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Trekking in Ladakh
- Stok Kangri Expedition
- Markha Valley Trek
- Leh to Lamayuru
- Liker to Khaltse Trek
- Darcha to Lamayuru
- Indus Spiti Korzok
- Nubra Valley Trek
- Kanji La Trek
Ladakh Jeep Safari
India - Trekking in Ladakh - Indus Spiti Korzok Trekking
Indus Spiti Korzok Trekking is one of the most popular in Ladakh. The Indus River is a major river which flows through Pakistan. It also has courses through western Tibet (in China) and Northern India.
Indus River Trekking Originating in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit, Baltistan and flows through Pakistan in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan to merge into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi in Sindh. The total length of the river is 3,180 km (1,980 mi). It is Pakistan's longest river.
The Indus forms the delta of Pakistan mentioned in the Vedic Rigveda as Sapta Sindhu and the Iranic Zend Avesta as Hapta Hindu (both sets of terms meaning Seven Rivers). The river has been a source of wonder during the Classical Period. King Darius of Persia sent Scylax of Caryanda to explore the river in 510 BCE.
The Spiti Valley Trekking is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "The Middle Land", i.e. the land between Tibet and India.
It possesses a distinctive Buddhist culture similar to that found in the nearby Tibet Autonomous Region and the Ladakh region of India. The valley and surrounding region is one of the least populated regions in India and is the gateway to the northernmost reaches of the nation. Along the northern route from Manali, Himachal Pradesh or Keylong via the Rohtang Pass or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley lies in the North East of the Indian hill state of Himachal Pradesh, and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district. The sub-divisional headquarters (capital) is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh. Which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above mean sea level.
Lahaul and Spiti Trekking is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahul and Spiti from the Kulu Valley. Lahul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m). A road connects the two divisions, but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow. The valley is likewise cut off from the north up to eight months of the year by heavy snowfalls and thick icing conditions. A southern route to India proper is periodically closed for brief periods in the winter storms of November through June, but road access is usually restored a few days after storms end via Shimla and the Sutlej valley in the Kinnaur district.
Korzok Trekking also known as Karzok or Kurzok, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Drukpa Lineage and ancient village on the western bank of Tsomoriri Lake in Leh District, Ladakh, India. Korzok, situated at 4,595 metres (15,075 ft), houses a Shakyamuni Buddha and other statues. It is home to about 35 monks.
In the past, the monastery was the headquarters of the Rupshu Valley. As a Drugpa order monastery, it was under the jurisdiction of the Hemis monastery. Two or four monks were assigned to run the monastery.
The highly revered monastery is 300 years old. The Tsomoriri Lake in front of it is also held in reverence, and considered equally sacred by the local people.
Trip Detail
- Trekking Region : Indus Spiti Korzok
- Culture : Buddhist
- Starting Point : Leh
- End Point : Manali
- Trek Duration : 14 Night / 15 Days
- Type of trekking Hard
- Highest Access :5500m
- Best Season : June to September
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Leh - Rumtse (by bus) (4000 m) (4 hrs):
Trek to Kyamar (4420 m) in 4 h. We stop at Hemis to visit its monastery, one of the largest and most important of Ladakh. Later, we will continue to Rumtse, where the trek starts. We enter a magnificent and vast area, where the Changpas - nomadic herders take their yak to pasture. We follow the ancient salt along the green Kyamar valley.
Day 2:Kyamar - Kumur La (4770 m) - Tisaling (4805 m) (6 hrs):
We start through beautiful color gorge towards Chorten Sumda. Easy walk for one hour then ascend towards Kumur La. From the top one can see the beautiful view of the chain of Kangyatse and the chain of Indus valley.
Day 3: Tisaling - Shibuk La (4875 m) - Pangunagu (4800 m) (5 hrs):
From the pass we get a panoramic view of the Tsokhar Lake (4400m)and the Rupshu valley. Then descend towards the lake, from this lake the nomads collect salt. We will camp near the winter camp of nomad people of Chanthang.
Day 4: Nuruchan - Horlam Kongka La (4900 m) - Kyamayuri La (5410 m ) -Gyamabarma (4950 m) (6 hrs)
This is a high altitude route and we will cross two passes around 4900m.
Day 5: Gyamabarma - Yalung Nyau La (5 440 m) - Korzok (4550 m) (6 hrs):
Trek over the Yalung Nyau La to Korzok, on the northwestern shore of Tso Moriri, the "Mountain Lake". We visit the Korzok monastery. Camp by the lake.
Day 6: Korzok - Kyangdam (4550 m) (7 hrs):
Walk along the western shore of Tso Moriri to Kyangdam, an expansive grassland on the southern shore.
Day 7: Kyangdam - Narbu Sumdo (4450 m) (6 hrs)
After crossing the river, the trail climbs up for a while and enter the Parang Chu valley.
Day 8: Narbu Sumdo - Parang Chu 1 (4850 m)(5 hrs)
We gradually ascend the Parang Chu valley, on the right bank of the river.
Day 9: Parang Chu 1 - Parang Chu 2 (5000m) (6 hrs)
The trail passes through a narrow gorge involving many ascents and descents to the side valleys and streams.
Day 10: Parang Chu 2 - Parang La (5500 m) - Jugstok (4800 m) (7 hrs):
After the frontal moraine of the Parang glacier, the trail continues on the opposite bank, thorough a mass of fallen rocks. After making our way over a few patches of snow, we climb gradually up to Parang La. The top of this Pass presents spectacular viewpoints of the peaks and ranges of Lahaul and Ladakh. The Parang Chu, whose source is on the southern slopes of Parang La, can be seen below.
Day 11: Jugstok - Kiber (4205 m) (7 hrs):
Steep descend towards the Sampa Lungpa valley. After crossing a little pass, the Thaltak La (4600 m),one can see towards Parilungbi in the Lingti Valley and Shilla. We soon reach the little hamlet of Dumla, a tiny green oasis, then Kibber, which is the highest village in the world.
Day 12: Kiber - Tabo (3050 m) Transfer by taxi, along the Spiti river (60 Km - 4 h).
We reach Kyi in less than 3 hours and have all afternoon to explore this fascinating village and the jumble of the white buildings that is the gompa, perched high on a rocky hill above the village. Afterwards, we visit the Tabo monastery, one of the most important gompas, not just in Spiti but in the whole Tibetan Buddhist world. There is also a modern gompa and a painting school founded by the Dalai Lama.
Day 13: Tabo - Kyato. :
Transfer by taxi
Day 14: Kyato - Kunzum La (4590 m) - Rohtang La (3980 m) - Manali:
Transfer by taxi. This is quite long drive, about 8 to 9 hours. We will cross two passes split by the Chandra valley.
Day 15: Manali - Delhi by night bus Visit old Manali, Hadimba temple and Vashisht village. In the late afternoon we will take the night bus to Delhi.
