will receive you in the airport and drive in to our Hotel in Leh. After checkin, we are free for the day. The majority of the day today is to be spent inside the hotel and for self monitoring. In the evening we can take a light walk in the Leh city center taking precaution that we do not over-exert ourselves
Day 1
220 - Delhi
Day 1
3500 - Leh
2hrs.
▼ Day 2Acclimatization DayLeh 3500m
Walk To Tsemo Monastery, Shanti Stupa. Return To Leh - 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is a very important day as we undertake few local walks to acclimatize ourselves well. While in the morniong after our breakfast, we start our hike to the Tsemo Monastery an d Leh Palace. After completing it, we come down to the main market for lunch and shop for the missing items. We rest for the remaining part of the day until evening when we walk up to the Shanti Stupa in the evening. This activity not only ensures we are well prepared for te trek, but also gives us the chance to explore the beautiful city of Leh.
Day 2
3500 - Leh
Day 2
3600 - Tsemo Monastery, Shanti Stupa
Day 2
3500 - Leh
4hrs.
▼ Day 3Acclimatization DayLeh 3500m
Explore Khardungla & Nearby. - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Acclimatization drive to Khardungla top and return.
Day 3
3500 - Leh
Day 3
3500 - Leh
Day 3
5400 - Khardungla
Day 3
3500 - Leh
5hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayKyamar 4338m
From Leh (3500m ) To Kyamar (4338m ), Via - Rumtse (4220m ) - 4-5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kyamar (4338m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Early morning after breakfast, we leave Leh for Rumtse from where our trek starts. Its a sceninc drive to enjoy and lasts about 3.5 hours. Once we reach Rumste, we start our short trek to Kyamar today.
Day 4
3500 - Leh
Day 4
4220 - Rumtse
Day 4
4340 - Kyamar
4-5hrs.
▼ Day 5Pass Crossing DayTisaling 4800m
Cross Kyamar La And Reach Tisaling via Mandalchan La - 7-8 Hrs.
Overnight In: Tisaling (4800m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Today we cross 2 passes to reach Tisaling, our night halt camp
Day 5
4340 - Kyamar
Day 5
4870 - Kyamar La
Day 5
5000 - Mandalchan La
Day 5
4800 - Tisaling
7-8hrs.
▼ Day 6Pass Crossing DayPangunagu ( Tsokar) 4398m
Cross Shibuk La And Reach Pangunagu ( Tsokar) - 6-7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Pangunagu ( Tsokar) (4398m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Today we cross Shibuk La to reach Pangunagu, our camp for the night
Day 6
4800 - Tisaling
Day 6
5020 - Shibuk La
Day 6
4400 - Pangunagu ( Tsokar)
6-7hrs.
▼ Day 7Trekking DayNuruchan 4600m
From Pangunagu ( Tsokar) (4398m ) To Nuruchan (4600m ) - 6 Hrs. 17 Kms
Overnight In: Nuruchan (4600m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
A long walk to Nuruchan
Day 7
4400 - Pangunagu ( Tsokar)
Day 7
4600 - Nuruchan
17Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 8Pass Crossing DayRachungkaru 4820m
Cross Horlam Kongka La And Reach Rachungkaru - 3-4 Hrs. 7 Kms
Overnight In: Rachungkaru (4820m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Cross Horlam Kongka La to rech the base of Kyamayur La
Day 8
4600 - Nuruchan
Day 8
4900 - Horlam Kongka La
Day 8
4820 - Rachungkaru
7Km, 3-4hrs.
▼ Day 9Pass Crossing DayGyama 4900m
Cross Kyamayur La And Reach Gyama via Gyama Barma - 5-6 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Gyama (4900m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Cross Kyamayur La to reach Gyama Barma for the night halt
Day 9
4820 - Rachungkaru
Day 9
5420 - Kyamayur La
Day 9
5100 - Gyama Barma
Day 9
4900 - Gyama
13Km, 5-6hrs.
▼ Day 10Pass Crossing DayKorzok 4420m
Cross Yalung Nyau La And Reach Korzok - 5-6 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Korzok (4420m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Cross Yalung Nyau La to reach the banks of Tsomoriri
Day 10
4900 - Gyama
Day 10
5440 - Yalung Nyau La
Day 10
4420 - Korzok
15Km, 5-6hrs.
▼ Day 11Trekking DayLeh 3500m
From Korzok (4420m ) To Leh (3500m ), Via - Mahe Bridge (4130m ), Chumathang (3950m ) - 6 Hrs. 220 Kms
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
Drive back to Leh
Day 11
4420 - Korzok
Day 11
4130 - Mahe Bridge
Day 11
3950 - Chumathang
Day 11
3500 - Leh
220Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 12Departure DayDelhi 216m
Departure From Leh
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES ( Drop to Leh Airport)
Fly back
Day 12
3500 - Leh
Day 12
220 - Delhi
2hrs.

Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek - An Elaborate Description

Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek

Ladakh has always fascinated the soulful travelers and photographers with its unmatched beauty. The stunning landscape of Ladakh ranges attracts a lot of tourists, trekkers, mountaineers, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and cultural travelers from around the World. The creamy, beige and irregular patches of red and violet with some unique rock sculptures made by the artistic wind are just enough to set your imaginations flying out of bound...

If we had to suggest you a trek in Ladakh which can make you experience most of it, the Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek will top the list. Top it up with a climb to Mentok Kangri, and you gift yourself a trek bonanza !

With breathtaking views of the twin lakes of Tsokar and Tsomoriri guarded by the tall peaks of the Changtang platue in the Rupshu plains, this is a wonder trek experience which all the passionate travelers and wander souls must not miss.

Rumtse which is the starting point of this trek is just about 65 Kms drive from Leh and it takes about 3 hours of drive to reach from Leh - the capital of Ladakh. Amidst the ranges of Ladakh in the North, Zanskar in the West, The Great Himalayas to the South and the flat Tibetan Platue in the East, lies the Rupshu plains where this fairyland is of Tsomoriri Wetland Conservation Reserves is. The interactions with the Changpas, or Tibetan Nomads and their way of life with their livestock are an eye opener and a priceless value-addition to your travel experience. This land here is a heaven for nature lovers and a merryland for photographers.

Wildlife of the Tsomoriri Wetland Reserves which includes the animals like Kiangs, Tibetan Gazelle, Lynx, Mountain Goats, Blue Sheep, Marmots including the carnivores like Tibetan Wolves and the elusive Snow Leopard. Birds include the Black Necked Cranes, geese, gulls, grebe and others.

Starting from Rumtse, this trek crosses more than 5 passes and passes by the campsites of Tisaling, Pangunagu, Nuruchan, Gyama Barma to get us to pristine water of the Tsomoriri Lake. The campsite are unbelievably beautiful on this trek. This trek gets streanuous as we cross the passes every day and on somedays even 2 passes in a single day. The passes of Kyamar la (4870m), Mandalchan La (4996m), Shibuk la (5016m), Horlam Kongka La (4900 m) , Kyamayur La (5410 m ) and Yalung Nyau La (5440 m) are very interesting and tests the mental endurance of even a regular trekker.

As one gets to Tsokar after few hard days of trek, one just feels elated and extremely joyful. Further on we move towards the Korzok Phu and spend a few days around the Tsomoriri Lake to experience the serenity, beauty and get a rare sight of the wildlife if the Rupshu.

If you want to further challenge yourself and also get the most out of this fairyland, you need to climb the summits of Mentok Kangri 6250 meters to satiate your thirst fro adventure. Many Himalayan High Seekers do that. You may check for the itinerary in details on the following link - Mentok Kangri Summit with Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek

Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek - Why Its A Must-Do

Grand Vista of the Rupshu Plains and the Tsomoriri Lake The grand vista of the Tsomoriri Lake and Rupshu plains surrounded by some of the high snow capped peaks of Ladakh in the morning sunlight is a breathtaking view and once in a lifetime moment which all the Himalayan High Seekers must experience.
Sighting the rare wildlife of the Tsomoriri Wetland Conservation Reserves. Kiangs, Tibetan Gazelle, Lynx, Mountain Goats, Blue Sheep, Marmots,Tibetan Wolves and the elusive Snow Leopard. Birds namely the Black Necked Cranes, geese, gulls and grebe are commonly sighted nearby the lake.
The interactions with the Changpas, or Tibetan Nomads and their way of life with their livestock are an eye opener and a priceless value-addition to your travel experience.
Photographer's Delight - Ladakh is as it is astonishing, everyone knows, but this trek a photographer's merry-land with so many natural elements and their interactions to capture and preserve the moment.
The culture and villages of Ladakh are an experience in itself.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate +

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging +

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Page Cost Inclusions and Exclusions For The Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Duration: 12 Days / 11 nights of trekking and climbing cost Ex. Leh
Accommodation In Leh: 4 nights of Stay in a Premium hotel in Leh with guided acclimatization walks and sightseeing road trips with an emphasis on local food and culture. Only Breakfast and Dinner Included while in Leh
Accommodation On Trek: Spacious, sturdy and High-Quality All Season Dome Tents will be provided on twin sharing basis.
Sleeping In Tents: Thick Waterproof Mattress complemented with very good quality Sub Zero Sleeping bags supported with Supersoft Down Sleeping Bag Inners, For Extra Hygiene and Warmth will be provided by us
Dining On Trek: We will provide Dining and Kitchen Tents with camping stools and camping tables for extra hygiene and comfort.
Toilet On Treks: Dry eco-toilet will be set up with a toilet tent and toilet seat. 1 Toilet tent for every 5 trekkers will be provided.
Meals: All meals (except for lunch in leh), specifically curated for high altitudes will be provided from breakfast in Leh on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 12 in Leh. 3 meals (B, L, D) suited for high altitude with evening snacks, soup, hot drinks and extra energizers/juice for summit days. Nutritious, Soupy, Balanced nutritious meal which is light on the stomach.
Common Climbing Gears: All required climbing gears like rope coils, carabiners, snow stacks, etc.
Communication: For efficient management of the trek, the team will be communicating with each other and trek base with the help of long-range wireless sets.
Medical Safety: Oxygen cylinder, Pulse Oximeter, Thermal temperature scanner and Emergency Medical Kit accompanied by a trek leader knowledgeable on high altitude medicine and physiology
Trek Leader and Guide: Experienced and Well Equipped English/ Hindi Speaking Trek Leader maintaining guide to trekker ratio of 1:6. That is 1 guide for every 6 trekkers.
Local Support Staffs: Expert and Knowledgeable local route guide with cooks, helpers, porters, mules, etc
Trekking Permits: All required forest and other local association permits as per the prevalent rules of Local administration and our Country.
Transfers: Return transfers from Leh to for trek in 4X4 offroader for the trekking team and support crew. Also, airport pickup and drop on Day 1 and Day 11.
Max Team Size: Small group of not more than 10 members. You can make any batch a private batch by paying a little extra over the base trek fees.
Personal Load Offload: allowed up to 8 Kgs only. Common equipment will be carried over mules or HAPs.
Free Cloakroom in Leh: for extra leftover luggage while leaving for the trek.
Personal Trek Equipments: Essential trek gears for complimentary use. ( read below)

Personal Trekking Equipment For Free Use:
(No Rent will be charged. Refundable security amount of Rs. 2000 need to be deposited. You may use what you need and also bring your personal gears. )

1 Gaiter pair
1 Microspikes / Ice Tracktion Crampons
1 Poncho
1 Trek Pole
1 Clean and Sanitized Down Sleeping Bag Inner
1 Walking Ice Axe
-20 deg waterproof expedition down jackets

ADD ONS:

Single Supplement For Tent & Hotel. ( @ INR 20000 )
Porterage For More Than 10 Kgs On Trek. (@ INR 9000)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Personal Travel and Climbing Insurance
Personal Purchases
Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
Personal Gears
Lunch in Leh
Bottled Water or Any Other Drinks
Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion list

Cost Terms For The Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 2000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Rumtse Tsomoriri Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

Must Read - Important Pre-Booking Information