Kang Yatse I Peak - Bikat Adventures

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

• Guest House Stays in Leh (Day 1,2 and 12)
• Trek Meals (Starting Lunch on Day 3)
• Transport from Leh to Road head and return
• Forest Permits/Camping Charges (upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
• 4 season Dome Tents, Thermal rated Sleeping bags, Sleeping mats
• Safety Equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys
• Expedition guide, cook, helpers, HAP and LAP for carrying common supplies
• Course certified & experienced Expedition Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder & Rescue. course from NIM Uttarkashi
• Technical Equipment - PP Ropes, Helmet, Ice Axe, Crampons, Mountaineering Boots, Snow Stake, Dead Man/Boy
• Peak Booking Fee Charges (upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)

What's Not Included

• Meals in Leh
• Meals during road journeys
• Portage of personal bags during the expedition
• Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
• IMF Peak Booking Fee for foreign national US$ 500 for a team of upto two members and US$ 225 for every additional participants
• Mandatory Liaison Officer Fee for foreign expeditions ( ~USD 500 for group of 10)
• Any kind of personal expenses
• IMF deputed liaison officer is mandatory in case of foreign nationals. Expense of liaison officer is distributed amongst
• foreign nationals equally. Approximate total expense of LO : INR 25000/-
• Inner Line Permit Fee