Tour Trek To Parang La 2020

Accommodation

Accommodation in hotels and campsites as per the itinerary

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Reliable and experienced guide with great knowledge of the area and terrain

Meals

All meals during the trek as per itinerary

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Others

Any personal Expenses / Tips / permit fees Meals during transit on first day and last day Any accommodations, activities or transfers other than what is mentioned in the itinerary. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies Any expense not mentioned in Inclusions

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Day 1 Day 1: Manali – Kaza (202 Km, 8-10 Hours Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Manali – Kaza (202 Km, 8-10 Hours Drive)

Maximum Altitude: 12450 feet

Guests are requested to arrive one day in advance at Manali to allow for acclimatization and rest. All necessary supplies and last minute shopping should be done here as it is the last major town. The drive from Manali to Kaza will take us via Rohtang Pass and Kunzum la, the major highlights of the day. Guests will arrive at Kaza by late afternoon and check in to our hotel. After this, guests are free to explore the market and other attractions before settling in for the night.

Meal and overnight stay in hotel at Kaza
Day 2 Day 2: Kaza – Ki Monastery, Kibber – Chicham (18 Km, 2-3 Hours Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kaza – Ki Monastery, Kibber – Chicham (18 Km, 2-3 Hours Drive)

Maximum Altitude: 13900 feet

After an early breakfast, we head out towards the starting point of our trek at Chicham. The drive is short and along the way, we’ll be visiting the famous Ki Monastery and the highest motorable village in the world, Kibber. Today and tomorrow are reserved for acclimatization and relaxation. On arrival at Chicham, we will check in to our homestay and settle in for the night.

Meal and overnight stay in Homestay at Chicham
Day 3 Day 3: Acclimatization And Rest At Chicham
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Acclimatization And Rest At Chicham

Rest and acclimatization at Chicham
Day 4 Day 4: Chicham – Dumla – Thaltak (8 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Chicham – Dumla – Thaltak (8 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 15400 feet

Following an early breakfast, we head out towards our next location. The trail leads us through plain metalled road until we reach the Dumla campsite. After a quick rest and acclimatization, we climb for the next 2-3 hours through mountain terrain and to reach our final destination for the day, Thaltak. Along the way, a great view of the Spiti landscape and Mount Kanamo is visible. We arrive at camp by late afternoon, after which guests are free to explore before turning in for the night.

Meal and overnight stay at campsite in Thaltak
Day 5 Day 5: Thaltak – Borochin (12 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Thaltak – Borochin (12 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 16700 feet

After breakfast, we pack up camp and move out towards Borochin. We enter the mouth of the valley until we reach the valley floor, where the River Rong Nala flows. From here, we ascend to Jukhta and beyond through barren rocky terrain until we reach Borochen. Borochen lies at the foot of Parang La, and this is where we set up camp for the night.

Meal and overnight stay at camp in Borochen
Day 6 Day 6: Borochin – Parang La Glacier – Kharsa Yongma (14 Km, 7-8 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Borochin – Parang La Glacier – Kharsa Yongma (14 Km, 7-8 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 15900 feet

Today is the day we cross the Parang la Pass, so expect it to be a demanding day. The trail climbs steeply for a while before leveling out at Thakchu campsite. From here, we follow the well used track to reach the highest point of the pass. From here, the Spiti and Changthang valleys are clearly seen, along with the Ladakhi Parilungi Peak. From here, we descend towards the Parang La Glacier for a couple of hours until we reach the Lakku campsite. From here, Kharsa Yongma is another one and a half hour away.

Meal and overnight stay at camp in Kharsa Yongma
Day 7 Day 7: Kharsa Yongma – Kapapuche (20 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kharsa Yongma – Kapapuche (20 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 15500 feet

After breakfast, we break camp and descend to the Datang Nala river bed, crossing campsites at Datang Yongma and Datang Kongma before arriving at our campsite in Kapapuche.

We arrive here by late afternoon and set up camp for the night.

Meal and overnight stay at camp in Kapapuche
Day 8 Day 8: Kapapuche – Kitpodansa (20 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kapapuche – Kitpodansa (20 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 14900 feet

After breakfast, we break camp and move out towards our next campsite at Kitpodansa. We follow the river bed of the Pare River, crossing numerous small nalas/streams along the way. We cross campsites at Phalum Phada and Roacholamo until we reach Kitpodansa, where we set up camp for the night.

Meal and overnight stay at camp in Kitpodansa
Day 9 Day 9: Kitpodanse – Chumik Shilde (18 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kitpodanse – Chumik Shilde (18 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 15400 feet

After breakfast, we break camp and head out towards Chumik Shilde. The trail follows the Parechu River downstream until we turn left towards Norbu Sumdo. The water levels can up to waist level, making this a challenging walk. From here, we move towards the gateway to Ladakh and the Spiti – Ladakh border at Norbu Sumdo. The landscape changes greatly, turning into greenery flush with fauna like the Kiang (wild ass), black wolf and the marmot. It takes another hour to reach our campsite at Chumik Shilde, where we set up camp for the night.

Meal and overnight stay at campsite in Chumik Shilde
Day 10 Day 10: Chumik Shilde – Kiangdom (14 Km, 4-5 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Chumik Shilde – Kiangdom (14 Km, 4-5 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 15000 feet

After breakfast, we pack up and move out for the day. The trail covered is gradual and covered in meadows. After a couple of hours, the snow covered peaks of the Mentok Ranges can be seen. The trail leads us to the southern part of the pristine Tso Moriri Lake. After reaching Kiangdom, a campsite known for its abundance in Kiang (wild asses), we set up camp for the night.

Meal and overnight stay at campsite in Kiangdom
Day 11 Day 11: Kiangdon – Karzok (21.5 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Kiangdon – Karzok (21.5 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 15141 feet

After breakfast, we break camp and head out along the shores of the beautiful Tso Moriri Lake. Spectacular views of the Chansher Kangri and Lungser Kangri peaks can be witnessed along the way. We ascend for a few hours until we reach the last point of our trek at Karzok village.

Meal and overnight stay at homestay in Karzok
Day 12 Day 12: Karzok – Leh (240 Km Drive, 6-7 Hours Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Karzok – Leh (240 Km Drive, 6-7 Hours Drive)

Maximum Altitude: 15075 feet

After breakfast, we board our vehicles and move out towards Leh. Guests wish to extend their stay can inform us in advance (at extra cost)

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Itinerary of your trip Trek To Parang La 2020

Day 1: Manali – Kaza (202 Km, 8-10 Hours Drive)

Day 2: Kaza – Ki Monastery, Kibber – Chicham (18 Km, 2-3 Hours Drive)

Day 3: Acclimatization And Rest At Chicham

Day 4: Chicham – Dumla – Thaltak (8 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)

Day 5: Thaltak – Borochin (12 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)

Day 6: Borochin – Parang La Glacier – Kharsa Yongma (14 Km, 7-8 Hours Trek)

Day 7: Kharsa Yongma – Kapapuche (20 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)

Day 8: Kapapuche – Kitpodansa (20 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)

Day 9: Kitpodanse – Chumik Shilde (18 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)

Day 10: Chumik Shilde – Kiangdom (14 Km, 4-5 Hours Trek)

Day 11: Kiangdon – Karzok (21.5 Km, 6-7 Hours Trek)

Day 12: Karzok – Leh (240 Km Drive, 6-7 Hours Drive)

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