The area traversed by the Manali-Leh road, and containing Tso-moriri and other lakes, is known as Rupshu. The altitude of the valley varies between 4500 and 5500 Mts. The culminate, which is extremely cold and dry, makes for little agriculture but a lot of grazing land. That is why it is sparsely populated. The inhabitants called Changpas, who lead a nomadic life. It is a landscape quite unlike any other in Ladakh or elsewhere in India.

This specially designed hiking and trekking tour to Rupshu in Ladakh, Himalayas is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards. We feel our job as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.
Itinerary (Rupshu Trek - Nomadic Ladakh Trek):
New Delhi - Leh - Spitok - Hemis Gompa - Chogdo - Kongmaru La - Nimaling - Langtang Chu - Sokra - Kharnak - Lungmoche - Zhabuk - Tsarap Chu - Darcha - Manali - Chandigarh - New Delhi
Grade: Tough
Time: June to October
Duration: 26 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day

Day 1 (New Delhi, India):
Arrive New Delhi. Rupshu Trek begins. Meet Gypsy Feet Representative. Flight to Leh.

Day 8 (Nimaling):
Over Kongmaru La (16,730 ft.) to the plain of Nimaling, then over a small ridge to the secluded base camp at the foot of majestic Kang Yatze peak (21,000 ft.).

Day 11 (Sokra):
Climb to the top of Zalung Karpo La (16,570 ft.) for a birds'-eye view of the Kharnak region before descending to the lovely meadow of Sokra.

Day 12 (Kharnak):
Pass through Kharnak, with its imposing fort looming over us, and enter a spectacular gorge leading further down into willow groves. When the valley widens again, you will reach one of the most auspicious spots in the region, the site of a massive and remarkably ornamented monument. Overnight in camp.

Day 13 (Dat):
A short day. After one hour's walk, we reach the semi-permanent settlement of Dat and camp near the village. The village and its small Gelugpa gompa merit an afternoon's exploration.

Day 14 (Lungmoche):
On the vast open plain beyond Dat, we keep a close lookout for herds of Kyiang, the Tibetan wild ass which frequent this valley. The stream has dried up here, but bubbling springs provide refreshment before the climb to Yar La (15,910 ft.). This is an easy pass, but the views are incredible. From the pass, there is a simple descent to Lungmoche.

Day 15 (Zhabuk):
The scenery changes yet again as you pass two small ridges and descend through grotesquely wind-carved rocks to one of the most beautiful campsites in Ladakh, called Zhabuk. You slake your thirst in the crystal clear spring and watch for the flocks of graceful Bharal, or Blue Sheep, on the cliffs above.

Day 17 (Tsarap Chu):
You make an early start to tackle the highest pass on our journey, 17,390 ft. Marang La. The views from the summit stretch to the Great Himalaya. The descent is quite long, and we end up in a lovely willow grove on the bank of the mighty Tsarap Chu, leaving the icy heights far behind.

Day 18 (Darcha):
It's a short walk to the Manali-Leh military road, where we meet the jeep that will take us on to Manali. This spectacular drive takes us over the main Himalaya range at the 15,255 ft Baralacha La before stopping for the night in Darcha.

Cost Include
Trek cost Include:
>Accommodation on full bord basis in Darjeeling, Kalingpong and Gangtok.
>All internal transport in Sikkim
>Gear package includeing Kit bag max 15kg per person.
>Gear Package include kit bag,sleeping Bag, down jacket and insulated mat while trekking.
>Trek = tented camp with the services of our trek crew, camping equipment
>Services of a professional guide and trekking staff
>Poters Dzo or Horse to carry all gear max 20Kg for Poters and 50Kg for Pack Animals.
>Food Includes 1-Bed Tea. 2-Break Fast.3-Lunch Both Pack and Hot Lunch.4-Tea and Snacks.5-Soup, Dinner and Deserts every Day during the Trek and at Lachen for 2nights. Indian we served Chinese and continental dishes and also sikkimes dishes.
>All First Aid and High Altitude Medicine For the trek.
>Complementary souvenirs from Sikkim.
>All trekking fees and local permits

Trek Cost does not Include:
>Items of a personal nature such as phone calls,laundry,etc.
>Personal expenses like, tea, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, tips and gratuities
>Medicare & insurance (Clients should have an all inclusive insurance policy that soul cover medical, emergency evacuations, baggage loss or damage, etc)
>Additional services not mentioned above in the included clause Tips
>Travel Incurance
>Please note, that costs quoted are as per the above package and there will be no refunds for services not utilized for any reasons whatsoever.
>Initially Sikkim Holidays quoted you a basic cost that covered Rupshu Trek Nomadic Ladakh Trek . With your requirements the costs have increased proportionally but you can rest assured that it is money for value as we will be offering you the best in services.