Tour Kang Yatse Ii(20500 Ft) Peak Expedition 2020

Guide

Highly qualified and experienced trek leader, guides and support staff

Accommodation

All accommodation in guesthouses/hotels and camps as per the itinerary

Transport

Transportation in local vehicles as per the itinerary

Others

All basic first aid equipment and services (first aid kit, oxygen cylinder, stretcher) Pick up and drop from Leh Airport on first and last day of trip

Meals

All meals during the trek

Not included:

Others

Any kind of personal expenses Food in Leh and during travel Any kind of emergency evacuation charges Necessary permits, entry fees and Foreigner peak booking charges Climbing equipment (rented in Leh) Mules or porter to carry personal luggage Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions

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Day 1 Day 1: Chandigarh/Delhi – Leh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Chandigarh/Delhi – Leh

Maximum Altitude: 11500 feet

Guests can catch a flight out of Chandigarh or Delhi and arrive at Leh airport, where members of our team will be present to receive you. From there, we pick you up and drop you to your hotel for rest and freshening up. Guests are free to spend their day finishing their last minute shopping and can also rent trekking equipment here. In the evening, we gather you for a briefing and orientation session for your upcoming trek.

Meal and overnight stay in hotel at Leh
Day 2 Day 2: Acclimatization Day In Leh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Acclimatization Day In Leh

We spend today exploring the attractions surrounding Leh. This includes a number of Monasteries like Hemis, Thiksey, Sangam and Shey. On returning, guests can spend the rest of the day at their own leisure before retiring for the night
Day 3 Day 3: Leh – Chilliing – Skiu (3 Hours Drive, 4-5 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Leh – Chilliing – Skiu (3 Hours Drive, 4-5 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 11150 feet

We depart from our hotel in the morning and head out for the starting point of our trek at Skiu. The drive is relatively short and is covered in a couple of hours until we reach Chilling. We begin our trek from here. A steep ascent is followed by gradual plains and this continues till we reach our campsite at Skiu

Meal and overnight stay in camps at Skiu
Day 4 Day 4: Skui – Chalak – Markha (7-8 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Skui – Chalak – Markha (7-8 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 12200 feet

We depart early after breakfast as today is a long day of trekking. The trail is gradual and plain making the walk relatively comfortable. Along the way, we stop at Chalak village for a tea break. We reach Markha valley by afternoon, after which guests are free to explore the Valley and its local attractions like the Monastery and the City Palace.

Meal and overnight stay in camps at Markha
Day 5 Day 5: Markha – Umlung – Thachungtse (5-6 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Markha – Umlung – Thachungtse (5-6 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 13400 feet

After a filling breakfast, we leave the Valley and move on to our next camping spot. Along the way, we stop at Umlung Village for a cup of tea and some rest before resuming our journey. Upon crossing Umlung, we can begin to see the Kang Yatse II peak as well as the Tacha Moanstery and all their beauty. We arrive by afternoon at Thachungtse, a wide meadow with campsites and tea stalls in place.

Meal and overnight stay in camps at Thachungtse
Day 6 Day 6: Thachungtse – Nimaling (4 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Thachungtse – Nimaling (4 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 15400 feet

Today is a relatively short day of trekking as we reachour destination in a few hours time. Along the way, mystic stones with prayer incantations are laid along the path. You can also see the Kang Yatse II peak more clearly now, along with the twin Tigu lakes set at its base and reflecting the peak. We arrive at Nimling, a vast meadow used as pasture land for sheep, mountain goat, and other local wildlife.

Meal and overnight stay in camps at Nimaling
Day 7 Day 7: Nimaling – Base Camp (3 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nimaling – Base Camp (3 Hours Trek)

Maximum altitude: 16700 feet

We depart today for base camp, a short couple of hours away. The trail ascends for a while before descending till we reach the river. It is advised to pace yourself so you don’t get tired.

Meal and overnight stay in camps at Base Camp
Day 8 Day 8: Rest And Acclimatization Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rest And Acclimatization Day

We spend today acclimatizing to the gain in altitude. We will also be issuing climbing equipment and providing instruction on how to use them properly. There will be a briefing session regarding the summit attempt before settling in for the night.

Meal and stay in camps at Base camp
Day 9 Day 9: Base Camp – Kang Yatse Ii Summit – Base Camp (12 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Base Camp – Kang Yatse Ii Summit – Base Camp (12 Hours Trek)

Day 9: Base Camp – Kang Yatse II Summit – Base camp (12 Hours trek)

Maximum Altitude: 20500 feet

We depart for the summit at midnight in order to reach by dawn. The trek is a tiring one, with rocky terrain, moraine, scree and snow covered ridges as we approach the summit. We head back to Camp and reach by late noon. After lunch, guests are free to rest and relax for the rest of the day after this grueling trek.

Meal and overnight stay in camps at Base camp
Day 10 Day 10: Base Camp – Kongmaru La – Chuskirmo (7-8 Hours Trek)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Base Camp – Kongmaru La – Chuskirmo (7-8 Hours Trek)

Maximum Altitude: 17100 feet

After our successful summit attempt, we head back today towards Chuskirmo. The trail leads us through the Kongmaru Pass, which sports stunning views of Mount K2, the second highest mountain in the world. We move down a steep descend through rocky terrain to reach our campsite at Chuskirmo.

Meal and overnight stay in camps at Chuskirmo
Day 11 Day 11: Chuskirmo – Chokdo – Leh (2 Hours Trek, 4 Hours Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Chuskirmo – Chokdo – Leh (2 Hours Trek, 4 Hours Drive)

Maximum Altitude: 12100 feet

After breakfast, we descend almost 5000 feet until we reach Chokdo. From here, our vehicles will pick you up and drive you to Leh, visiting Hemis Monastery along the way. We part ways here after we drop you at the airport.

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Kang Yatse Ii(20500 Ft) Peak Expedition 2020

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Itinerary of your trip Kang Yatse Ii(20500 Ft) Peak Expedition 2020

Day 1: Chandigarh/Delhi – Leh

Day 2: Acclimatization Day In Leh

Day 3: Leh – Chilliing – Skiu (3 Hours Drive, 4-5 Hours Trek)

Day 4: Skui – Chalak – Markha (7-8 Hours Trek)

Day 5: Markha – Umlung – Thachungtse (5-6 Hours Trek)

Day 6: Thachungtse – Nimaling (4 Hours Trek)

Day 7: Nimaling – Base Camp (3 Hours Trek)

Day 8: Rest And Acclimatization Day

Day 9: Base Camp – Kang Yatse Ii Summit – Base Camp (12 Hours Trek)

Day 10: Base Camp – Kongmaru La – Chuskirmo (7-8 Hours Trek)

Day 11: Chuskirmo – Chokdo – Leh (2 Hours Trek, 4 Hours Drive)

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