Mount Nun Expedition India:

Glittering with its snow-capped head, Mount Nun shines bright at the height of 7135 meters among the nearby mountain ranges in the Zanskar range and suru valley of Ladakh. The enormous Mt Nun stands right next to its twin peak Mt Kun 7077 M, the former being the tallest Himalayan mountain peak in Ladakh Climbing Mt Nun’s demanding peaks is not an easy feat and requires prior experience and familiarity with mountaineering equipment. Kahlur Adventures facilitates the dreams of adventurous mountain lovers to reach their goal of the summit of Mount Nun Peak in India. The conspicuously changing weather conditions on Nun expedition India are often unforgiving and test the resilience of the mountaineers attempting to take on this strenuous task. As you arrive in Kargil, Mount Nun proudly grabs your attention with its magnificent brilliance and you get its view all along your way to Tangol Village. The expedition to Mount Nun keeps you on your toes as the climb is loaded with unforeseen challenges along with the rigorous formation of glaciers, icefall slopes, vertical ice walls, sharp-edged ridges, steep cliffs, and dramatic weather changes. While all the 7000ers peaks of India are quite difficult, the Mt Nun expedition can be backbreaking without former experience of climbing technical mountain peaks and you need to be physically as well as mentally prepared. This is the reason that you need mountaineering certification or similar experience in high altitude climbing.

History of Mount Nun:

Mount Nun Kun Massif peaks in India shares a snowy plateau that stretches 4 kilometers between Mt Nun and Mt Kun. This massif is in the Kargil district and is located in Suru valley about 250 km from Srinagar and from Leh to Kargil 216Km. The exciting part of the Mount Nun expedition is that it gives you an idea of how it would be to climb up some of the highest mountain peaks in the world even Mount Everest (8849 M). The first-ever expedition to the majestic Mount Nun was done in 1953 by Pierre Vittoz and pioneering female mountaineer Claude Kogan. We at Kahlur adventures organize a fully guided expedition to Mount Nun and believe that every mountaineer who dreams big should get the means to achieve their goal.

The extremely cold temperature and aggressive wind make this grueling terrain even more unfavorable. To reach the top of this above 7000 M peak in India you need a certain skill set and strength of mind and body. However, under the guidance of Kahlur Adventures’ experienced group leader and climbing Everester Sherpa, you are in safe hands. The challenging nature of the Nun expedition has made it super popular among the daredevil mountaineers. You get a hefty sum of adrenaline as the powerful wind moves you in all directions and the unpredictable weather can change in a matter of hours. Mt Nun expedition is perfect for pre-Everest training peak in India and training ground for 7000M and above mountains peaks.

Government Employees Special Casual Leave (SCL) for Trekking and Mountaineering

As a Government Employee, you can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave when you join Kahlur Adventures on a trekking expedition of your choice. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave (SCL) can be availed for upto 30 days in a calendar year for mountaineering or trekking expeditions through a registered organization. As a registered travel and adventure company in the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Ministry of Tourism, Kahlur Adventures is at your service with a team of highly efficient tour operators. Trekkers need to apply for leave at least 20 days prior to the departure date of the trek.

TOUR OVERVIEW :

DETAILS ITINERARY OF Mount Nun 7135M Expedition :

We have curated a route for the Mount Nun Expedition by Kahlur Adventures that will give you the rush of adrenaline and enough time to learn the skills for this rather venturesome journey. Kahlur Adventures has the best team of tour leaders with years of experience in mountaineering.

Day 01 – Arrive in Delhi

Kahlur Adventures welcomes you to Incredible India, the land of culture, history, diversity, and various landscapes. We take pride in the rich cultural heritage and you will land in the heart of this country. The first place that you will arrive at is New Delhi, the capital of India. If you are someone who is coming to Delhi for the first time, you will find the streets colourful and get to relish some delicious food. Delhi has a lot to offer whether it’s a glimpse of history or a taste of contemporary. Our airport representative will receive you at the airport and take you to a luxurious hotel pre-booked by Kahlur Adventures to stay for the night.

Overnight in the hotel in Delhi

Day 02 – Visit IMF in Delhi

After a wholesome breakfast, you will head to Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) along with Kahlur Adventures’ professionals and get a brief from the Director of IMF, a Liaison officer and get all your paperwork done. After completing all the formalities, you can visit the IMF’s Museum and library and get acquainted with the Indian Himalayas and specifically your expedition. By noon, you will be free to explore Delhi at your pace.

Overnight in the hotel in Delhi

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 03 – Delhi to Leh | Elevation: 3524 M

Today you will have your breakfast and check out from the hotel. You will catch a flight from Delhi to Leh. You will get assisted by Kahlur Adventures’ representative at the airport and all the way to Leh, sorting all your travel details be it airport check-in or boarding. The views of the snow-covered Himalayas from the flight are a sight to be held. Upon reaching Leh, you will be taken to the hotel for an overnight stay and you will have your meals in the lap of the Himalayas. You also get a chance to acclimatize for the journey ahead.

Overnight in the hotel in Leh

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 04 – A Day in Leh | Elevation: 3524 M

Morning in Leh will begin with a fulfilling breakfast and after that Kahlur Adventures’ tour guide will take you to visit the Monasteries of the Indus Valley. You will visit Hemis, Thiksey, and Shey, some of the most important monasteries in the union territory of Ladakh. Hemis was built in the 17th century by Chapgon Gyalshas and is the headquarters of the Drukpa order. Nestled among the picturesque mountains, this monastery is the epitome of peace. Another historic monastery located 25 km south of Leh is Thiksey, built in the 15th century. There is a 15 m tall Buddha statue at the new temple. And the layout of this monastery’s complex is similar to Potala Palace in Lhasa. Situated on the East bank of the Indus River, is the 16^th-century Shey Monastery. The highlight of this monastery is the 17.5 M tall blue-haired Maitreya Buddha statue made with copper, brass gilded, and studded with gemstones. This day is peaceful and you get to enjoy your time in the mountains. After returning to the hotel, you are served hot meals. And stay the night in the hotel.

Overnight in the hotel in Leh

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 05 – Leh to Kargil | Elevation: 2676 M

Today you will be driven to Kargil after breakfast which is a 230 km drive with Kahlur Adventures’ team leader. En route, you will stop for lunch at Alchi monastery and get a chance to see the artistically brilliant wall painting in the monastery complex representing details of Buddhism and Hindu kings of Kashmir of the bygone times. After lunch, the drive will continue and you will come across barren mountains and wilderness. You will stay overnight at a pre-booked hotel in Kargil. There is no cell reception or internet connection beyond Kargil on the way up.

Overnight in the hotel in Kargil

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 06 – Kargil to Tangol |Elevation: 3700 M

In the morning, all the document’s formalities will be done with the local administration, and Kahlur Adventures’ tour leader will make the process hassle-free for you with their assistance. After that, you will be taken on about 5 hours’ drive to Tangol village. On your way to Tangol, you will get the very first glimpse of Mount Nun. by evening you will reach your today’s destination and stay overnight in the tents at the campsite and have your dinner under the stars.

Overnight in the camp in Tangol

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 07 – Tangol to Base Camp | Elevation: 4600 M

Today your trek will actually begin and after breakfast, your bags will hand over to the porters. Today’s trek will take 5 to 7 hours and you will climb through moraine on your way to the base camp. Here, you will stay overnight at the campsite.

Overnight in the camp in BC

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 08 – Day 19 – Base Camp to Summit to Base Camp

The next 12 days are dedicated to Summit to Mount Nun and returning to the base camp. The entire plan of action for these days depends totally on the weather conditions. However, the expedition leader and Kahlur Adventures’ Sherpa will try to keep the schedule unchanged.

Overnight in the high-altitude tents

Food: High-altitude food

Day 08 – Acclimatization Day

As the excursion ahead isn’t easy you need to give your body some time to adjust to the high altitude. You can hike around the base camp and then take some rest.

Day 09 – Base Camp to Camp 1 | Elevation: 5468 M

Today will fix the rope to reach camp 1 and establish the camp. After setting up camp 1, you will stay for 2 days.

Day 10 and Day 11 – Acclimatization Day

These two days are for getting acclimatization to the high altitude.

Day 12 – Camp 1 to Camp 2 | Elevation: 5990 M

Today all you have to do is climb up from Camp 1 to Camp 2.

Day 13 and Day 14 – Acclimatization Day

Two more days are reserved for acclimatization.

Day 15 – Camp 2 to Summit Camp | Elevation: 6436 M

Climb up from Camp 2 to Summit Camp.

Day 16 – Summit Camp to Summit and back to Camp 2 | Elevation: &135 M 

This is the day for which you have endured all the hardship of the trek. Early in the morning, you will attempt to reach the top of Mt Nun. On successfully reaching the top, you will get spectacular 360-degree views of the Karakoram range. After taking in the panoramic views, your will descend to Camp 2 for an overnight stay.

Day 17 and Day 18 – Reserve Day 

The weather at the Mt. Nun expedition can be really uncertain, so keeping that in mind, two days are reserved for the Summit.

Day 19 – Camp 2 to Base Camp 

This morning you have to pack all your belongings and head back to the base camp. You will descend through the familiar paths that you have taken on your way up. Here you can celebrate your achievement at the camp with the entire team. Here you will stay last time on this trek under the starry night.

Day 20 – Base Camp to Tangol to Kargil

Trek down to Tangol after handing over your bags to the porter appointed by Kahlur Adventures. After reaching the Tangol Village, drive back to Kargil and stay in a hotel for the night.

Overnight in the hotel in Kargil

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 21 – Kargil to Leh

Morning after breakfast drive back to Leh.

Overnight in the hotel in Leh

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 22 – Leh – Delhi

Morning board your flight to Delhi. You can say your farewell to the majestic Himalayas from your flight, taking in the glorious views. After reaching Delhi, you will drive to IMF with Kahlur Adventures’ representative for debriefing to share your feedback on the excursion in the Indian Himalayas. After the debriefing, you will head to your hotel booked in advance for you to rest and unwind. Later you will be accompanied by the team members of Kahlur Adventures India for dinner and some great conversations.

Overnight in the hotel in Delhi

Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 23 – Departure from Delhi

After having your breakfast at the hotel, you will head to the airport for your flight back home. We make sure that you have enjoyed every bit of this expedition and have created innumerable memories for life. You will say your goodbyes to the Kahlur Adventures team and we hope to see you seen on your next adventure.

Thank you so much
Best Regards
Kahlur Adventures India.

Departures date 2024:

PRICE INCLUSIONS OR EXCLUSIONS:

Price Does Includes

• 05% Govt GST
• Delhi – Leh – Delhi flight tickets
• Forest permits/camping charges
• High altitude climbing Sherpa
• Porter for climbers’ luggage maximum 40 Kgs per person up to base camp
• Pickup and drop at Indira Gandhi International Airport new Delhi India
• Indian mountaineering foundation (IMF) permit/peak booking fee 1000 USD
• liaison officer fee (Including food & transportation) 500 USD
• Transport (cab, tempo traveler)
• Meal as per mentioned in the travel program (only veg)
• Kitchen staff and helpers
• Kahlur adventures basecamp manager
• Hotel/Guest house booking as per program
• Camping equipment’s (Tents, mattress, light & pillow)
• All technical climbing equipment (Fix rope, snow stag, carabiners, Ice pitton, etc.)
• High altitude ready to eat meals
• Emergency use walkie talkie
• Certified mountain guides & climbing Sherpa
• First aid kit (Carry by Guides)
• Oxygen cylinders in every camp sight
• Stand by car, jeep at Tango village in case of any emergency
• Certificate of accomplishment
• All permits and expedition approval fees
• Insurance of all the climbing Sherpa, mountain guides and kitchen staff
• Trekking and climbing map
• Individual North face tent in Base Camp for each climber
• Weather forecast report from the Indian Meteorological department
• Solar charger at the basecamp
• Kahlur Adventure Kit ( T-shirt, sun cap, water bottle)

Price Does Not Includes

• Personal Insurance
• Any national or International flight tickets
• Personal Sherpa
• Personal climbing equipment’s
• Personal sleeping bag
• Documentary filming, camera, and drone permit fee
• Toiletry Items and personal medicine
• Any staff tipping
• Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs
• Any thing that not mentioned in the Inclusion

Things To Know:

*HOW TO REACH LEH*?

• Via Flight: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Leh
• Via Train: No train connectivity
• Via Bus:  Delhi ISBT – Manali – Leh

THINGS TO CARRY:

• ID Card (Passport, visa, voter ID)
• Personal equipment’s (climbing shoes, harness, helmet, Descender, PCD, Carabiners, Ice axe and Prusik cord )
• Summit day down suit
• Climbing boots and crampons
• Down sleeping bag
• Down mattress (Inflatable)
• Waterproof stuff sack
• Rucksack
• Duffle bag
• Head light with extra battery
• Pocket swiss knife
• Altimeter watch
• Cap
• Gloves
• Down jacket or down pants
• Track Pant
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Warm clothes
• Gloves
• Warm socks
• Medical kit
• T-Shirts (full sleeves)
• Toiletries
• Muffler
• Trekking bag, trek pole
• Sunscreen, lip balm
• Trekking shoes
• Fleece jacket
• Raincoat or windcheater

Payment & Cancellation Policy:

When you have firmly decided to undertake the Tour with Kahlur Adventures, you will need to book the trip with us. We must allocate enough time to prepare, obtain necessary documents and permits, and book hotels and Transport for the trip.
25% advance during the time of booking for confirmation
50% Amount one month prior of arrival in India
25% Amount to be one week prior of arrival in India

Cancellation Policy:

• If the cancellation is made 30 days before the tour starts, 25% of the full payment will be deducted and 75% will be refunded.
• If the cancellation is made 20 days before the tour start, 35% of the full payment will be deducted and 70% will be refunded
• If the cancellation is made 07 days before the tour start, 80% will be deducted and 20% will be refunded.
• No refund is made if the trip is cancelled after the departure for Expedition.
• No refund is made during the running tour.
• The cost of travel permit or any other documentation charges will not be refundable

Note: Kahlur Adventures do all the ground operations in advance (As soon as we received the confirmation request from the guest). We pay advance payment to all our vendors to ensure all the services that we promise with the guest.

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