Trans Himalaya Trek
- Trek from Ladakh to Spiti across the Parang La
- Visit the unique cobalt-blue lake of Tso Morari
- Karzok, one of the highest villages on earth
- Follow an ancient trade route through a remote and unspoiled area
- Crosses the main chain of the Indian Himalaya
South-east of the Ladakhi capital of Leh and extending towards the border with Tibet, the starkly beautiful Chang Tang uplands are brought sharply into focus around the stunning 4500 metre-high lake of Tso Morari. Traversing a high wilderness area, we take 6 days to reach the lake, which is known for its rare birdlife and for the remote monastery and settlement of Karzok, one of the highest continually inhabited places on earth. Following an ancient trading route south towards Spiti, a further 6 days of breathtaking trekking leads beneath snow-capped peaks and crosses the main Himalayan ranges at the crest of the Parang La (5400m). Meeting our transport in Kibber, we drive across the Kunzum La to the hill-station of Manali and have time for sightseeing including a visit to the Hadimba Temple, before returning to Delhi by road and by train. One of the best 3-week trips in the Indian Himalaya!
Is this holiday for you?
Before setting off on trek across the Chang Tang plains, we have 4 days acclimatising to the altitude in Ladakh (3500 metres / 11,500 feet at Leh), during which time we will visit several of the monasteries of the upper Indus Valley and also drive up to the Khardung La. The time that we actually spend on trek is 12 days. Generally, on our trek across from the Leh/Manali road to the village of Karzok, we will be following good trails, which are used by the nomadic herders and their stock as they move between grazing areas. On our approach to the highest passes, we will encounter trackless areas and some potentially rougher underfoot conditions. This is not a particularly sustained trek and we have allowed plenty of time for resting and acclimatisation. However, the generally very high altitude is a significant factor and the numerous passes that we cross on our route will feel quite tough.
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