Day 1 – Arrive in Leh | Elevation: 3500 M
Mount Kang Yatse II expedition will commence from Leh. Once you reach Leh, our representative will place you in a hotel pre-booked by Kahlur Adventures. You can explore the famous tourist spots in Leh at your convenience and spend the night at the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
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Day 2 – Rest and Acclimatization
This day is reserved for rest and acclimatization as you have gained a significant altitude and your body needs to adjust accordingly. On this day, you can indulge in local cuisine and culture. This day will also be useful to run any last-minute errands for the trek. Later on, you will be addressed by Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader about the details of the Kang Yatse II peak expedition.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 3 – Leh to Skiu | Elevation: 3,500 M
On this day on the Kang Yatse Expedition, after breakfast and check out, you will head to Skiu. The drive from Leh to Skui will take about 3 hours. Once you reach Skiu, you will be settled in the campsite and severed lunch by Kahlur Adventures. The Skiu campsite is a very important halt on this trek as it gives you a taste of the general terrain you will be entering for the next few days. After taking some rest, you will go on an acclimatization walk accompanied by our trek leaders and other climbers. The weather up here can be arid and hot but you will soon be accustomed to your current environment. You will have your dinner and stay overnight here.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 4- Skiu to Markha Village | Elevation: 3710 M | 8hrs Trek 19 Km
You will start the day early with breakfast and start for Markha Village. On entering Ladakh, you will face extremely dry weather under harsh sunlight. But don’t let the treacherous greetings of Markha Valley scare you off. You are in the safe hands of Kahlur Adventures’ team. The ascent will take you through sharp rocky peaks, the poplar trees of this region and a muddy trail. You will cross a small wooden bridge over an aggressive stream. You will walk on dirt roads and rocky sea beds from Sara, the midpoint of today’s trek. Upon reaching the campsite, you will pitch tents with the help of Kahlur Adventures. You will have your dinner and stay overnight here at the campsite.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 5- Markha Village to Lower Hunkar | Elevation: 3968 M | 6hrs Trek 10 Km
On this day, you will cover a total distance of 11 km. The terrain you will trek on today is comparatively easy and has long patches of even ground with few ascents and descents. After walking for about an hour, you will cross a river and after a while reach Tacha Gompa, a picturesque monastery on top of a muddy mountain. After another hour of climbing, you will reach a small village canteen and will stop for a while to have snacks and rest. From this point on, you will trek for about 2 more hours to reach the Campsite at Lower Hunkar. The backdrop of the campsite is filled with stunning views of the mountains of India. Kahlur Adventures will help you set up the tents in the middle of wheat fields. After dinner, you will retire to the tent for the night.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 6- Lower Hunkar to Nimaling | Elevation: 4535 M | 7hrs Trek 11 Km
Today you will wake up with frosty morning air and beautiful sunrise. The day will start early after a quick breakfast. The trek will start with a sharp ascent and reach the Upper Hunkar, a small settlement right in the middle of lush fields and flowers. Prayer plays clad in every village in these mountains making for a splash of colour and good vibes. You will also find Mani stones near roads and rivers inscribed with Buddhist mantras all along the valley. On your way up, you will climb around the Upper Hunkar Valley and get a clear view of Kang Yatse. You will walk past rocks and boulders beside the river and make ascend a muddy mountain. You will soon make a descent and cross over a river on a bridge. You will fill up some fresh water in the spring and rest here for a while. After that, you will continue climbing up to reach the Twin Lake. From here on, the terrain is easily accessible. You might get some sightings of the local wildlife on this patch. Once you reach Nimaling, your abode for tonight, you can settle a bit and wait for an amazing sunset with a cut of hot tea/coffee in your hands. It is also advised to take acclimatization walks as you have gained a lot of elevation today. Dinner will be provided by Kahlur Adventures and you can retire for the night.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 7- Nimaling to Kang Yatse Base Camp | Elevation: 5100 M | 4hrs Trek 5 Km
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.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 8- Acclimatization. Training Day
The day is reserved for Acclimatization to get familiar with the thin air. The elevation gained is quite drastic and you need to settle in a different terrain from the previous days. Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader will schedule a practice session for the proper use of climbing gear and equipment like crampons, ice axes and snow boots. On this day, you will also learn to ascend and descend by roping. The second half of the day is to take a rest and save all the energy for the next day.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 9- Base Camp to Summit Kang Yatse II 6250 M, Back Base Camp | 11 -12 Hrs
This is the day of the Summit. You will start at midnight as the day ahead is very long and thrilling. You will start today’s trek by climbing a slope to reach the top of the ridge and then keep moving over scree and moraine. Heading towards the moraine ridge, the path will get slippery and you will have to be mindful here. You need to follow the instructions of Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader for your safety. After climbing up the ridge, you will reach the ablation zone of the glacier and rope up your way to enter the glacier. After climbing up the chilling ridge, you will finally reach on top of the Kang Yatse II. From the top, you will panoramic views of the Zanskar Range, Karakoram Peaks and surrounding mountain peaks covered with snow. And on a clear day, Stok Kangri and K2 Peak can also be visible from Kang Yatse II. All your determination and hard work will seem worthwhile as you spend some time on the summit and enjoy the awe-inspiring views in front of your eyes. After spending some time at the top, you will trace back your path to the Base Camp for the night.
Overnight in the camp in Shafat Nala
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 10- Reserve Day for Summit
This day is reserved as a safety net if some unforeseen situation arises as the weather can be unreliable at this altitude.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 11- Base Camp to Leh |Full Day long trek
The day ahead is very long and will start early. You will start the day by leaving behind the Base Camp and ascending towards Leh via Kongmaru La Pass (5,236 M). You will be trekking on the same route till Nimaling and from there climb the mountain on the opposite side. You will have the backdrop of glittering snow on the top of the mountain peaks as you leave them behind. You will pass through various landscapes and upon reaching Kongmaru La Pass get the spectacular views of Kang Yaste 1, Kang Yatse 2 and Dzo Jongo. Moving forward, you will be walking down a narrow trail and after trekking for about 8 hours from the starting point, you will reach the end point of Chokdo. Here you will board a vehicle provided by Kahlur Adventures for a 3-hour drive to Leh. You will have dinner and get a good night’s sleep here.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 12- Departure from Leh
On the last day of the Mt Kang Yatse Expedition, you will check out of the hotel and say your farewell to the team of Kahlur Adventures. Our team will drop you ar Leh airport, We hope you meet you soon on your next escapade.
Meal: Breakfast