Email: A group of experienced hikers. Recommend Himalayan treks? (US)
Starting from village of Rumtse on Leh-Manali highway, 6 Passes Trek or Rumtse to Tso Moriri Lake Trek is incredibly spectacular.
106 km off-beat trek across 6 high altitude passes (5000 meter+), 3 lakes – Tso Kar, Startsapuk Tso, Tso Moriri. A difficult, extreme trek revealing full glory of charming Changthang Valley with pristine peaks, mesmerising highlands, meandering rivers, rich meadows, barren terrain, rainbow landscapes.
Duration: 10 Days
Max. Altitude: 17,850 feet
Best Season: June to September
Region: Changthang, Ladakh (India)
Legendary trek is supremely stunning. A jaw-dropping length of 6 staggering 5000 meter+ mountain passes, 3 high altitude oligotrophic lakes, land of high passes, majestic mountains.
Dubbed as 4 season trek, from wild snow-capped peaks, raging rivers, green-carpeted campsites, barren desolate landscapes. Trek tests endurance to the core. Lengthy walks, steep ascents, descents. Demands high physical fitness, acclimatisation to high altitudes of Ladakh. Landscapes often change shape with a cascade of colours like rainbows.
Hosts rare wildlife like blue sheep, marmots, snow leopards. Incomprehensibly massive valleys, unusual terrains, an ever exciting unknown. Region is known for nomads with pashmina goats, yaks. An awe-inspiring once in a life-time experience