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Kangyatse 2 via Markha Valley

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The Trek

The Markha Valley trek runs very close to the mighty Kang Yatse and Dzo Zongo peak. A short one hour detour from the trail takes you to the base camp of Kang Yatse. Kang Yatse 2 (6250 mts), also known as the shoulder of Kang Yatse, is a semi technical climb perfect for people looking to get into mountaineering. After summiting Ky2 we turn our attention towards another 6000 mts peak in the vicinity. Dzo zongo is slightly more technical than KY2 and presents a bigger challenge.

The approach of these peaks is through the Markha Valley.

The Area

Ladakh is bordered by the Greater Himalayas in the west and south, the Karakoram in the north and the Tibetan Plateau in the east. These ranges form a natural barrier and does not allow clouds to enter this valley making it a rain shadow region and thus a cold desert.

The term Ladakh translates to land of high passes. Some of the highest motorable roads in the world are here. Ladakh is a major tourist destination in the summers.

Expected Weather 
  • Chances of Rain/Hail – Chances of rain is very less. One can expect a mild occasional drizzle.
  • Ladakh is a rain shadow region and hardly gets any rainfall
  • Snow on trail – Possible in June, After that on the summit day
  • Minimum Temperatures –  The temperature is a lot cooler in Leh as compared to other areas in the Himalayas.
    Afternoon – upto 30 degrees (Afternoons can be hot sometimes)
    Nights – zero degrees (June) -5 to -7 degrees (September)
  • Day 1: Arrive in Leh (3300 mts)
    Check into Hotel.
    Evening walk to Shanti Stupa for acclimatization.
    Overnight stay in Hotel at Leh.
  • Day 2: Acclimatization day at Leh.
    Gear check in the morning. Rock climbing in the evening.
    Trek briefing in the evening.
    You can devote free time of the day for local sightseeing. A vehicle can be arranged for you at an additional cost.
    Overnight stay in Hotel at Leh.
  • Day 3: Drive from Leh to Sara (3500mts)
    Time: 5 hours
    Trek from Sara to Markha (3700 mts)
    Trek Distance - 8 Kms, Trek Time - 3-4 hours
    Overnight in camps.
  • Day 4: Trek from Markha to Thachungtse (4150 mts)
    Trek Distance - 13 kms, Trek Time - 8 hours
    Overnight in camps.
  • Day 5: Trek from Thachungtse to Base camp (5150 mts)
    Trek Distance - 8 kms, Trek Time - 6 hours
    Overnight in camps.
  • Day 6: Rest day and training day at Base Camp
    Issuing of technical gear, practice rope systems, and acclimatization walk.
    Overnight in camps.
  • Day 7: Kang Yatse 2 Summit attempt and back to Base Camp
    Summit around 7am and back to base camp by lunch;
    Trek Distance - 10 kms, Trek Time - 10 hours
    Overnight in camps.
  • Day 8: Buffer day
  • Day 9: Trek from Base camp to Shang Phu;
    Trek Distance - 14 kms, Trek Time- 8 hours
    Drive to Leh.
    Overnight stay in Leh
  • Day 10: Trek ends today.
    Check out after Breakfast. Drop arranged for airport
  • Complete Stay, Food (except lunch in Leh) and accommodation (Twin sharing basis) for the entire trek
  • Hotel stay in Leh
  • Airport Pickup and Drop. (On trek specific dates only. Note you have to manage your travel yourself if you come early or leave later)
  • Rentals for all common gear provided to you like tent, sleeping bags, crampons etc.
  • Technical gear provided to you like Ropes, harness, Mountaineering boots, carabiners and crampons
  • Forest entry permission and camping charges
  • Guide and expertise charges
  • Trek insurance
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  • 5% GST
  • Staff Tips
  • Meals or drinks purchased by participants during the travel or trek (example biscuits, fruits etc)
  • Rentals for personal gear (Refer things to get section)
  • Any extra government charges.
  • IMF charges for Foreign Nationals
  • Flight/Train/Bus ticket till Leh.
  • Backpack offloading charges. You are expected to carry your own backpack. Trekkers unable to do so can opt for a porterage service at ₹400/day

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In all the camps where the accommodation is in tea houses/ home stays, there will be proper toilets. The toilets are mostly western, in case if they‘re Indian, then we try to provide a toilet seat most of the times.
On the day of camping, we will have toilet tents (with a dry pit toilet), the most hygienic way of answering nature’s call.
A dry pit toilet is an eco-friendly sanitation solution featuring a pit dug into the ground, topped with a toilet seat and a wrought iron stand. Near the toilet, a pile of mud, sand, or coco peat is provided for covering waste after use, facilitating rapid breakdown of fecal matter due to increased microbial activity. This method eliminates the need for water, thereby preventing contamination of nearby water sources, as water toilets are prohibited at campsites.
While toilet paper is available, please use it sparingly to avoid overloading the pit, which can take years to decompose. Please refrain from using wet wipes as they are not bio degradable or use bio-degradable wipes.

If you cancel –
– 60 days before the trip: we can process a complete refund minus minimum processing charges.
– Between 30-45 days before the trip: you will be refunded 50% of the trek fee.
– Within 30 days before trek starts: No refund.
– If your spot is replaced in a full batch: we will process a complete refund after cancelling minute operational charges. (For fixed departures only)