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Chamser Kangri Expedition
Expedition in Ladakh at the East Shore of Tso Moriri Lake
Highlights
- Sightseeing in Ladakh, visiting monasteries and learning Buddhist culture.
- Trekking through different terrains and enjoying the beautiful landscapes as we go along.
- Spending the nights in camps and enjoying the night sky.
- Thrill of trekking in the night and exploring different lands.
Overview
Chamsher Kangri is a dreamland. The place is overwhelmed with slushy and crunchy snow, with glacial air and an electrifying view, this is an experience you don't want to miss. This chilling gest will be a story you can always tell, an experience you will always be nostalgic about and a journey you will never want to end.
This thrilling adventure will begin with an acclimatization trek through the famous Markha Valley and then on to Chamsher Kangri, a 21,765 ft. in the spectacular Changthang plateau overlooking the divine Tsomoriri Lake. Markha Valley is a quintessential trek to grasp the feeling of living in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Ladakh.
Our journey will follow through some villages, providing a look at the ethnic side of Ladakh, and then across the grazing pasture lands, we will have to trek on the great Kongmaru La. We will then attempt to climb the lower twin of twin peaks of Chamsher and Lungsher in the Rupshu area. Chamsher is majestically high and will offer you the utmost realistic experience of mountaineering. This trip is an excellent opportunity to get an insight into the lives of the Changpa Nomads who wander around the Changthang.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival at Leh
Early bird gets the worm, thus, we will begin our adventure by taking an early flight to Leh, the capital city of Ladakh. The flight will fly us over the Great Himalayas, like an onlooker, we will see the first glimpse of what we all are just about to experience. The flight will land on one of the highest airports in the entire world. Our representatives in Leh will pick us up and drop at our hotels. Everybody must rest before our adventure begins.a
Meals : Not Included
Accommodation : Hotel
Altitude : 11,150 ft.
Day 2 : Acclimatisation and Sightseeing
After adjusting to the blissful climate, the adventurers will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Ladakh. We shall first visit Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Shey Gompa (or monastery) is one of the most magnificent palaces and monasteries in Ladakh, it was built as a summer retreat for the Kings of Ladakh.
Thiksey Monastery is famous because of its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. These monasteries are home to many monks. These monasteries have a lot to offer about the culture in Ladakh through Buddhist books, journals, scripts, statues, swords, and Thangka paintings. After some rest in the afternoon, we will visit the wonderful market of Ladakh and try out different cuisines. This small but beautiful town has to offer.
Meals : Not Included
Accommodation : Hotel
Altitude : 11,150 ft.
Day 3 : Drive to Chilling and trek to Skiu
We finally begin our adventure on our third day. After a two-hour drive from Leh, we will cross Chilling and a then stop at Kaya Do where we will have to cross the Zanskar River in a cable-trolley. Crossing the river will consume a lot of time but it will be worth it because of the scenic beauty the river has to offer. The trail will then lead us through the flat and devoid plains next to the Indus River and steer into the hills along with the beautiful willow-lined, Zingchen Gorger. The adventurers can explore this beautiful place. The night will be spent in camps in Zingchen.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/Homestay
Day 4 : Trek to Markha
The trail that’d lead us to Markha is not very dynamic, with Markha River coming in our path a couple of times. The trail is filled with relics of chortens and one can find many wolf-traps that are laid in winters. Markha is a beautiful and peaceful small village and our next camp will be in this village itself.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Day 5 : Trek to Thachungtse
For the next two days, our eyes will have the pleasure to gaze at the beauty of the astounding snow-capped Kang Yatze. Ladakh is known for its astonishing geological creations and we will behold this beauty in our walk. We will tread a little past Hangkar village to reach Thachungtse. Thachungtse is a beautiful valley where we will lay our camps and spend the night after looking for the infamous herd of blue sheep.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Day 6 : Trek to Nimaling
Mane walls, inscriptions as a form of Buddhist prayers, can also be seen along our trail. We will encounter a small lake that will offer us one of the most beautiful sights in our trek, the magnificent Kang Yatze being reflected in the still water of this lake. Markha Valley is also visible from this place. After intaking the beauty of this place, we will resume walking till we reach a flat-bottomed valley of Nimaling, a village whose population comprises of people from Markha valley who go there for grazing. We spend the night in Nimaling.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Day 7 : Trek to Chu Skirmo
Ascending the last short but steep slope, we can adore the electric Zanskar Valley and the vertical ice walls on the north face of Kang Yatze. It’s a 3hrs climb to the top of Kongmaru La(18,450 feet) the highest and the only pass on this trek. The trail is initially quite steep and then eases out to reach the river bed at Chu Skirmo. We camp overnight.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents/ Homestay
Day 8 : Trek to Shang Sumdo and drive towards Leh
We then need to trek along the Shang river for a couple of hours to reach Shang Sumdo. The adventurers can either choose to visit the Hemis Monastery or head directly to Leh. After having lunch in our hotel in Leh, we will visit the interesting markets in Leh.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Hotel
Day 9 : Rest
A day to rest, rejuvenate and prepare for our second part of the adventure. On this day we have to get our permits in order since we’ll be venturing to restricted areas.
Meals : Not Included
Accommodation : Hotel
Day 10 : Drive to Peldo and Tso-Moriri lake
After an early start, we shall make a drive for almost 7 hours to reach Peldo and then to the great Tso-Moriri lake. It is amongst one of the largest lakes in Ladakh at the height of 14,800 feet. It is also a prime location to see rare fauna. On the eastern shore of the lake, lies our majestic Chamsher Kangri. We camp near the lake for the night.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 14,800 ft.
Day 11 : Trek to Skyurchu
We trek for 4 hours to reach the heavenly Skyurchu. We lay our camps and spend the night there.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Day 12 : Trek to Base Camp
After a six-hours long hike, we reach our Base Camp at a height of 16,100 feet. We camp overnight.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 16,100 ft.
Day 13 : Acclimatisation Day
Chamsher Kangri is not a technical peak but the altitude is very high and many people fall sick due to AMS, thus, a leisure day to acclimatize to the weather and height. Drinking a lot of liquids is necessary. We camp for the night there itself.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Day 14 : Trek to Advance Base Camp
After trekking for 4-5 hours, we reach our Advance Base Camp from where we shall begin our summit attempt. Camping overnight.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Day 15 & Day 16 : Climb Chamsher Kangri and descend to Base Camp
We begin our trek past midnight. The way to the summit is really long. The adventurers will face various chilling and enthralling obstacles along the course. One thing is definitely certain for the adventurers, challenges. For one thing, the adventurers are going to enjoy climbing Chamsher Kangri. The feeling of triumph, when reached the top, will be unmatchable. On our way back, if we are too tired we may just rest at the Advance Base Camp or else we will retreat back to the Base Camp. We camp overnight accordingly.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 21,765 ft. at Summit
Day 17 : Contingency Day
This extra day is kept in case there is any bad weather condition which might hamper our summit climb. In case of no weather emergency, we can use this day to visit the Changpa Village of Korzok which is known for its nomadic tribes and scenic beauty of lakes. We camp overnight.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Day 18 : Trek to Skyurchu
We trek for about 4 hours to reach our camp at Skyurchu where we will spend the night.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Day 19 : Drive to Leh
We drive back to Leh passing Tsokar, another beautiful lake and over the Taglang La Pass(17,400 feet) to reach Leh, which would take eight hours. We pack up and get ready for an early morning departure the next day. We spend the night in our hotel in Leh.
Meals : Breakfast Only
Accommodation : Hotel
Altitude : 11,150 ft.
Day 20 : Depart from Leh
After bidding fond adieu, we take an early flight home. The trek that you will remember for your life hereby concludes.
Meals : Not Included
Accommodation : Not Included
How To Reach
We will arrange a cab for you from the pickup point in Leh which will be the Airport, the charges for the same are included in the package. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Leh Airport after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.
How to reach Chamser Kangri Expedition Starting Point ( Leh ) :
By Air
The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh is the highest airport in India. You can get daily flights to Leh from most of the cities in India. Frequent flights ply from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata. Standing at an elevation of 11,150 feet, Leh is one of the highest cities in India.
By Rail
The nearest major railway station is the Jammu Tawi railway station which directly connects major cities of India like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and many more. It is the most convenient stop, from where frequent buses and cabs are available.
By Road
You can use either the Manali-Leh highway or Srinagar-Leh highway if you wish to travel by road. The Srinagar-Leh highway is more preferable than the Manali-Leh highway.
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