Mountaineering
The lower western summit of the Kang Yatse massif, approached via the Markha Valley trek from Chilling or Spituk. It needs no special mountaineering skills, making it ideal as a first Himalayan 6,000m summit. Scree slopes lead to a steep snow climb, with summit views stretching to K2 and the Zanskar range.
Acclimatization in Leh (3,500m).
Explore local monasteries and prepare for expedition.
Drive to Chilling and begin trek to Skiu.
Trek through Markha Valley villages.
Continue up valley with Kang Yatse views.
Ascend to high camp at BaseCamp (5,200m).
Daytime we will fix the gear and equipments and at midnight push for summit.
After summit push rest for 2 hours then we will decend down to Nimaling. (Alt. 4890)
In morning will cross the kongmarula pass which is 5260 m. Then we will decend down from the pass and trek from the valley crossing multiple times rivers.
1.5 hours drive from chokdo to leh. Drop to your hotel.
More mountaineering
ChallengingThe true, higher summit of the Kang Yatse massif, reached via a technically demanding knife-edge ridge traverse. Approached via the Markha Valley, it should only be attempted by experienced climbers and sees far fewer ascents than its easier neighbour, Kang Yatse II.
ModerateRising above the western shore of Tso Moriri in the remote Rupshu-Changthang plateau, this semi-technical peak offers stunning views across the lake to the 6,600m Chamser and Lungser Kangri. The climb itself takes 3–4 days from Korzok village and pairs well with the Rumtse to Tso Moriri trek for acclimatisation.
ModerateTwin summits at the head of the Nimaling Valley, reached via the Markha Valley trek and facing the main peak of Kang Yatse. Dzo Jongo East (6,220m) is a straightforward plod up a snow-lined ridge, trickier near the top where it crosses boulder fields hidden beneath the snow — roughly a nine-hour round trip from base camp. The higher West summit is climbed separately from a high camp at 5,800m, up a rocky plateau and a rib of moraine, then a snow slope that steepens near the top and needs care after fresh snowfall. Among the easiest 6,000m peaks in the Himalaya, and a far gentler objective than Kang Yatse I.
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