Hemis to Tso Moriri
Nubra valley trek from Saboo to Khalsar
Duration: 5 days
Difficulty: level 3
Distance: 59 km
Max elevation: 5405m
Elevation gain / loss: +2066m / -2434m
This off-the-beaten-path trek crosses the Digar La which connects the Indus and Nubra valleys. From the pass, you will have great views of Saser Kangri, Stok Kangri and the Karakoram range. Nubra valley has a lot of authentic villages and unspoiled nature.
Itinerary
Day 1: Saboo - Digar La Base
Time: 5-6 hrs
Distance: 8.4 km
Elevation gain / loss: +987m / -0m
| - | walk to Saboo Phu where local people bring their animals for grazing and further up is the base of Digar La |
Day 2: Digar La Base - Digar La - Chumik Yokma
Time: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 13.2 km
Elevation gain / loss: +776m / -795m
| - | steep climb to reach the Digar La, from the pass enjoy the spectacular views of the Saser Kangri (7672m), Stok Kangri (6153m) and the Karakoram range |
| - | the trail descends through a series of beautiful meadows |
Day 3: Chumik Yokma - Digar
Time: 2-3 hrs
Distance: 6.4 km
Elevation gain / loss: +0m / -642m
| - | continue walking down to the charming village of Digar |
Day 4: Digar - Rongjok
Time: 4-5 hrs
Distance: 15.2 km
Elevation gain / loss: +56m / -795m
| - | walk down through an open area above the Shayok river |
Day 5: Rongjok - Khalsar
Time: 5 hrs
Distance: 15.4 km
Elevation gain / loss: +248m / -203m
| - | walk through the Shayok valley and reach the village of Khalsar |
Getting to / from the trek
| - | it takes 20 minutes to drive from Leh to Saboo (10 km) |
| - | it takes 4-5 hours to drive from Khalsar to Leh (90 km), going through the Khardung La (5602m), the world's highest motorable road |
It is worth taking some extra time to stop and visit the highlights in the area, check the Nubra valley tour for more details.
All the itineraries can be customized to suit your own special interests, preferences and abilities. Please contact us for more information.
