Distance between Leh & Tso Moriri is approximately 240 km
one way & takes about 6 to 7 hours to traverse. You will need
minimum two days. This distance can be traversed in two routes
hence covering maximum places & seeing different sceneries to
& fro Leh to Tso Moriri.
Leh - Chumathang - Tsomoriri (240 Kms)
Leave in the morning and drive to Chumathang stop at Upshi for
check point. From here the road turns towards left and reaches
Karu. Chumathang is famous for medical hot springs & people
visit to this place for medical bath. From here a short drive upto
Maha bridge the main checking point to enter to this new area. From
here the road is rough. On the way visit Sumdo village and another
55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The Lake is breeding
grounds for numerous species of birds. Chief among them are the bar
headed goose, found in great numbers, crested grebe, the Brahmany
duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown headed gull. The Lake is 28 km
long and 8 km wide across its widest point. Overnight in tents.
Tso Moriri - korzok - tso kiagar - sumdo - tso kar - thukse -
debring - tanglangla - upshi - hemis - Leh (234 km)
This is a very scenic route. TangLangLa is the second highest
pass. Be careful with your digital cameras, ipods, Digi watches etc
while approaching this pass. All electronic items supposedly go
dead here. Our Cannon 40 D died on us here during the last trip.
There are similar 'ipod death zones' all over Ladhak. Beware.
