Leh
Located in Hemis National Park in the heart of Markha Valley, Ladakh, Kang Yatse I at a daunting altitude of 6,400M, is a technical peak which is also challenging in other ways. The mountain has two main summits, one of which is Kang Yatse I with the other one being Kang Yatse II which at an altitude of 6,240M is much easier and hence frequently climbed.
As one of the highest peaks in the vast expanse of the arid terrain of Markha Valley, Kang Yatse I makes itself seen on day 6 of our trek through the valley to get to its base. The peak is a thing of sheer beauty standing tall in the middle of this dry land of scree and loose rocks that is Markha Valley.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Leh (3,500 M)
Day 2: Rest and Acclimatization in Leh (3,500M)
Day 3: Leh (3,500M) to Skiu (3,500M)
Day 4: Skiu (3,500M) to Sara (3,500M)
Day 5: Sara (3,500M) to Markha Village (3,710M)
Day 6: Markha Village (3,710M) to Lower Hunkar (3,968M)
Day 7: Hunkar (3,968M) to Kang Yatse I Base Camp (5,100M)
Day 8: Base Camp (5,100M) to Advanced Base Camp (5700m) to Base Camp (5,100M)
Day 9: Base Camp (5,100M) to Advanced Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 10: Advanced Base Camp (5,700M) to Summit (6,400M) to Base Camp (5,100M)
Day 11: Base Camp (5,100M) to Nimaling (4,535M)
Day 12: Nimaling (4,535M) to Leh (3,500M) via Kongmaru La Pass (5,236M)
Day 13: Reserve Day
Day 14: Departure from Leh
What's Included
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