Temperature
-10 to 15° C
distance
118km
season
July - Sept
Parang La, a high altitude pass connecting Spiti valley in Himachal to Korzok in Ladakh is a crown jewel of the of the treks in Himachal Pradesh.
This is an excursion for seasoned trekkers as the whole trail lies above 4000+ meters ASL, maxing out at 5,580 meters.
Parang la is also the elite member of the 100 km alpine trail club with the total distance covered, clocking in at 118 kilometres.
Taking this ancient trade route, in the harsh terrain and altitude, one gets to witness the remotest corners of India, close to the Tibet border, walking through deep gorges, big glaciers, ice fields and walking along huge river basin of the 'Pare chu' river and ultimately the vast high altitude wetlands leading up to the dazzling 'Tso Moriri'.
An interesting fact about this trail is that most of the distance covered during this trek lies inside Himachal, including the pass and only 15% comes under Ladakh.
Experiencing the rich and rare wildlife of both the regions is another big attraction of this expedition
In the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary ( Spiti, Himachal),
Sightings of Himalayan Ibex, Blue sheep, snow cock and golden eagle are common and one can also get lucky with glimpses of the Tibetan wolf, red fox and even a snow leopard.
In the Ladakh region, one can see Kiangs ( Tibetan wild asses), yaks, marmots, Tibetan antelopes and if lucky, the Eurasian Lynx.
The wetlands of Tso moriri are also famous for a lot of migratory birds such as
Black-necked cranes
Bar headed geese
Great crested grebe
White eyed pochard or the Siberian duck and more.
More highlights than you can count on your hands is what makes this trek , an experience of a lifetime and even more as you get to explore the cold deserts of Spiti and Ladakh both at once.
Itinerary
Area Map
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Permits and Fee
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- Accommodation in Hotel/Lodge/Home-stay/Dorm as per the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents [ twin sharing basis ] during the trek
- Packed lunch / snacks as per detailed itinerary
- All meals during trek
- Experienced Trek leads, local guides, cooks and support staff
- First aid Kit with portable oxygen cylinder
- Camping equipment as per itinerary
- Mules/Porters for common logistics
- Flight / Bus tickets to the source point
- Travel or accidental insurance
- Mineral water during the trek
- Expenses that are personal in nature
- Personal porterage on porters or mules
- Additional expenses incurred to the detailed itinerary, arising due to Force Majeure or unforeseen circumstances
- Additional permits/documentation work for foreign nationals
- Any Services not mentioned in the inclusions