Kiber Tsomoriri And Rumtse Trek

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Pungunagu - Tisaling (4520 m), 7 hrs.

  The path now ascends for 2 hours towards the Shingbuk La (4950m). From top of pass, we can have panoramic views of Tso Kar Lake and the Rupshu valley. On the other side of the pass is the campsite at Tisaling.

• Day 2 - Manali - Kaza (3900m) 8 hrs.

  The drive to Kaza takes one past the Rohtang pass (3970m) and Kunzum La (4551m). From Rohtang, the road descends in to the Lahaul valley to Gramphu, from where the road forks towards Kunzum and Kaza. Till Batal, the road continues through the rugged Chandra river valley. On the way, are great panoramic views of the Bara Shigri glacier, one of the biggest in the Himalayas.

• Day 3 - Acclimatize around Kaza.

  Soak in a bit of Spitian culture with a visit to the ancient monasteries in Dhankar and Tabo. As the evening sets, we will drive to Kibber which is the highest village in the world which can be accessed by road and visit the ancient monastery at Kibber. We will camp for the night in Kibber.

• Day 4 - Kibber - Dhumle (4260m) 2 hrs.

  On the first day of the trek, the trail descends through a gorge and arrives at the last village of the trek, Dhumle. We can see Parang La from here at a distance of about 500m

• Day 5 - Dhumle - Thaltak (4560m) 5 hrs.

  The trail now turns into a steep climb to take us to the next camp on a meadow at Thaltak.

• Day 6 - Thaltak - Base of Parang La (5000m) 6 hrs.

  The trail takes us down a steep path down to the Parilungbi gorge before ascending to the campsite. The majestic Parilungbi peak stands to the South of Parang La. We will get a chance to witness some of the rare sightings of Bharal, Marmot etc.

• Day 7 - Base - Karsha Gonma (4930m) via Parang La, 7 hrs.

  The Parang La at 5600m is one of the highest passes in Western Himalayas and offers some grand views. Descend from the pass to Karsha Gonma which is at the head of the Para Chu valley.

• Day 8 - Karsha Gonma - Umna (4680m, 5 hrs.

  It's a relaxed walk after the strenuous pass. The only challenge is a stream crossing before reaching the campsite.

• Day 9 - Umna - Rachu Lamo (4470m, 5 hrs)

  It's an easy walk, the trail keeping next to the Para chu river most of the way.

• Day 20 - Tisaling - Chorten Sumdo, 7 hrs.

  A challenging day, two passes will be crossed on this day. A short ascent takes you to Kyamur La (5300m). From the top of the pass there are great views of Kang Yatse peak and the Ladakh mountain range. Descending from there, we come to the base of Mandalchan La (5320m), crossing which will bring us to the campsite at Chorten Sumdo.

• Day 21 - Chorten Sumdo - Rumtse (4040 m), 5 hrs.

  Walking through a gorge, the challenge of the day is when the river has to be crossed twice. At Rumtse, a vehicle will pick us up and drop us at Leh.