Kang Yatze or Kang Yatse (elevation 6,400 metres (21,000 ft)) is a mountain located at the end of the Markha valley in the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of northwest India. It is located in the Hemis National Park.

The mountain has two main summits, the lower western peak (Kang Yatze II) is easier (Alpine PD) and more frequently climbed, although lower at about 6200m. The higher eastern peak is the true summit (Kang Yatze I) although less frequently climbed as it is across a technically difficult knife-edge traverse. An alternative is to climb the North East ridge then directly up the steep snow face

Approach Route - 6200 meter peak is mainly done from middle of June till September end. There are two approach route to this peak. One is from Chilling and trekking through the Markha Valley, passing by the villages of Skiu, Markha and Hankar. Another approach starts from the village of Shang Sumdo and steeply climbs up the Markha Gorge passing by the campsite of Chyuskirmo, Lartsa and then climbing the Gongmaru La, a 5130 meter high pass to reach Nimaling. This route climbs up very fast and one needs to rest in Nimaling to acclimatize better before trekking to the base camp at 5000 meters.[4]

Climbing Kang Yatse Peak 2 (elevation 6,250 metres (20,510 ft)) is easier compared to the main peak and does not require any technical mountaineering skills. The climbing team usually starts the climb between 12 AM to 2 AM and its takes about 6 – 8 hours to reach the summit. The route climbs on scree zone before climbing up on steep snow slope. Early in the season in June and July can have snow from the base camp itself making the climb more slow and difficult. From the top distant peaks of East Karakoram are visible on a clear day.

Climbing Kang Yatse 1 requires an intermediate Camp to be set up. The climb to Camp 1 is a short one but over a steep scree zone. There is an alternative route following the Glacier where Camp 1 can be set up too. From Camp 1, the climb gets technical. The last 500 meters of the peak is very steep and requires fixed ropes.

Note : Following Trek is technical at few sections , High level of fitness is required . Please do a personal review before registering.

Brief Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrive in Leh.
Day 2: Acclimatization Day in Leh. Local sightseeing.
Day 3: Drive From Leh To Chilling. Trek to Skiu
Day 4: Trek From Skiu to Markha.
Day 5: Trek From Markha to Thochungtse, via Hankar
Day 6: Trek From Thochungtse to Base Camp.
Day 7: Acclimatization and Orientation Day in Base Camp
Day 8: Attempt Kang Yatse 2 Trek Summit
Day 9: REST / ACCLIMATIZATION / LOCAL EXPLORATION DAY
Day 10: Approach to Camp 1 of Kang Yatse 1
Day 11: Summit Day. Back to Base Camp
Day 12: Reserved or Contingency Day 1
Day 13: Trek From Base Camp to Leh, via Chuskirmo
Day 14 : Leh to Delhi Flight .

Price : On Enquiry as it is based on Dynamic Pricing

Whats's included ?.
1 Medical Expert + Certified Technical Climbing/Trek Leader.
1 Dedicated Pre-Trek Coordinator
1 Local Route Guide.
1 Cook + Required Kitchen Helpers.
Required Camp Helpers.
Required Evacuation Helpers.
All camping equipment including Dining and Toilet Tents.
All climbing and safety gears like Helmet, Harness, Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axes, Climbing Rope, etc
Sleeping bags with fleece liners for warmth and hygiene.
All meals on Treks suited for high altitude.
3 meals, i.e BLD with morning and evening teas, evening snacks, dessert and hot drinks after dinner
All safety trek gears as required.
High Altitude Medical kit with oxygen cylinders.
All permits required for trekking in Hemis National Park, Peak Royalties and Climbing Fees.
All staff, their wage, insurances, transfers to and from their home and meals.
Accommodation for 3 nights in Leh ( room + breakfast )
All transfers from Leh to Leh for the trek
Offloading of personal load upto 10 Kgs per trekker on Yaks/Horses/Porters
Complimentary airport pickup and drop.

Excluded ? :
Personal Travel Insurance.
Personal Purchases.
Food Purchased Outside Our Menu.
Personal Gears.
Lunch and Dinner in Leh.
Bottled Water or Any Other Drinks.
Anything else not mentioned in inclusion list.
ANY EXTRA COST AS A TAX OR ROYALTY TO BE GIVEN TO ANY GOVERNMENT OR OTHER LOCAL BODIES APART FROM ALTOA PERMIT FOR INDIVIDUALS, CAMPING FEES FOR LOCALS, PEAK CLIMBING FEES FOR FOREIGNERS AND HEMIS NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FEES WHICH ARE THE ONLY PERMIT COST KNOWN AT THE TIME OF COST CALCULATION