Chadar vs Rumtse to Tso Moriri: the numbers
| Chadar | Rumtse to Tso Moriri | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,399 m | 5,435 m |
| Days on trail | 9 days | 7 days |
| Difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Region | Leh, Kashmir & Ladakh | Leh, Kashmir & Ladakh |
| Best months | Jan | Jul–Aug |
| Also possible | Feb | Jun, Sep |
| Peaks in view | Suskian, Nangma, Namlas | Lungser Kangri, Thugje |
| 3D route | Fly the Chadar trail → | Fly the Rumtse to Tso Moriri trail → |
Rumtse to Tso Moriri goes 2,036 m higher (5,435 m against 3,399 m). Chadar takes 2 more days on the trail. Both are graded Hard. Their best seasons don't overlap: Chadar in Jan, Rumtse to Tso Moriri in Jul–Aug. The trailheads are about 113 km apart in a straight line.
