Day 01 – Welcome to Delhi | Elevation: 300M
Welcome to India, one of the oldest civilizations in the world that has a rich multicultural heritage. You will arrive in Delhi, the heartland of music, dance, cuisines, and amalgamation of both ancient and modern worlds. Kahlur Adventures’ airport representative will receive you and take you to a pre-booked hotel. You will receive a warm welcome at the hotel and stay here for the night.
Overnight in the hotel in Delhi
Day 02 – Visit IMF
You will have your breakfast in the hotel and head towards IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation in New Delhi with the Kahlur Adventures team member. Upon reaching IMF you will get a brief about your expedition from the Director of IMF and later on finish all the paperwork. You can also take a look at the IMF Museum and library. All your formalities will be completed by noon and after that, you can explore the city on your own. There are many tourist spots and local markets that you can explore to feel the vibe of this bustling city. You will stay overnight at the hotel and have your rest for the adventure ahead.
Overnight in the hotel in Delhi
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 03 – Delhi to Leh | Elevation: 3542 M
Today is the beginning of an exciting journey. After having a fulfilling breakfast, you will be driven to the airport for your flight to Leh. Kahlur Adventures’ representative will accompany you to the airport and then on your flight all the way to Leh and make sure that all your boarding-related procedure goes smoothly. We encourage you to opt for a window seat on the plane so you can witness the beauty of the Himalayas in their full glory. Once you land in Leh, you will be driven to a hotel booked in advance for an overnight stay. You get to have your first meal of the Mount Kun expedition in the Mountains of India.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 04 – Leh | Elevation: 3624 M
On this morning, you will wake up in the lap of the majestic Himalayas and have your breakfast with a stunning backdrop of mother nature’s finest. You will spend this day exploring the Monasteries of the Indus Valley. Kahlur Adventures’ tour guide will take you to some of the most famous Monasteries with magical views. You will get to visit Hemis, Thiksey, and Shey monasteries. All these monasteries are from the 17th, 15th and 16th centuries respectively. Hemish was built by Chapgon Gyalshas and is Drukpa order’s headquarters. The scenic beauty of Hemish is breathtaking. Hemish is also the most prosperous monastery in Ladakh. Thiksey, on the other hand, has a 15 m tall statue of Buddha as its main attraction and the entire layout of this monastery is strikingly similar to Potala Palace in Lhasa. And last but not least, Shey monastery is home to the second-largest statue of Budha, the 17.5 M tall blue-haired Maitreya Buddha statue made with copper, brass gilded, and studded with gemstones. You can taste a variety of Tibetan cuisines in your lunch with us. Kahlur Adventures will plan your day in Leh in a way that you always cherish these moments. You will have your dinner at the hotel and rest for the night.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 05 – Leh to Kargil | Elevation: 2676 M
After a delicious breakfast, you will drive towards Kargil with Kahlur Adventures’ team leader. Brace yourself for stunning views all along this 230 km long drive. There will be a halt for lunch at Alchi monastery. This monastery is alight with aesthetic wall paintings representing the rich history of Buddhists and royalty in Kashmir. After lunch, you will continue to move forward towards the district of Kargil. On the way, you will find d Rocky Mountains and wilderness that would keep you company all the way to your hotel in Kargil, booked in advance for your comfortable overnight stay. You will not find any phone network coverage beyond this point on your expedition.
Overnight in the hotel in Kargil
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 06 – Kargil to Shafat Nala | Elevation: 4000 M
With a scrumptious breakfast, this day you will start early in the morning. You will drive to Shafat Nala via Parkachik along with Kahlur Adventures’ group leader. Once you arrive in Safat Nala, you will cross the Suru Valley and set up camp for an overnight stay. You will have your dinner under the canopy of stars.
Overnight in the camp in Shafat Nala
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 07 – Shafat Nala to Base camp | Elevation: 4400 M
After having your breakfast at the Shafat Nala camp, you will head towards Base Camp. You will climb upto Moraine camp and keep walking towards the Base Camp. This 5 to 7-hour trek will give you a chance to cross over glacial terrains on your way up. You will stay here for the night in the camp and have a hot supper served by Kahlur Adventures in the mountains.
Overnight in the camp
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 08 to 21 – Base camp to Kun Summit | Elevation: 7077 M t0 Base Camp
Day 8 to day 21 is reserved for Summit to Mt Kun and return to the base camp. All these days are planned by Kahlur Adventures, keeping in mind that the weather conditions are unpredictable and often change every hour. At such a high altitude, you need enough time to get acclimatized and rest to keep your health in check. We also plan practice sessions for you to get familiar with the climbing pieces of equipment. When you reach the highest point of Mt Kun peak, you will get panoramic and unrealistic views of the nearby mountain ranges, such as Mt Nun and the Pinnacle Peak. 1 or 2 days are kept in reserve if the first attempt to summit Mt Kun fails due to any unforeseen circumstances as the backup plan. After spending some time on the top, you will begin your descent and trek back to the Base camp and stay here for the night in your tent.
Overnight in the high-altitude food
Meal: Ready-to-eat food (MTR)
Day 22 – Base Camp to Shafat Nala
As the morning arrives, you will start walking towards the Shafal Nala campsite. You will descend through the same path that you took on your way up. Upon reaching Shafat Nala, you will have your meal under the open sky for the last time on this trip and retire in the tent for the night.
Overnight in the camp in Shafat Nala
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 23 – Safat Nala to Kargil
Today you will drive back to Kargil after breakfast. Upon reaching Kargil, you will check in the hotel pre-booked by Kahlur Adventures for some much-deserved rest and stay here overnight.
Overnight in the hotel in Kargil
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 24 – Kargil to Leh
Today you drive back to Leh and stay overnight at a hotel.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 25 – Leh to Delhi
It’s time to say goodbye to the Himalayas. You will have an early morning breakfast and drive to the airport to catch your return flight to Delhi. After you arrive in Delhi, you will drive to IMF Delhi once again for a debriefing with the IMF director and you will also get to share your valuable experience and feedback on your excursion. After that, you will drive back to the hotel for your meals and overnight stay.
Overnight in the hotel in Kargil
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 26 – Departure from Delhi
Your last day of this expedition will begin with breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Kahlur Adventures’ airport representative will drop you off at the airport for your flight home. We hope you have a pleasant flight and you will come back soon to have your next adventure with Kahlur Adventures, the best travel company in India.
Meal: Breakfast