Arrival in Leh & Acclimatization
We shall receive you at the airport in Leh (3500m) and transfer to the hotel. Our guide will meet you at the hotel and brief you about the upcoming climb. The first day will be spent resting at the hotel. In the subsequent days, we shall hike to progressively higher grounds for acclimatization and return each day to the hotel. The remaining time will be spent going in and around the places of interest in Leh.
Hike to Markha Valley
We start our day early to by driving to the trail head at Chilling. From here we begin our first leg of the hike to Skiu. After a brief halt for lunch, we continue our hike to Markha valley. Overnight stay in camps.
Hike to Thachungtse
Today is the day when the majestic Kang Yatse peak comes into full view and dominates the trek route. We cross several streams of the Markha river on our trail. We also come across beautiful villages and well-known monasteries along the way. About 4-6 hrs later we arrive at Thachungtse.
Hike to Nimaling
Today will be a very short hike of less than 4 hrs. Along the trek we come across various sacred structures of mani-stones, which are stones inscribed with prayers. We then enter the Nimaling region, where green pastures welcome us to a sight of various creatures grazing the mountain slopes.
Nimaling to Base Camp
Today we will reach the base camp in another short trek. The Kang Yatse peak becomes bigger as we get closer to the mountain. After 2-3 hours you will arrive at your base camp at 5,100 meters.
Rest day
Today we rest to recover our bodies from the strain of previous days. We spend the entire day at the base camp to acclimatise and refuel ourselves. We check our gear for the summit push and ensure everything is available.
Summit, Back To Base Camp
In an early morning start, we make an attempt to the summit and return back to base camp. The total time will be about 8-12 hrs, depending upon the weather conditions and your level of fitness.
Reserve day
We have a reserve day to account for any inclement weather on the mountain.
Descend from Base Camp & drive to Leh
We descend from the base camp all the way down to the village of Chokdo. From here our vehicle will be waiting for you, to drive you back to your hotel in Leh.
Climbing Mt.KangYatse-II requires a structured level of preparation. A good way to train for the climb is to start working on your basic cardiovascular fitness supplemented by a simple strength program. Going on regular hikes (6-7 hrs) on local trails about 1-2 times a month will be a great way to condition yourself for the climb.
Our decades of experience in the mountains have helped us prepare the perfect training programs for people coming from diverse backgrounds. For tailor made training plans for your ascent of Mt.KangYatse, head to our ‘Training’ page.
Climbing Mt.KangYatse-IIrequires all the gear required to climb a 6000m peak. Based on our experience, we have carefully selected the following list that is suitable for this climb. We just like to add one golden rule in the aspect of purchasing equipment/gear i.e., “Try before you buy.”
Safety is the highest priority in our expeditions. When we say safety, we just don’t mean climbing. Right from the food you eat at our camps, to all the tiny pieces of rope & hardware, & our mountain/expedition guides are the best in class. All these will ensure the safest climbing experience.
Our Mountain Guides are of the finest in the region. They form the backbone of all our expeditions. Highly experienced, they bring all of it to your table, so that you’ll enjoy the best of climbing experience on the big mountains.
Honestly, it’s an open secret that the above two aspects of safety and hospitality have been propelling our clients to the top of every summit. With over 90 summits to Everest and another 200 summits covering all the 7-Summits, we let the numbers speak our success.
Our base camp services across the globe are unrivaled! For us, a base camp is a “Home away from home”. Whether you’re from the west or the east, we ensure that we serve you your native food on a daily basis. With a host of custom packages to choose from, we’re certain that you will not miss the comfort of your home!
An experienced high altitude medical doctor is always with us during every expedition to Mt.Everest. He/she is always available at the Base Camp/ Advanced Base Camp for any medical related concern, however small the condition is. Well, in the mountains it’s the small things that matter the most!
The weather plays the single most important factor on your probability of reaching the summit. We have 3 independent weather forecasts from the most reliable weather forecasters that ensure that we pick the most safest weather window for your summit attempt.