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12 Days
9 Days
Chilling, Leh
Chokdo, Leh
Difficult
6250 meters / 20,500 feet
May - June,
Sept – October
49990 + 5%GST
06 May – 17 May (Open)
13 May – 24 May (Open)
20 May – 31 May (Open)
27 May – 07 Jun (Open)
03 June – 14 June (Open)
10 June – 21 June (Open)
17 June – 28 June (Open)
24 June – 05 July (Open)
08 July – 19 July (Open)
22 July – 02 Aug (Open)
29 July – 09 Aug (Open)
05 Aug – 16 Aug (Open)
12 Aug – 23 Aug (Open)
19 Aug – 30 Aug (Open)
26 Aug – 06 Sep (Open)
02 Sep – 13 Sep (Open)
16 Sep – 27 Sep (Open)
23 Sep – 04 Oct (Open)
30 Sep – 11 Oct (Open)
Report at Leh
Rest, acclimatization and sightseen at Leh
Leh to Chilling Drive, then trek to Skiu
Skiu to Markha
Markha to Hankar
Hankar to Nimaling
Nimaling to Kang Yatse base camp
Rest, Acclimatization, Equipment distribution and training for the summit
Kang Yatse base camp to Kang Yatse base camp
Reserve Day
Kang Yatse base camp to Chokdo and drive to Leh
Departure from Leh
Reach Leh in the morning, check into your respective hotel. Today you’ll have to spend the whole day putting your body at rest. You’re only allowed to go to the market in the evening if you’re feeling 100%. There will be orientation cum briefing + documentation in the evening by the trek leader. Don’t hide anything from him regarding your health. Drink plenty of water. Overnight stay at the hotel.
You can spend the day exploring the nearby places of Leh. There are many options for a single-day visit. Reach Leh by late afternoon and spend the evening for last-minute shopping of the trek essentials if you’ve missed anything according to the packing list. Be strict with your water intake. Pack your trekking bag at the night itself so that you don’t miss anything in the morning and be ready on the time tomorrow.
Max. Elevation of the day- Markha (3,710mts. /12,170 ft.) Route Detail- Start the day after breakfast, the trail goes along the Markha river with some small villages and tea houses in between. Today you’ll be crossing the Markha river several times. There are few gompas with Mane stones (stones on which Buddhist prayers are inscribed). There comes a small village, Sara, with 4-5 houses. The continuous walk will take you to the biggest village in the valley. There is an old monastery, a small school, and a ruined fort in the village. The village also has many big fields. Check into your respective homestay spend the evening exploring the monastery. Overnight stay in the homestay. Highlight of the day- The hole route and the village Accommodation- Homestay Remark- It will be very hot is the day is sunny, keep good amount of hydration.
Max. Elevation of the day- Hankar (4,005 mts./13,130 ft.) Route Detail- Start the day after breakfast, you’ll be going through the green fields of the village. The view of the village from the fields is also very nice. After one hour you’ll reach a spot where you’ll have to the river. Try to cross the river as early as possible so that the water level will be low. After the refreshing river crossing trek for your next surprise i.e., Techa Gompa. A small monastery situated on a steep hill. Explore the gompa, you’ll get a birds-eye view of the valley from the top. There is a sharp pinnacle just in front of the gompa whose shape is also very interesting. Later ahead you’ll again have to cross the river this time by the bridge. The valley again opens up and you’ll reach your destination, Hankar Village. The village is divided into two parts lower and upper. The famous ruined fort is at the Upper Hankar. Check into your respective homestay and spend the evening exploring the Fort. You can imagine that how royal the fort was in the past. The view from the top is amazing. Today you’ll also get a glimpse of your destination, the Kang Yaste 2 peak. Overnight stay in the homestay. This will be your last stay in the homestay as, after Hankar, there is no permanent settlement in the valley. Highlight of the day- Techa Gonpa, River crossing and the fort of Hankar Accommodation- Homestay Remark- Be very careful during your Techa Gonpa and Hankar fort visit
Max. Elevation of the day- Nimaling (4,726 mts./15,500 ft.) Route Detail- Today the trail will be majorly uphill right from the starting. We’ll be going through the green fields of Hankar along the stream. The next stop will be Thachungsey, having nice camping ground and a parachute café. After that, a steep ascends for about 1.5 hours will take you to a top from where the view of the valley is amazing. A little ahead you’ll find two small lakes. The view of Kang Yatse peak, from this place, is astounding. Have your pack lunch here. There will no be any steep section ahead till the campsite. You’ll also spot wildlife such as Blue Sheep, Marmot, and Himalayan Pika today. Nimaling is a big meadow just below Kongmaru La with a stream flowing. Right in the middle of it. There is a big tent settlement there and a shop also. You can get a glimpse of peaks like Kang Yatse 1 & 2, Zozongo from here. Go for the acclimatization walk and have dinner afterward. Overnight stay in the camps. Highlight of the day- Glimpse of Kang Yatse, Lakes and the campsite. Wildlife such as Blue Sheep, Marmot and Himalayan Pika. Accommodation- Tents on twin sharing basis Remark- Acclimatization walk is must. Today you might face a difficulty in sleep as it will be your 1st stay in the tents and the altitude is also high.
Max. Elevation of the day – Litham (11800 feet) Max. Elevation of the day- Kang Yatse base camp (5,100mts./16,730ft.) Route Detail- Today will be an easy day. Start late from the camp as the distance is very short and the terrain is also gentle. Start the trek with the initial ascent from the camp, then a gradual diagonal walk till the ridge then descend down to the base camp. You will have the best view of the peak and can also see the route till the summit. Overnight stay at camps. Highlight of the day- The view of the Kang Yatse Accommodation- Tents on twin sharing basis
We’ll spend the day for acclimatization and summit training. Distribution of the climbing gears like climbing boots, crampons, harness set, helmet, etc. will be done and then we’ll perform a demo practice session. Dinner will be served early as tomorrow we’ll have to very early. Pack your summit bag before sleeping. So that you don’t miss anything and get ready on time.
Max. Elevation of the day- Kang Yatse summit. (6,250 mts./20,500 ft.) Route Detail- Today will be the climax day and the most challenging one also as there is a height gain of more than 1000 mts. Both your mental and physical fitness will be tested today. The trails will be steep till the summit. The initial part of the trek will be through loose scree till the ABC which is just below the glacier. You’ll be roped up on the glacier as there are some crevasses below the shoulder. The summit is not visible from this point. After reaching the shoulder the route is lesser steep but you’ll find it difficult to walk as you’re now above 6000 mts. The view from the top is breath-taking. You’ll get a perfect 360-degree view of the surrounding which includes the Karakoram range, Stok range, K2, Stok Kangri, and many other peaks from the summit. The summit is having a 4g connectivity. After absorbing the extraordinary view, clicking photos, videos. Descend back safely to the base camp. Try to reach the camp before 1 pm as the weather turns bad after that. Rest, relax and have a nice sleep after the long tiring day. Overnight stay in the camps. Highlight of the day- The summit push and the view from the top. Accommodation- Tents on twin sharing basis Remark- It will be the most challenging day of the whole trek. Be mentally strong and don’t exert yourself fully for the summit you also need energy to descend back safely to the base camp.
This day will be used as an alternate summit push in case of bad weather or any reason by which the team will not be able to attempt the summit the previous day. There will be an extra payment of INR. 4,000/- if this day is used. So plan your return by taking an extra day which can be used to explore Leh, if not utilized in the trek.
Max. Elevation of the day- Kongmaru La (5,200 mts./17,050 ft.) Route Detail- Today will also be a long day. Start the day with an initial ascend from the base camp, then all the way down to Nimaling. From Nimaling there will be a steep ascent for about 2 hrs, till the top of the pass. Enjoy the view from the pass and then descend down on the steep trail. You’ll enter a gorge after that the trail is a mix of up and down. The landscapes today is ultimate, you can relate them with the Grand Canyon. There will be a tea stall at Chuskryurmo. In the next one hour, you’ll reach Chokdo the roadhead. The sound of the horns of the car will be surprising after 11 days of isolation from civilization. Board into your respective vehicle and return to Leh. You can also explore the largest monastery of Leh, Hemis. If you reach Chokdo on time. Enjoy the luxury of the Hotel. Spend the night with a grand celebration of the summit. Overnight stay in the Hotels. Highlight of the day- The view from the pass and the route Accommodation- Hotel
Checkout from your hotel, reach airport and fly back home with loads of adventurous memories.
Ensure a smooth adventure with our comprehensive Packing List. From essential gear to personal items, we’ve got everything covered. Prepare efficiently for your outdoor journey, so you can focus on enjoying the experience with Advait Outdoors.
The best time for the Kang Yatse II Trek is between May to June and September to October, when the weather is most favorable for climbing, and the trails are accessible with clear views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
The trek is considered challenging, requiring good physical fitness and some prior trekking or mountaineering experience. It involves steep climbs, glacier crossings, and high-altitude conditions.
Essential gear includes mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness, warm clothing (layers), trekking poles, a sleeping bag for extreme cold, and a personal first aid kit.
The Kang Yatse II Trek typically takes 9-12 days, covering approximately 50-60 km, including the summit climb and acclimatization days.
Meals are generally provided by trekking organizers, and accommodations include campsites and temporary shelters. Carry high-energy snacks like nuts, energy bars, and chocolates to maintain energy during the trek and summit push.
I did Sandhakphu Phalut Trek with Rohit,
Had a wonderful experience with him.
He takes care of all the aspects and had every emergency item carried in his bag pack for all of us (group of 8) including candies too. We heard some of his adventurous stories about his previous treks which made us wanna trek again. Very rarely do we come across youngsters with utmost maturity, principles intact and true to their job. Rohit was all of that. If we do travel soon again, we would definitely contact him to be our leader again.
Thank u Rohit for your perfect leadership and guidance
