Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition

Climbing the 2 giants of the Markha Valley. Feel the Himalayan High from above 6400 Meters in the magical mountains of Ladakh

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Duration
15 Days, 14 Nights
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Highest Altitude:
6401m
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Grade:
Challenging +
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Best Time:
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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Temperatures:
-10 to 10 on higher camps
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Starts From:
Leh
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Airport:
Leh, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ( IXL)
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Railway:
Katra, (KEA), Jammu Tawi ( JAT)

Key Geographical Highlights

8 Popular Peaks:

Kun ( 7077m ), Nun ( 7135m ), Saser Kangri I ( 7672m ), Saser Kangri II ( 7513m ), Saser Kangri III ( 7495m ), Kang Yatse 1 ( 6400m ), Kang Yatse 2 ( 6200m ), Stok Kangri ( 6153m )

1 High Passes:

Kongmaru La - 5130m ( 5130m )

3 Rivers:

Markha River, Zanskar, Indus

1 Villages:

Leh

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Hemis National Park

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Daywise Itinerary For Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayLeh 3500m
Arrive In Leh
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: None
Cost Of Transport Included: YES ( Leh Airport to Hotel)
Where and How To Reach Leh
Today, we fly from Delhi to reach Leh by afternoon, and checkin to our hotel. All of a sudden when you take in the cool dry air of Ladakh, your body won't not conform to the new changed environment, that too in only couple of hours !!

Staying hydrated is the key to a successful trek in Ladakh. Drink enough water from the previous night itself, and not after landing on Ladakh. Likewise, have a Vaseline convenient to apply to your nostrils to keep it moist, else you will feel the air is excessively dry and cold making it difficult to inhale comfortably.

We rest for the rest of the day and meet in the evening for a light Snacks and a formal Team Introduction where we share few important information on the trek preparation and planning.

Time for Dinner to catch some more sleep.
Day 1
220 - Delhi
Day 1
3500 - Leh
2hrs.
▼ Day 2Acclimatization DayLeh 3500m
Walk To Chemo Monastery and Shanti Stupa. Return To Leh - 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we spend our day visiting places around Leh and acclimatizing further. Leh is at very high altitude and this day is very important for us. We visit places like Leh Palace, Chemo Monastery, Shanti Stupa, etc.

Each of these places can be hiked to and its the best for us to do, if we are not feeling exhausted. If we do, we need to take some light walks in the town itself for some window shopping. Leh has some good shops selling trekking gears. So you can do some last moment purchases.

Evening we will visit the monastery of Shanti Stupa to seek some peaceful aura around it.

Tomorrow we start the trek. Hence we recheck that we are all set for it. Do the last moment purchases, repack our bag according to the trek requirement, have dinner and sleep early.
Day 2
3500 - Leh
Day 2
3600 - Chemo Monastery
Day 2
3600 - Shanti Stupa
Day 2
3500 - Leh
4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DaySkiu 3400m
From Leh (3500m ) To Skiu (3400m ), Via - Chilling (3200m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Skiu (3400m )
Accommodation: Homestay / Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Today we start early morning to drive till 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. I bet if if have not done it before, adventure begins right away!

All your trek stuffs and equipment are transferred 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 3 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 3
3500 - Leh
Day 3
3200 - Chilling
Day 3
3400 - Skiu
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayMarkha 3700m
From Skiu (3400m ) To Markha (3700m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Markha (3700m )
Accommodation: Homestay / Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
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 4
3400 - Skiu
Day 4
3700 - Markha
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayThochungtse 4200m
From Markha (3700m ) To Thochungtse (4200m ), Via - Hankar (3980m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Thochungtse (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
The trek to Thochungtse goes via Hankar from Markha. It 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. Its a perfect picturesque setting. Its 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 its 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.

In the evening, we will climb the nearby mountain for acclimatization. While it is a acclimatization walk, but climbing up the mountain greets us to a stupendous views of our pea in focus - Kang Yatse, and also other nearby peaks and the platue of Nimaling
Day 5
3700 - Markha
Day 5
3980 - Hankar
Day 5
4200 - Thochungtse
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayKang Yatse 2 BC 5050m
From Thochungtse (4200m ) To Kang Yatse 2 BC (5050m ) - 3 - 4 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Kang Yatse 2 BC (5050m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Starting the trek from Thochungtse, 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 base of it further adds to our spirit.
After an hour from Thochungtse, we reach a small lake where we rest and watch the reflection of Kang Yatse on the water surface. From here Base Camp is about 2 hours on an easy walk.
Day 6
4200 - Thochungtse
Day 6
5050 - Kang Yatse 2 BC
8Km, 3 - 4hrs.
▼ Day 7Training DayKang Yatse 2 BC 5050m
- 3 - 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kang Yatse 2 BC (5050m )
Accommodation: Tents In Kang Yatse BC
Meals Included: All Meals
Rest and acclimatization day. We will walk towards the ridge on Kang Yatse for acclimatization and also get acquainted with the route for the next day. Technical orientation and training required for the snow trek will be given on this day. We will teach Self-arrest, Group Arrest, Glissading, 3-point climbing and toe climbing and heel descending on snow. All of these techniques will come vey vey handy during the summit day.
Day 7
5050 - Kang Yatse 2 BC
Day 7
5050 - Kang Yatse 2 BC
3 - 4hrs.
▼ Day 8Summit DayKang Yatse 2 BC 5000m
Summit Kang Yatse 2 . Return To Kang Yatse 2 BC - 6 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kang Yatse 2 BC (5000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Today is the day for us as we attempt it just past midnight and aim to reach the top at dawn. All these days we had been walking slowly, when we could have walked faster, just for this day. Overall, it’s a challenging day right from the beginning and we try to beat it. To be able to be on top is a feeling inexpressible through words.
Day 8
5350 - Kang Yatse 2 ABC
Day 8
6225 - Kang Yatse 2 Summit
Day 8
5000 - Kang Yatse 2 BC
6 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 9Trekking DayKang Yatse 1 BC 5000m
From Kang Yatse 2 BC (5000m ) To Kang Yatse 1 BC (5000m ) - 1 Hrs. 3 Kms
Overnight In: Kang Yatse 1 BC (5000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
We shift our base camp and trek to beneath Kang Yatse 1. It takes about 1 hour and we leave only in the evening after completely resting our body. No quantifiable altitude difference will be there today. Just moving the base to make our next day easier. It can be considered as a rest day only.
Day 9
5000 - Kang Yatse 2 BC
Day 9
5000 - Kang Yatse 1 BC
3Km, 1hrs.
▼ Day 10Load Ferry DayKang Yatse 1 BC 5000m
. Return To Kang Yatse 1 BC - 3 Hrs. 3 Kms
Overnight In: Kang Yatse 1 BC (5000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Load ferry and route opening day
Day 10
5000 - Kang Yatse 1 BC
Day 10
5500 - Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp
Day 10
5000 - Kang Yatse 1 BC
3Km, 3hrs.
▼ Day 11Trekking DayKang Yatse 1 Summit Camp 5500m
From Kang Yatse 1 BC (5000m ) To Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp (5500m ) - 4 Hrs. 4 Kms
Overnight In: Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp (5500m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals ( Limited Kitchen )
The trek from base camp to Camp 1 is a steep trek over loose rocks. The trek follows the rivulet for some 30 minutes before taking the steep route towards the right. Here the camping space is very limited to about 3 tents at max. It will be a very limited kitchen tonight on butane stoves.
Day 11
5000 - Kang Yatse 1 BC
Day 11
5500 - Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp
4Km, 4hrs.
▼ Day 12Summit DayKang Yastse 1 BC 5000m
Summit Kang Yatse 1 . Return To Kang Yastse 1 BC - 10 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Kang Yastse 1 BC (5000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
The climb to the summit involves negotiating a broken ridge with good exposure and drop on both the sides after which it's a steep climb on hard ice/ snow cover the last 500 meters to the summit of the dome. Hard ice make it easy rather than soft snow. We return to base camp on event of successful summit. If not, we wait in the high camp for second attempt the next day.
Day 12
5500 - Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp
Day 12
5000 - Kang Yastse 1 BC
15Km, 10hrs.
▼ Day 13Contingency Day
Overnight In: Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp (5500m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals ( limited kitchen )
This is a planned reserved day to keep a window for bad weather and other contingencies. If unutilized, we can spend this day at any other campsite of our liking. The cost of this day is included in the trek package. If you decide to finish your trek instead of utilizing this reserved day, no money will be refunded and the local resources will be paid in full
Day 13
5500 - Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp
Day 13
5500 - Kang Yatse 1 Summit Camp
5Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 14Pass Crossing DayLeh 3500m
Cross Kongmaru La And Reach Leh via Chuskirmo - 8 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel In Leh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It will be a very long walk today as we reach Leh from Kang Yatse Base Camp. We descend down rapidly to Nimaling in about 1.5 hours from the Base Camp. From Nimaling, we start climbing the switchbacks to the top of Kongmaru La (Gongmaru La) – 5130m, a high pass with wonderful views all around. Climbing through multiple switchbacks 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 around. After crossing the pass, it’s a steep descend down the beautiful Markha gorge. The views and the trail pass 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. From Chuskirmo, we trek for another 2.5 - 3 hours to Shang Sumdo, where our cab waits to take us to Leh.
Note: If the reserved day is unused, we will trek down to Chuskirmo to make the return to Leh a bit relaxing and comfortable.
Day 14
5000 - Kang Yatse BC
Day 14
5130 - Kongmaru La
Day 14
4140 - Chuskirmo
Day 14
3500 - Leh
15Km, 8hrs.
▼ Day 15Departure DayNew Delhi 200m
Departure From Leh
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES ( Drop to Leh Airport)
Itinerary and our service ends. You will be dropped to the airport as per plan.
Day 15
3500 - Leh
Day 15
200 - New Delhi
1100Km, 2hrs.

Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition introduction

Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition - An Elaborate Description

Kang Yatse Summit

cornice beneath the summit dome of kang yatse 1

The peak of Kang Yatse is one of the best looking mountains I have ever seen. It dominates the Markha Valley and is a big mountain massif of 4 peaks. While the First peak of Kang Yatse - Kang Yatse (KY1) 6400 Meters is a technical peak, its second peak, i.e. Kang Yatse 2 (KY2) 6200 Meters is a trekking peak, although not easy as many commercial operators would describe in order to get more clients.

The peak of Kang Yatse 2 has straightforward access to its summit and requires negotiating loose moraines and rocky zones (scree). Its a very steep climb to its summit and snow on top of the loose rocks and pebbles make it very risky and difficult which only experience and very fit climbers can negotiate easily. It requires good management of calm and composure to successfully climb its summit. Though technical climbing skills are not required to climb Kang Yatse 2, having it definitely helps boost your confidence. Out Leaders provide technical orientation classes in the base camps which include self-arrest, group arrest, climbing on rope, using ice axe, 3 point climbing, etc. It helps a non-technical climber gain knowledge and use the techniques when required.

On the other hand, Kang Yatse 1 is a technical peak with a corniced summit dome. It requires knowledge of using technical mountaineering equipment and experience of trekking in high altitude zones and rough terrains. The effort required to reach the summit of Kang Yatse 1 requires us to negotiate a high risk, steep scree zone and then negotiating crevasse and a broken ridge over soft snowy terrain. It definitely tests your nerve if you aren't experienced and are seeing these landscapes and elements of the Himalayas for the first time.

Last few steps to the summit of Kang Yatse 1

Approach Route Of Kang Yatse 1

There are 3 different approaches to the summit of Kang Yatse 1. While the most climbed is via the South-East ridge, the other 2 are difficult routes.

1. From Kang Yatse 2 Summit to Kang Yatse 1 Summit, via the Knife Edge Ridge: It's one of the most difficult routes to reach the summit of KY1 and requires immense technical climbing skills. Recently, a team from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute successfully traversed from KY2 to KY1 and made history.

2. From Kang Yatse Glacier: This was the old climbing route and is seldom used these days as it requires long rope and the uncertainty of the glacier makes planning difficult.

3: From South-East Ridge: This route is very steep and requires negotiating a steep section of the scree zone and a small section of broken ridge. This allows to camp overnight on a small ledge on the summit ridge and makes it a little easier. We use this route to climb on our planned expedition to KY1

knife edge ridge of kang yatse 1 from kang yatse 2 summit

Key To Success On Kang Yaste 1: Acclimatization, Fitness Training and A Calm Mind

In such a high altitude climbing peak, there is no alternative to acclimatization, and when we talk of acclimatization, we mean natural acclimatization and not medicated acclimatization which many commercial trek organisers preach.

A slow-paced itinerary balancing daily walks and rest days is a very essential factor.
Good meals focussed on complete nutrition, hydration, better blood circulation and warmth helps keep you strong and fit.
Comfortable cosy sleep is necessary as that's when our body recovers.
High-Quality Equipment and gear to protect from extreme weather of Ladakh is equally important
Knowledgable and Experienced Trek Leaders who can guide you to success has its own importance
Prevention is better than cure as we know. We need to imply all prevention SOW into work to help keep us fit throughout the trek.
Local knowledge and emergency handling capabilities, medical safety kits, oxygen cylinders, etc have no alternative.
Acclimatization walks on each days, Keeping hydrated throughout the trek and most importantly staying joyful and relaxed works extremely well to acclimatize better.

Your capability to acclimatize well directly affects your climbing success on the summit of Kang Yatse Peaks. Acclimatization being the most important of them, you can't ignore a fit strong body and high mental endurance which help you stay calm and see bad things off with immense patience and perseverance. Possessing good listening capability and following all the instructions of your expedition leader is very important. All this factor help you climb successfully.

team himalayan high summits kang yatse 1

WHY SHOULD YOU CLIMB WITH US ?

Unlike the mass-trekking and hand-held trekking groups in our country, we, on all of our treks, inspire and motivate to boost more of the Intrinsic and Inheritent Adventure Sense of a human being when it comes to our work ethics. We human beings are born to Survive. It's just about letting yourself free to get back your intrinsic senses to adapt, survive and then excel.

Having said that, we take safety as the first matter of concern on any of our treks, and hence provide the Guides and Leaders who are tremendously experienced, knowledgeable, responsible and capable of handling such treks. We keep our group size limited to 12 people on a challenging trek like this as smaller groups have more summit success rate since the team is more focused on their objectives, share common physical abilities, are safer and friendlier. Most importantly, our filtration and selective process ensure that the team, unlike that of the mass-trekking groups, is not limited by the weaknesses of the unfiltered, incompetent and unmanageable flock joining the team. A smaller group also helps to create an ambient Himalayan experience of Solitude, giving priority to Safety, Easy Management, Maximum Attention, Utmost care, Friendly attitude, and a Learning experience to make you a better and a humble trekker.

Our forced efforts to keep the group size small has given us a very nice success rate on the summits of these trekking peaks in the Himalayas. Our itinerary and meal plan are very well planned and with further orientation and planning, we move closer to the summit with each of these carefully decided actions.

The equipment that we provide on the treks are some of the best in the industry. Few of those are designed and custom-made just to suit our purpose of a safe and comfortable trek experience. We provide you with all the gears required to be better equipped for the trek. The quality of local resources, cooks and porters are not neglected and we make sure that we hire responsible local resources for your group accompanied by one of our leaders who further ensures that the quality of services are delivered as promised and forms a liaison between the group and the local hires. Right from the food that we serve on the trek to the toilet tents and camping toilet seat that we provide, dining tents to separate camping stools, pre-trek orientation to proper coordination, SOS arrangements, etc - Everything is taken care of with utmost professionalism and expertise of the field.

We have until now worked across the Himalayas of India, Nepal and Bhutan with tremendous client satisfaction and reviews. From beginner’s trek to that of highly challenging treks and expeditions, we have handled it all very efficiently with an excellent success rate. We have always kept and delivered our promise of keeping the team small, like-minded, tidy by proper selection and filtration through discussion and with utmost safety and no incidences of mishaps so far due to our proper planning by experts of the field. We are a transparent and flexible organization and have kept our reviews online. You may read our reviews on our Google Business Page: https://goo.gl/ezyw13

Photos from Indian Army’s Expedition to Kang Yatse 1 & 2 supported by Team Himalayan High

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate +

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging +

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Page Cost Inclusions and Exclusions For The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Duration: 15 Days / 14 nights of trekking and climbing cost Ex. Leh
Accommodation In Leh: 5 nights of Stay in a Premium hotel in Leh with guided acclimatization walks and sightseeing road trips with an emphasis on local food and culture. Only Breakfast and Dinner Included while in Leh
Accommodation On Trek: Spacious, sturdy and High-Quality All Season Dome Tents will be provided on twin sharing basis.
Sleeping In Tents: Thick Waterproof Mattress complemented with very good quality Sub Zero Sleeping bags supported with Supersoft Down Sleeping Bag Inners, For Extra Hygiene and Warmth will be provided by us
Dining On Trek: We will provide Dining and Kitchen Tents with camping stools and camping tables for extra hygiene and comfort.
Toilet On Treks: Dry eco-toilet will be set up with a toilet tent and toilet seat. 1 Toilet tent for every 5 trekkers will be provided.
Meals: All meals (except for lunch in leh), specifically curated for high altitudes will be provided from breakfast in Leh on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 15 in Leh. 3 meals (B, L, D) suited for high altitude with evening snacks, soup, hot drinks and extra energizers/juice for summit days. Nutritious, Soupy, Balanced nutritious meal which is light on the stomach.
Common Climbing Gears: All required climbing gears like rope coils, pitons, ice screws, snow stacks, pulleys, zumars, etc.
Communication: For efficient management of the trek, the team will be communicating with each other and trek base with the help of long-range wireless sets.
Medical Safety: Oxygen cylinder, Pulse Oximeter, Thermal temperature scanner, and Emergency Medical Kit accompanied by a trek leader knowledgeable on high altitude medicine and physiology
Trek Leader and Climbing Guide: Experienced and Well Equipped English/ Hindi Speaking Trek Leader maintaining guide to trekker ratio of 1:2. That is 1 guide for every 2 trekkers.
Rope fixing and recee team: Experienced rope fixing team will reccee the route and pre-fix the rope for climbing safety
Local Support Staffs: Expert and Knowledgeable local route guide with cooks, helpers, porters, mules, etc
Trekking Permits: All required forest and other local association permits as per the prevalent rules of Local administration and our Country.
Climbing Permits: IMF climbing fees and peak royalties.
Transfers: Return transfers from Leh to for trek in 4X4 offroader for the trekking team and support crew. Also, airport pickup and drop on Day 1 and Day 14.
Max Team Size: Small group of not more than 10 members. You can make any batch a private batch by paying a little extra over the base trek fees.
Personal Load Offload: allowed up to 12 Kg only. Common equipment will be carried over mules or HAPs.
Free Cloakroom in Leh: for extra leftover luggage while leaving for the trek.
Personal Trek Equipments: Essential trek gear for complimentary use. ( read below)

Personal Trekking Equipment For Free Use:
(No Rent will be charged. A refundable security amount of Rs. 5000 needs to be deposited. You may use what you need and also bring your personal gear. )

1 Gaiter pair
1 Microspikes / Ice Tracktion Crampons
1 Clean and Sanitized Down Sleeping Bag Inner
1 Helmet
1 Seat Harness
1 Climbing Boot
1 Climbing Crampon
1 Screw Carabiner
2 Open Carabiner
1 Walking Ice Axe
1 Sling
-20 deg waterproof expedition down jackets

ADD ONS:

Single Supplement For Tent & Hotel. ( @ INR 37000 )
Porterage For More Than 10 Kgs On Trek. (@ INR 16000)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Personal Travel and Climbing Insurance
Personal Purchases
Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
Personal Gears
Lunch in Leh
Bottled Water or Any Other Drinks
Liaison Officer Expenses For International Climbers (Fixed Fee of USD 500 + additional travel/food allowance to be shared by the group) (ONLY IF APPLICABLE)
Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion list

Cost Terms For The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 12000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Is The Best Time To Do The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition?

The Best time to attempt this peak is in the month of July, August, September till the first week of October. Apart from once in a while light showers, August and September offer the best weather and stable snow condition to make the climb a little easier. July has more snow on the summit ridge, while in October fresh snowfall might disrupt the plan.

How Cold Is The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition?

The temperature variation on this trek is extreme further deteriorated by the cold dry wind of the Trans Himalayas. You may experience a temperature of -5 to 12 degrees above base camps in the summers, while the winter temperature here goes below -25 degrees. Lower camps are warm and comfortable. The days are long with bright sunshine throughout.

How Are The Accommodations And Toilet Facility On The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition?

We mix staying in Homestays and camping on this trek to add more experience to our travel. Homestays helps us understand the local culture, traditions enjoy local food and helps the exchange of knowledge with the local community. Camping in the open meadows and grounds of Ladakh has its own charm. Toilets on this trek are completely dry toilets with no use of water. Do remember to carry wet wipes and tissue papers. While homestays have big Ladakhi toilets, we on our camps set up our toilet tents with camping toilet chairs.

What Are The Fitness Requirement Of The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition?

This is a highly demanding trek and casual trekkers should stay away from this trek. Enough training and experience are required to tackle the challenges of this trek. While experience can still be shadowed by our leaders, but fitness cant be. Hence you should be very fit and strong to do this trek. Fitness does not mean you to be a body builder or a marathon winner.

Can Novice Trekkers Do The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition?

Beginner can attempt this expedition under our guidance, provided they have very good fitness and stamina

Is Mobile Network Available On The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition?

Apart from the summit tops, there will be no mobile towers on this trek route. BSNL and Airtel towers are available on the top of the peaks and passes.

Is Internet Available On The Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition?

There will not be any internet connectivity on this trek except for summit top of peaks and passes.

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Key Geographical Highlights

Daywise Itinerary For Kang Yatse 1 And 2 Climbing Expedition

▼ Day 1Arrival DayLeh 3500m

▼ Day 2Acclimatization DayLeh 3500m

▼ Day 3Trekking DaySkiu 3400m

▼ Day 4Trekking DayMarkha 3700m

▼ Day 5Trekking DayThochungtse 4200m

▼ Day 6Trekking DayKang Yatse 2 BC 5050m

▼ Day 7Training DayKang Yatse 2 BC 5050m

▼ Day 8Summit DayKang Yatse 2 BC 5000m

▼ Day 9Trekking DayKang Yatse 1 BC 5000m

▼ Day 10Load Ferry DayKang Yatse 1 BC 5000m

▼ Day 11Trekking DayKang Yatse 1 Summit Camp 5500m

▼ Day 12Summit DayKang Yastse 1 BC 5000m

▼ Day 13Contingency Day

▼ Day 14Pass Crossing DayLeh 3500m

▼ Day 15Departure DayNew Delhi 200m