The Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek is a spectacular high-altitude journey across the vast Changthang Plateau, the land of the nomadic Changpa people. This trek is perfect for adventurers who love wide-open spaces, deep blue lakes, and seeing rare wildlife. Starting from Rumtse, famous for its colorful mountains of red, green, and yellow clay, your Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek begins in a wild world that feels like the roof of the earth.
This is a challenging trek that stays at very high elevations, crossing several passes over 5,000 meters, including Kyamari La and Mandalcan La. Along the way, you will see the incredible Tso Kar Lake, a white salt lake where rare Black-necked Cranes and Tibetan Wild Ass (Kiang) roam free. During this Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek, you will visit nomadic camps and see how they live in yak-hair tents while herding pashmina goats.
The grand finale of the Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek is the arrival at Tso Moriri, a massive, turquoise-blue lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The view of the lake from the final pass is a moment you will never forget. This trek is for those who want to experience the true, rugged beauty of the Himalayan highlands and the spiritual quiet of the mountains. It is a deep dive into the soul of Ladakh’s wilderness. For a trek with more ancient monasteries and ‘Moonland’ scenery, look at the Lamayuru to Chilling Trek.
