Start
4011 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
33.01, 77.39 · rel 11230787
33.01, 77.39 · rel 11230787
Lalung to Sarchu
49,5 km from start to finish through lakes.
Ladakh · 33.01°N ·
77.39°E
49,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× viewpoint
Spring (dried)
Water ·
on the route
49,5 km
100%
Phritse La
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
49,5 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
4011 m
–
5527 m
0 km
24,7 km
49,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
4604 m elevation
Halfway
5429 m elevation
Three quarters
4533 m elevation
Finish
4292 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lalung to Sarchu is 49.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lalung to Sarchu takes approximately 12h 19min to complete.
No, Lalung to Sarchu is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Lalung to Sarchu starts near coordinates 33.1245, 77.218.
Lalung to Sarchu is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Lalung to Sarchu is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.