Rumbak to Shang Trek

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Rumbak to shang trek

  • Moderate Trek | Ladakh | India

Duration

9 Days

Difficulty

Moderate Trek

Group

4 - 6 Guest

Height

5180 m

About Rumbak to Shang Trek

The Rumbak to Shang Trek is a captivating trekking experience through Ladakh’s Hemis National Park, offering remote natural beauty and unique wildlife sightings, including the elusive snow leopard. Starting from Rumbak village, located at an elevation of around 4,000 meters, adventurers traverse a trail that climbs steeply towards two significant mountain passes — Stok La (4,855m) and Matho La (4,860m) — granting panoramic views of the Trans-Himalayan ranges and Zanskar mountains. Along the way, trekker’s paths weave through narrow valleys, rugged terrains, and alpine meadows dotted with shepherd huts.

 

The trek covers approximately 65 kilometers over 5 to 6 days, slowly descending from pass to pass, crossing serene rivers like the Stok River, and passing through traditional villages such as Gangpoche and Shang Sumdo. The trail features exciting segments of steep inclines, rolling ups and downs over minor passes, and tranquil campgrounds with stunning mountain vistas.

This route offers not just breathtaking landscapes but also cultural experiences, including visits to ancient monasteries and interactions with the local Ladakhi people. Spring to early autumn, primarily July to September, is the best season for the trek to enjoy favorable weather and chances of wildlife spotting.

The journey concludes with a gentle downhill walk from Shang La to Shang village, from where a vehicle transfers trekkers back to Leh, completing an  Himalayan adventure.

DETAILS

Day 1 Arrival at Leh
 
Meet at Leh and check in to the hotel. This day is reserved for relaxation and acclimatization as it is vital for a healthy trip ahead. Overnight will be spent in the hotel.
 
Day 2 Sightseeing and acclimatized
 
After breakfast and one day hiking at gyamsa phu to phyang 4-5hr.on the way visit phyang monastery and Shanti stupa. Visit leh market and drop to hotel..
If guest are interested then will go for rock climbing at shey..
 
Day-3 Zingchen to Rumbak 3900 m (3-4 hours)
 
Early morning breakfast drive from Leh to Rumbak on the way visit spituk monastery and you can see majestic Indus and landscape. After we will enter towards High altitude Hemis National Park. Rumbak villager is one of the famous for wildlife like snow leopard, lynx,wolly hair rabbit ,blue sheep ,fix and himalayan wolf .We will do a short hike up to Yurutse for acclimatize the body. Overnight stay in camp
 
Day-4 Rumbak to Stok la- Mankarmo
 
5-6hrs After early breakfast, you will ascend towards the Stok la Pass 4900mtrs having sacnic view of the Trans Himalayan Mountain ranges. The trek from Rumbak to Stok la is steep and narrow trails. Trek to Mankarmo descending trail and camping at Mankarmo 4500mtrs. Overnight stay in camp
 
Day-5 Mankarmo to Matho Phu/Dok Gangpoche 4300mtr  4-5 hrs
 
Crossing the Stok river start ascending all the way to reach on the top of Matho-la /pass 4860mtr you can viewed beautiful stok kangri peak 6130mtr and other side view of matho kangri peaks enjoy with the beauty of nature and slope downhill descending, reach to camp, gangmpoche where you will found shepherd hut of Matho village and have beautiful view. Overnight stay in camp
 
Day-6 Gangpoche 4300mtr to Shang Phu 4400mtr 5-6hr
Before the main pass of the day, you have few smaller uphill and downhill and then you will reach on the top Shang-la 4810 meters, in between ups and downs of minor passes you will get occasional view of the Indus valley toward north. After easy roll down till the campsite, the camp has little meadow and nice view. Overnight stay in camp
 
Day-7 Shang Phu 4400mtr to Chokdo 4200mtr 
 
early morning breakfast and trek to Chokdo via chokdo la 4830mtr and all the way decent to Chokdo with the beautiful view. Overnight stay in camp.
 
Day-8 Chokdo to leh 
 
After breakfast back to leh on the way visit Hemis monastery , chemday monastery and thiksey monastery.
Evening drop to hotel 
 
Day 9 fly back to Delhi
 
 
 
  • Comfortable Vehicle: For sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
  • Accommodation: At all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps in Leh
  • Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner & ending with Breakfast as per itinerary in Leh
  • Experienced Guide: Experienced and Certified Mountain Guide
  • All Meal during Trek
  • Supported Staff: Supported Staff Including Cook, Helper, Horsemen
  • Inner Line Permits & Ladakh Union Fee: Assured
  • Trek Certificate
  • Oxygen Cylinder & First-Aid: During the tour
  • Airfare: Not included
  • Lunch: Lunch in Leh
  • Insurance: Please confirm with your insurer for coverage above 6000m.
  • Adventure Activities: Any kind of adventure activities are not included
  • Tips: Tip for the Supported Team is not included
  • Permit: Required for international climbers; fees range from $50 to $350 per person, depending on the peak.
  • Travel Insurance: Not included
  • Other Expenses: Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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