Rupshu Valley Trek
Introduction of Rupshu Valley

The Rupshu is large to the south east of Ladakh , on the road linking Kulu & Leh. The altitude of the valley varies between 4500 &5500 Mts. The culminate, which is extremely cold and dry , makes for little agriculture but a lot of grazing land. That is why it is sparsely populated. The inhabitants called Changpas, who lead a nomadic life travelling with their herds of goats, yaks , dogs and flock of sheep. Which are their main sources of income. Trade and transport of goods by carvans between Ladakh, Lahoul and Spiti provide them with  additional earnings.

Day-01: Arrive Delhi and Drive to Chandigarh
Arrive Delhi assistance upon arrival and transfer to hotel. After lunch we depart for Chandigarh 248 kms 06 Hrs drive. Overnight at hotel.

Day- 02: Chandigarh-Manali-310kms.10hrs.Drive
Depart for Manali. Arrival check in hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day-03: Manali-Keylong-127kms.-06hrs.Drive
After breakfast leave Manali for Keylong over Rothang La. Overnight at hotel.

Day-04: Keylong
We trek for 02 hrs.    to Khardang Monastery. Return to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Note: The purpose of staying at Keylong for 02 nights is to get better acclimatization before we start Trek.

Day-05: Keylong-Brandinallah-148 Kms.-07 hrs. Drive
Depart for Brandinallah over Bralacha La- 4900 Mts.& Luachlang la 5050 Mts. Overnights in camp.

Day-06:  Brandinallah- Sokmikchik-4000 Mts .-04 hrs. Walk
We walk on the main road after 03 kms. We leave the road and turn left onto the valley following river Tsarap Chu on our right side through the boulder stream area till we branch of from river to follow small stream coming down from Morang La. Overnight in camp.

Day-07: Sokmikchik-Tabok-4550Mts.-03 hrs. Walk
The trail rapidly gains height through the narrow gorge with thorny bushes and willow trees for first hour & anot6her steep climb of 02 hrs. Our camp which is walled by the mountains from al sides. Overnight in camp.

Day-08: Tabok- Morang La- 5250 Mts.- 05 hrs. walk
We start early morning long & steeps ascend of 04 hrs. Through narrow valley till we reach pass. Descend down to the valley and then onto a narrow gorge will bring us to a small meadow besides stream. Overnight in camp.

Day-09: Tuzak- Yabuk- 4400 mts.-05 hrs. walk
Immediately after leaving camp the valley suddenly opens up. We make steep ascend of 01 hour to a small pass and then descend down to Lun. Here we have couple of river crossings before we arrive our grassy campsite. Overnight in camp.

Day-10: Yabuk- Zara- 4250 Mts.- 05 hrs. walk
Gradual walk through the beautiful mountains. We cross river Zara and arrive Sangastha and visit some nomads houses. Cross- river again and follow an easy dusty trail till we arrive Zara. Overnight in camp.

Day-11: Zara- Tsokar Mts.-05 hrs. walk
This is an easy day we turn right towards pang and come out on the Leh /Manali road head just below the tangland la. We walk through more plains till we arrive Tsokar "Means The Salt Lake". Good day for bird watchers and we may see some herds of Skiyangs (Wild Asses).

Day -12 : Tasok -Hermanal -4850 mts-Rojangkura- 4700 Mts. -06hrs.walk.

Grandal walk along the right side of the take before we reach below the pass. Steeps ascend of 02 hrs. to pass and then another half an hour will bring us to a beautiful meadow besides  the stream  coming from Kazar La .Overnight in camp.

Day-13: Rojangkura-Kazar La -5300Mts-Gyame -5050Mts. 06hrs.walk.
The trail stays on the right hand of the stream before we reach below the pass. The climb to the pass takes 03 hrs. with trail ascending steeply nice view of peaks over 6000Mts. Descend down to the broad valley and another flat of one hour to our camp.

Day14: Gyame -Tsomorari-4500Mts.-07 hrs. walk.
After leaving camp cross the stream and enter to the narrow gorge and then long descend to the Leh- Tsokar road head where from easy walk of 01 hour to our camp.

Day-15: Tsomarari.
Day to explore the lake and also visit Karzor Monastery. Overnight in camp.
Day- 16:Tsomorari -Leh -3500 Mts. -240kms - 08 hrs. Drive.
After breakfast depart for Leh. Upon arrival check in hotel overnight at hotel.

Day -17 :Leh- Delhi.
Full day sightseeing of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. Overnight at hotel.

Day -18 : Leh
Half-day sightseeing of Phyang and Spituk monasteries. Afternoon free for independent  activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day -19 : Leh - Delhi.
Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi , meet ,assistance on arrival and to hotel. Afternoon combined city tour of old New Delhi overnight at hotel.

Day -20 : Day free until departure for onward destination.

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