The
Lake is situated at an altitude of 4525
Mtrs. and distance of 240 Kms from Leh.
The Lake is in the south east sector
of Ladakh. It is like a pearl shape
and having large mineral deposits. Korzok
village is situated on the south west
bank of this Lake. Korzok Gompa and
its inhabitants the Nomads (Changpas)
are most outstanding features of this
Lake. Chumathang on the way to Korzok
is famous for medical hot sulphur spring
which is about 140 Kms from Leh.
Day 01 : Leh - Chumathang - Tsomoriri
(240 Kms)
Leave in the morning and drive to Chumathang
stop at Upshi for passport checking.
From here the road turns towards
left and reach Karu. Chumathang is famous
for medical hot spring and people visit
to this place for medical bath and visit
Chumathang monastery. 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 Sumdah village and another
55 kms drive will take you to Tsomo
riri. 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
Brahmin duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the
brown headed gull. The Lake is 8 Kms.
Wide and 28 Kms long. Dinner and overnight
in tents.
Day
02 : Tsomoriri
In the morning visit Korzok village
with its houses and its gompa appearing
like a mirage. The few barley fields
at Korzok must be among the highest
cultivation in the world. In the afternoon
visit around the Lake. Dinner and overnight
in tents.
Day
03 : Korzok - Puga - Tsokar - Tanglangla
- Leh (110 Kms and 135 Kms)
Drive to Mahe village and the road turns
left from here towards Puga Valley.
The village is an unforgettable scene
of shooting fountain and white clouds
hanging upon. This is Butan gas for
which Puga valley is famous. Continue
drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass
(13500 ft.) and visit Tsokar (small
Lake) and one can also visit Thugke
gompa. The place is famous for wild
asses are generally seen here grazing
and they seem moving in flocks. From
here short drive and reach on National
Highway route (Leh - Manali). Continue
drive towards Leh via Tanglangla pass
(5350 Mtrs.) which is the second highest
motorable pass in the world. Arrive
Leh in the evening.
