Rupsu Trek (Leh) - 5100 Mtrs

 

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Trip Details:

A wonderful trek route which is not frequented by many trekkers.  Very different and exciting lunar landscapes.  Starting at Rupsu plain,  the trek traverses the barren high plateau,  high passes.  A delight for nature lovers, the trek offers exciting landscape, wild animals like marmots,  thar and many varieties of birds.  This region is also popular with Gaddis (shepherds)  It's a high altitude trek requiring good fitness. 

• Trip Name: Rupsu Trek
• Destination: Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
• Grade: Strenuous
• Best Time: July to September
• Duration: 20 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
• Trip Cost: USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on Twin Sharing) & USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on single occupancy)
• Domestic Airfare: As applicable at the time of booking (Leh – Delhi)
• Maximum Altitude: 5100 Mtrs
• Highlights:  Rothang Pass (3987 Mtrs), Barlacha Pass (4950 Mtrs), Morang Pass (3900 Mtrs), Yar La Pass (4970 Mtrs), Konka Wango Pass (5090 Mtrs), Kongmaru La Pass (5100 Mtrs) and many beautiful monasteries.
• Activities: Trekking, Camping, Photography 

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Day 2: Board the train from Delhi to Chandigarh and drive 310 kms further to Manali

Day 3: In Manali – Visit Hadimba Temple, hot water spring at Vashisth Kund. 

Day 4: Drive from Manali to Keylong a popular village for “green peas” crossing over the Rothang Pass (3987 Mtrs)

Day 5: Drive from Keylong to Sarchu (3600 Mtrs) via Baralachal Pass (4950 Mtrs) and trek little further to camp at Brandy Nala

Day 6: A short trek from Brandy Nala to Jukta toward Ligit plain.

Day 7: Trek from Jukta to Morangla base (3900 Mtrs). This easy trek passes through Bans River.

Day 8: Trek from Marang La Base to Marang La (5300 Mtrs) and further to Lun. The trek is steep climb till Marang La

Day 9: Trek from Lun to Lungmo Che (4000 Mtrs) en-route cross a small village “Sangth”

Day 10: Trek from Lungmo Che to Yar La Pass (4970 Mtrs) and further to Dat for camping.

Day 11: Visit Gelukpa Monastery and trek further to Sorra (4950 Mtrs). The trek start by corssing a small River “Dat Chu”

Day 12: Trek from Sorra to Zalung Karpo La and further to Mid Camp.

Day 13: Trek from Mid camp to Langtan Chu, a long trek of 7-8 hrs through the valleys. This day the trek crosses several small streams.

Day 14: Trek from Langtau Chu to Nimaling en-route cross two ridges (5000 Mtrs & 5060 Mtrs). Further cross Konka Wangpo Pass (5090 Mtrs).

Day 15: In Nimaling – day at leisure or explore the surrounding area. Nimaling is also the base camp for climbing Mt Kang Yatse (6400 Mtrs)

Day 16: Trek from Nimaling to Kangmarula (5100 mtrs) and further to Chogdo

Day 17: Trek from Chogdo to Shang road head and drive further to Leh via Hemis.

Day 18: In Leh –Sightseeing of Shey, Thikshey and Stok Palace.

Day 19: Fly from Leh to Delhi. Check-in at the Hotel and relax or go shopping.

Day 20:  Depart Delhi for your onward destination