Rupsho Trek Brandinallah Tsomoriri

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The mountain ranges, bare plateaus and green valleys inhabited by nomads to the East of Ladakh, are called Rupsho. The gleaming glaciers on the mountain peaks reduce down to rhythmic mountain streams that flow into the Indus River and to some of the beautiful blue lakes among these mountain valley

The trek starts from the famous Hemis monastery around 45 kms away from Leh near the Indus valley river and enters Rupsho crossing the Kongmaru La (5110m). While Ladakh trekking you pass through beautiful pasture lands, high passes with spectacular views of mountain ranges and snow capped peaks, high altitude lakes with migratory birds, groups of wild animals and Yak wool made Nomadic tents (Rebo) and smiling people. As one crosses several mountain passes, the long trek comes to an end with a nice surprise: the view from the highest pass of the of the Tsomo Riri trek, Gyama La (5440m). It is a beautiful turquoise blue lake, surrounded by high sky touch by lotus White Mountain peaks. We descend to cross the desert plain to the Korzok village, just above the lake. You will find dozens of families and hotels. The Korzok monastery is the most important landmark of the Lake area.

Day 01:

Manali - Keylong - 115 kms. - 06 hrs. Drive

After breakfast leave Manali for Keylong over Rothang La . Overnight stay is at a hotel.

Day 02:

Keylong - Sarchu - Brandinallah (127 kms. / 05 - 06 hrs. Drive)

Depart for Brandinallah over Baralacha La (4892 M). Rest of the day is free to prepare for the trek. Overnight stay is in tented camp.

Day 03:

Brandinallah - Sokmikchik (4050 M) (Trek 04 hrs approx)

After breakfast, leave for trek, initially on the motorable highway for about 03 kms, turn left, onto the valley following river Tsarap Chu on our right side through the boulder stream area till we branch off from the river to follow small stream coming down from Morang La. Dinner and overnight is in camp at Sokmichik.

Day 04:

Sokmikchik - Tabok (4550 M) (Trek 03 hrs approx)

The trail rapidly gains height through the narrow gorge with thorny bushes and willow trees for first hour & another steep climb of 02 hrs, our camp is walled by the mountains from all sides. Overnight stay is in camp.

Day 05:

Tabok - Morang La (5250 M - Tuzak (4500 M) (Trek 06 hrs approx)

We start early morning with a long & steep ascend of 04 hrs through a narrow valley till we reach the pass. Descend down to the small valley and then onto a narrow gorge which will bring us to a small meadow besides the stream. Overnight stay is in a camp.

Day 06:

Tuzak - Jabuk (4400 M) (Trek 05 hrs approx)

Immediately after leaving camp the valley suddenly opens up. We make steep ascend of 01 hour to a small pass and then descend down to Lun. Here we have couple of river crossings before we arrive at our grassy campsite. Overnight stay is in the camp.

Day 07:

Jabuk - Zara (4250 M) (Trek 05 hrs approx)

We will take a walk through the beautiful mountains. We cross river Zara and arrive at Sangastha and visit some of the nomads’ houses. Cross-river again and follow an easy dusty trail till we arrive Zara. Overnight stay is in the camp.

Day 08:

Zara - Tsokar (4550 M) (Trek 05 hrs approx)

This is an easy day as we turn right towards pang and come out on the Leh/Manali road head just below the Tanglang La. We walk through more plains till we arrive Tsokar which means “The Salt Lake". Good day for bird watchers and we may see some herds of Skiyangs (Wild Ass).

Day 09:

Tsokar - Hermanla (4850 M) - Rojangkuru (4700 M) (Trek 06 hrs approx)

We will take a gradual walk along the right side of the lake before we reach below the pass. Steep ascend of 02 hrs to the pass and then another half an hour will bring us to a beautiful meadow besides the stream coming from Kazur La. Overnight stay is in the camp.

Day 10:

Rojangkuru - Kazur La (5300 M) - Gyame (5050 M) (Trek 06 hrs approx)

The trail stays on the right hand side of the stream before we reach below the pass. The climb to the pass takes 03 hrs with trail ascending steeply. Nice view of the peaks over 6000 meters high. Descend down to the broad valley and another flat walk of one hour to our camp.

Day 11:

Gyame - Tsomoriri Lake (4500 M) (Trek 07 hrs approx)

After leaving camp cross the stream and enter to the narrow gorge and then a long descend to the Leh to Tsokar road head from where it is an easy walk of 1 hour to our camp.

Day 12:

Tsomoriri

This day is free to explore the lake and also to visit Karzok Monastery. Overnight stay is in the camp.

Day 13:

Tsomoriri - Leh (3500 M) (Drive 240 kms. / 08 hrs approx)

After breakfast drive by jeep to Leh.

Price: INR 42000 per person

Best Season to Visit: June to October

Duration: 13 Days

Highest point: Gongmaru-la 5150 m

Grade: Medium

Size of group: Min 3