Kang Yatse II Trek

Overview

Kang Yatse II, towering at a height of 6350 mts. is a perfect peak for all the experienced trekkers and aspiring mountaineers. This trek offers you more than your expectations. Exploration of Leh, the experience of the local culture of Ladakhi peoples, their lifestyles, becoming a guest in their homestay, witnessing the beautiful villages of the valley, enjoying the pure organic food grown right in their kitchen garden, parachutes cafes cum tea stall in between the trail, running by the women of the villages which offers a variety of teas and local juices. You’ll also get a chance to visit few old monasteries and ruined forts. A beautiful meadow of Nimaling, the challenging summit, and a breath-taking view from the summit and descending down to a different valley via Kongmaru La. The trek starts from Chilling and then goes along Markha River (the lifeline of this valley) through the small beautiful villages of Skiu, Sara, Markha, and Hankar. The villages look very beautiful with full of green vegetation around. After Hankar there will not be any permanent settlement in the trial. This trek also gives you the exposure of using technical gears like crampons, climbing boots, ice axe etc. Overall the Kang Yatse is a perfect alternate of the most famous Peak i.e., Stok Kangri, with a lot more things to offer.

Available Batches

6 May - 17 May

(Open)

13 May - 24 May

(Open)

20 May - 31 May

(Open)

27 May - 7 Jun

(Open)

3 June - 14 June

(Open)

10 June - 21 June

(Open)

17 June - 28 June

(Open)

24 June - 5 July

(Open)

8 July - 19 July

(Open)

22 July - 2 Aug

(Open)

29 July - 9 Aug

(Open)

5 Aug - 16 Aug

(Open)

12 Aug - 23 Aug

(Open)

19 Aug - 30 Aug

(Open)

26 Aug - 6 Sep

(Open)

2 Sep - 13 Sep

(Open)

16 Sep - 27 Sep

(Open)

23 Sep - 4 Oct

(Open)

30 Sep - 11 Oct

(Open)

Itinerary

Reach Leh in the morning, check into your respective hotel. Today you’ll have to spend the whole day putting your body at rest. You’re only allowed to go to the market in the evening if you’re feeling 100%. There will be orientation cum briefing + documentation in the evening by the trek leader. Don’t hide anything from him regarding your health. Drink plenty of water. Overnight stay at the hotel.
You can spend the day exploring the nearby places of Leh. There are many options for a single-day visit. Reach Leh by late afternoon and spend the evening for last-minute shopping of the trek essentials if you’ve missed anything according to the packing list. Be strict with your water intake. Pack your trekking bag at the night itself so that you don’t miss anything in the morning and be ready on the time tomorrow.
Max. Elevation of the day- Skiu (3,400 mts./11,150 ft.) Route Detail- The initial part of the journey is a beautiful drive of around 3 hours with a visit of Sangam, Magnetic Hill in between. There will not be any network connectivity after Nimo till the last day of the trek. Chilling is the intersection point of Markha and the Zanskar river. There is a big bridge from which you take a left and enter the Markha valley. Today’s trek is a gradual walk on the non-tarmac road. It will around 1.5 hrs. to reach Skiu. You can also enjoy fresh apricot from the tree if you go in the right season. Enjoy your stay at the homestay. Highlight of the day- The drive and the village Accommodation- Homestay Remark- You’ll be the guest at the homestay, be a nice one.
Max. Elevation of the day- Markha (3,710mts. /12,170 ft.) Route Detail- Start the day after breakfast, the trail goes along the Markha river with some small villages and tea houses in between. Today you’ll be crossing the Markha river several times. There are few gompas with Mane stones (stones on which Buddhist prayers are inscribed). There comes a small village, Sara, with 4-5 houses. The continuous walk will take you to the biggest village in the valley. There is an old monastery, a small school, and a ruined fort in the village. The village also has many big fields. Check into your respective homestay spend the evening exploring the monastery. Overnight stay in the homestay. Highlight of the day- The hole route and the village Accommodation- Homestay Remark- It will be very hot is the day is sunny, keep good amount of hydration.
Max. Elevation of the day- Hankar (4,005 mts./13,130 ft.) Route Detail- Start the day after breakfast, you’ll be going through the green fields of the village. The view of the village from the fields is also very nice. After one hour you’ll reach a spot where you’ll have to the river. Try to cross the river as early as possible so that the water level will be low. After the refreshing river crossing trek for your next surprise i.e., Techa Gompa. A small monastery situated on a steep hill. Explore the gompa, you’ll get a birds-eye view of the valley from the top. There is a sharp pinnacle just in front of the gompa whose shape is also very interesting. Later ahead you’ll again have to cross the river this time by the bridge. The valley again opens up and you’ll reach your destination, Hankar Village. The village is divided into two parts lower and upper. The famous ruined fort is at the Upper Hankar. Check into your respective homestay and spend the evening exploring the Fort. You can imagine that how royal the fort was in the past. The view from the top is amazing. Today you’ll also get a glimpse of your destination, the Kang Yaste 2 peak. Overnight stay in the homestay. This will be your last stay in the homestay as, after Hankar, there is no permanent settlement in the valley. Highlight of the day- Techa Gonpa, River crossing and the fort of Hankar Accommodation- Homestay Remark- Be very careful during your Techa Gonpa and Hankar fort visit
Max. Elevation of the day- Nimaling (4,726 mts./15,500 ft.) Route Detail- Today the trail will be majorly uphill right from the starting. We’ll be going through the green fields of Hankar along the stream. The next stop will be Thachungsey, having nice camping ground and a parachute café. After that, a steep ascends for about 1.5 hours will take you to a top from where the view of the valley is amazing. A little ahead you’ll find two small lakes. The view of Kang Yatse peak, from this place, is astounding. Have your pack lunch here. There will no be any steep section ahead till the campsite. You’ll also spot wildlife such as Blue Sheep, Marmot, and Himalayan Pika today. Nimaling is a big meadow just below Kongmaru La with a stream flowing. Right in the middle of it. There is a big tent settlement there and a shop also. You can get a glimpse of peaks like Kang Yatse 1 & 2, Zozongo from here. Go for the acclimatization walk and have dinner afterward. Overnight stay in the camps. Highlight of the day- Glimpse of Kang Yatse, Lakes and the campsite. Wildlife such as Blue Sheep, Marmot and Himalayan Pika. Accommodation- Tents on twin sharing basis Remark- Acclimatization walk is must. Today you might face a difficulty in sleep as it will be your 1st stay in the tents and the altitude is also high.
Max. Elevation of the day - Litham (11800 feet) Max. Elevation of the day- Kang Yatse base camp (5,100mts./16,730ft.) Route Detail- Today will be an easy day. Start late from the camp as the distance is very short and the terrain is also gentle. Start the trek with the initial ascent from the camp, then a gradual diagonal walk till the ridge then descend down to the base camp. You will have the best view of the peak and can also see the route till the summit. Overnight stay at camps. Highlight of the day- The view of the Kang Yatse Accommodation- Tents on twin sharing basis
We’ll spend the day for acclimatization and summit training. Distribution of the climbing gears like climbing boots, crampons, harness set, helmet, etc. will be done and then we’ll perform a demo practice session. Dinner will be served early as tomorrow we’ll have to very early. Pack your summit bag before sleeping. So that you don’t miss anything and get ready on time.
Max. Elevation of the day- Kang Yatse summit. (6,250 mts./20,500 ft.) Route Detail- Today will be the climax day and the most challenging one also as there is a height gain of more than 1000 mts. Both your mental and physical fitness will be tested today. The trails will be steep till the summit. The initial part of the trek will be through loose scree till the ABC which is just below the glacier. You’ll be roped up on the glacier as there are some crevasses below the shoulder. The summit is not visible from this point. After reaching the shoulder the route is lesser steep but you’ll find it difficult to walk as you’re now above 6000 mts. The view from the top is breath-taking. You’ll get a perfect 360-degree view of the surrounding which includes the Karakoram range, Stok range, K2, Stok Kangri, and many other peaks from the summit. The summit is having a 4g connectivity. After absorbing the extraordinary view, clicking photos, videos. Descend back safely to the base camp. Try to reach the camp before 1 pm as the weather turns bad after that. Rest, relax and have a nice sleep after the long tiring day. Overnight stay in the camps. Highlight of the day- The summit push and the view from the top. Accommodation- Tents on twin sharing basis Remark- It will be the most challenging day of the whole trek. Be mentally strong and don’t exert yourself fully for the summit you also need energy to descend back safely to the base camp.
This day will be used as an alternate summit push in case of bad weather or any reason by which the team will not be able to attempt the summit the previous day. There will be an extra payment of INR. 4,000/- if this day is used. So plan your return by taking an extra day which can be used to explore Leh, if not utilized in the trek.
Max. Elevation of the day- Kongmaru La (5,200 mts./17,050 ft.) Route Detail- Today will also be a long day. Start the day with an initial ascend from the base camp, then all the way down to Nimaling. From Nimaling there will be a steep ascent for about 2 hrs, till the top of the pass. Enjoy the view from the pass and then descend down on the steep trail. You’ll enter a gorge after that the trail is a mix of up and down. The landscapes today is ultimate, you can relate them with the Grand Canyon. There will be a tea stall at Chuskryurmo. In the next one hour, you’ll reach Chokdo the roadhead. The sound of the horns of the car will be surprising after 11 days of isolation from civilization. Board into your respective vehicle and return to Leh. You can also explore the largest monastery of Leh, Hemis. If you reach Chokdo on time. Enjoy the luxury of the Hotel. Spend the night with a grand celebration of the summit. Overnight stay in the Hotels. Highlight of the day- The view from the pass and the route Accommodation- Hotel
Checkout from your hotel, reach airport and fly back home with loads of adventurous memories.

Inclusions

  • Complete accommodation for the whole trip as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All meals during the trek as per menu.(Veg and Egg)
  • Transportation from Leh to trek starting point and back.
  • Services of mountaineering course qualified Outdoor Leaders with First-Aid certifications.
  • Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
  • Safety equipment like rope, harness, carabiner, pulley.
  • Climbing equipments - Helmet, Ice axe, Climbing Boots, Crampons and Gaiters.
  • Services of experienced support staff (guide, cook and helper).
  • Porters and mules for carrying common supplies.
  • Forest permits / Camping charges (up to the amount charged for Indian nationals.
  • All sorts of emergency and communication equipment first-aid kit,oxygen cylinder, walkie talkie etc.
Inclusions
Exclusions

Exclusions

  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Travel and Hotel meals.
  • Insurance fee.
  • Backpack offloading charges. If you want to offload, you’ll have to pay extra.
  • Additional services during hotel & homestays.
  • Any expense of personal nature.
  • Any cost arising due to unforeseen events and natural calamities.
  • Anything apart from the inclusions.
Quality Standards
Quality Standards

Why Advait Outdoors?

  • Something for everyone
  • SafeTravels protocols for the ‘New’ normal
  • Exceptional Certified Leaders
  • Small group adventures (5-12 members per trip)
  • Fantastic meals
  • Top of the line gear
  • Responsible tour operator

Cancellation & Refund Policy

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify Advait Outdoors immediately in writing. Once we receive your notice, the cancellation will take effect.

Please note that the following charges will apply to cancellation:

  • Cancellation up to 45 days prior to the departure date of the Trip (Trek/Expedition etc.) 5% deduction of the total amount of the trip OR 100% Trip fee back as an AdvaitOutdoors voucher (valid for one year).
  • Cancellation between 45 to 30 days prior to the departure date of the Trip (Trek/Expedition etc.) 25% deduction of the total amount of the Trip OR 80% Trip fee back as an AdvaitOutdoors voucher (valid for one year).
  • Cancellation between 30 to 15 days prior to the departure date of the Trip (Trek/Expedition etc.) 50% deduction of the total amount of the Trip OR 60% Trip fee back as an AdvaitOutdoors voucher (valid for one year).
  • Less than 15 days of departure date of the Trip (Trek/Expedition etc.) No monetary refund OR 40% Trip fee back as an AdvaitOutdoors voucher (valid for one year).

In the rare event of the Trip (Trek/Expedition etc.) cancellation from our side, we’ll follow the below mentioned policy: We almost never cancel our Trip (Trek/Expedition etc.). But there are many variables beyond our control like {weather condition,landslides, road condition and any other “force measure condition” or unexpected political unrest, curfews, local riots, government orders, unexpected global health
issues} due to which we have to cancel the Trip (Trek/Expedition, etc.) under such circumstances Advait Outdoors will refund 50% of the total amount of the trip or issue a voucher (valid for one year) for the full amount of your Trip (Trek/Expedition, etc.).

Note-: All cancellation refunds will be processed back to the bank account or the credit card account from which the Trip fee has been paid

Booking Tour

Tour Information

Max Guests

12

Min Age

12+

Tour Location

Languages Support

Last Minute Deals

Dodital Darwa Pass Trek

Dodital Darwa Pass Trek


Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 32
$0.00

Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33

Warning: Undefined array key "price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33
Har Ki Doon Valley Trek

Har Ki Doon Valley Trek


Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 32
$0.00

Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33

Warning: Undefined array key "price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33
Kedarkantha Summit

Kedarkantha Summit


Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 32
$0.00

Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33

Warning: Undefined array key "price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33
Black Peak Expedition: A Defining Challenge 2024

Black Peak Expedition: A Defining Challenge 2024


Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 32
$0.00

Warning: Undefined array key "discount_price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33

Warning: Undefined array key "price_from" in /home/fggokffp/domains/advaitoutdoors.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/tevily_child/templates/booking/block/item-style-list-small.php on line 33
0 tour
0 tour

Book Now