About the Kang Yatse Trek:
One of the most popular trekking route in Ladakh, the Kang Yatse Trek with Markha Valley Trek is a heaven for nature enthusiasts. Walking on the banks of beautiful Markha River, you get to explore an amazing diversity of landscape from the rugged terrains to holistic grasslands. The flora and fauna you will encounter along the way will be awe inspiring. At last, when you reach the majestic Kang Yatse peak, the beauty of place will hold you spell-bound.
In the course of your visit you’ll also come across many nomadic tribes and get to experience the simplicity of life in Ladakhi villages. Away from the hustle-bustle of hectic city life, a trek to Markha Valley is journey where you re-connect and be one with nature.
Climb up steep slopes, cross over valleys and plateaus, visit old forts and peaceful monasteries, and explore the wildlife in the atmosphere of untouched natural beauty - all in this one trip.As a part of daily hygiene protocol, proper care of hygiene and sanitation is maintained all through to ensure utmost care and personal safety of the guests.
Maximum altitude: 5,130 m
Temperature Range: Day is 25-30 degrees and night is 04-15 degree
About the Destination:
The Kang Yatse trek lies in the popular and spectacular Markha Valley. The Peak is a spectacular towering peak with two summits. The route along the Markha River is pure heaven for nature enthusiasts and the valley is home to several nomadic tribes and trekkers get to see and experience their simple lifestyle first hand. The entire route features fantastic slopes, beautiful valleys and plateaus, amazing flora and fauna and peaceful monasteries. There are pastures along the way that are covered in colourful flowers that can leave the most ardent critic in awe. The crevasse is covered with snow for most of the year and the view from the summit is truly worth the climb.
Your Kang Yatse trekking experience consists of both the trekking and camping adventure. Your actual trekking experience starts from day 2 onwards to cover an altitude of around 5130 meters high to climb the topmost position of the Kang Yatse Trek Campsite. Skiu, Markha, Thachungtse, Nimaling, Shang Sumdo, are some of the trekking spots to explore on your go. To bless you with a great camping experience, you will be accommodated in A category hotel rooms of Leh for the first three consecutive nights on double occupancy basis. Throughout your mountain trekking experience, you will be provided in tents on a double occupancy basis equipped with foam sleeping pads for the next five nights.
Overall temperature throughout the trek varies from 25 to 30 Degrees centigrade in days and 04 to 15 Degrees in night.. You can also explore some showers or snow storms depending on the season you plan your trek.
Some places are mostly covered with clouds all throughout the year and you would occasionally experience drizzles in these places.
Markha Valley has often been explored by a number of solo travelers. Thus, it is possible for you to go for a solo Kang Yatse 2 Trek. However, if you are planning for a solo trip, you should be well aware about the trails and also make sure you have sufficient places to rest in between while you trek.
Though trekking solo has its own thrill, it is better that you do not go for it if you are a novice. In case you have gone for solo treks before, you can easily trek Kang Yatse on your own and explore the places which you want to. It is however, important that you read about the place and know the best time for trekking before you plan solo treks to Kang Yatse.
Kang Yatse Trek isn’t really dangerous if you have a perfect guide and if you follow the guidelines carefully. However, you need to be careful if you have breathing problems like asthma or if you nauseate at high altitudes.
The trek lets you have enough time for your body to get accustomed to the changing extreme temperatures. Apart from carrying heavy woolen clothes, umbrellas and other necessary equipment, drinking alcohol is an absolute no at this altitude. One should also avoid trekking at night to maintain utmost safety.
The Kang Yatse Trek With Markha Valley costs INR 47,000/per adult. The packages cover the accommodation, meals and activities while you are trekking. These do not cover the transportation cost to and from your city.
Since the trek is 80 kms, you should try carrying only the necessary articles and avoid carrying excess weight. The average weight that you should carry is around 8-14 kgs per person. Incase you are not confident with trekking, it is always better that you carry even lesser weights.
Temperatures vary from -5 to -7 degree Celsius on the Kang Yatse Trek.
You should carry the following essentials while you trek to Kang Yatse-
- Warm woolen garments
- Woolen socks
- Mufflers and scarves
- Waterproof trekking shoes
- Raincoats
- Stable walking stick
- Torch
- Personal medicines
- Adequate drinking water
Kang Yatse Trek is of a difficult level because of its extreme temperatures and terrain. This terrain is often difficult to explore even by people who are experts in trekking.
Kang Yatse Trek can be difficult for novices. It is suggested that you go for Kang Yatse Treks after you have gained sufficient experience in trekking and know your stamina well. Though beginners can explore Kang Yatse Trek, they should do it under proper guidance by keeping in mind safety measures.
Kang Yatse Trek can be difficult because of the terrain and snow. However, if you are being accompanied by expert guides and have perfect health conditions it isn’t risky. However, weather conditions can get really bad at times.
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