The Kangyatse Peak Expedition
- Kang Yatse (6400 M) lies south east of Leh and it is situated in Markha Valley on the top of Nimaling Plateau. This beautiful peak is a desire for all the trekkers doing the Markha Valley, as they are always having a glimpse of this outstanding peak while trekking there. Actually there are two peaks one is easy and non-technical 6200mts high, and the other one is quit technical 6400mts.
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
After arrival in Delhi our travel manger will greet you in a proper Indian traditional way with garlands. Aboard A/ C deluxe cab and proceed for your pre-booked hotel with your travel manger. Check in at your hotel. Overnight stay. -
Day 02 : Delhi – Leh
Take the morning flight for Leh. Check into the guest house and relax the whole day. This is necessary for getting acclimatised. Overnight at the guesthouse. -
Day 03 : Leh - Shang Sumdo
This morning we drive to the starting point of the trek at Martselang (3600 m), the entry point into Hemis National Park. There you meet the crew and trek for 2 and ½ hours, before reaching the campsite in the tiny village of Shang Sumdo (3700m). On the way, we visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries, two prominent monasteries of Ladakh. -
Day 04 : Shang Sumdo - Lartsa
We begin the day climbing through the spectacular gorge of Shang, which is rife with magnificently hued rock formations that provide a dramatic evidence of the collision between the Indian and Tibetan plates. The trail crosses rivers several times before you reach the campsite (4600 m). -
Day 05 : Lartsa – Base camp
A steep 3-hour climb will lead to Kongmaru La (5200 m), where there are jaw-dropping views of Kangyatse, the Zanskar and Karakoram Ranges. Then you make a descent toward the pasture of Nimaling, where the villagers of Markha Valley tend their sheep, goats and yaks during the summer. From Nimaling it is a steady climb up to Base Camp (5100 m). -
Day 06-07 : Base camp – Summit – Base camp
The final push, beginning at 2 am , will be both physically and mentally challenging. But once atop the summit (6200m), the surrounding awe-inspiring scenery of Tibet , and the Zanskar and mighty Karakoram ranges, all of our numbing pains melt away in a warm glow of success. -
Day 08 : Base Camp - Shang Sumdo – Martselang – Leh
These last two days are spent on retracing our footsteps, strolling casually downward while taking in the otherworldly beauty. The Martselang is the place where you will find the cars waiting to take us to Leh once again. -
Day 09 : Leh
The day is for relaxed. Overnight stay in guest house. -
Day 10 : Leh – Delhi
Early morning transfer to airport for return flight. Arrive Delhi, transfer to hotel. Late evening, transfer to International Airport to take return flight for your home country.
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