Day 7:
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Morning drive to Sumdo, a wide-open village. Enroute stop at
Mahe Bridge from where the road crosses to the south bank
of the river by a bridge; it then follows the unmetalled road
through Puga stream up to join Sumdo village. The
drive from Mahe to Sumdo follows a narrow mountain gorge through green
bushes. Upon arrival in Sumdo check in at the camp and later visit the
monastery of Sumdo that is famous for its well-preserved paintings. Overnight
stay in tented camp.
Day 8:
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Morning drive to Karzok (4,572 mt) the only village near
Tsomoriri Lake. The safari from Sumdo to Tsomoriri is one of
the most interesting as it goes through sandy deserts & rocky
paths. Arrive at Korzok village and check in at the
camps. Afternoon explore KORZOK: Situated at 15,000 ft (4,572 mt), it'\s the
only permanent settlement in Rupshu region with an approximate population
of 500 people. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 9:
Free day to explore the Lake area and the village. Tso Morari
Lake: The clear blue lake is one of the most breathtaking
fresh water lakes in Ladakh. Overnight stay
Day 10:
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Morning drive to reach Tsokar via puga by covering 75 kms in
3-4 hours. Tsokar Lake 4485 mt is also called as white lake
because of salt deposit around it. It is approx 45 kms
northwest of the Tsomoriri Lake. Tsokhar Lake is so
salty that salt extracted from its margins are still sold all over Ladakh.
Overnight stay in tents.
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