Chumathang to Yayatso trek is High Altitude Trek and challenging trek in this trek it focuses more on Landscape, Peaks, People Villages and High Altitude Lake. Trekking sector: Leh / Chumathang / Gangra / Sumdo / Phayalung / Yayatso / Mahe / Leh, this trekking is mainly focusing on Landscape, Peaks, People Villages and High Altitude Lake. The peak season to do the trekking is from mid June to September. ... See More+
The pleasant drive along the Indus will take 3.5 – 4 hrs. Chumathang is famous for its Hot Springs. People come here for medicinal healing or other health purposes. The village of Chumathang is located 2 km further west from the Hot Springs with a pleasant campground at a big farmhouse. You can either visit the monastery in the afternoon or in the morning. It is 20 min walk away from the camping
Set off from Chumathang 4.050 m, walk through the village and follow up the valley north. The path is easy to find since many shepherds use this trail to go for the high pastures with their animals. You will find some of their places on their way. Also it is very likely to see some wildlife as marmots and blue-sheep. As one treks up following the Chumathang river there is no scarcity of water and plenty of camping possibilities. Our choice Gangra is located at 4.630 m with a fine scenery.
Today it's just a short walking-day, but you won't regret it as the camping is set within such fine scenery that one is left with enough time to explore around it or just relax in the sun. The trail still leads along the Chumathang river from 4.630 m up to 5.140 m. Sumdo, the destination of the day, is at the junction of three valleys. As oxygen levels drop, one has to walk very slowly. But there’ll be enough time to spot some of the marmots and maybe some Kyangs (wild ass). Sumdo is also a place known for huge herds of Yak.
Today will be quite a tough day as one has to cross the 5.560 m high pass Choku-la, it is advised to start early in the morning. We’ll climb over a ridge and follow the high valley to the east of Sumdo and find a small and unremarkable pass without prayer-flags in the very east of this valley. This is the highest point of this trek and one has a superb view along the surrounding mountains and valley. After that the trail slowly descends through a series of plateaus, one such being dominated by a beautiful lake. We have to climb over a ridge again to finally reach a shepherd's place at 5.200 m, which is fine for camping.
While walking down, one passes several shepherd’s places,continues walking along the refreshing river, crosses over a desert-plateau with a big Lhato and reaches a small lake with a gorge on its left side. Passing over this gorge, one is treated with a fine view of the big blue Yayatso with its surrounding short meadows, grazing goats and yaks and the small village of Yaya, containing seven houses on the east side of the high valley. Situated on 4.700 m Yayatso is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Changthang region. Camp next to one of the several small streams leading to Yayatso and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with men and animals living in their natural conditions.
One could trek over another 4.800 m pass to Mahe as there is a road, but it is better to set off by car. On the way to Mahe, visit the famous nunnery which has more than 100 nuns in Mahe monastery. In Mahe you’ll have the choice to go further into Changthang area such as newly opened area of Nyoma and Muth and/or Tsomoriri/Tsokar Lakes or drive back to Leh.
• All transportation by Toyota Qualis, Innova or Scorpio.
• Two men tent, Kitchen and dinning tents.
• Kitchen equipments and Toilet Tent.
• Stool, Table and mattresses.
• Food veg and non-veg.
• Cook, helper and guide.
• Ponies for Luggages for Trekking with Camping.
• Ponies/Potters for Luggages for Trekking with Homestay.
• Monument entrances, wild life fees and camping charges.
• Climbing permit to Stok Khangri and Equipments.
• GST
• Any flight tickets and any Accommodation except Padum & Kargil.
• No accommodation in Leh & Manali is included in Trekking Packages.
• Sleeping Bags, trekking shoes and clothing.
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices Included”.
• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
• Prices valid from 01 Jun 2023 to 31 Sep 2023.
• 10% cancellation charges if the trekking is cancelled within 30 days before the tour.
• 20% cancellation charges if the tour and trek is cancelled within a one week before the tour.
• No refund if the trek or tour is cancelled after starting or middle of the trek or tour.