Saboo To Khaltsar Trek Overview
The total number of days needed to do this trek is 7. The best time to do this trek is Mid June and September. The highest altitude point is Digar La and as is with all the Ladakh treks, it provides an ideal vantage point to see monasteries, monks, villages and indigenous people of this region. The highlight point of this trip is camel trek, khardung la and mountain flight.
The first day starts driving from Leh to Saboo. After reaching there we trek to Saboo Phu. After this point there is our base for Digar La. We trek to Digar La at 5250m and then take in gorgeous sites of saser khangri and karakoram range. We traverse through Digar village and Chumik Yogma. We trek eastwards to Shyok Valley and walk upto the camp.
The next destination is Rongjok from where we trek to Shyok Valley. This valley leads to Khalsar on the Leh-panamik road. Here we trek to Diskit and camp at a hotel. From here we trek to Leh, our final destination of this trip.
Day 01: Leh to Saboo to Digar La Base (3700m) 3-4 hrs
After the breakfast drive to Saboo and start your trek towards Saboo Phu, which is the graz-ing land for the livestock of the Saboo villagers. Beyond Phu is the base for Digar La. Over-night stay is in camp.
Day 02: Digar La Base to Chumik Yogma (4620m) 6-7 hrs
After the breakfast walk up to Digar La (5250m), from where you can have a beautiful view of Saser Khangri and Karakoram Range. The ascent is bit difficult. Overnight stay in camp at Chumik Yokma.
Day 03: Chumik Yogma to Digar village (3105m) 3-4 hrs
Trek from the base of the pass for 14 kms to Digar, a small village. Overnight stay in camp.
Day 04: Digar village-Rongjok (3105m) 6-7 hrs
Trek eastward towards the Shyok valley and camp after a few hours walk. Overnight stay is in camp.
Day 05: Rongjok to Khalsar (3105m) to Deskit 3-4 hours
Walking down the Shyok valley leads you to the pretty village of Khalsar (3105 mts) on the Leh - Panamik road. Finish your trek and drive to Deskit. Overnight in Camp or hotel.
Day 06: Deskit to Leh
After Breakfast proceed for a short walk or visit Deskit monastery and drive back to Leh.



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