White Magic Adventure Travel

KANG YATSE II (6250m)

India, Ladakh

13 DAYS
12 MAX GROUP SIZE
6250m
MAX ALTITUDE
6 Trekking Peak

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01 Jul - 13 Jul 2024
23 Aug - 4 Sep 2024

105900 / 1660

Trip cost

105900 / 1660

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The majestic-looking Kang Yatze is the most prominent peak in the Markha Valley. It can be approached through the Markha Valley from either side. It has 2 summits and resembles a King’s Throne. The Western summit, Kangyatse II is lower at 6250m and is quite often climbed, at the same time it is not at all busy like the neighbouring Stok Kangri. It is perfect for people who would like to climb their first 6000-er and would like to stay away from the crowds. The Markha valley offers the perfect acclimatisation trek needed for climbing a 6000m mountain. On a clear day you see views as far as Nun Kun & Zanskar ranges in the West & the K2, Broad Peak & Gasherbrum Massif in the far North.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Fly Delhi – Leh (3500m). Rest and Acclimatize

The flight takes us over the Greater Himalayas and makes an exciting landing at one of the highest airports in the world. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing around Leh

Visit the famous monasteries of Shey & Thiksey. Shey used to be the old capital of Ladakh. Thiksey is a beautiful monastery built in the style of the Potala Palace in Tibet. Drive back to hotel for lunch. You can spend time checking out the charming Leh Town and its narrow by-lanes in the evening.

Day 03: Drive Leh to Skiu (3hrs) and trek to Sara (3500m) - (4-5hrs)

The trail goes through a flat and desolate plain along the river Indus till its confluence with the Zanskar where we make a u-turn and enter the Zanskar Valley and drive up along the muddy Zanskar till we reach the small village of Skiu. We then trek to a picturesque village of Sara further ahead in the Markha Valley. Overnight Camp.

Day 04: Trek Sara to Markha (3700m) (4-5hrs)

The trail to Markha is not too strenuous, rising about 300m across 14km, crossing the Markha river a couple of times. Markha is a substantial village, complete with a derelict fort on the hillside and a small village monastery. Overnight Camp.

Day 05: Trek Markha to Thachungtse (4150m) (4-5hrs)

Kang Yatse (6400m), a magnificent snow-clad mountain 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 lovely valley to camp in. A popular place to spot herds of blue sheep slide up and down the steep cliffs with incredible agility. Overnight Camp..

Day 06: Trek Thachungtse to Nimaling (4720m) (3-4hrs)

You pass several mani (stones with prayer inscriptions) 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. Overnight Camp.

Day 07: Acclimatisation walk to Kongmaru La (5260m) & back to Nimaling (3-4hrs)

After breakfast we start our acclimatisation walk to Kongmaru La which is a gain of around 540m. The trail is steep uphill till we reach to the ridge from where it's flat to the foot of the pass and then the trail is again steep uphill to the top of the pass. We walk back for lunch at Nimaling. After lunch we will relax and will check our climbing gear.

Day 08: Trek to Kang Yatze Base camp (5150m) (2-3hrs)

It's uphill from Nimaling through the loose rocks till we reach to the point from where we get the views of Kang Yatze base camp. Now the trail ease down a bit with gentle walk till we reach to base camp. Total walking hours from Nimaling should be 2-3hrs.

Day 09: Rest day

We get some height gain today and practice walking with snow boots. A mix of snow and ice craft techniques.

Day 10: Climb Kang Yatze II & descend to Base camp - (10-12hrs)

Summit Day! We start a little after midnight for our summit attempt of Kang Yatze II, also popularly referred to as Kang Yatze shoulder. We start of initially on scree and moraine before getting onto snow. It is gradual all the way except for a few parts where we might have to 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 breakfast. A long day which can last anywhere between 10-12 hours depending on condittions.

Day 11: Contingency day

A contingency day to account for bad weather, etc.

Day 12: Trek to Chuskirmo & drive to Leh (8-10hrs)

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 13: Fly back home

Early morning transfer to the Airport to board the flight back home. Trip Ends!.

Trip Cost

105900 / 1660

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Payment Schedule

₹30000 / $500 - Booking Amount

TRIP COST INCLUDES

- All transport in a non AC car / tempo traveller as per the itinerary above (including airport transfers in Leh)
- 3 night's accommodation on twin sharing basis in an A-category (3-star) hotel in Leh on full board
- 9 night's accommodation on twin share basis with foam sleeping mats in tents
- Mules for porterage of personal and group luggage
- Full service camping arrangements on the mountain with a large mess tent, tables & stools, toilet tent and a kitchen tent
- White Magic Trip Leader assisted by certified & experienced climbing guides (1:2 Guide to Client Ratio on the Summit attempt)
- Services of Cook, kitchen assistant & Camp staff
- Climbing permit and Camping Fee
- GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules).

TRIP COST EXCLUDES

- Any airfare
- Sleeping bag, items of personal clothing and personal climbing equipment (budget on spending approx INR 6000 if renting all the equipment at Leh)
- Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, insurance, beverages and snacks in Leh or any other tea house, tips for guides, cooks & porters
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
Note -
- Single Room in Hotels and Single Tent during camping can be booked at an additional cost.

Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

• If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 5% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.

• If you cancel less than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 25% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.

• If you cancel less than 45 days prior to departure, we will charge a 50% cancellation fee and balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.

• If you cancel less than 30 days prior to departure, the entire deposit would be forfeited.

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely.

Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

On a Technical Trek the average day could involve more than 7 hrs of walking. These trips might cover difficult and glaciated terrain where use of ropes and technical mountaineering equipment like crampons, harness, carabiners, descenders etc could come into play. On these trips one is required to stay at high altitudes for lengthy periods of time and hence acclimatization is always a big concern. These treks can also throw a bit of surprise largely because of unpredictable nature of the terrain and the snow/ ice conditions in the high mountains and hence we always have a contingency day of two built into the plan.

These trips would last more than two weeks and go to wild, remote places completely cut off from civilization. Trekking peaks also come under the same category as the level of technicality required to climb a trekking peak is similar.