
TsoMoriri
Lake|
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Tsomoriri |
Morning after breakfast leave for Tsomoriri with box lunch via Karu and Upshi, crossing over Mahav Bridge and drive upto Tsomoriri (4555 M) through Puga Valley by covering 137 in 7 hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tented camp. |
| DAY 2 |
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Morning after breakfast, Full day excursion around lake and Karzok Monastery which belongs to the yellow sect. Tsomoriri or "Mountain Lake" is situated in the middle of the elevated valley of Rupshu surrounded by 6000 M peaks which completely shut the lake in. This Valley is inhabited by a small scattered population of "Changepas" nomadic shepherds who also engage in trade and work the Caravans in Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti the area is rich in wildlife including the "Kyang" (Wild Ass) red fox and the rare highly endangered snow Leopard. Black Necked cranes and Geese flock to the lakeside for breedling during the summer months. Also visit the 350 years old Karzok Monastery which has about 33 resident monks. Dinner and overnight stay in tented camp. |
| DAY 3 |
Tsokar Leh |
Morning after breakfast, drive to Leh via Tsokar by covering 165 kms in 7 hrs. approx Tsokar lake approx. 45 kms northwest from the Tsomoriri Lake is situated at the height of 4485 M. It is also called "While Lake" because of salt deposit around it. Since these are all drainage basins with no outlet their water is blackish. That of the Tsokar is so salty that salt is procured from its margins and was sold all over Ladakh and Kashmir Until a few years ago by the Rupshu Chang. Tsokar is partly fed by a channel from a smaller fresh water lake. All the lakes are breeding grounds for a variety of birds among them the bar-headed Goose, the great crested Grebe, the Brahmin Duck and the Brown Headed Gull. Drive to Leh via Tanglang La (5224 M - the second highest motorable road in the world), about 75 kms from Tsokar. Dinner and overnight in hotel. |
Pangong
Lake|
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Muglib |
After
breakfast leave for Pangong Tso lake with box lunch, drive upstream along
the right bank of the Indus river via Shey. Thiksey & Karu. Turn left
towards Chemrey Gompa and continue along the steep road side towards Chang
La (5260 M). Permits have to be verified at Zingrul Traffic Check Point
(TCP), 12 Km short of the pass.
There is a temple at the top of Chang La and lots of prayer flags.The Road on the descent is in an extremely bad condition till the next TCP at Tsoltakh. The first village is Durbuk followed by Thangse, both big army stations. From here to Lukung is a 32 Km drive along a rough dirt tract through spectacular barren mountain scenery which takes about 2 hours. At Lukung there are many flat green stretches of land with clean streams ideal for composites. Arrive at Muglib in the evening. Dinner and Overnight in Camp. |
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(Pangong Tso Lake) |
Full day at leisure near the lake. The Pangong Lake (which means hollow) is very long narrow spread of water situated at an altitude of 14,500 ft. Extending from east to west through the whole length of the Ruthog region of Tibet to neighborhood of Chisul, it bends to the north west for about 25 miles and forms a boundary between Ladakh and Ruthong. Only a quarter of the lake likes in India, the rest stretching into Ruthog. Its eastern extremity is unknown. Rare black necked cranes and other migratory birds are seen here. The water of the lake is salty. Dinner and overnight in Camp. |
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Leh |
Morning after breakfast return drive to Leh. Arrive and check-in at hotel for dinner and overnight stay. |
Dha
& Hanu /|
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Saspol
Dha |
Full day excursion to Dha 125 kms/ 4 hrs, enroute visit Skurbuchan and Dhumkhar villages. Evening at leisure. Overnight in tented camp. |
| DAY 2 | Dha
Hanu |
Full day sight-seeing of Hanu and Bhema villages amidst Dard tribes. Evening at leisure. Overnight in tented camp. |
| DAY 3 | Dha
Leh |
Early morning depart for Leh, 190 kms/ 7 hrs. Upon arrival check into hotel. Evening free. Overnight in hotel. |
Tsomo
Rari|
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Chumathang |
Drive by jeep to Chumathang hot water springs. Overnight in tents. |
| DAY 2 |
Tso Morari |
Drive to Tso Morari, a mountain lake situated district of Rupshu. Overnight at the camp. |
| DAY 3 |
Tso Kar |
Drive to Tso Kar - another beautiful mountain lake. Overnight in tents. |
| DAY 4 |
Leh |
Early morning depart for Leh. Upon arrival check into hotel. Evening free. Overnight in hotel. |
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EXTENSION |
SHIMLA
LEH |
SHIMLA
MANALI |
KUMAON
HIMALAYAS |
LEH
& LADAKH
MONASTERIES |
GARHWAL HIMALAYAS | NUBRA
VALLEY |
SIKKIM
SAFARI |
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