Rumtse till Tsomiriri Lake, Ladakh
Expedition leader: Saran Subba | HiOnLife Adventures
Organized by: HiOnLife Adventures
Departure: On Demaernd | August-October - Minimum 4 persons for the displayed price
A trek from Rumtse to Tsomoriri Lake in Ladakh is a true challenge — with no less than seven high mountain passes — but it’s a journey you’ll never forget.
Tsomoriri Lake, stretching across more than 120 square kilometers, is the largest high-altitude lake in India and without a doubt one of the highlights of this adventure!
The trail crosses the Changthang Plateau, famous for its almost otherworldly landscapes, nomadic culture, and majestic lakes. Along the way, we’ll get a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Changpa nomads and their traditional way of life. The region is also a protected wildlife sanctuary, home to rare and remarkable animals like the endangered snow leopard, wild asses, and an array of bird species – including the striking Black-necked Crane.
This is one of our toughest treks in India, and we’ll cross no fewer than seven mountain passes above 5,000 meters.
Expedition leader: Saran Subba | HiOnLife Adventures
Organized by: HiOnLife Adventures
Departure: On Demaernd | August-October - Minimum 4 persons for the displayed price
A trek from Rumtse to Tsomoriri Lake in Ladakh is a true challenge — with no less than seven high mountain passes — but it’s a journey you’ll never forget.
Tsomoriri Lake, stretching across more than 120 square kilometers, is the largest high-altitude lake in India and without a doubt one of the highlights of this adventure!
The trail crosses the Changthang Plateau, famous for its almost otherworldly landscapes, nomadic culture, and majestic lakes. Along the way, we’ll get a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Changpa nomads and their traditional way of life. The region is also a protected wildlife sanctuary, home to rare and remarkable animals like the endangered snow leopard, wild asses, and an array of bird species – including the striking Black-necked Crane.
This is one of our toughest treks in India, and we’ll cross no fewer than seven mountain passes above 5,000 meters.
Expedition leader: Saran Subba | HiOnLife Adventures
Organized by: HiOnLife Adventures
Departure: On Demaernd | August-October - Minimum 4 persons for the displayed price
A trek from Rumtse to Tsomoriri Lake in Ladakh is a true challenge — with no less than seven high mountain passes — but it’s a journey you’ll never forget.
Tsomoriri Lake, stretching across more than 120 square kilometers, is the largest high-altitude lake in India and without a doubt one of the highlights of this adventure!
The trail crosses the Changthang Plateau, famous for its almost otherworldly landscapes, nomadic culture, and majestic lakes. Along the way, we’ll get a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Changpa nomads and their traditional way of life. The region is also a protected wildlife sanctuary, home to rare and remarkable animals like the endangered snow leopard, wild asses, and an array of bird species – including the striking Black-necked Crane.
This is one of our toughest treks in India, and we’ll cross no fewer than seven mountain passes above 5,000 meters.
Ladakh
Ladakh, “The Land of High Passes”, is a striking region in northern India, rich in Tibetan culture and history. In 842 AD, the Tibetan prince Nyima-Gon founded a Ladakhi dynasty after the fall of the Tibetan Empire. Known as “Little Tibet,” Ladakh still reflects strong spiritual and cultural ties to Tibet.
Buddhism spread to Ladakh from Kashmir in the 12th century, replacing the Bon religion still practiced in parts of the region. Today, Tibetan Buddhism is the dominant faith, though Ladakh also has Muslim communities near Kashmir and a few Christian families in Leh.
This is the highest inhabited region in India. The fields at Korzok, near Tsomoriri Lake, sit at 4,600 meters and are among the highest cultivated lands in the world. Locals rely on exports like Pashmina wool, apricots, salt, and tea. Yaks and goats play a vital role: yaks provide meat, milk, wool, and hides; goats, especially in the east, produce prized Pashmina. The strong and agile Zanskar pony is used for transport—and the iconic game of Ladakhi polo.
Welcome to Ladakh!