Located in Hemis National Park, Kang Yatse II, at 6,250M, is the shorter of the two cousins with Kang Yatse I towering beside it at 6,400M. As one of the highest trekking peaks in the vast expanse of the arid terrain in Ladakh, Kang Yatse II makes itself seen on day 6 of our trek as we make our way to its base through Markha Valley. The peak is a thing of sheer beauty standing tall in the middle of this dry land of scree and loose rocks.
Starting from the high mountain city of Leh, you are in the presence of beauty from the get-go. The drive up to Skiu, the confluence of the distinctly colored rivers - Zanskar and Indus, the occasional sighting of wildlife that’s endemic to the region, the excruciatingly dry yet gorgeous trek through Markha Valley to finally reach the slopes of this much sought after peak which is 6,250M of beauty that’s hard to ignore once you lay your eyes on it. Passing through quaint settlements scattered across this arid landscape give you a glimpse into the local culture and livelihood of the region. Religious shrines, mani walls, stupas and other signs of the faith of the land and its people, pepper the landscape. The prayer flags add to the color palette of this otherwise monochromatic backdrop. They also lend a sense of peace to the continuously thinning air as we go up towards the higher reaches of this exquisite peak. This mud civilization is not short of old monasteries, ruined forts and abandoned structures which camouflage themselves amongst the peculiar geographical formations in the region adding to the mystery of the place. While most of the trek is long distances on a harsh terrain, the toughest day of the entire trek remains summit day when we gain an altitude of 1,200M in a single go.
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 Markha Village (3,710M)
Day 5:- Markha Village (3,710M) to Lower Hunkar (3,968M)
Day 6:- Lower Hunkar (3,968M) to Nimaling (4,535M
Day 7:- Nimaling (4,535M) to Kang Yatse Base Camp (5,100M
Day 8:- Rest and Acclimatization at Basecamp (5,100M)
Day 9:- Base camp (5,100M) to Summit (6,250M) to Base Camp (5,100M)
Day 10:- Reserve Day
Day 11:- Basecamp (5,100M) to Leh (3,500M) via Kongmaru La Pass (5,236M)
Day 12:- Departure from Leh (3,500M)
What's Included
- Guest House Stays in Leh (Day 1,2 and 11)
- Trek Meals (Starting Lunch on Day 3)
- Technical equipment - Ropes, Helmet, Ice Axe, Crampons, Mountaineering Boots
- First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder
- Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff
- Transport from Leh to Road head and return
- Camping during the trek
- Tents, Sleeping bags, Sleeping Mat, Gaiters, Crampons, Microspikes
What's Not Included
- Meals in Leh
- Meals during road journeys
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Any kind of Insurance
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusions
- IMF Fee (INR 3500 Approx per group). This fee is devided equally amongst participants
- Inner Line Permit Fee
