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Ladakh with Tsomoriri Lake
The striking place with snow clipped peaks, blue water lakes, and barren terrain and pleasing alpines- yes this is Ladakh. One of the most loved trekking destinations Ladakh is famous for giving birth to so many gorgeous lakes. The most enriching and largest lake among all the other high altitude lakes of India, Tsomoriri Lake stretches from western Tibet into the eastern Ladakh. On this land of nomads, you can get an unforgettable experience of the lifetime with the nomad’s traditional lifestyle. The lake known for changing its turquoise blue color with the change in light is surrounded with many pictorial landscapes. Touring Ladakh with Tsomoriri Lake is undoubtedly trip to cherish forever
The wildlife rich area can give you many of the experiences with red Fox, “Kyang” (wild ass) and the highly endangered, rarely found snow Leopard. Watching black-necked Cranes and the geese flock during their visit to the lakeside during breeding period in summer will please you.
The wildlife rich area can give you many of the experiences with red Fox, “Kyang” (wild ass) and the highly endangered, rarely found snow Leopard. Watching black-necked Cranes and the geese flock during their visit to the lakeside during breeding period in summer will please you.
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered: Leh, Chumathang, Tsomoriri, Korzok, Puga, Tsokar, Tanglangla, Khardongla, Delhi
Day 01 LEH
On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative at the
airport and escort you to Hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization which
is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar
Overnight at Hotel. Day 02 LEH / MONASTERIES
Day excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous monastery of the Ladakh region. On the way back visit to Shey Palace. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 LEH/CHUMATHANG/TSOMORIRI(240 Kms)
Leave in the morning and drive to Chumathang stop at Upshi for check point. From here the road turns towards left and reach Karu. Chumathang is famousfor medical hot spring & people visit to this place for medical bath. From here a short drive upto Maha bridge the main checking point to enter to this new area. From here the road is rough. On the way visit Sumdah village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Lake is breeding grounds for numerous species of birds. Chief among them are the bar headed goose, found in great numbers, crested grebe, the Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown headed gull. The Lake is 8 Kms. Wide and 28 Kms long. Overnight in tents.
Day 04 TSOMORIRI
In the morning visit Korzok village with its houses and its gompa appearing
like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest
cultivation in the world. In the afternoon visit around the Lake. Dinner
and overnight in tents.Day 05 TSOMORIRI/KORZOK / PUGA / TSOKAR/TANGLANGLA/LEH
Drive to Mahe village and the road turns left from here towards Puga Valley. The village is an unforgettable scene of shooting fountain and white clouds hanging upon. This is Butan gas whichPuga valley is famous. Continue drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass (13500 ft.) and visit Tsokar (small Lake) and one can visit Thugke gomp. The place is famous for wild asses are generally seen here grazing and they seem moving in flocks. From here short drive and reach on National Highway route (Leh - Manali). Continue drive towards to Leh via Tanglangla pass (5350 Mtrs.) which is the second highest motorable pass in the world. Arrive Leh in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 LEH
Day for Rafting in Indus river which starts from Phe to Nimu. Hot Lunch at back of Indus. In the later afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 LEH/KHARDONGLA PASS/LEH 85Kms
Day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motor able pass in the world 5600 Mtrs and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountains. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 LEH/DELHI By Air
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.
