KANG YATSE-II KANG YATSE-II TREK Jul 23 - Aug 04 &Aug 15-27, 2019
KANG YATSE-II: INTRODUCTION The Western Summit of the Kang Yatse Peak, or Kang Yatse II, offers the perfect challenge for folks looking to move a step up from trekking peaks. A semi technical peak (Rated Alpine PD), just above the magical 20,000 feet barrier, it lets you dip your feet in the exciting world of mountaineering without overwhelming you. On a clear summit day, view K2, Broad Peak and Gasherbrum Massif in the North and Nun, Kun and the Zanskar peaks in the West. Trekking through the Markha Valley, to reach the Base Camp for Kang Yatse, offers a great acclimatization opportunity. Kick off two bucket list items in one go with this 12-day Adventure.
KANG YATSE-II: FACT SHEET DATE OF TREK: JUL 23 - AUG 04 &AUG 15-27, 2019 DURATION OF TREK: 13 DAYS REPORTING POINT: LEH AIRPORT GRADE OF TREK: CHALLENGING HEIGHT: 6245 M ACCOMODATION DAY ACCOMODATION MEAL PLAN DAY 1 HOTEL KANG LHA CHEN/ SIMILAR ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 2 HOTEL KANG LHA CHEN/ / SIMILAR ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 3-11 TREKKING CAMP ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 12 HOTEL KANG LHA CHEN / SIMILAR ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 13 HOTEL KANG LHA CHEN/ SIMILAR BREAKFAST ITINERARY CHART DAY START POINT END POINT DIST. TIME ASL DAY 1 LEH AIRPORT LEH DRIVE 5KM 15M 3500M DAY 2 LEH LEH DRIVE 30 KM 5HRS 3500M DAY 3 LEH CHILLING & SKIU DRIVE 60 KM TREK 7HRS 3400M 9KM DAY 4 SKIU MARKHA 24KM 7HRS 3800M DAY 5 MARKHA THACHUNGTSE 16KM 6HRS 4150M
DAY 6 THACHUNGTSE NIMALING 8KM 4HRS 4750M DAY 7 NIMALING BASE CAMP 4KM 3HRS 5050M DAY 8 BASE CAMP BASE CAMP REST/ BUFFER DAY - - - DAY 9 BASE CAMP ADVANCE BASE CAMP 2KM 3HRS 5300M DAY 10 ADVANCE BASE BASE CAMP CAMP (SUMMIT DAY) 9KM 12HR 5050M DAY 11 BASE CAMP CHUSKIRMO 18KM 7HRS 3300M DAY 12 CHUSKIRMO LEH TREK 6KM DRIVE 12KM 4HRS 3500M DAY 13 LEH LEH AIRPORT DRIVE 5 TRIP 15M KMS ENDS! TOTAL COST: INR 1,09,300 + 5% TAX
KANG YATSE-II: DETAILED ITINERARY DAY ONE: LEH AIRPORT - HOTEL (3500 M) Transfer to hotel. Relax and acclimatise. Visit Leh market in the evening. DAY TWO: LEH (3500 M) A day for acclimatization. Optional visit to the Leh palace and the Shey, Thikse and Hemis gompas. Last minute shopping in the Leh market..
KANG YATSE-II: ITINERARY DAY THREE: LEH - CHILLING - SKIU (3400 M) The trail goes through a flat and desolate plain along the river Indus and swings into the mountains along the pretty, willow-lined Zingchen gorge. DAY FOUR: SKIU MARKHA (3700 M) Today s trail is not too strenuous, rising 300m over 22km, crossing the Markha river a couple times.there are a few ancient chortens along the trail, and a number of wolf pits used to trap wolves when they roam the valley during the winter months. Markha is a big village, complete with a derelict fort on the hillside and a small village monastery.
KANG YATSE-II: ITINERARY DAY FIVE: MARKHA THACHUNGTSE (4150 M) KangYatse, commands the views for the next two days. On the walk there are sights of some fascinating geological creations of large boulders balanced precariously on top of consolidated earth spikes. Continue down over a bridge to Thachungtse, a popular place to spot blue sheep slide up and down the steep cliffs with incredible agility. DAY SIX: THACHUNGTSE NIMALING (4600 M) We pass several Mani walls and suddenly come across a small lake. The view is wonderful from here - both of Kang Yatse, whose bulk gets reflected in the still waters of the lake, and also of the Markha Valley which we are now well above. We descend slowly to the valley of Nimaling which has a semi-permanent population of villagers who come from the Markha Valley to graze their livestock on the summer pastures.
KANG YATSE-II: ITINERARY DAY SEVEN: NIMALING BASE CAMP (5100 M) We take a meandering path up the mountain to reach wide pastures where wild yaks graze. Walk over loose rocks to drop altitude to the other side of the mountain, where we establish our Base Camp right next to the stream DAY EIGHT: BASE CAMP - BASE CAMP (5050 M) Take the day to rest and practice some technical skills useful for the snowy slopes of the next day. In the afternoon, gain some height and acclimatize your body
KANG YATSE-II: ITINERARY DAY NINE: BASE CAMP - ADVANCE BASE CAMP (5300 M) We walk 3 hours to establish Advance Base Take. We walk up to the snow to practice walking with crampons. Summit preparations and we eat dinner early and get to bed by 7 pm to be ready for the summit push. DAY TEN: ADVANCE BASE CAMP SUMMIT BASE CAMP (5100 M) Be prepared for a long day of 12 hrs- Summit Day! We start at midnight for our summit attempt of Kang Yatze II (6245M). Walk initially on scree and moraine before getting onto snow. It is a gradual walk all the way except for a few steep parts where we rope up. We should be at the summit by daybreak to catch the sun rise and the glorious view of the Zanskar range and the distant Karakoram. Descend to Base Camp for brunch.
KANG YATSE-II: ITINERARY DAY ELEVEN: BASE CAMP CHUSKIRMO (3300 M) Climb back up and descend to Nimaling. Make our way to Kangmaru La (5260m). The descent is steep and we enter a narrow valley. We camp at Chuskirmo, a little after the valley flattens out. DAY TWELVE: CHUSKIRMO SHANG SUMDO LEH HOTEL (3500 M) Walk 2 hours to get to our waiting vehicles at Shang Sumdo. Our cars take us to Hemis (optional) or continue directly to Leh. Wash up & spend the evening shopping in Leh.
KANG YATSE-II: ITINERARY DAY THIRTEEN: LEH HOTEL LEH AIRPORT Early morning transfer to Airport for Leh - Delhi flight. Trip Ends! TOTAL COST: INR 1,09,300 + 5% TAX
KANG YATSE-II: COST BREAKDOWN COST INCLUDES ALL TRANSFERS IN A NON AC VEHICLE AS PER THE ITINERARY (LEH AIRPORT - LEH AIRPORT) ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STAYING AND CAMPING WHILE ON TRIP ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN TENTS/ HOTEL ALL MEALS AS DETAILED IN ITINERARY INDIVIDUAL CLMBING EQUIPMENT ALL TREKKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH INDIA S MOST EXPERIENCED GUIDING TEAM, CAMP STAFF AND COOKS PORTERAGE UPTO 15KG/PERSON ALL COMMON CAMPING AND TREKKING EQUIPMENT PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE SAFE DRINKING WATER A GUIDE FOR ALL MONASTERY SIGHTSEEING SHEY, THIKSE, HEMIS GOMPA COST EXCLUDES SLEEPING BAG ANY TRANSFERS OUTSIDE OF LEH BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES/INSURANCE/CAMERA FEE/ETC.) ANY EXPENSE INCURRED DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE SUCH AS LANDSLIDE, BAD WEATHER OR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL PLEASE NOTE FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST SINGLE SUPPLEMENT RS 13,500 + 5% TAX, FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR TENT WITH RS 6,500 + 5% TAX
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