Hemis to Tso Moriri
10-day Markha valley trek & Kang Yatse climb (6200m) - Fixed departures
1340 € per person
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This itinerary combines the beautiful Markha valley trek in the Hemis National Park with the ascent of a spectacular peak - Kang Yatse II (6200m).
The climb of Kang Yatse II does not require special mountaineering skills but a good physical condition and prior trekking experience at high altitude are essential for a successful summit attempt.
Highlights
| - | Trek through some of Ladakh's most dramatic landscapes in Hemis National Park |
| - | Ascend Kang Yatse II, a great peak for a first mountaineering experience in the Himalayas |
| - | Explore picturesque villages in remote valleys |
| - | Visit the Buddhist monasteries of the Indus valley |
Key information
| - | Trek duration: 10 days (from Leh to Leh) |
| - | Trek difficulty level: difficult |
| - | Average group size: 4.9 participants (based on statistics from 2024) |
| - | Minimum group size: 3 participants |
| - | Maximum group size: 7 participants |
| - | Highest point: Kang Yatse II summit at 6200m |
| - | Highest night: base camp at 5130m |
Itinerary
| Day 1: | Leh to Zingchen by car (45 min), visit Spituk monastery on the way. Zingchen (3402m) - Rumbak (3956m) 2-3 hrs, 6.5 km, +555m / -0m | Camping | meals: L, D | ||||||
| Day 2: | Rumbak (3956m) - Stok La (4855m) - Rumbak (3956m) Those who prefer to rest can skip the Stok La ascent and explore Rumbak area instead. 5 hrs, 10.1 km, +995m / -995m Rumbak (3956m) - Yurutse (4148m) 2 hrs, 3.5 km, +266m / -73m | Camping | meals: B, L, D | ||||||
| Day 3: | Yurutse (4148m) - Ganda La (4961m) - Skiu (3366m) 6-8 hrs, 17.8 km, +813m / -1595m | Camping | meals: B, L, D | ||||||
| Day 4: | Skiu (3366m) - Markha (3760m) 6-7 hrs, 21.2 km, +451m / -57m | Camping | meals: B, L, D | ||||||
| Day 5: | Markha (3760m) - Tachungtse (4376m) 6-7 hrs, 16.0 km, +655m / -39m | Camping | meals: B, L, D | ||||||
| Day 6: | Tachungtse (4376m) - Base Camp (5130m) 5-6 hrs, 9.3 km, +771m / -17m | Camping | meals: B, L, D | ||||||
| Day 7: | Acclimatization day (short walk above Base Camp) / rest day Camping | meals: B, L, D Day 8: | Base Camp (5130m) - Kang Yaste II summit (6200m) - Base Camp (5130m) | 7-10 hrs, 6.2 km, +1070m / -1070m | Camping | meals: B, L, D Day 9: | Base Camp (5130m) - Kongmaru La (5260m) - Chogdo (3905m) | 6-7 hrs, 15.6 km, +425m / -1650m | Camping | meals: B, L, D Day 10: | Chogdo (3905m) - Shang Sumdo (3680m) | 2 hrs, 4.9 km, +20m / -245m | meals: B, L The car will pick you up from Shang Sumdo. Visit Hemis, Stakna, Thiksey and Shey monasteries. Drive back to Leh. |
| Note: | the number of walking hours stated includes lunch and photo stops and will vary depending on the pace of your group. |
What's included
| - | Camping equipment (tent, mattress, kitchen tent, etc., except sleeping bag) for 9 nights |
| - | Meals (vegetarian): 9 breakfasts, 9 packed lunches, 1 lunch in a local restaurant and 9 dinners prepared by the accompanying cook |
| - | Experienced mountaineering guide (English speaking) supported by assistant guides as the group size dictates |
| - | Horses for the transportation of the luggage, 1 bag of maximum 13 kg per person |
| - | Transportation by car from Leh to Zingchen and from Shang Sumdo to Leh |
| - | Wildlife fee, entrance tickets to monasteries (Spituk, Hemis, Stakna, Thiksey and Shey), permits, climbing equipment (crampons, ice axe, etc.) |
What's not included
| - | Travel insurance |
| - | Hotel and meals in Leh |
| - | Flights |
| - | Sleeping bag and trekking poles |
| - | Any deviation from the itinerary |
Single supplement (optional)
| - | Our prices are on twin-sharing basis, which means that if you book on your own, we will arrange for you to share the tent with a person of the same gender. |
| - | An optional single supplement of 120 € is available for those who wish to have a single tent during the trek. |
Reservation
Note: you should spend 3 days at 3500m for altitude acclimatization before starting the trek.
Group trek from 11th to 20th September 2023, thanks Bart for this video!
