Leh Tso Moriri Cycling Expedition | Leh | Leh

Tso Moriri is a large high altitude lake in Ladakh, on the eastern extension of the Changthang plateau. 26 km long, it is the largest of the big Ladakh lakes entirely in India, surrounded by the gigantic 6600 m Lungser & Chamser Kangri to the east and the 6100 m Mentok Kangri to the west. The cycle tour starts from Leh, and follows the Indus River valley through Upshi, where the route diverges from the Leh – Manali highway, onward through military settlements and small villages at Hymia, Kiari, Chumathang and Mahe. From Mahe, the road leaves the Indus Valley towards a subsidiary valley, climbing the only pass, Namshang La at 4850 m, and descending to Kiagar Tso and finally to the village of Karzok on the banks of Tso Moriri. The area is one of the largest wetlands in Ladakh, lake being a breeding ground for bar headed geese, black necked crane, brown headed gulls, Brahminy ducks.Small group sizeCertified group leader / Lead Cyclist.Evacuation plan & exhaustive first aid kit.

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