Ladakh Mountaineering Package 2020 for Foreign Nationals

Ladakh Mountaineering Package 2020 for Foreign Nationals

Stok Kangri – 6140 meters

4 Nights /5 Days

Stok Khangri stands very close to Leh and is named after the Stok village. Easy to climb from the north side/ The shortest time required is 4-5 days. One should have enough time to acclimatise in Leh before Climbing Stok Khangri. Best time to Climb Stok Khangri is June – September.

Day 01 Leh to Stok to Mankarmo

Morning drive to Stok village which is about 15 kms from Leh. Start walking from the trekking point along the stream. It is long and cumbersome walk through the valley. There are many shepherd camps in the different entrances of the sub valleys. The Mankarmo Camp is at the point from where the valley turns southward. It is possible to trek up to the first base camp in a day, but to get acclimatized it is recommended to make it in two days. The Camp at Mankarmo is on the river bed. Overnight in camp

Day 02 Mankarmo to Base Camp

Keep walking in the same direction for around 30 minutes and then head towards southward. It involves crossing the stream at several points during the forward march. You reach at the camp after vertical ascent. Take care of your food and cloth from animal around. Overnight in Camp.

Day 03 Spare or Acclimatization Day

Full rest for acclimatization or Spare in case of Bad weather. Today you can also walk up to the advance base camp for acclimatization. The trail leads you towards west and then southward from the top of the hill. You will be passing through a few glaciers before you reach the advance base camp from where you start crossing the glacier. Overnight in Camp.

Day 04 Base Camp to Summit to Base Camp

Keep your torch and other climbing gears ready before you set off early morning around at least by 4 am so that you get in time at the advance base camp and then wait till the day breaks for enough light to do the climbing. Start crossing the glacier towards south-east and then climb the peak to the western side. There are two ways to go up, one from the right side of the glacier, which is more technical and on the left side trail is easier having steps of rocks to do the summit. You can follow the same route back to the camp. Overnight in camp

Day 05 Base Camp to Stok to Leh

Morning after the breakfast walk down to Stok and drive to Leh.

Trek Ends

Go-Leb Kangri – 6120 meters

4 night / 5 Days

Go-Leb in Ladakhi means ‘flathead’ and this peak summit is exactly that. The last stretch of the peak is technical and you require a little bit of knowledge about mountaineering for attempting this peak. Go-Leb is also close to Leh and to summit the peak you need at least 4-5 days. Best Season: July, August, September.

Day 01 Leh to Stok to Mankarmo

Day 02 Mankarmo to Base Camp

Day 03 Spare or Acclimatization Day

Full rest for acclimatization or Spare in case of bad weather. Today you can also walk up to the advance base camp for acclimatization. The trail leads you towards west and then southward from the top of the hill. You will be passing through a few glaciers before you reach the advance base camp from where you start crossing the glacier.

Overnight in Camp.

Day 04 Base Camp to Summit to Base Camp

Keep your torch and other climbing gears ready before you set off early morning around at least by 4 am. Start Climbing Goleb Khangri, which is more technical at the summit. You can follow the same route back to the camp. Overnight in Camp

Day 05 Base Camp to Stok to Leh

Morning after the breakfast walk down to Stok and drive to Leh.

Trek Ends

Mentok Kangri 6227 meters

4 Nights / 5 Days

This is a lovely peak on a long ridge running south from Korzok village on the shores of the Tsomoriri lake. In July and August the entire Korzok valley is green with wild flowers giving the peak its name. Mentok in Tibetan and Ladakhi means ‘flower’. In some old maps this peak has been named Mata. Best Season: Mid-July – mid October.

Day 01: Leh to Tsomoriri

After an early breakfast, a jeep will drop you at Korzok, which is 225 km from Leh and is the head quarter of the area. Korzok village is on the bank of the lake and the Korzok monastery stands mightily overlooking the village and the lake. You will reach there in the afternoon and stay overnight at Tsomoriri (4450m)

Day 02: Tsomoriri to base camp (5/6 hrs.)

The days trek starts early in the morning along the trail that first enter into the Korzok Phu Valley, then starts ascending up the slope among some of the herbal flowers whose color and the fragrance filled the valley. Then as we go around toward the back of the peak, some rocky path makes difficult for the horses. The base camp of the peak is quite windy and the camping area is rocky too. Overnight in camp

Day 03: Base camp to Mentok Kangri (6251 mts) (06 hrs.)

The trek starts at around 02:00 am after having breakfast and then start ascending towards Mentok Kangri. To climb up along that scary slope of adjacent peak, probably above 6250 meters is technical and quite tough. But be sure that you should summit the peaks before sunrise. When you are at the top of the much-anticipated peak, it offers spectacular view of Mt Kharlung and at the other side, Mt Chamser and Mt Lungser with all those beautiful meadowy valleys and the blue lake all lying beneath. After enjoying the view, slowly and steadily get down towards base camp before it’s getting too late. Overnight in camp

Day 04: Rest and explore around the lake

The day is rest to explore around the Lake and the village. Tsomoriri Lake is famous for its clear blue lake with the nomadic families settled around the lake. The local people consider the lake sacred. This lake is the breeding ground for numerous species of bird like Bar Headed Goose, great Crested Grebe, the Brahmini duck etc. Then visit the Korzok monastery before you leave this memorable trek. Overnight in camp

Day 05: Tsomoriri – Tsokar – Leh

Early in the morning, the jeep will pick you up and drive on to Polokongka pass (13500 ft) and visit Tsokar (a small Lake). The place is famous for wild Asses and the nomadic settlements. From there, short drive brings you on national highway route (Leh-Manali). Continue driving towards Leh via Taklang Pass (5350mts, the second highest motor able pass in Ladakh). Arrive Leh in the evening.

Matho West – 6230 meters

5 nights / 6 Days

Close to Leh this peak is better known as Matho Kangri, Matho being the village below it. We start our trek to Matho West from Martselang near Hemis monastery and finish the trek at Stok Village after Climbing the Summit. Best Season: July – September.

Day 01 Leh to Martselang to Chogdo (3-4 Hrs)

After Breakfast drive to Martselang and start trekking to Chogdo. Overnight in Camp.

Day 02 Chogdo – Gyuncho La (4600 m) – Base Camp at 4350 m in 6- 7 h.

From now on, we will follow a new and rarely traveled route through the valleys to the east of our objective. Today, we turn towards the west into a tributary valley that leads after a long and gradual ascent to the Gyuncho La. From the pass we walk towards south to the Base of Matho West. Overnight in Camp.

Day 03 Base Camp to Matho West Summit (6230m) 8-9 Hours

Early morning start climbing Matho from south to North. It is little easy ascent to the Summit from where you can have wonderful view of surrounding Peaks, valleys and Karakoram Range. Walk back to Camp. Overnight in Camp.

Day 04 Base Camp at 4350 m – Shang La (4800 m)- Matho Phu (4350 m) in 6 h.

Today, we will cross many spurs and minor passes with occasional views northwards towards the Indus Valley and the peaks beyond. We climb up to the Shang La and then descend to the Tokpo River. Afterwards we will trek downhill to a nice camping place. Overnight in camp

Day 05 Matho Phu – Matho La (4820 m) –Mankarmo (4500 m) in 4-5 h.

At the pass, colorful prayer flags flap in the wind, with the Zanskari range in the background. Afterwards, we descend steadily along the Jingchan River. We get great views towards the Stok summit and the Stok Kangri (6121m). Overnight in Camp.

Day 06 Mankarmo to Stok to Leh

Morning after the breakfast walk down to Stok and drive to Leh.

Tour End

Kangyatse Peak 6200m

4 Nights / 5 Days

Kangyatze is one of the famous spot for mountaineers and the adventurous people. The peak is higher than the surrounding mountain ranges. The way up the peak is easier than the other mountains and once you are on the top you would be stuck with wonder as you see the mountain ranges and the beautiful green valleys lying beneath. The peak adjacent to Gang yartse is more technical and less preferred. Period: June to September

Day 01: Shang Sumdo – Lartsa. (4580m) (4/5 hrs.)

Shang Sumdo to Lartsa is mostly ascending up along the deep river gorges with strange landscapes to see. The high mountain peaks are touching the sky’s face and one can see blue sheep around the mountains. And finally after ascending all these height, the camp at the base of Gongmarula (5130m) is a bit dusty. Overnight in camp

Day 02: Lartsa -Nimaling (4650) (5/6 hrs.)

From Lartse the trek starts steep ascending up the Gongmaru La (5130 m) as the trail winds up steeply. When you are at the top of the Gongmarula, you will surely enjoy the beautiful views of the Shang Valley, Gang Arts the Karakoram Ranges, and the Markha Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. Then the descend down isn’t so steep and the trail runs along the left side of the valley. And your camp will approach after an hour later the camp will be reach with the good views. Overnight in camp

Day 03: Nimaling to base camp

From the camp, start ascending up towards the base camp. The ascending is not tough and the camp is not too far and you are serve hot lunch on your arrival. The base camp is in a small valley just before the peak. Overnight in camp

Day 04: Base camp to peak

Early in the morning at around 2;00AM, we start ascending up to submit the peak. The ascending up is quite tough and a bit technical as you climb towards the top. Then as you reach the peak, you will surely enjoy the unimaginable views that surround the peak. You can see the deep Markha valley beneath, the Stok ranges, and the Zanskar ranges that become bold as they ran towards Rubsho. Then descend down is not so easy and one should follow the instructions of the guide to avoid problem. It would be better to come down to Nimaling on the same day. Overnight in camp

Day 05 Nimaling to Chokdo 4-5 Hours & drive to Leh 1-2 hours

After breakfast start trekking to reach Kongmaru La (5100 M). The trek to Kongmaru

la passes through narrow gorges. From the top of the pass, you can have a view of Ladakh ranges and the sight of villages to the north of Indus valley is excellent. Cross the pass and proceed to Chokdo, it will be the pickup point from where you will drive to Leh.

Trek Ends

Kangyatse 6400m

08N/09D

Day 01 Leh to Chilling – Sku (3500 m) in 5 hours:

After Breakfast drive to Chilling. We cross the Zanskar River with a trolley bridge turn wise to join the waiting team on the other side of the river. Overnight in camp

Day 02- Sku to Markha 7-8 hours

From Skyu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha where one can find great vegetation. Then cross the right bank of river then the barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter, walk along the left bank of river and after another crossing climb towards Markha village. Towards the end of the village there are good camp site near the river. Overnight in camp

Day 03- Markha to Thachungtse 5-6 hours

Right after breakfast you start trekking in the morning to reach Tchatchutse via Hankar village. Overnight in tents.

Day 04- Thachungtse to Nimaling 4-5 hours

After breakfast start trekking to reach Nimaling. Nimaling (4900 M) has a sweeping pasture where thousands of sheep, goats and yaks graze during the summer months. Rising to the south is 6400 M high Kang Yatse (Nimaling Peak), a lovely mountain, but not an easy one to climb. Overnight in tents.

Day 05 Nimaling to advance Base camp

Day 06 Advance Base camp – High Camp peak – Nimaling

Day 07 Summit

Day 08 Summit to Nimaling (6/7 hrs.)

Day 09 Nimaling to Chokdo 4-5 Hours & drive to Leh 1-2 hours

After breakfast start trekking to reach Kongmaru La (5100 M). The trek to Kongmaru

Rumtse,Tsomoriri Spangnak Ri -6400 meters

10Nights-11 Days

Day 01 Drive to Rumtse (4095m)

After having the breakfast drive to Rumtse, en route visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. Upon arrival setup camp at Rumtse. Overnight in camps

Day 02 Rumtse to Kyamar (4383m) 4-5 hrs.

Walk along the road till you reach the tourist bungalow of Govt. Tourism Department. Take the right side trail into the valley passing through some abandoned army huts. The trail leads you to a river flowing in from the right side, crossing which and then walking towards left take you to a stream flowing from right side, which also has to be crossed. After several widening and narrowing of the valley there comes a point where it turns to the north leading to the campsite close to a local nomadic settlement in their traditional tents. Overnight in camps

Day 03 Kyamar to Tisaling (4800m) via Kyumur La (4870m) and Mandalchan La (4996m) 5-6 hrs.

After a few minutes walk from the campsite an easy but long ascent of Kyumur La begins. Colorful wild flowers on the way are visually pleasant in the exhausting climb to the top, where the trail divides into two, one going to the left leading towards Tsokar lake and one on the right takes you to a stream, crossing which you need to cross another pass. It is little hard to trace the path for some distance from where the clear trail leads to the top of Mandalchan la (4996m). The trail goes further up and then steep down to a beautiful valley called Tisaling, which is the campsite for the day. Overnight in camps

Day 04 Tisaling to Pangunagu (Tsokar 4398m) via ShibukLa (5016m) 5-6 hrs.

Today you have to cross Shibuk La near the camp site. The top of the pass has a beautiful sight of the Tsokar Lake. An easy descent to the lake takes you to the campsite behind a hill. Overnight in camps

Day 05 Pangunagu to Nuruchan (4500m) 4-5 hrs.

It is an easy walk alongside the lake in vast openness through a road. After some distance you catch the sight of the agricultural fields, where the campsite is located next to the stream. Overnight in camps

Day 06 Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4668m) via Horlamkongka La (44900m) 5 hrs.

An easy ascent to the pass takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. The trail turns towards north-east just after the pass. The camp site is across the river at the base of the pass.

Day 07 Rachungkaru to Gyamabarma (5100m) 6-7 hrs.

Start climbing Kyamayur La (5125m) which takes around 2 hrs. The last climb is the tiring one. After the pass the trail leads towards north-east and at the end of the valley trail starts ascending from where you can have views of different mountain peaks. Walk down and reach your camp.

Day 08 Gyamabarma to Base Camp of Spangnak Ri (5500m) 4-5 hrs.

Start climbing towards north and on the east and south you see magnificent peaks of korzok range. Overnight in camps

Day 09 Summit Spanak Ri (6400m) 10-11 hrs.

Today you start climbing to Spanak Ri summit, from where you can see panoramic view of Ladakh range and on your back side you see Zanskar Range including Spiti Mountains and on the east south of Tsomoriri lake you will see Gya Peak and on the east north side of the lake you will see Lungser and Chamser Peak which is 6660m) and Chalung Peak which is( 6500m). Return to the basecamp. Overnight in camps

Day 10 Base Camp to Korzok over Yalangnau La (5400m) 7-8 hrs

Start an easy ascent to the Korzok pass along the stream. It takes around 2 hrs to reach the top from where you can have the wonderful view of the Lake, following which is the steep walk down to the Korzok village. You can also camp at Korzok Phu where nomad camps are located, around one hour before the lake if you have extra days.

Day 11 Tsomoriri to Leh (240 kms/6 hours approx.)

After the breakfast take a leisure walk around the lake. Later drive to Leh via Mahey Bridge and Chumathang.

Tour End

Kun Expedition 7,087 Mtrs

26N/27D

Day 01 Arrival Delhi.

Arrival at Delhi International Airport at 0900 the following morning. Local time in Delhi is 4.5 hours ahead, but hopefully we will have been able to sleep on the flight. Meet our representative at the airport and drive to the hotel, which is very conveniently placed for sightseeing in the city. In the afternoon, we must visit the Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF) to obtain our climbing permit.

Day 02 Fly to Leh, the capital of Ladakh

We make an early start to take the flight to Leh, the capital city of Ladakh. The flight takes us over the Greater Himalaya and makes an exciting landing at one of the highest airports in the world. We can hope to get excellent views of the Zanskar Range as we fly-in and, on a clear day, the great peaks of the Karakoram are visible to the north. We are met at the airport and taken to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Leh is at an altitude of nearly 3,510m, and you can expect to feel the effects of the rarefied atmosphere.

Day 03 Exploring the city of Leh

Today you will be on your own to relax and stroll around Leh, to allow the effects of the altitude to wear off. This is an important period, which allows the body to acclimatize. There are plenty of distractions in Leh, varying from scenic and cultural to gastronomic. Alternatively your tour operator can arrange a short tour to visit some of the fantastic monasteries that have existed here since the 11th Century.

Day 04 Drive to Henaskut and trek to Kanji Village (3,870m)

Instead of driving directly to Kun, we will complete a three day trek to the Kanji La (5,280m), partly for the acclimatization, but also for the opportunity to explore a little of this fascinating region. The drive to Kanji Village is an adventure in itself, firstly along the main highway from Leh to Kashmir, before turning off for the last 10Km through a spectacular gorge. It takes roughly 4 hours to get to Henaskut – which is like driving back into the middle ages. From the road head, the trek to Kanji Village takes 3 hours. This is on rough road, but it’s better to walk than to drive. Overnight in camp

Day 05 Trek to base of Kanji La (4,355m)

From Kanji Village we trek up the floor of the valley, passing fields and seasonal settlements, criss-crossing the river (please carry your sandals) to a grassy camp site at the base of Kanji La (6 – 7 hours). Overnight in camp

Day 06 Climb to Kanji La (5,280m)

Soon after leaving camp in the morning we break off heading steeply up the valley side to a pass at 4,600m, then up a side valley to the final steep slopes which take us to the pass itself with wonderful views of the mountains of the Zanskar (4 hours from camp). A long descent down barren slopes to Mapollan is quite tough for the ponies (9 hours). Overnight in camp

Day 07 End trek at Tashitongde and drive to Golmatangol (3,650m)

We overnight at a campsite at Golmatangol.

Day 08 Trek to Base Camp (4,350m)

It’s an easy walk that should take 5 – 6 hours, including a bridge crossing, to reach Kun base camp.

Day 09 Preparations at the base camp

Day 10 Climb to camp 1 (5,200m)

The route to camp 1 is across moraine at the base of the Shafath glacier and takes 5 hours. We’ll drop off some gear, before returning to base camp.

Day 11 Move to Camp 1 (5,200m)

Day 12 – 22: Ascent of Kun

We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 – 7 hours and utilizing 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.

Day 23 – 25: Return to Leh

The return journey can be done in three days. We return to the road head at Golmatangol, then drive back to Leh via an overnight at Mulbekh. Please be aware that travel in Ladakh is unpredictable and not for the faint hearted!

Day 26: Fly Leh to Delhi.

De-brief at the IMF.

Day 27: Transfer to Airport

Afternoon flight from Delhi International Airport.

NUN Expedition 7,135 Mtrs

26N/27D

Day 01 Arrival Delhi.

Day 02 Fly to Leh, the capital of Ladakh

Day 03 Exploring the city of Leh

Today is your own to relax and stroll around Leh, to allow the effects of the altitude to wear off. This is an important period, which allows the body to acclimatize. There are plenty of distractions in Leh, varying from scenic and cultural to gastronomic. Alternatively your leader can arrange a short drive out to visit some of the fantastic monasteries that have existed here since the 11th Century.

Day 04 Drive to Henaskut and trek to Kanji Village (3,870m)

Instead of driving directly to Kun, we will complete a three day trek to the Kanji La (5,280m), partly for the acclimatisation, but also for the opportunity to explore a little of this fascinating region. The drive to Kanji Village is an adventure in itself, firstly along the main highway from Leh to Kashmir, before turning off for the last 10Km through a spectacular gorge. It takes roughly 4 hours to get to Henaskut – which is like driving back into the middle ages. From the road head, the trek to Kanji Village takes 3 hours. This is on rough road, but it’s better to walk than to drive.

Day 05 Trek to base of Kanji La (4,355m)

From Kanji Village we trek up the floor of the valley, passing fields and seasonal settlements, criss-crossing the river (carry sandals!), to a grassy camp site at the base of Kanji La (6 – 7 hours).

Day 06 Climb to Kanji La (5,280m)

Soon after leaving camp in the morning we break off heading steeply up the valley side to a pass at 4,600m, then on up a side valley to the final steep slopes which take us to the pass itself with wonderful views of the mountains of the Zanskar (4 hours from camp). A long descent down barren scree slopes to Mapollan is quite tough for the ponies (9 hours).

Day 07 End trek at Tashitongde and drive to Golmatangol (3,650m)

We overnight at a campsite at Golmatangol.

Day 08 Trek to Nun Advance Base Camp (4,625m)

Day 09 to Day 23 Ascent of Nun via the West Ridge

We need to establish three camps on the mountain and fix ropes on various sections of the route. The Sherpas will do the bulk of load carrying and fixing, but each member of the team needs to be prepared to carry their own share of the kit.

The route to Camp 1 is first up a moraine and scree slope and ridge for one hour, then onto the glacier and up an icefall with 200m of fixed line, which gives access to a huge glacial plateau.

Camp 1, at 5,500m, is on this plateau. The route from here goes across to the base of the mountain and the start of 600 vertical metres of almost continuous fixed ropes to the site of Camp 2.

Camp 2, at 6,100m, is squeezed onto a narrow sloping shelf between a glacial ridge and a vertical drop of a very long way.

Above Camp 2, a short scramble takes us onto the rocky summit of a subsidiary peak, with a steep snow slope down the other side to a crevassed col. The col gives access to snow and ice slopes, which have one short section of fixed rope and lead to the plateau at around 6,400 meter.

Camp 3 is put on this open area, giving access to the final summit slopes which terminate in a steep and narrow snow arête.

Day 24 Return to Leh. The return journey can be done in two days. The walk from ABC to Tangol takes less than 4 hours and the drive to Kargil takes another 3 or 4. The drive back to Leh from Kargil takes anything from 6 to however many hours depending on traffic, road conditions, landslides, roadworks and the like.

Day 26 Fly Leh to Delhi. De-briefing at the IMF.

Day 27 Transfer to Airport

Trek Ends

Package cost per person in INR

S No	Name of the trekking	Days	1 pax	2 pax	3 pax	4 pax	5 pax	6 pax
1	Stok Khangri	5	54,646	33,543	28,945	25,925	24,099	23,238
2	Golab Khangri	5	76,371	52,518	47,003	43,525	41,424	40,379
3	Mentok Khangri	5	105,089	67,537	59,739	53,406	49,594	47,407
4	Matho West	6	88,524	59,414	52,755	48,534	45,990	44,707
5	Kangyatse 6200m	6	90,161	60,233	53,437	49,045	46,399	45,048
6	Kangyatse 6400m	10	199,040	115,585	90,465	78,979	74,368	70,021
7	Rumtse,Tsomoriri Spangnak Ri	11	223,314	129,785	102,467	88,916	83,253	78,076
8	Kun Expedition	27	N/A	444,909	378,301	332,840	316,848	291,266
9	Nun Expedition	27	N/A	444,909	378,301	332,840	316,848	291,266

What is included in trek cost?

Accommodation in Delhi on Bed & Breakfast Basis & in Leh on Full Board for Nun/Kun Expediton Packages.
All transportation by Toyota Qualis, Innova or Scorpio.
Two men tent, Kitchen and dinning tents.
Kitchen equipments and Toilet Tent.
Stool, Table and mattresses.
Food veg and non-veg.
Cook, helper and Mountaineering guide.
Horse for Luggages.
Innerline permit, wild life fees and camping charges.
Indian Mountaineering Climbing charges.
Climbing Equipments.

What is not included in above cost?

Sleeping Bags, trekking shoes and clothing.
Any Airfare.
Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
No accommodation in Leh is included in Trekking Packages except Nun & Kun Packages.
Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices Included”.
Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Terms & Conditions:

Prices valid from 01 May 2020 to 30 September 2020.
10% cancellation charges if the trekking is cancelled within 30 days before the tour.
20% cancellation charges if the tour and trek is cancelled within a one week before the tour.
No refund if the trek or tour is cancelled after starting or middle of the trek or tour.