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India: 16d Tso Moriri Lake Mountain biking

Grade: Moderate Altitude: 5,303 m. Tent Days: 10

Highlights: Tso Moriri Lake is the lake situated in part of Jammu and in North . The lake lies at the altitude of 4822m, which is the high altitude lake entirely within India. It is about 26 km north to south in length and 3-5 km wide. The Korzok Monastery, on the western bank of the Tso Moriri lake, is 400 years old and attracts tourists and Buddhist pilgrims. Tourism during May – September attracts a large number of foreign and local tourists. This is not much frequented but a wonderful trekking route with altogether different landscapes lies in the prohibited area. The scenery is wild and vast with snow-capped peaks lining the far horizon.  Duration:- 16 days (Delhi to Delhi) Best time:- July to September Region:- Ladhak   Trip map:

Day to day:

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi. o/n in Hotel : Today arrive at the Delhi International Airport and meet our local representative. By private transport, we transfer you to our Hotel.

Day 02: Fly to (3500 m) o/n in Hotel +O : After early morning breakfast, we transfer to the domestic airport terminal of Delhi and fly to Leh over the majestic Himalaya, in the district of Ladakh. You will be landing at 3500 mtrs. Up on arrival in Leh check in at hotel and you are free to explore the leh. To better acclimatize, you should relax till mid day or take a slow walk in the city. Adapt to clients’ needs please, slow, relax, nothing else.

Day 03: JEEP to 3520m, - and back to Leh (50 km) o/n in Hotel +O+L : and villages , the museum in the palace houses valuable antic objects. We will stroll from village to village to meet the people and see their daily activities. One can enter in a family house to have a cup of tea and discuss their mode of life. century during the first wave of expansion of Gelugpa sect in Ladakh. In the entry there are paintings of protective of Upper Ladakh before being moved to Leh. The monastery houses rich mural painting ,well restored and represent the 18 arhats (disciples of Buddha who attained enlightenment).

Day 04-05-06: Mountain bike to to toChumathang (3400m/3965m, 85+60 Km) o/n in Camp +O+L+D : Ride towards the south east of Ladakh, for 47 kms over the Manali – Leh high way. A short stop at Upshi, here your passport will be checked at the local police check post. Here we leave the high way and continue for 40 km to the east

is reputed to heal all kinds of body pain. We set up camp near this village for the night. One can take a bath in the hot spring to get relaxed from the days' fatigue.

Day 07: Mountain bike to PugaSumdo (40 Km) o/n in Camp +O+L+D :

Page 1 - Himalayan Leaders the Tchang-Thang plateau, inner line permit and passport are required to be checked before crossing the bridge. A explore the village life , visit a small monastery houses painting and images.

A narrow gorge leads to the top of Namshangla 4800m, gentle descend to the ThadsangKaru, and ascend for few km. till the point from where you can view a large turquoise color lake named Tsomoriri. Ride goes through shrubby landscape, fantastic multicolor hue hills ranging deep purple to crimson and brown with strong sun effects. One can easily encounter the Marmot families whistling and playing. Reach village inhabited by Nomade situated at its northern shore of the lake.

Day 09: Rest day at Korzok (Tsomoriri Lake) o/n in Camp +O+L+D :

, geese, duck, white-winged redstart, robin accentor, white-throated dipper etc., explore the villages and visit the monastery.

Day 10: Mountain bike to Puga valley (45km, 4300m) o/n in Camp +O+L+D : We head back by the same trail till Sumdo (only piece of trail that we do twice), further ride to Puga valley lies at the east of the Salt Lake Valley. It is famous for its borax and sulphur deposits and hot water springs. However, the deposits are of little commercial value at present due to the inaccessibility of this valley and the short working season.

Day 11: Mountain bike to Tsokar (4480m) over Pologongka la (4940 meters) o/n in Camp +O+L+D : Uphill ride to the top of Pologongka La, descend to Tsokar a huge salt water deposit lake at the edge of Tchang-Thang plateau with its wide grassy plateau where amazing varieties of wild life such as Kyang, Tibetan Wolf, marmots , birds like the snow cocks , common forktailed , crag martin , himalayan griffon and some more species are found here. Visit

Day 12: Mountain bike to Debring (4800m, 32km) o/n in Camp +O+L+D :

foot of Tanglangala.

Day 13: Mountain bike to Gaya to Upshi over Tanglang La at 5303m. (56 Km) o/n in Camp +O+L+D :

Himalaya, descend by the zig-zagging road to Gaya, a narrow gorge traversing villages with oasis , rolling hills of multicolor hue bring you to the campsite before just Upshi.

Day 14: Mountain bike to Leh (55 Kms) o/n in Hotel +O+L : After joining the Upshi check post (passport are required to be checked) we ride along the Indus valley till Leh.

Day 15: Fly to Delhi o/n in Hotel +O : Flight to Delhi, on arrival in Delhi, our colleague will accompany you to your hotel. After some refreshments, we do half day city tour to lotus temple and Hunmayun Tomb.

Day 16: Visit Delhi and departure +O : time 12 noon, baggage can be stored in the hotel.

Page 2 - Himalayan Leaders What is included? - Insurance, pennon fund for crew of Himalayan Leaders - All necessary paper works, special trekking permit - Arrival and transfer transport from International and domestic airport in Delhi and Leh - Hotel with breakfast in Delhi and Leh as per mention in the program mention above - Domestic airfare Del-Leh-Del - 3 meals a day expect Delhi and Leh - Supporting vehicle (jeep)

What is excluded? - International Airfare - Personal expenses and tips for staff - Travel insurance incase of emergency - Extra transport or horse in case of road block and any accident - Monument entrance fee during sightseeing in Delhi - Lunch and dinner in Delhi and Leh - Indian Visa fee, airport tax - Mountain bike and spare parts - Single Occupancy on additional charge - Mountainbike rent, here we are ready to serve you our new branded bikes in different models as per your interest

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