Kang Yatze Expedition

Tour Overview

The majestic looking Kang Yatze is the most prominent peak in the Markha Valley. It can be approached through the Markha Valley from either side. It has 2 summits and resembles a King’s Throne. The Western summit, Kangyatse II is lower at 6250m and is quite often climbed, at the same time it is not at all busy like the neighbouring Stok Kangri.

It is perfect for people who would like to climb their first 6000-er and would like to stay away from the crowds. The Markha valley offers the perfect acclimatisation trek needed for climbing a 6000m mountain. On a clear day you see views as far Nun Kun & Zanskar ranges in the West & the K2, Broad Peak & Gasherbrum Massif in the far North.

Day 01

Flight from Delhi to Leh. Stay at Hotel

Transfer to hotel. Relax and acclimatise. Visit Leh market in the evening

Day 02

Acclimatization. Sightseeing around Leh.

Stay at Hotel

Day 03

Drive to Chilling

Takes around 2-3 hr. Trek to sking, which is about 3510 meters. It would take approximately 5 hours.

Day 04

Start the trek after breakfast, with packed lunch. We trek to Markha village, which is at a height of 3850 meters. It would take us approximately 7 to 8 hours.

Day 05

Trek to Thachuntse

Which is at height of 4500 meters, it would take approximately 5 to 6 hours

Day 06

Trek from Thachuntse to Nimaling

The maximum altitude for the day would be 4990 meters. We would have lunch at a hotel in Nimaling. We will stay in tents with sleeping bags.

Day 07

Trek from Nimaling to Kang Yatze base camp

The maximum altitude for the day would be 5230 meters. It would take us approx 2hr.

Day 08

Rest day at base camp

Acclimatization day

Day 09

Shift to Advance base camp

The maximum height for the day would be 5608 meters

We will practice putting on crampons and holding ropes. At midnight, we will attempt to summit Kang Yatze - II