Rumste to Tsomoriri

Arrival Leh, Our representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Thiksey village, visit Thiksey monastery and drive to Shey Village to visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Continue drive to Hemis monastery to visit one of the most famous monasteries of Ladakh. Later on the way back to Leh get down at the Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan and walk along the river. After spending some time at the river come back to Hotel and relax, evening visit Shanti stupa.

Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra and proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Later if time permits visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries and check in at Deluxe Camp. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the camp.

After a delicious breakfast, drive towards Turtuk, turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins and is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier.The place is culturally, linguistically, and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples

Morning after Breakfast proceed for Pangong LAKE, once again driving a beautiful landscape via Shayok route to Tangste and Durbuk village on the way, explore the Lake.

After breakfast, travel back to Leh. En route take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea, after check in hotel and rest for while & Leh market in the evening. Overnight stay in Leh.

Altitude: 11, 560 ft – 13,770 ft, Distance: 79 km drive, Duration: 3-hour drive, Since Ladakh is a high-altitude region and this trek is pretty high in altitude, you will have to start the trek with a day kept for acclimatization. The first day of the trek is a drive from Leh and a night stay at Rumtse for acclimatization. It is highly suggested to keep a day extra at Rumtse to get acclimatized well to save yourself from any high altitude sickness. You can stay at homestays in Romtse and eat at modest cafes and dhabas.

Altitude: 13,770 ft – 15,010 ft, Distance: 9 km, Duration: 4-5 hours, This is the first trek day of the Rumtse Tso Morriri Trek. The gradient of the day is moderate and the total duration it takes to trek for the day is around 5 hours. The trail goes via Jammu and Kashmir Tourism hut and you will have to hike beside the Chhaba Chu stream. You will enter the Kyamar valley and will see and walk along the Kyamar stream and Chhaba Chu. The trail has many river streams and has to be crossed. However, these are small river streams and you can easily cross them. You will also have to ford green marshes and some rough patches on the trail before you reach the campsite of the day Kyamar. The campsite has barren, rocky mountains on its three sides.

Altitude: 15,010 ft – 16,800 ft – 17,160 ft – 16,500 ft, Distance: 15 km, Duration: 8-9 hours, The gradient of today is difficult. You will have a long and arduous day for trekking today. The distance of the day is around 15km and you will have to ascend around 2000 ft in a day. The day has again river crossings, rough trails, and steep ascents of high altitude pass of Mandachalan La and Kyamar La. The ascent towards Mandachalan La is very much arduous and heavy on the legs. It wreaks your legs. The ascent is a sharp ascent of around 100ft. However, the beauty of the trek of the day is the panoramic and surreal views you get from these mountain passes. You will have a fantastic view and you will feel it’s worth all the tiredness and climb. Your campsite will be in the gorgeous grasslands of Tisaling.

Altitude: 16,500 ft – 17,370 ft – 15,050 ft, Distance: 15 km, Duration: 6-7 hours This is another challenging day with trekking under the open sun, so start early to avoid the heat. The toughest section is the 1.5 km climb to Shibuk La, followed by a steep 2000 ft descent that can strain your legs—take the zig-zag trail for an easier route. You’ll cross streams again and reach your first high-altitude lake, Tso Kar. The descent takes around 5 hours through rocky terrain and changing landscapes. The area around the lake is fertile and used by the Changpa tribe for grazing. After crossing a couple of plateau crests, you’ll reach Pongunagu campsite (30–45 mins), which also serves as an exit point with satellite phone access.

Altitude: 15,050 ft to 15,310 ft, Distance: 16 km, Duration: 6-7 hours, The gradient of the day is moderate. This is the day when you will have to cross no strenuous passes. The day is a mostly gradual trail. However, the distance is around km. On this day you walk from Tso Kar lake and enter into the wide valley and feel the delight of trekking in the beautiful landscape. On the trail you get to see some tea shops, stop here and relish the locally made tea and snacks made by the Changpa tribe people. The campsite for the night is just near the Nuruchen Lungpa – a river that makes Tso Kar Lake.

Altitude: 15,310 ft – 16,300 ft – 16,150, Distance: 9 km, Duration: 3-4 hours, This is an easy day. The walk takes only around 4 hours. You will have to cross a pass of Horlam La which stands at an altitude of 16300ft. There are multiple river crossings. Be prepared and cross these river streams with care and caution. Rachungkharu – your night campsite – is the summer settlement for the Changpa tribe.

Altitude: 16,150 ft – 17,780 ft – 17,700 ft – 16,900 ft, Distance: 13 km, Duration: 6 hours, The gradient of the day is long and hard. On this day you will have to cross two high altitude passes of around 17000ft high. The trek duration however is relatively shorter and around 6 hours. The day again has river crossing which is a bit tricky and has to be forded quite carefully. The two high-altitude passes to cover today are Kyamayaru La and Gyamar La before you stop at Gyamalhoma campsite for the night. Gyamalhoma campsite is a gorgeous grassland that is frequented by yak herders of the Changpa tribe. This is also the base camp for mountain expeditions. It is the base camp for climbing Mentok 1 and 2 peaks.

Altitude: 16,900 ft – 17,840 ft – 14,900 ft, Distance: 14 km, Duration: 6 hours, The gradient of today is moderate and the day throws at you the best beauty of the Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek. The scenic views of today will throw you a surprise. However, you will again have to cross a high-altitude pass of Yarlung Nyau La before you reach the campsite for the night stay at Karzok. The campsite at Karzok is lush and beside the river stream. Enjoy your tea and then dinner beside the river stream and in the middle of the scenic campsite. This is the last trekking day. Here ends your Rumtse to Tso Morriri Trek.

Altitude: 14,900 ft – 11,560 ft, Distance: 210 km drive, Duration: 6-7 hours drive, This is the last day of your Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek and you will have to take a cab to go back to Leh. The drive is long and around 210km which takes around 7 hours of hilly drive.

Today you have a relax day and walk to Leh market and explore the Leh bazar and eat local cuisine as well, whole day by your own and next morning will go for cycling.

Dah Hanu, also known as the Aryan villages of Ladakh, lie about 160 km from Leh in the Dhahanu valley. These villages are home to the Brokpa tribe, known for their unique culture and traditions. Women here beautifully decorate themselves with fresh, colorful flowers as part of their traditional attire. Contrary to popular belief, the people are of average height, not unusually tall. Many myths surround the village, including stories about “pure Aryan” lineage. Such tales have sparked curiosity, attracting visitors to explore these hidden valleys. The region offers a rare glimpse into a distinct and preserved cultural heritage.

Drive back to Leh, visiting Lamayuru and Likir monasteries en route. Stop at Dhahanu, a warmer region known for the unique Brokpa tribe. The Brokpas, residing in Dha and Hanu villages, are believed to be descendants of the ancient Aryans. They are known for distinct features like lighter skin, blue eyes, and rich cultural heritage. Their traditions reflect ancient pre-Buddhist beliefs and a unique way of life. Later, visit Alchi Monastery, a 10th-century site founded by Rinchen Zangpo. End the day soaking in Ladakh’s cultural and historical richness.

After your early morning breakfast, will proceed for day cycle tour, back to hotel by evening and the cycle tour go with guide and packed Lunch as well.

Today last day of your trip in Ladakh and you can buy some Local souvenir as a gift to your family & friends, and evening we will arrange a last day dinner with trek team in town Restaurant.

Activity: Early morning drop at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport (IXL) Altitude: 3,500 m