02 Nov Exciting Aspects of the Mt Nun

Mount Nun in Zanskar Valley of Ladakh is the highest mountain peak with a splendid elevation of 7135 M. It is a part of Nun Kun massif, one of the most challenging peaks to summit. Every serious mountaineer has Mount Nun on their bucket list. The unpredictability of weather and the impressive height of Mt Nun can be daunting to some while exciting to others. Mount Nun is covered with white snow and its huge size is bound to amaze anyone who lays their eyes on the unreal spectacle. Extremely cold temperature makes this expedition rather arduous.

View of Mount Nun Peak from camp 01

Climbing Mount Nun is an upgrade for some while for other more experienced mountaineers it is an expedition to appreciate the sheer beauty of this peak. There are many challenges that you will have to face on your way to the peak of Mt Nun. This entire expedition will give you a chance to climb huge piles of rock, snow and Ice. Being a technical climb, for the expedition to Mt Nun you need knowledge of climbing equipment. While being on the expedition to Mount Nun is an unmatchable experience on its own, there are certain highlights that will draw you more towards it.

Here are some of the major highlights of the expedition to Mount Nun that keep it popular among avid mountaineers:

Pre-expedition Excitement:

The entire expedition to Mount Nun is a comprehensive experience of mountaineering loaded with thrill and adventure. The preparation for this expedition begins early on and is very exciting. On this journey, you will be embarking on a strenuous trek and it will test your willpower along with your physical strength. There are specific lifestyle changes that need to be done beforehand when you start getting ready for the demanding journey ahead. It requires a lot of teamwork to accomplish a task as momentous as summiting one of the world’s highest and most exacting mountain peaks. Kahlur Adventures will advise you on all the little aspects of this expedition so that you can be geared up literally and metaphorically for the expedition.

The picturesque drive to Tangol:

On the drive from Kargil to Tangol, a quaint village by the Suru valley you will be accompanied by breath-taking backdrops of mother nature and get the first glimpse of Mount Nun. The drive to Tangol allows you to immerse your mind and soul in the beauty of the awe-inspiring landscapes. Since there is a low cellular network beyond Kargil, you won’t be distracted even for a bit. This drive will also give you a chance to indulge in mountain life as you will find unadulterated scenery. You will come across verdant villages, narrow trails and roads, friendly people of the mountains of India and barren mountains as you keep driving. You will also stumble upon charming houses with home gardens mushrooming in the lap of nature. As you keep heading on towards the top, you will get the pure spectacle of the green mountains and clear blue sky, painting a stunning artwork of nature in front of your eyes. On this drive to Tangol, there are brown Rocky Mountains, massive rows of apricot trees, and human settlements in their cosy mud houses. The gorgeous landscapes that you find in this drive seem as if they have come alive from a painting.

Marvellous vistas of Mount Nun:

One of the most fascinating facts about Mount Nun is that it looks entirely different from various points of view. The unmatched beauty of Mount Nun Peak India makes it stand out among above 7000 M in India. On the different days of the Mount Nun Expedition, you will have a new view of Mount Nun. As you begin your journey of this expedition, be prepared to be stunned by the various wonderful faces of Mount Nun. The glorious peak of Mount Nun can be seen covered in snow and in starkly contrast with the barren backdrop of the Suru Valley. You can experience the massive size of the Mount that you are about to summit.
As you come closer to your destination and reach the Base camp of this expedition, you will get to witness this phenomenal peak from the Shafat glacier. The up-close may make you feel intimidated by the sheer magnitude of this mountain but keep in mind how would you feel once you are on the top to keep you motivated. Mount Nun stands twinning with Mount Kun in the huge snowy massif. From Camp 2, you will see The Halo over the head of Mt. Nun formed by a beam of sunlight reflecting on its peaks. You will be surrounded by clouds and snow. The whole experience feels unreal and magical. Moments like these can transform you into a completely different person as you witness the beauty of nature unfold before your eyes.

Exhilarating Campsites:

The expedition to Mount Nun is loaded with interesting days and nights in the lap of the mountains of India. Along with being a rather exciting endeavour, you will get to experience the best of nature’s gifts to humankind. Each campsite on the expedition has its own charm and challenges. On the way from Tangol to the base camp, you will come across lush green lands, quaint mountain villages, meadows of colourful flowers and picturesque landscapes. As you keep moving uphill, you will leave the greenery behind and see the brown and rocky terrains. The way to Basecamp has many moraines, boulders and even glaciers. And upon reaching the base camp, you will spend the night under the starlit night at the campsite.

Camp 1 is even higher and you will be taking a much more thrilling journey ahead. You will walk on trails, cross a river and even climb some ridges. To reach Camp 1, you will gain a height of 900 M and it is at an altitude of 5500 M. Camp 1 is in a snowfield and you will feel the weather to be chilling as you start getting close to the peak. The fact that makes Camp 1 even more invigorating is that you get to see the snowy plateau that stretches 4 kilometres and the first views of the nearby mountain ranges, such as Mt Kun and Pinnacle Peak. Once you begin your journey towards Camp 2 from Camp 1, you will realize why this expedition is one of the most difficult ones. Camp 2 is located at an altitude of 6100 M and from here you will witness the most beautiful sunset and sunrise. You will have an out-of-body experience while taking in the views of nature. And last but not least you will head towards Camp 3 is your gateway to the peak of Mount Nun and the last campsite on the way up. You will be stationed in a huge snowfield. You will be at an altitude of 6400 M and really close to the highest point of the summit.

Summit to Mount Nun, Accomplishment and Joy:

Every mountaineer in India or abroad has a dream to the summit of the most challenging peaks in their climbing careers and Mount Nun gives you a taste of Adventure and Accomplishment. As you already know that climbing Mt. Nun isn’t a task and only a few serious mountaineers can achieve this rather difficult feat. But imagine being on the other side of it all, your life after you have successfully submitted to Mount Nun. By then you will be familiar with climbing in adverse weather conditions and for sure be prepared for even bigger goals in life. You will learn valuable life lessons such as resilience, commitment, hard work and discipline. And an added advantage of climbing Mt. Nun is the splendid views of the mountains. You will get to have a taste of nature’s best gifts along with an impressive accolade to your name. It will prepare you to climb other mountain peaks that are above 7000 M too. You will learn some practical skills of mountaineering as this is a technical climb. Kahlur Adventures will be with you every step of the way to guide you in accomplishing this momentous journey of your life.