Hemis To Tsomoriri Trek

walk along the river in a beautiful valley and gorge on the way is the village of Chogdo and ahead is Chuskurmo follow the trail to Lartse.

continue to move up to the Kongmaru La, the pass offers stunning views of Kang Yatse and the Karakoram peaks go down from the pass to Nimaling where people from Markha valley bring their herds for grazing in summer walk further down to Tachungtse.

The trail follows the remote Langthang valley to Yakrupal

cross the ZalungKarpo La from the pass, enjoy the spectacular view of Zanskar range and Changthang plateau the trail down is steep and you need to cross the river several times before reaching Khar.

follow the trail until it widens into a valley where you reach TangtseSumdo the left trail leads to the village of Dat.

follow a wide valley surrounded by rolling hills an easy climb takes you to the Yar La walk down from the pass to LungmoChe.

the trail leads to Yagang, the Kharnak nomads settlement follow the trail to Zara.

the trail crosses the Manali-Leh highway follow the trail that leads to Ponganagu next to TsoKar lake the place is known for wildlife sightings such as marmots, ibex, kiang (wild asses) and migratory birds.

start the day walking along the bank of TsoKar lake. TsoKar means “white lake” in Ladakhi because of the salt deposit on its shores walk to wild grazing land of Nuruchan.

it's a long day today that starts with the HorlamKongka La from the pass, it is an easy descent to Rajungkaru where you will come across several nomad settlements cross the Kyamayuri La pass before reaching the high altitude valley of GyamarBarma.

cross the Kartse La and walk down to the valley of Gyamar

ascend gradually towards the YalungNyau La, the highest point on this trek offering a stunning view of TsoMoriri lake descend to the village of Korzok on the bank of TsoMoriri.