OFF THE BEATEN TRACK TREK

This remote and demanding trek from Korzok to Pang via Kyangdam takes you through the traditional grazing lands of Ladakhi shepherds and nomadic communities. The route remains largely undiscovered by most foreign trekkers, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into the high-altitude lifestyle of the Changthang region.

It can be undertaken as a standalone adventure or combined with the popular Rumtse–Tsomoriri trek for a more extensive journey across the plateau.

Best months to trek from july to august.

Accommodation
In Delhi, we stay in a standard hotel with air-conditioned rooms. In Leh, accommodation is arranged in a standard hotel conveniently located near the local market and town centre, or in a comfortable family-run guesthouse. Wi-Fi is available in Leh; however, international mobile phones generally do not have network coverage in Ladakh.

Camping & Trek Support
The trek is operated on a full-service camping basis. Our experienced camp staff will handle all camp duties, including pitching and dismantling tents, cooking meals, and managing camp chores, allowing you to trek comfortably with only a day pack.

Most nights are spent wild camping in remote locations. Accommodation is in spacious two-person tents with enough room for kit bags. A separate dining tent is provided, complete with a table and folding chairs, along with at least one eco toilet tent (usually two) for evening use.

There is no running water at the campsites. Camps are set up near rivers or streams, and the camp staff will provide bowls of warm water for basic washing during the trek.

Worth Knowing
• In India, it is common for hotels to provide hot water only at certain times of the day to conserve energy. If your shower water is cold, please inform the reception so they can switch on the water heater.
• Toilet tents used during camping consist of a dug pit (prepared by our camp staff) inside a tent. Dirt or sand is provided beside the pit to cover waste after each use.
• Single rooms and single tents are available on request for an additional supplement, subject to availability. Please enquire at the time of booking.

Day 1 – Arrive in Leh. Guesthouse B&B. Rest of the day free to acclimatise the altitude of (3.500 m)

Day 2 – Leh- Guesthouse B&B. Visit by car to Pheyang and Spituk Buddhist monasteries

Day 3 – Half day walk to Leh Palace and Sankar monastery; optional Jeep trip to Khardong La pass (5.600 m)

Day 4 – Drive to Tsomoriri Lake via Mahey bridge along Indus river most of the time, visit Thiksey monastery on the way, 7 hrs. Camp near Korzok village (4.500 m)

Day 5 – In Korzok acclimatisation hike up to Korzok Phu / Shepard’s camp, afternoon free

Day 6 – Trek to Kyangdamon the south end of Tsomoriri Lake, 6 – 7 hrs. The way goes all along the lake, wild camp

Day 7 – Trek to Bass of Mamchan La (4.700 m), 8 – 9 hrs

We enter a long valley through a narrow part soon the valley becomes wider and wider, we can see wild donkeys and many different birds. The path goes very gentle up and we will camp just before the small pass (Mamchan La ), wild camp

Day 8 – Trek to Zogang (4.900 m), 7 – 8 hrs

We continue the valley gentle up, the view and landscape are changing here, we camp short after the junction at (4.900 m)

Day 9 – Trek to Numa (4.600 m), 6 – 7 hrs

In the morning we climb the last pass on our trek (Thelakung La 5.020 m) after this the landscape will change completely, we stay overnight next to the many arms of the river Samkhar (Togpo), wild camp

Day 10 – Trek to Pang near, Leh Manali road (4.500 m), 4 – 5 hrs

The last day is short day to the final point Pang, but very nice view of colourful rock formation and few river crossings, wild camp

Day 11 – Drive back to Leh Via Taglang La Pass (5.200m), 5 hrs

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