Winter & Spring

   Losar

   Winter Ladakh

A journey from Leh to the village of Korzok, our final destination, on the shores of Lake Moriri is unlike any other in Ladakh. The Leh – Manali road first goes over one of the highest passes in the region, over the awesome Taklang La (5260m). From here we strike off the Manali road east on a rough track across the basin of the twin lakes, Startsapuk-Tso (fresh water) and Tso Kar (salt water), then over a roller-coaster track to the head of Tso Moriri (tso - lake), and on to Korzok, a quarter of the way along the lake's 20-km long shore. Containing the drainage basin of these trans-Himalayan lakes, this is a landscape of wide- open, windswept high-altitude valleys and plains, known as Changthang. Korzok, situated at 15,000 feet (4,572 m) with its dozen or so houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage among the barren hills, is the only permanent settlement in Rupshu. The surrounding vast expanse of open space is home to the Chang-pa, the Tibetan plateau nomadic herdsmen, who converge on Tso Moriri in their endless cycle of wander in search of fodder for their herds of yaks and goats. Map below!

Day 1

Early morning flight Delhi to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest.

Day 2

Morning sightseeing - Shanti Stupa, and Sangkar Gompa; lunch at hotel, afternoon rest.   

Day 3 

Full day sightseeing – famous Ladakh monasteries - Shey, Thikse, Hemis; picnic lunch, return to Leh.  

Day 4

Full day sightseeing - Likir Gompa and Alchi Gompa; picnic lunch, overnight at Uletokpo Camp.  

Day 5

Full day sightseeing - Lamayuru Monastery and Ridzong Gompa, and return to Leh.  

Day 6

Start to Tsomoriri; on the way stop at Chumathang hot spring; overnight in our camp. 

Day 7 

Arrive at Lake Moriri, visit the Korzok Gompa, nomadic people, overnight in our camp.  

Day 8 

Drive to Lake Kar; overnight in our camp.  

Day 9

Drive back to Leh, crossing Taklang La (5260m); hotel in Leh. 

Day 10

Free day at your own leisure.

Day 11   

Fly back to Delhi, depart India.