KANG YATSE 2 (6250m) EXPEDITION

Kang Yatse II (6,250m), located in the Markha Valley of Ladakh, India, is a popular trekking peak that offers a perfect blend of adventure and stunning views of the Himalayas. It is often considered more accessible compared to its neighbour, Kang Yatse I, making it an excellent choice for climbers transitioning from trekking to mountaineering.

Key Highlights:

• Peak Elevation: 6,250m (20,505 ft)
• Difficulty Level: Moderate to challenging, requires basic mountaineering skills.
• Best Time to Climb: June to September (Summer season with stable weather conditions)
• Starting Point: Leh, Ladakh
• Route: Typically, via the Markha Valley, with gradual altitude gain and acclimatization stops.
• Summit View: Panoramic vistas of Zanskar Range, Karakoram Range, and distant peaks of Tibet.

Tour Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights

📅 Tour Dates: 05 -16 July 2025

💰 Tour Cost: SGD1480/Pax (sharing basis)

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Leh arrive and transfer to hotel

Arrival Leh, our representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh.

In the evening take a walk to the local bazaar in Leh.

Day 2: Drive Leh – Alchi monastery – Lamayuru – Leh (125 km)

Early morning drive to Lamayuru. Lamayuru is famous for its ancient monastery and the surrounding landscape, which closely resembles the surface of moon. This is where Ladakh gets its name ‘The Moon land’, visit the monastery hike trek for 3 hrs to wanla village via Prinkti La 3800 m.

• Confluence Of The Zanskar & Indus: On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they have different colours and flow and wildness.
• MAGNETIC HILL: Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh!
• Alchi monastery: Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa is a Buddhist monastery, known more as a monastic complex (chos-‘khor) of temples in Alchi village.
• Traditionally, the creation of the Alchi complex is attributed to the famous scholar-translator Rinchen Zangpo (958–1055) in the 10^th century.
• Lamayuru monastery: The Drikung history states that the Indian scholar Naropa (956-1041 CE) allegedly caused a lake which filled the valley to dry up and founded Lamayuru Monastery, the oldest surviving building at Lamayuru is a temple called Seng-ge-sgang, at the southern end of the Lamayuru rock, which is attributed to the famous builder-monk Rinchen Zangpo (958-1055 CE). Rinchen Zangpo was charged by the king of Ladakh to build 108 gompas, and certainly many gompas in Ladakh, Spiti Valley and the surrounding regions.

Day 3: Drive to Chilling and trek to Skiu (3.400m) 8 hrs

Today we start in Chilling. The bridge to cross the river is broken by the recent flood and hence you get to cross the river in an interesting rope trolley. All your trek stuffs and equipment will be transfered in the similar fashion. Once you cross the river, the horses are loaded and then we are set to start our trek to Markha Valley. Today, we camp at Skiu – A three-hour easy trek on mostly flat trail with occasional short ascends and descend. The trek route is very interesting, and the landscape is very fascinating and unique. Sudden appearance of few green patches on the otherwise barren, creamy mountain adds a unique contrast to the scenery. Sightings of few wild animals and locals enhances the day. Our campsite is defined and we after some 3- 4 hours, we reach our campsite.

Day 4: Trek Skiu to Markha (3.700m) 7 hrs

Waking up to a wonderful morning in Skiu, today we trek to the village of Markha. An easy trek with almost a flat walks on most part of the trail, with occasional short ascents and descends like yesterday’s.The views throughout are breathtaking. Watch out for the different and unique rockscapes and structures of the mountains formed by wind and water erosion. With our previous experiences, we tried to tickle our imagination with the illusions created by these unique structures and strongly supported our conclusions of what they looked like – ‘trunks of elephant’, ‘doorway to a very old tomb’, ‘dinosaurs’, etc. Its an interesting game to play which keeps us engaged with the mountains continuously and it goes unrealized when we reach our campsite. Markha is a very beautiful campsite. The campsite is designated on a flat meadow with the a stream flowing by. Do take time out in the evening to visit an old monastery nearby.

Day 5: Trek Markha to Thachungtse (4.150m) 8 hrs

The trek to Thochungtse goes via Hankar from Markha. It is a beautiful trek and takes about 4 – 5 hours. The route to Hankar is mostly flat with occasional ups and downs. Soon, we get a glimpse of Kang Yatse which fills us with excitement. After about 3 hours of trek we reach the beautiful village of Hankar with few houses, lots of greens and the massif of Kang Yatse looks over it. It’s a perfect picturesque setting. It’s a good idea to spend some time here and have our lunch here.After leaving Hankar behind, the terrain changes immediately with no mentionable greens to be seen further.

The route is jaw-dropping with unique structures of the mountains and the rocks. Here it’s very easy to spot blue sheep and ibex, snow leopards too! A walk of some 2 – 3 hours brings us to a small grassy plains which is the designated campsite of Thochungtse.

Day 6: Trek Thachungtse to Nimaling (4.720 m) 6-7 hrs

Starting the trek from Thochungtse to Nimaling , we climb a mountain hump straight ahead of us. At that altitude, it does take some time, but once done, enjoy up-close views of Kang Yatse. A huge massif, overwhelming us with its presence. Also, the very thought that we will be approaching the to the base of it further adds to our spirit.

Day 7: Trek Nimaling to Kangyaste Base camp ( 5100m) 3- 4 hrs

Morning after breakfast start trek where you cross a small lake, and pastures where you will witness yaks herds. It is one of the most beautiful high valleys of Ladakh. Camp at feet of the summit. In the evening, we will walk up till near the base camp for acclimatization.

Day 8: Rest acclimatise day at BC

Today is reserved for acclimatization to the altitude since we gained quite a bit of height and also entered a much different terrain. We use this day to acclimatize hike up to glacier and hike down to camp, after the guides will distribute the summit equipments and gears required for the climb and also some basic techniques will require on our summit tonight. We also learn techniques and calls of roping up and ascending & descending on a snowy terrain, also learn to use ice axe for climb and for safety on such crevasse- ridden terrain.

Day 9: Summit (6250m) 11 – 12 hrs

Today you will be ascending from around 16,000 feet to straightaway 19,000 feet. Along these lines, being intellectually solid is the key. The course to the summit is through the acclaimed Kang Yatse shoulder. The path begins with free moraine and scree. Free shakes make it hard to verify the foot on the path. Utilize a trekking shaft for help. The course upwards has precipices that are secured with snow often. Given the degree of snowfall, you should rope up for wellbeing. Be cautious and watch each progression. The course goes toward the north face through the northwest edge towards a rough outcropping. After a lofty move to the top, you will locate the 360 degrees perspectives on the Zanskar go, Karakoram pinnacles and mountains encompassing Kang Yatse. You may likewise see the K2 top (second most noteworthy top on the planet). You may likewise recognize the far-off Tibet mountains. The perspectives are impeccably agreeable and will bring back all the vitality to descend.

Note: The summit is 5 km every way. At the point when you remember your means, be mindful of the screen and moraines. Ensure you come back from the top by 1 pm to evade further issues because of climate. Return to the base camp to rest after the debilitating summit endeavour.

Day 10: Trek to Chuskirmo ( 6 Hrs)

From Nimaling, we start climbing the switch back to the top of Kongmaru La (Gongmaru La) – 5.130m, a high pass with wonderful views all round. Climbing through multiple switch backs takes us to the summit of Kongmaru La in an hour or a little more, marked with lots of prayer flags furling with the wind. Spend some good time here to relish the views all round. After crossing the pass, it’s a steep descend down the beautiful Markha gorge. The views and the trail passes down following the narrow Markha gorge and is unbelievable unless you trek it. A sharp descend from the pass top gets us to Lartsa. From there, a trek of some 3 – 4 hours will bring you to the campsite of Chuskirmo.

Day 11: Trek to Shang Sumdo & drive to Leh

We pack camp and proceed to the grazing grounds of Nimaling. From there it is a gradual ascent to Kongmaru La pass at 5260m with prayer flags fluttering. Beautiful views all round from the pass. We descend steeply at first before it becomes gradually as we reach the stream. A little ahead from there is Chuskirmo with chortens and a small shop. We walk a little further down and get get into vehicles to drive to Leh.

Day 12: Airport drop

Group pickup and drop to airport. End of the adventurous expeditions.

EXPEDITION INCLUDES:

1. Accommodation during the trek and in Leh

• 08 Nights stay in High altitude trekking tents – Alpine tent (sharing basis)
• 03 Nights stay in Leh with breakfast only – Deluxe hotel (sharing basis)

2. All meals during the trek
3. Transportation by NAC Tempo Traveller or Mazda bus / departure transfers, pick up / drop to and from the trek starting / end point.
4. English speaking, knowledgeable and well-mannered trekking Guide during trek.
5. All Trekking arrangement as following

• All equipment of community-use nature and nature friendly including high altitude 2-person client tents
• Dining tents
• Kitchen Tents
• Sleeping bags
• Toilet tents,
• Staff tent,
• Mattresses
• Camping charges
• Kitchen equipment like cooking utensils, camp crockery, tableware, lamps, bowls and cloth linens.
• Trek support team including cook& helper, with enough porters to carry the provisions and during trekking.
• Separate vehicle to carry the trekking equipment and support team to / from trek starting / ending point
• Oxygen cylinder
• Oxy meter + medical box
• 01 ice axe
• 01 rope

EXPEDITION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Airfares (International/Domestic).
• Visa to India
• Personal Guide/Porter to carry personal gears
• Clothing of personal nature like trek shoes, kit bags, day packs, down jackets and other special clothing’s etc.
• Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
• Tips, laundry, mineral water, telephone charges and items of personal nature.
• Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
• All the arrangements for trekking as replanned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the trek due to any reason whatsoever
• there will not be any refund for any unutilized services. Any extra expense due to the same has to be paid extra.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural
• calamities like water flown up and due to heavy snow or any emergency evacuation expenses.
• Any other item not mentioned in the cost includes section.
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for Guides/Porters/Drivers/Local Staffs.

Note: All the arrangements for the tour are pre-planned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services. Any extra expense due any alteration has to be paid extra.

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