Kang Yatse II Trek 11N/12D

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Kang Yatse is a towering, throne shaped peak at the head of the Markha Valley in Ladakh. The mountain has…

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Kang Yatse is a towering, throne shaped peak at the head of the Markha Valley in Ladakh. The mountain has two summits. The true eastern summit is higher at 6,400 m but requires an extremely technical traverse across a knife-edge ridge. We will climb the lower western summit at 6,250 m. The trek to Kang Yatse takes you through the cultural trail of Markha Valley, passing through quaint villages, Lhatos (religious shrines for local deities), Mani walls (stones inscribed with Buddhist prayers), old monasteries, ruined forts and welcoming tea stalls offering refreshment. You will hike up the Markha Valley till the vast meadows at Nimaling, after which you will leave the valley floor for your summit attempt. Peaking Kang Yatse II itself is a milestone for serious trekkers/aspiring mountaineers, testing your limits, with an indescribable view as your reward. After summiting the peak, you will climb over the 5280 m Kongmaru La pass, and descend down the narrow Shang Gorge to finish your expedition at Chokdo.

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Day 1

Arrival at Leh

Arrive at Leh by 12 PM and check in to your hotel room. The next day will be spent acclimatizing in and around Leh.

Day 2

Rest and acclimatization in Leh

Explore the cultural and natural beauty of Leh while acclimatizing to the new altitude. Leh is the center point of Ladakh and also a major launch-point for expeditions and treks in the region. It is also a culturally rich place. There are dozens of monasteries and ancient temples dotting the landscape that you can pay a visit, colorful markets to explore and delicious local cuisines to taste.

Day 3

Leh to Skiu (11,154 ft) via Chilling; 7 km, 3 hours

Driving to the trailhead, the path goes through a flat and desolate plain along the river Indus until reaching its confluence with the Zanskar River. At this point, we make a U-turn and enter the Zanskar Valley and drive up along the muddy Zanskar until reaching Chilling. A little ahead of Chilling lies Kaya-Do where we cross the river on a trolley and make our way to the small village of Skiu. The trek to Skiu from Chilling should take 3 hours at a moderate pace.

Day 4

Skiu to Markha (12,139 ft); 20 km, 8 hours

Following the Markha River, we will hike through the lovely valley on a fairly level path. The trail crosses the river at various points, passing winter settlements that contain Lhatos (religious shrines for local deities) and Mani walls (stones inscribed with Buddhist prayers). During peak season, a number of tented teahouses will be open for refreshment. We reach Sara and continue to proceed towards Markha (3,700m) which is the largest village in the valley, consisting of around 20 houses, an old monastery, and a ruined fort. The trail gradually ascends to reach Markha. We retire for the night.

Day 5

Markha to Hangkar (13,124 ft); 10 km, 7 hours

The Markha valley trail continues past old stone-mills, a ruined castle and the auspicious monastery of Techa, which is proudly perched upon a cliff that looms above Markha. The path then intersects the river several times before cutting through the last hamlets in the valley. After leaving the village of Umlung, we will be afforded our first view of our objective, Kang Yatse. We retire for the night at the beautiful settings of Hangkar.

Day 6

Hangkar to Nimaling (15,419 ft); 14 km, 8 hours

Today the trail will lead us up to the beautiful plateau of Nimaling, where the people of the Markha Valley bring their herds to graze during the summer months. This camp is alive and bustling, with trekkers from all over the world, local shepherds and their herds all converging on this grassy oasis.

Day 7

Nimaling to Kang Yatse Base Camp (16,732 ft); 5 km, 3 hours

The trail starts off uphill from Nimaling through the loose rocks till we reach the top of the ridge. From here, you get your first full-blown view of the magnificent Kang Yatse. Now the trail gently slopes downhill and across the river to reach Base Camp. Total walking hours from Nimaling should be 2-3hrs.

Day 8

Rest and acclimatization at Base Camp

We will spend the day on the glacier learning to rope up and use crampons and ice axes to climb on ice. Allow your body to acclimatize well to the high altitude and rest well enough for the upcoming strenuous summit push.

Day 9

Base camp to Summit (20,500 ft) to Base Camp

The summit push will start by midnight the previous night. We start climbing the spur to the right of Base Camp (true left) until we reach the top of the ridge. Although the trail is well marked, the terrain changes here to lose scree and moraine. We keep climbing the ridge until reaching the ablation zone of the glacier from the north face of KY2. After a short 100m climb up the moraine ridge, we rope up and enter the glacier. We will traverse the north face toward the northwest ridge while steadily climbing upwards. Once we climb around the northwest ridge, we climb straight above a rocky outcropping and follow the ridge to the summit. Starting at 12:00 am, we will expect to the summit around 7:00 am. After the summit, we head back to Base Camp where we will spend the night.

Day 10

Reserve Day

Reserve a day for summit climb if the weather does not allow you to summit the day before. If reserve day is used then trekkers have to pay INR 4000 per head on spot.

Day 11

Base Camp to Leh via Nimaling, Kongmaru La (17,060 ft) and Chokdo; 17 km, 9 hours

Today we head back over the rocky ridge that brought you to Base Camp and reach Nimaling. From Nimaling, it is a gradual ascent to Kongmaru La pass at 5,200m with a stunning view waiting at the top. Prayer flags flutter, the rainbow mountains of Ladakh are viewable in a 360 degree fashion and Kang Yatse stands tall before you. We descend steeply at first before it eases into an enchanting walk through strange rock formations of Shang Gorge, carved by the river. A little ahead from there, you will find the roadhead at Chuskirmo form which point you will drive to Leh. Return to Leh by evening.

Day 12

Departure from Leh

Departure from Leh

Guest House Stays in Leh (Day 1,2 and 11)
Trek Meals (Starting Lunch on Day 3)
Technical equipment – Ropes, Helmet, Ice Axe, Crampons, Mountaineering Boots
Trek Permit Fee/IMF Permission (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder
Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff
Transport from Leh to Road head and return
Camping during the trek
Tents, Sleeping bags, Sleeping Mat, Gaiters, Crampons, Microspikes

Whats Not Included?

Meals in Leh
Meals during road journeys
Any kind of personal expenses
Any kind of Insurance
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusions

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