Parang La Trek itinerary
Day 1: Chandigarh to Manali
Drive: 290 km | Elevation: 2,050M
Drive to Manali. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 2: Manali to Kaza
Drive: 190 km | Elevation: 3600M
Scenic drive over the famous Rohtang Pass and Kunzum La to reach Kaza in Spiti Valley. Overnight in Kaza for acclimatization.
Day 3: Kaza – Chicham
Drive: 19 km | Elevation: 4,200
Morning after breakfast, drive to Chicham, en route visit Key Monastery and Chicham bridge. On arrival check in to the home stay.
Trek Begins
Day 4: Chicham – Thalthak (Trek Begins)
Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude: Thalthak Camp – 4,583 m | Distance: 12 km
Steady ascent through alpine terrain. Camp overnight at Thalthak.
Day 5: Thalthak to Bongrojen
Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude: Bongrojen Camp – 5,020 m | Distance: 18.4 km
Challenging day with significant altitude gain.
Day 6: Bongrojen – Parang-La Pass – Dak Karzong
Trek Duration: 7 hours | Pass Altitude: Parang-La – 5,538 m | Camp Altitude: Dak Karzong – 4,862 m | Distance: 20.1 km
Cross the majestic Parang-La and descend to Dak Karzong.
Day 7: Dak Karzong to Datang Yongma
Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude: 4,704 m | Distance: 21.2 km
Gentle descent and river crossings.
Day 8: Datang Yongma to Changthang (Norbu Sumdo/Chumur)
Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude: 4,595 m | Distance: 24.2 km
Camp at Norbu Sumdo or Changthang. Norbu Sumdo is the junction of trails from Spiti, Chumur, and Ladakh.
Day 09: Changthang to Kiangdom (Tso Moriri)
Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude: 4,529 m | Distance: 10.4 km
Camp at Kiangdom by the serene banks of Tso Moriri Lake.
Day 10: Kiangdom to Karzok (Trek Ends)
Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude: 4,579 m | Distance: 22.7 km
Trek ends at Karzok village near Tso Moriri. Overnight at camp/homestay.
Post Trek
Day 11: Karzok to Leh
Drive to Leh via the scenic Rupshu valley. Overnight in Leh.
Day 12: Leh – Departure
Transfer to the airport for onward journey.
Prices Include:
- Accommodation for 01 night on a double/twin share basis in Manali and 03 nights in Kaza, Chicham and Karzok at homestay, 01 night in hotel in Leh.
- All Meals as mentioned above in the programme.
- Pick from Chandigarh airport and drop at Leh Airport
- Transportation from Chandigarh to Manali by Sedan car & Manali to Kaza/ Karzok to Leh by Bolero camper double cabin.
- Services of Camping staff, kitchen staff and guide and porters/ponies during trek.
- First Aid kit and Oxygen Cylinders.
- Documentation/permit of the expedition from the local authority.
- 5% GST
Price doesn't Includes:
- Personal clothing and gears required for climbing by the clients.
- Personal expenses such as table drinks, room services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tip etc.
- Any kind of insurance
- Any other service or item which is not mentioned as “Price Includes.”
Exclusion:
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as table drinks, room’s services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tip, etc.
- Any additional expenses caused by or liability for a disturbance in the trip program due to or circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots, etc.
- Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, or loss of goods.
- Personal Belongings such as Down Jacket, walking sticks, etc.