Kang Yatse Peak Climbing & Trekking Expedition in Ladakh

About Kang Yatse Peak Climbing

The Kang Yatse (6400 m) Peak located in the Markha valley area of Ladakh Himalaya. These Peak needs technical skills while attempting on top. First, we do the Markha Valley Trek and after acclimatisation we start to climb this peak. Markha Valley trek is one of the most popular treks in entire Ladakh region. Once can see the Saser Massif, Stok Kangri as well as Karakoram range peak while doing this trek. The area is also rich for the wildlife, one can spot elegant snow leopard, Marmot, Blue sheep, Ibex etc.

Elevation in meter :6,400 m / 21,000 ft.
Lattitude :33°44'54″ N
Longitude :77°33'25″ E
Range :Ladakh
Sub Range :Indian Himalaya
Base Camp :Hankar
Trail Head :Spituk
Country :India
Difficulty :Difficult
Duration :15 Days
Best time for Climbing :Mid - June to Mid- October
Nearest Airport :Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Nearest Railhead :Jammu/ Chandigarh
First Ascent by :

Itinerary

On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be received by our travel executive. Check-in to the pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Morning check out from hotel and transfer to airport to catch a flight for Leh. On arrival at Leh airport you will be meet our executive & drive to hotel for check in. Leh is at an altitude of 11,500ft/3,500m and therefore we recommend that the rest of the day be spent resting to help adjust to the altitude.

Visit the monasteries at Shey and Thiksey. Shey Gompa is situated on a small hill 10 miles south of Leh and was once the residence of the royal family. It was constructed by the first king of Ladakh, Lhachen Palgyigon, and was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kings. Thiksey Gompa is located 15 miles from Leh. It is a very imposing monastery and one of the finest examples of Ladakhi architecture of any type. The 12-storey building contains numerous Stupas, Statues, Thangkas and wall paintings as well as a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings. The main prayer hall has a 50 feet high seated Buddha figure. Overnight in hotel.

We drive 10 km to Spituk from where we start our trek. We cross Indus River and enter in the Valley of Zingchen river. Near the village in the Valley, we will have our first camp after 4 hr walk. Overnight Tent

After by passing this beautiful stopping valley, we ascent up to 4900 m. by very steep zigzag, difficult footpath, by now it is 3 h. Now steep descent to summer pastures of Stok and follow the river which comes from Stok - Kangri massif. Overnight Tent.

Yurutse follow path along the mountainside, then cross a small valley and follow zig zag steep path. Thereafter cross Ganda la. Then long descent towards Shingo. After 2 Hrs. descent arrive in the valley of Markha and then after few hundred meters further will reach Skiu. Overnight Tent.

From Skiu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha where one can find great vegetation. Then cross right bank of river and cross through barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter walk along the left bank of river and after another crossing climb towards Markha village. Good camp site beyond the village and near river. Overnight Tent

Starts trek towards the main valley on the right bank. The path is sometimes difficult in the river bed and pass the monastery of Humlung. Then carry-on trek along the right bank and arrive in Hankar where there are several houses. Overnight Tent.

The path improves and cross a broad valley on the right side. The valley becomes narrow and higher and cross bridges on to the left bank and then reaches Tachutste. We climb up to Base camp of Kang Yatse. Overnight Tent.

We today we will start to summit for Kangyatse peaks: we will start around 12 am with our expert Guides. Later other staff get down to plan side Nimaling hardly 2 hrs walk Overnight in tents.

Today one will cross to the north of the Markha, climbing to the top of the highest of the three passes, the 5,306 M Kongmaru La, with its wonderful views from the top. There are snow peaks in every direction and on a clear day the giants of Karakoram, including K2, can be seen on the north-western horizon. The trail descends to the Martselang valley, following the Martselang stream to the village of Sumdo. Overnight in the tents.

Today make an easy descent along the Martselang to where it broadens into the valley of the Indus at Martselang village. Board the awaiting jeeps. Visit Hemis monastery and after that drive to Leh via Shey and Thiksey monastery. Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast check out from hotel and catch a flight for Delhi and from here catch a flight for onward destinations.