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Kang Yatse II 6240m

Kang Yatse II 6240m - 13 Days

Pre summit superb. acclimatization, Spectacular Markha valley trek.

TRIP OVERVIEW
The Kang Yatse II 6240m or Kang Yatze located at the East end of the Markha valley region of Ladakh just above Nimaling plains. The Kang Yatse peak is the most dominant peak in Markha valley. The lower western Peak of Kang Yatse II is easier (Alpine PD - Peu Difficile) and more frequently climbed. The main summit of Kang Yatse I required some technical ability. Dzo Jongo is a delight of trekkers as it doesn't require any technical climbing. If you are seeking for first Himalayan 6000 m peak and away from the crowd that you may see in Stok Kangri peak. This side of Markha remains calm most of the time.  

We start our excellent trek from Chilling after visiting the ancient village of Alchi. Crossing Zanskar River and entering Markha valley. We trek along the Markha river En route we pass through barley fields, beautiful villages, and experiencing the daily life of Ladakh people. We climb to an open pasture of Nimaling and climb gradually to the base camp. With a panoramic view finally ascending to the peak of Kang Yatse II. On a clear sky, the view goes up to K2 and Karakoram range peaks. Finally, we cross the pass of Kongmaru La and descend down to Chuskirmo, Chogdo to Shang. Finally, drive along the right banks of the Indus River to Leh.

Activity - Trekking & mountaineering, Region - Markha - Ladakh, Difficulty Level - Strenuous, Max Altitude - 6200 m, Max sleeping altitude - 5150 m, Lowest trek altitude - 3290 m, Trip Length - 13 days Delhi to Delhi, 10 days Leh to Leh, 9 days trekking, 9 nights camping, 3 nights hotel, Best time - Mid June to Sept end

HIGHLIGHT
Ladakh trekking peak, Pre-summit superb acclimatization, Spectacular Markha valley
Hemis national park, View of Ladakh & Karakoram range

ITINERARY
Day 01
: Fly Delhi - Leh (3500m). Leh airport pick, check into the hotel. Rest and acclimatize
Day 02: Leh acclimatize: Sight-seeing around Leh
Day 03: Drive Leh - Chilling (3200m) 3-4 hrs, Trek  to Skiu (3290m), 3-4 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Markha (3710m), 6-7 hrs
Day 05: Trek  to Hankar (3900m) – Thachungtse (4200m), 6-7 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Nimaling (4750m), 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Base camp (5150m), 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Rest day / Training
Day 09: Ascend Kang Yatse II 6200m - back to base camp, 9-10 hrs
Day 10: Nimaling / Reserve day
Day 11: Trek Kongmaru La (5150m) - Chuskirmo (4140m), 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Trek Shang Sumdo (3660m) 3-4, Drive Leh 2 hrs.
Day 13: Leh - Delhi flight.

KANG YATSE II (6250M) & DZO JONGO RI EAST (6280m) EXTENSION - 2 summits
Day 01
: Fly Delhi - Leh (3500m). Leh airport pickup, check into the hotel. Rest and acclimatize
Day 02: Sight-seeing around Leh
Day 03: Drive Leh - Chilling, Trek  to Skiu (3290m)
Day 04: Trek to Markha (3710m)
Day 05: Trek  to Hankar 3900m – Thachungtse (4200m)
Day 06: Trek to Nimaling (4750m)
Day 07: Trek to Base camp Kang Yatse (5150m)
Day 08: Rest day
Day 09: Ascend Kang Yatse II 6240m - back to base camp
Day 10: Trek to Base camp Dzo Jongo (5500m)
Day 11: Rest / preparation / practice
Day 12: Climb Dzo Jongo Ri East and back to Base camp
Day 13: Reserve day
Day 14: Trek Kongmaru La (5150m) - Chuskirmo
Day 15: Trek Chogdo, Drive to Shang Sumdo (3660m) - Leh.
Day 16: Leh airport drop. Fly Leh to Delhi.

COST INCLUDES
-  All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. 
-  Leh airport transfer. 
-  Sight-seeing in around Leh one full day 
-  3 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Leh at 3-star hotel on twin sharing basis.
-  Accommodation on twin share in 3 men 4 season tents,  sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
-  Climbing gear: climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axe, gaiters, rope, carabineers, trekking poles & other accessories.
-  All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
-  Support staff: Qualified English-speaking climbing guide, cook & camp crew.
-  Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
-  Camping fee,  climbing permits.
-  GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
-  First aid medical kit.  

COST EXCLUDES
×     Domestic flight Delhi - Leh, 
×     Rest of hotel in Leh and New Delhi and lunch, dinner while staying at the hotel in Leh & not trekking.
×     Travel insurance.
×     Soft or hard drinks.
×     Entrance fee at monasteries
×     Personal tipping to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver. 
×     Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, roadblock which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.

ITINERARY
Day 1: Delhi - Leh flight / Arrive Leh. Leh airport pickup, check into the hotel. Rest and acclimatize.

Arrive Leh, Leh airport pick up and check into the hotel. The afternoon is free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude of 3500m as well as visit Leh bazaar. visit the Royal Palace of Leh from the 16th century. 

Day 2: Leh - Acclimatize / Sight-seeing around Leh
After breakfast, we drive to visit Shey first, then Thiksey. Thiksey monastery, which is 27 km from Hemis. This monastery is the oldest monastery of Gelugpa School in Ladakh. The great Lama Paldan Shesrap built it in the 14th century. Here you can see the big statue of the Future Buddha. Continue to Taktok and Chemdey and return back to visit Hemis monastery which is 45 km far from Leh and it takes 90 minutes to drive. The great Mahasiddha Staktsang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal builds this biggest monastery in the 16th century. Continue to Matho then we drive to Stok which is situated opposite Leh at a distance of 14 km, At Stok visit to Royal Palace built in 1825 AD and the palace has great collections of antiquity. Continue to visit Matho situated 10 km from Stok, which has a 10th-century complex. Finally, we drive back to Leh

Day 3: Drive Leh - Chilling (3200m) 3-4 hrs, Trek  to Skiu (3290m), 3-4 hrs
Leaving Leh we drive to Chilling, where a bridge over the Zanskar River marks the starting point of today's route. After the loads were loaded onto the horses, you can loosely with only a small daypack ongoing running. It is necessary to overcome a first small pass (3400 m) before you reach the first large village in the Markha Valley with Skiu. 

Day 4: Trek to Markha (3710m), 6-7 hrs
Leaving Skiu today we will have a long, easy and pleasant walk up the Markha valley. We hike along the Markha River and cross numerous adjoining streams. The trail passes through willows, poplar trees, and sea buckthorn bushes. Passing by Chaluk, the last river to be cross before Markha. Markha is a wonderful village which has a charming campsite and deserted fort can be seen from camp, 

Day 5: Trek  to Hankar (3900m) – Thachungtse (4200m), 6-7 hrs
Leaving Markha today you cross the river several times. We follow the clear path along the right bank and pass beneath the Humlung monastery. A few hours later arrived at the high village of Hankar, continue on the track leaving the broad valley and turning towards the narrow valley. As the trail goes higher and higher up the landscape presents spectacular scenes. Lastly crossing the bridge and continue to higher meadows of Thachungtse. 

Day 6: Trek to Nimaling (4750m), 5-6 hrs
Today leaving camp we pass several Mani walls and come across a small lake.  From here you have a spectacular view of the two peaks of Kang Yatse. Nimaling is a high pasture ground where you will find herder from Markha valley and Shang Sumdo area graze their livestock during summertime. We will have the opportunity to taste fresh Dzo milk and other milk product to taste. The view of the main Markha valley to the west is wonderful, especially during sunset.

Day 7: Trek to Base camp (5150m), 5-6 hrs
From Nimaling trail up the mountain to reach more high pasture where you will find Dzo and yaks grazing. Through the loose rocks to reach a point where we will get a clear view of Kang Yatse. We establish a base camp near the stream.

Day 8: Rest day / Training
Today take the day to rest and before noon practice some technical skills which can be useful for next day and in the afternoon take some rest or gain some altitude.

Day 9: Ascend Kang Yatse II 6200m - back to base camp, 10-11 hrs
The summit day. Leaving midnight early approach to the edge of Kang Yatze II. At the beginning walking on scree and moraine than onto snow. At the snowline, crampons are applied and the rise follows. Gradual ascent all the way up except the last few steep parts where you rope up. Reach at the summit by sunrise and enjoy the great view over the Markha Valley to the West and Zanskar to the South, Ladakh & Karakoram to the North. Descent to base camp. 

Day 10: Nimaling / Reserve day
We keep this day as a reserve day or rest day, in case of any bad weather. This day will be used as an alternative.

Day 11: Trek Kongmaru La (5150m) - Chuskirmo (4140m), 6-7 hrs
Today leaving Nimaling, continue on a path where small stream to cross then a gradual climb to the top of the highest pass of our trek, with its wonderful views from the top as far as the eye goes to all directions. On a clear sky, one can see Kangyatse, far across K2 and Karakoram Range and its peak rising above 7000m. Soon after crossing the pass steep and long descent to Chuskirmo. 

Day 12: Trek to Chogdo 2-3 Hrs, Drive to Shang Sumdo (3660m) - Leh 2, 3 hrs.
We descend to the small village of Chogdo, we say adieu to our horseman and from here drive to the village of Shang Sumdo and continue to Leh. Check into the hotel, rest, and relax. Evening explores a local bazaar. 

Day 13: Leh - Delhi flight.
Morning transfer to airport and flight to Delhi. 

REVIEW

"I have completed the Kharnak trek and Kang Yatse II climb from 20th July to 2nd August 2019 with Potala Adventurers, we crossed 5 passes over 5,000 and summitted Kang Yatse II successful, thanks for all the the supported crew, Eshey has done this trek three times and familiar to the trek the route, campsite, monasteries, villages, local peoples and their cultures, he's very knowledgeable on flora and fauna, a nice and friendly person I am comfortable with, climbing guide Michael has climbed Kang Yatse II several times, he is a calm, cool and confident guy, he is very familiar to all climbing gear and equipment, Sherab took me a lot of photos during the trek and I was so touching for his masala tea serve us at top of the mountain pass, Ravi is a fantastic Cook with prepare different dishes and he ensure I am well fed. Thanks for Prem Singh organize and coordinate all logistic on this trip run smooth."
Regards / Stanley, Singapore
* Joined Potala Adventurers trek and activities since 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 *
Mr. Stanley - Singapore - July/August 2019

ITINERARY
Day 1: Delhi - Leh flight / Arrive Leh. Leh airport pickup, check into the hotel. Rest and acclimatize.

Arrive Leh, Leh airport pick up and check into the hotel. The afternoon is free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude of 3500m as well as visit Leh bazaar. visit the Royal Palace of Leh from the 16th century. 

Day 2: Leh - Acclimatize / Sight-seeing around Leh
After breakfast, we drive to visit Shey first, then Thiksey. Thiksey monastery, which is 27 km from Hemis. This monastery is the oldest monastery of Gelugpa School in Ladakh. The great Lama Paldan Shesrap built it in the 14th century. Here you can see the big statue of the Future Buddha. Continue to Taktok and Chemdey and return back to visit Hemis monastery which is 45 km far from Leh and it takes 90 minutes to drive. The great Mahasiddha Staktsang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal builds this biggest monastery in the 16th century. Continue to Matho then we drive to Stok which is situated opposite Leh at a distance of 14 km, At Stok visit to Royal Palace built in 1825 AD and the palace has great collections of antiquity. Continue to visit Matho situated 10 km from Stok, which has a 10th-century complex. Finally, we drive back to Leh

Day 3: Drive Leh - Chilling (3200m) 3-4 hrs, Trek  to Skiu (3290m), 3-4 hrs
Leaving Leh we drive to Chilling, where a bridge over the Zanskar River marks the starting point of today's route. After the loads were loaded onto the horses, you can loosely with only a small daypack ongoing running. It is necessary to overcome a first small pass (3400 m) before you reach the first large village in the Markha Valley with Skiu. 

Day 4: Trek to Markha (3710m), 6-7 hrs
Leaving Skiu today we will have a long, easy and pleasant walk up the Markha valley. We hike along the Markha River and cross numerous adjoining streams. The trail passes through willows, poplar trees, and sea buckthorn bushes. Passing by Chaluk, the last river to be cross before Markha. Markha is a wonderful village which has a charming campsite and deserted fort can be seen from camp, 

Day 5: Trek  to Hankar (3900m) – Thachungtse (4200m), 6-7 hrs
Leaving Markha today you cross the river several times. We follow the clear path along the right bank and pass beneath the Humlung monastery. A few hours later arrived at the high village of Hankar, continue on the track leaving the broad valley and turning towards the narrow valley. As the trail goes higher and higher up the landscape presents spectacular scenes. Lastly crossing the bridge and continue to higher meadows of Thachungtse. 

Day 6: Trek to Nimaling (4750m), 5-6 hrs
Today leaving camp we pass several Mani walls and come across a small lake.  From here you have a spectacular view of the two peaks of Kang Yatse. Nimaling is a high pasture ground where you will find herder from Markha valley and Shang Sumdo area graze their livestock during summertime. We will have the opportunity to taste fresh Dzo milk and other milk product to taste. The view of the main Markha valley to the west is wonderful, especially during sunset.

Day 7: Trek to Base camp (5150m), 5-6 hrs
From Nimaling trail up the mountain to reach more high pasture where you will find Dzo and yaks grazing. Through the loose rocks to reach a point where we will get a clear view of Kang Yatse. We establish a base camp near the stream.

Day 8: Rest day / Training
Today take the day to rest and before noon practice some technical skills which can be useful for next day and in the afternoon take some rest or gain some altitude.

Day 9: Ascend Kang Yatse II 6200m - back to base camp, 10-11 hrs
The summit day. Leaving midnight early approach to the edge of Kang Yatze II. At the beginning walking on scree and moraine than onto snow. At the snowline, crampons are applied and the rise follows. Gradual ascent all the way up except the last few steep parts where you rope up. Reach at the summit by sunrise and enjoy the great view over the Markha Valley to the West and Zanskar to the South, Ladakh & Karakoram to the North. Descent to base camp. 

Day 10: Nimaling / Reserve day
We keep this day as a reserve day or rest day, in case of any bad weather. This day will be used as an alternative.

Day 11: Trek Kongmaru La (5150m) - Chuskirmo (4140m), 6-7 hrs
Today leaving Nimaling, continue on a path where small stream to cross then a gradual climb to the top of the highest pass of our trek, with its wonderful views from the top as far as the eye goes to all directions. On a clear sky, one can see Kangyatse, far across K2 and Karakoram Range and its peak rising above 7000m. Soon after crossing the pass steep and long descent to Chuskirmo. 

Day 12: Trek to Chogdo 2-3 Hrs, Drive to Shang Sumdo (3660m) - Leh 2, 3 hrs.
We descend to the small village of Chogdo, we say adieu to our horseman and from here drive to the village of Shang Sumdo and continue to Leh. Check into the hotel, rest, and relax. Evening explores a local bazaar. 

Day 13: Leh - Delhi flight.
Morning transfer to airport and flight to Delhi. 

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
-  All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. 
-  Leh airport transfer. 
-  Sight-seeing in around Leh one full day 
-  3 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Leh at 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis.
-  Accommodation on twin share in 3 men 4 season tents,  sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
-  Climbing gear: climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axe, gaiters, rope, carabineers, trekking poles & other accessories.
-  All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
-  Support staff: Qualified English speaking climbing guide, cook & camp crew.
-  Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
-  Camping fee,  climbing permits.
-  GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
-  First aid medical kit.  

DOES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
×     Domestic flight Delhi - Leh, 
×     Rest of hotel in Leh and New Delhi and lunch, dinner while staying at hotel in Leh & not trekking.
×     Travel insurance.
×     Soft or hard drinks.
×     Entrance fee at monasteries
×     Personal tipping to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver. 
×     Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, road block which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.

Trekking Gear

What we provide
We provide all the GROUP GEAR included in the following list:

3-4 Person roomy 4 season tents for 2 - 3 people and individual as well, dining tent, toilet tent and other camping accessories.
Sleeping bags and comfortable foam mattresses.
Kitchen tent, Stoves, fuel, cookware etc.
Bed tea, nutritious breakfast, three course meal (dinner), packed lunch, post trek snacks, tea and coffee.
Trekking poles and Duffel bags for your luggage's.
Basic first aid box and mini oxygen bottles

What you may need - Your personal gear recommended in List :-
Day pack: A bit of bigger size 30 - 40 liters in order to keep fleece, jacket, water bottle, camera, packed lunch

Foot wear :-
Good condition trekking boots – not new used before in your country side for best fit for trekking, water proof.
Camp shoes, light and comfortable as running shoes or sandal ( like Teva ) for river crossing. Its necessity for you to bring sandals for river crossing.
Socks both Woolen and cotton as desire.

Clothing :-
Gore tex jacket or similar.
Down jacket/vest is good for cool evenings.
Wind/Rain jacket: (i.e. gore-tex, northface or similar) waterproof and breathable. Its necessity to have jacket while crossing passes.
Trekking pants, light, comfortable, water proof /breathable.
Long sleeve shirt Light weight dry-fast (for sun/insect protection).
Thermal innerwear winter thermal innerwear.
T-shirts for day time.
One mid weight/heavyweight fleece (long sleeve) jacket or warm pullover.
Short pants, underwear.
Sun Hat: cowboy style or baseball style to protect skin from direct sunlight.
Woolen cap for high altitude or while crossing pass or during evenings in camp.
One fleece or sweatpants for cold evenings during dining.
A pair of Hand gloves or woolen gloves.
Scarf to protect from dust or sunlight around neck. This is available in local markets with variety of colors.

Accessories :- 
Sun glasses with UV protection. An extra sun glass in case to replace.
Sun screen and lip protection.
Moisturizer cream: In Ladakh the air is dry and sun is harsh and strong during day. There are local moisturizer cream available in market. To avoid somehow skin allergy bring your personal cream.
Water bottle. Minimum I - 2 liter.
Trekking poles or sticks. If you have your own folded poles. 
Torch or one head lamp with extra batteries. Petzl or similar.
One toiletries kit, small towel.
Reading and writing materials.
Digital Camera or digital video recorder / solar charger.
Water purification tablets.
Nylon or water proof plastic bags to storage clothes and stuff.
One pocket knife light.

Others :- 
Gaiter / personal  climbing gear. (Can rent at Manali or Leh or Uttarkashi).
Water purification/filter: we boil water for you in the camp, what its essential you to have a water purification tablets or filter during the day of trekking.
Mosquito repellent cream.
Small Binocular.
First aid kit: We carry basic first aid kit with diamox, aspirin, paracetamol, antibiotics for diarrhea, antiseptic, bandage and band aids, Please you bring your personal first aid kit with medicine you think to need necessity for you.
Vitamin tablets or similar. 
Extra passport photos.

"I have completed the Kharnak trek and Kang Yatse II climb from 20th July to 2nd August 2019 with Potala Adventurers, we crossed 5 passes over 5,000 and summitted Kang Yatse II successful, thanks for all the the supported crew, Eshey has done this trek three times and familiar to the trek the route, campsite, monasteries, villages, local peoples and their cultures, he's very knowledgeable on flora and fauna, a nice and friendly person I am comfortable with, climbing guide Michael has climbed Kang Yatse II several times, he is a calm, cool and confident guy, he is very familiar to all climbing gear and equipment, Sherab took me a lot of photos during the trek and I was so touching for his masala tea serve us at top of the mountain pass, Ravi is a fantastic Cook with prepare different dishes and he ensure I am well fed. Thanks for Prem Singh organize and coordinate all logistic on this trip run smooth."
Regards / Stanley, Singapore
* Joined Potala Adventurers trek and activities since 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 *

Mr. Stanley - Singapore - July/August 2019

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