Zalung Karpo La
Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India
Point-to-point trail in Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India. Hiking.
- Distance
- 26.9 mi (43.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,060 ft (1,847 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 45 min
- High point
- 16,946 ft (5,165 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Campsite: Damachen 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Shelter: Open shelter 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Yakrupal 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Zalung Karpo La Base Camp 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Pilingsa 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from start
- Campsite 15.5 mi (25 km) from start
- Campsite 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Latoo 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Zalung Karpo La
How long is Zalung Karpo La?
Zalung Karpo La is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 45 min. It climbs 6,060 ft (1,847 m) in total, up to a high point of 16,946 ft (5,165 m).
How hard is Zalung Karpo La?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Zalung Karpo La?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Zalung Karpo La?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Zalung Karpo La shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Zalung Karpo La?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Zalung Karpo La?
Tea tent, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Zalung Karpo La?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Shang Upper Hemis National Park · Hard · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Shang Sumdo to Shang Phu Hemis National Park · Expert · 13.3 mi (21.4 km)
- Niamaling to Shang Sumdo Hemis National Park · Expert · 18.2 mi (29.3 km)
- Matho to Shang Hemis National Park · Expert · 13.5 mi (21.8 km)
- Shade to Dat Hemis National Park · Expert · 21.5 mi (34.6 km)
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