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About Rumbak |
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Rumbak is a high altitude (4050 M) tiny little village of 9
households set amidst rolling mountains & green valleys in the
Hemis National Park. Often referred to as the Snow Leopard
capital of the world, Rumbak is a great spot for Snow Leopord
sightings in the winter months of December to February. The
other commonly found animals around Rumbak are Urials, blue
sheep, Wolves. Rumbak is situated in a valley, with striking
peaks around, all the houses are clustered on a side of the
mountain and surrounded with fields. Leh (5 hrs of walking) is
the neighboring city with hospitals , high schools, markets, &
offices. |
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Rumbak in Ladakh, a paradise for trekkers |
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Rumbak village in Ladakh, a favoured trekking destination in
Jammu & Kashmir presents a rich cultural tapestry which
consists Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, paintings and dragon
dancers. The region is steeped in Buddhist culture as the trail crosses a
stark jagged scenery interrupted with prayer flags fluttering in
the breeze.
Rumbak Village is situated at an altitude of about 4900 meters
and is 35 km from Leh. People of this region mostly depend on
tourism for their livelihood. Some have opened trekking camps
while others have converted their houses into guesthouses.
The Rumbak Valley offers excellent opportunities for
bird watching, including several Tibetan species not common in
other parts of India. Birds present here include Red-billed
Chough ,Brown Accentor, Himalayan Snowcock, Tickell's Leaf
Warbler, Streaked Rose finch, Tibetan Snow finch, Chukar, Robin
Accentor ,Fork-tailed Swift, and the Fire-fronted Serin.
A trek through the wilderness of Rumbak Valley would let you
come across a number of hermit villages ,ancient monasteries and
untouched vast landscapes. |
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How to Reach Rumbak |
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closest motorable road is till Zingchen, a 2 house hamlet just
outside the Hemis NP. From here , Rumbak is about a 4-5 hour of
easy trekking. Back track the route on your way back or do a 6-7
hour trek towards Stok village on the other side of Stok Pass
(4900 M). Zingchen & Stok are both about 25 kms from Leh. |
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Getting in to Leh |
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By Air- Direct flights from New Delhi to Leh fly
all year long.
By Road- Leh has good connectivity with Manali (473
Kms) and Srinagar (434 Kms). Roads are open only till
October and it takes about 2 days for a one-way journey. |
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