Kang Yatse I Peak Expedition (6400M.)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Region:- Ladakh.
• Total Duration – 16 Nights / 17 Days
• Style Of Trip – Climbing
• Maximum Altitude –  6400 m.
• Grade – Easy to Moderate
• Best Season – May to October
• Accommodation – Hotel/Guesthouse; Organized Campsite
• Food – On trek – All meals included
• Kang Yatse Ipeak is located in Northern region of Laddakhin the renowned Markha Valley route inside the Hemis National park. It is the highest eastern summit among Kang Yatse Peaks towering about 6400m. and the lower one rises 6270m in the western ridge. The peak is difficult consisting of technical approaches turbulent river crossings scree stretches knife edge traverses following to the ultimate summit of a plateau. Kang Yatse I requires basic knowledge of mountaineering climbing icy surfaces and bearing high altitudes.
• The peak comprises of two significant routes depending on the acclimatization process. The first route departs from Chilling through Skiu Markha and Hanker in the frequent Markha valley, a rather moderate route giving one adequate time to get favorable to the unpredictable atmosphere. Another route starts from Shang Sumdo which climbs steeply to the Markha gorge to Larsa, Gongmaru la (5130m) and then to Nimaling. This route is comparatively faster than the first one reaching upto the altitude of 5000m. demanding one to acclimatize faster. Whichever the route is taken it will depend on the climbers acclimatization process and the group leaders decision to opt the route. However the first route from Skiu is most preferable route and is frequented since years.
• The trail to the glorious peak leads through one of the diverse landscapes in the whole region. The rugged terrains scorching sunlight of the Markha valley intermittently turns to lively greenery decked with various highland flora and fauna.
• The route goes along the Markha river from the last road head at Chilling, then trek starts by entering into the wild life sanctuary on deserted surfaces. If lucky one could see some wildlife wandering about enroute. Our first campsite at Skiu will be reached by the afternoon via an easy trail and then trekking towards Markha village will start on following day. The day presents easy trail with some of the freezing cold rivers to be crossed to the most dense village of Markha in the entire valley. Next day trek to Hanker is easy and will pass by an ancient monastery of Yensa perched on the rock hill. Then the trek climbs over steep trail and after hours of climbing we reach at the Base camp. Here at base camp one can see the Kang Yatse Peaks clearly. Following day shift the load to the advance base camp and return back to the Base camp favoring adequately. On the other day establish ABC (5900m.)and prepare for the summit attempt. Summit attempt will be executed in the middle of the night while climbing over scree ice snow and slants. The climb turns steep and keeps steepening over snow requiring use of ropes technical gears for the safe climb.
• The final stretch of the ascend is demanding testing ones limit at devastating heights. After hours of labor we acclaim the final ridge, a knife edged slant dropping dangerously on each sides. Kang Yatse I reclines moderately to the flat summit at an altitude of 6400m. The acme is enthralling surrounded by vast sandy meadows mountains peaks elaborating the atmosphere. Along to it if the sky favors all the way up then the ultimate landscape can be gasped comprehensively. The summit of Kang Yatse I captures one to stay more and more but the weather warns to descend earlier, so we trace back our footprints and approach the ABC, BC and so on the camps. Finally civilization is encountered with grinning faces healthy hearts and with the true strength to overcome adversities held even in lives.
• The Kang Yatse I gives all the aspects of climbing a peak, triumphing over the significant height and chance to live adventurous life in a few days jaunt. So we invite you to become one of them, a lucky ones gasping Nature first hand.
• Climb up sheer slopes, cross over valleys and hills, visit old forts and serene monasteries, and traverse the wildlife in the ambiance of virgin natural charm - all in one.
• The trail will take you through the meadows along the way that are wrapped in colorful blossoms that can leave the most passionate travelers in wonder.