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Parang La Trek
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Parang La is one of the most adventurous treks on an isolated route far into the mountains with many rivers to be crossed. It is a real wilderness experience for adventure seekers, and the best period for exploration is from August – October when most of the snow has melted and the roaring rivers are passable.
his climb takes the traveler from Kaza over 18,300 ft Parang La pass and into Ladakh. The route follows the traditional trade route between Ladakh and Spiti and there are some fantastic views from the high mountain source of the Pare Chu river.
From Spiti's steep gorges and stark desert environments, the landscape opens to become the high Tibetan plateau which makes up Ladakh. This remote trail follows the traditional trade route between the people of Spiti, Changthang and Tibet. It begins in the high altitude meadows of Kibber, the breeding ground of the famous Spiti horses and also called the Snow Leopard’s country, climbs over the Parang la (5600 mts), the source of the Pare Chu river, the only one of its kind to have its source in India, flows into Tibet and enters the country again in Spiti, reaching Tso Moriri (15,000 ft), a high altitude lake 27 kms long and nearly 8 kms wide. This lake is also the breeding ground for the bar-headed geese, black-necked crane and the Brahminy ducks. After days of trekking over the mountains, the journey ends at the breathtaking Tsomoriri Lake which is truly a photographer’s paradise. Tsomoriri's fantastic vistas, vivid colors and the abundance in birds and wildlife gives you an impression of reaching Shangri-la as the lake is truly appears to be from the land of the gods.
his climb takes the traveler from Kaza over 18,300 ft Parang La pass and into Ladakh. The route follows the traditional trade route between Ladakh and Spiti and there are some fantastic views from the high mountain source of the Pare Chu river.
From Spiti's steep gorges and stark desert environments, the landscape opens to become the high Tibetan plateau which makes up Ladakh. This remote trail follows the traditional trade route between the people of Spiti, Changthang and Tibet. It begins in the high altitude meadows of Kibber, the breeding ground of the famous Spiti horses and also called the Snow Leopard’s country, climbs over the Parang la (5600 mts), the source of the Pare Chu river, the only one of its kind to have its source in India, flows into Tibet and enters the country again in Spiti, reaching Tso Moriri (15,000 ft), a high altitude lake 27 kms long and nearly 8 kms wide. This lake is also the breeding ground for the bar-headed geese, black-necked crane and the Brahminy ducks. After days of trekking over the mountains, the journey ends at the breathtaking Tsomoriri Lake which is truly a photographer’s paradise. Tsomoriri's fantastic vistas, vivid colors and the abundance in birds and wildlife gives you an impression of reaching Shangri-la as the lake is truly appears to be from the land of the gods.
Day 01 Kaza–Dumla 22kms/4hrs
Drive Kaza - Kibber (18kms) Kibber village at 4205m, is one of the highest inhabited settlements in India. The famous Ki gompa is just 10 kms away and can be visited before beginning the trek. Kibber to Dumla is an easy walk but we will take it slowly, as these Spitian gorges are renowned for being hard-going.
Day 02 Dumla–Thaltak Meadow 7kms/5hrs/4875m/16000ft.
We will descend to the gorge bed and start the climb towards the pass, a steep walk to Thaltak Meadow where we can camp for the night. The scenery is wild and the gorge is deep. Even at this height the sunlight reflected from the walls of the gorge causes the temperature to soar.
Day 03 Thaltak–Jagtha-Bonrojen 14kms/7hrs/5180m/17000ft.
This is a long and strenuous day walk to Jagtha – 8kms at 15,700 ft. and then 6kms to Bongrojen at 17,000ft. Make sure to acclimatize well in the previous 2 days.
Day 04 Bongrojen–Dak Karzong 10 kms/5hrs/4940m/16200 ft.
We leave early for the pass. The final 4 kms is a steep 2-hour climb to Parang La at 18,300 ft. The pass lies on the trade route between Ladkah and the Spiti valley. There are some great views of the Spiti and the Changthang valleys from the pass. Parilungi, a conical peak, is the first Ladakhi peak visible from Spiti. From the pass, we descend to the source of the Pare Chu river. After the pass, the landscape changes dramatically from steep gorges to broad plains. Camp at Dak Karzong
Day 05 Dak Karzong-Datang Yongma 12kms/5hrs/4725m/15500 ft.
The route for the next 3 days is in a fairly open valley with a well-marked trail on the left bank of the Pare Chu. We camp overnight at Datang Yongma.
Day 06 Datang Yongma–Chumik Shilde 16kms/5-6 hrs
The next day, follow the trail to Racholemo (14000 ft.) then Norbu Sumdo (14400 ft.) and across the Chumik Shilde. Start early as the winds can be strong in the afternoons.
Day 07 Chumik Shilde-Tso Moriri 14kms/5hrs/4510m/14800 ft.
Today we walk across the plains to the southern edge of the oval-shaped Tso Moriri at Kiangdom, named after the kiangs (wild Tibetan asses) which roam here freely. The lake breaks into several channels here to create a vast wetland, the breeding ground of several rare species of birds.
Day 08 Tso Moriri–Karzok 15 kms/6-7hrs/4527m/14850 ft.
The last day of the trek passes along the shore of Tso Moriri. The view of the lake with Lungser Kangri (6666m/ 21,871ft.) in the background is unforgettable. The walk is slight longer and with the afternoon winds we will reach Karzok. Visit the ancient monastery in Karzog, where the Changpas roam the pastures with their flocks of pashmina goats and live in yak-skin yurts.
This remote trail follows the traditional trade route between the people of Spiti, Changthang and Tibet. It begins in the high altitude meadows of Kibber, breeding ground of the famous Spiti horses and also known to be snow leopard country.
Day 09 Karzok–Leh 213 kms
Drive by jeep to Leh via Mahe Bridge.
Drive Kaza - Kibber (18kms) Kibber village at 4205m, is one of the highest inhabited settlements in India. The famous Ki gompa is just 10 kms away and can be visited before beginning the trek. Kibber to Dumla is an easy walk but we will take it slowly, as these Spitian gorges are renowned for being hard-going.
Day 02 Dumla–Thaltak Meadow 7kms/5hrs/4875m/16000ft.
We will descend to the gorge bed and start the climb towards the pass, a steep walk to Thaltak Meadow where we can camp for the night. The scenery is wild and the gorge is deep. Even at this height the sunlight reflected from the walls of the gorge causes the temperature to soar.
Day 03 Thaltak–Jagtha-Bonrojen 14kms/7hrs/5180m/17000ft.
This is a long and strenuous day walk to Jagtha – 8kms at 15,700 ft. and then 6kms to Bongrojen at 17,000ft. Make sure to acclimatize well in the previous 2 days.
Day 04 Bongrojen–Dak Karzong 10 kms/5hrs/4940m/16200 ft.
We leave early for the pass. The final 4 kms is a steep 2-hour climb to Parang La at 18,300 ft. The pass lies on the trade route between Ladkah and the Spiti valley. There are some great views of the Spiti and the Changthang valleys from the pass. Parilungi, a conical peak, is the first Ladakhi peak visible from Spiti. From the pass, we descend to the source of the Pare Chu river. After the pass, the landscape changes dramatically from steep gorges to broad plains. Camp at Dak Karzong
Day 05 Dak Karzong-Datang Yongma 12kms/5hrs/4725m/15500 ft.
The route for the next 3 days is in a fairly open valley with a well-marked trail on the left bank of the Pare Chu. We camp overnight at Datang Yongma.
Day 06 Datang Yongma–Chumik Shilde 16kms/5-6 hrs
The next day, follow the trail to Racholemo (14000 ft.) then Norbu Sumdo (14400 ft.) and across the Chumik Shilde. Start early as the winds can be strong in the afternoons.
Day 07 Chumik Shilde-Tso Moriri 14kms/5hrs/4510m/14800 ft.
Today we walk across the plains to the southern edge of the oval-shaped Tso Moriri at Kiangdom, named after the kiangs (wild Tibetan asses) which roam here freely. The lake breaks into several channels here to create a vast wetland, the breeding ground of several rare species of birds.
Day 08 Tso Moriri–Karzok 15 kms/6-7hrs/4527m/14850 ft.
The last day of the trek passes along the shore of Tso Moriri. The view of the lake with Lungser Kangri (6666m/ 21,871ft.) in the background is unforgettable. The walk is slight longer and with the afternoon winds we will reach Karzok. Visit the ancient monastery in Karzog, where the Changpas roam the pastures with their flocks of pashmina goats and live in yak-skin yurts.
This remote trail follows the traditional trade route between the people of Spiti, Changthang and Tibet. It begins in the high altitude meadows of Kibber, breeding ground of the famous Spiti horses and also known to be snow leopard country.
Day 09 Karzok–Leh 213 kms
Drive by jeep to Leh via Mahe Bridge.
Travel Facts:
Size Of group: Min 3
Highest Point: Parangla 5600 m
Grade: Hard
Size Of group: Min 3
Highest Point: Parangla 5600 m
Grade: Hard
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