Parang La Trek Spiti Valley(08 Nights / 09 Days)

Morning Breakfast and Proceed to Thalthak. The trail climbs up from the meadows of Dumla approx. 4-5 hrs and then descends to a small stream near the meadows. Enjoy the amazing views of Snow Leopard country with Mt. Kanamo (5970m) in the backdrop.

This is the toughest day of the trek. The trail descends all the way down to Parilungbi chu first and after that crossing the river over footbridge it continues along the river for 2 km till you reach Jagtha, from Jagtha it’s a continuous ascent till we reach Bongrogen, the base camp for Parang La. Relax at the basecamp and reflect on the big day that awaits you.

This is what you were dreaming about since you heard about Parang La. We rise early, after having breakfast we start towards Parang La by 5 am. The trail ascends gradually and then as we reach closer to the ridge the trails zigzags its way up to Parang La, where the prayers flags carry the chants to Gods. On the other side along the river of ice awaits. Click as many photos on top of the pass. We walk over the Parang Chu glacier for 3-4kms till we reach its snout. As accomplishment overwhelms you the trail flattens out and continues on the west bank of the Parang chu river till you will reach the campsite of Dak Karzong

After breakfast, you will be crossing many rivers. The Parang chu increases its flow as the day gets sunnier. We will cross the Parang Chu river and walk along its right bank till we reach a green meadow amidst the dry landscape – Datang Yongma. You will cross several streams along the way.

Another day of the trek where you walk in the wide valley of Parang chu. Walking on dry river beds and crossing several glacial streams in this region is one thing you’ll remember avidly from this trek. The trek continues till you reach Norbu Sumdo, Sumdo meaning junction of 3 trails – one from Spiti, one from Chumur, one from Ladakh.

The last and the biggest of the river crossings lies ahead of you. You will cross the Parang Chu river for last time during this trek. Watch out for the mules crossing the river and use your camera to capture this amazing bond between, mules and mountains. The trail ascends to the left side as you leave the river and continue to drive to Changthang. Watch out for the ancient dilapidated post office building. The trail is flat from here all the way till Tso Moriri and stop for lunch at Chumik Shield and continue ahead. Look for numerous Marmots peeking from their burrows, wild ass galloping on marshes and maybe a wolf. The vast plains of Kiangom lay bare contrasting its color with the lake in front of you. You will see the campsite and as you keep moving you’ll understand the deception that these mountains have for you.

Last day of the trek, but not the least. A long day of trek for 24 km is what takes you to Korzok from where we can head to Leh. The trail though is no ordinary, as you walk along the shores of the Tso Moriri throughout the day, you see the lake changing its colors as they move from one step to another. You’ll camp at Korzok for the night.

Wake up early, your cab will be ready in the morning to leave to Leh, where after a long trek you can enjoy some continental food, beer, and warm weather.