Expedition

Expeditionen on very high mountains cannot be offered in this area, but some summits above 6.000 m and in Ladakh and the 7.000er twin-peaks Nun and Kun in Zanskar are recommendable options. One has to pay summit-fees – peaks below 6.200 m are trekking-mountains and not so expensive (approx. 40 Euro p.P.), peaks above are quite more expensive (depending on groupsize). We list the walk on the frozen river Zanskar in the winter here, too, as it is quite a little dangerous challenge due to open spots in the ice.

 

Stok Kangri 


Stok Kangri is a 6.120 m high mountain (category: Trekkingmountain) directly opposite Leh on the other side of the Indus. A tour takes 4-5 days. Starting point is Stok. From there one has to gain 2.500 meters of altitude towards the summit. In every season there is snow on the top, so iceaxe, crampons and ropes (included in a booking with us) are necessary. Luggage horses make the ascent easier. One can include the Stok Kangri also in the Markha-Valley-Trek.

 

Kang Yaze 


Kang Yaze is a 6.400 m high mountain, which can be climbed from the high valley in Nimaling. Starting point is Shang Sumdo. From here one treks via the pass of Kongmaru-la (5.150 m) to Nimaling. 2-3 days are counted for the ascent to the Base Camp, another for the Advanced Base Camp  and after that one needs again a day for the summit and the way back to the Base Camp.

 

Dzo Jongo

Next to the Kang Yaze is the little lower Dzo Jongo with 6.280 m. The climb starts at the same Advanced Base Camp. One can just aim at this peak only or do it together with Kang Yaze. Both can be included in a Markha-Valley-Trekkingtour.

 

Changthang


Around Tsomoriri-Lake are some nice mountain-peaks above 6.000 m, which can be climbed nicely: Chalung (6.500 m), Chamser Kangri (6.600 m), Lungser Kangri (6.650 m) in the East and Yalung Nong (6.080 m) as well as the Mentok-peaks I (6.250 m) and II (6.210 m) in the West. Incl. Travelling from and to Leh a climb is possible in 6 days. For sure one can combine some peaks. As one has the first overnight already on 4.500 m, a good acclimatisation is essential! 2014 Chamser and Lungser Kangri were closed – we are waiting for a reopening.

 

Nun Kun


The 7.000er Twin-Peaks Nun (7.135 m) and Kun (7.090 m) are in Zanskar. Kun was first climbed in 1913 by the italian mountaineer Piacenza, Nun only in 1953 by the swiss Madame Claude Kogan. The journey starts from Kargil to Parkachik, where one has to do the climbing which will take approx. 10 days.

 

Chadar (walking on the frozen river in Winter)

When the Zanskar-River is frozen in the winter, it offers the Zanskaris a quite fast possibilitiy to get into the Indus Valley and to Leh. Who wants to join this adventure in January or February, has to adjust to approx. 8 days of walking on ice with leaky spots and icecold nights in a tent. Back one has to take the same route or get a helicopter from Padum or wait until spring in Zanskar for the opening of the road. For sure one can also just walk to Lingshed and back.

 

There are more less known and maybe unclimbed peaks – let’s talk if you are interested in discover new experiences!