Rumtse is situated 70 Kms east of Leh, the starting point of this trek. Rupshu Valley lies sandwiched between Ladakh in the north, Tibet in the east and Zanskar in the west. It is a part of the Changthang plateau and is characterized by high arid plains, nomads, high pasturelands, snow-capped peaks and beautiful high altitude azure-blue lakes, the largest being Tsokar & Tso Moriri at 4,500 m.
Day 01: Leh – Rumtse (4040 M) 78 Kms drive
Day 02: Rumtse – Kyamar (4380 M) 4/5 Hrs
Day 03: Kyamar – Tisaling (4520 M) 6/7 Hrs
Day 04: Tisaling – Pangunagu (4430 M) 5/6 Hrs
Day 05: Pangunagu – Zhuksris (4560 M) 6/7 Hrs
Day 06: Zhuksris – Nakpo Gozing (4710 M) 6/7 Hrs
Day 07: Nakpo Gozing – Tsakshang (4560 M) 7/8 Hrs
Day 08: Tsakshang – Tsomoriri (4525 M) 4/5 Hrs
Day 09: Tsomoriri Day
Day 10: Tsomoriri – Chumathang – Leh 220 Kms 7/8 drive
Highest Point : Nakpo Gonzing Pass 5390mts
Grade: Medium-Strenous
Duration: 16 Days
Optional route for this trek:
RUMTSE – RAJUNKARU – GYAMAR – TSOMO RIRI