Mount Kun Expedition (7077 M | 23218 Ft) itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE
DELHI
Arrive
Delhi Airport Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to
a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance.
You will be received at the airport by our representative and transfer to hotel
for check in and overnight stay.
Day 2: DELHI
Today
after breakfast at hotel proceed to Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) New
Delhi to complete some formalities and attend expedition briefing with IMF
Director and Liaison Officer of the expedition. Overnight stay in Delhi at
hotel.
Meal:
Breakfast
Day 3: DELHI - LEH (3524
M)
Morning
after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board flight to
Leh. Arrive Leh and check-in the hotel. Rest of the day free for
acclimatization. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 4: LEH
Morning
after breakfast, we will take you to a hike for Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
Rest of the day free for acclimatization or your can also do some shopping in
Leh for the expedition. Evening you can walk down to the nearest market on your
own or spend some time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 5: LEH - KARGIL (2676 M)
After
breakfast, 230kms drive to Kargil, Lunch Enroute. Upon arivel check in the hotel
for overnight stay. This will be our last hotel stay before the expedition where
you can get wifi and Internet.
Meals:
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 6: KARGIL - SHAFAT NALA (4000 M)
Morning
after breakbast complete the forimilaties and paperwork in Kargil with local
govt. offices and than drive to Shafat nala via Parkachik. Upon arrival, set up
the camp for overnight stay at Shafat nala at Suru valley. Overnight stay in
tent.
Meals:
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 7: SHAFAT NALA - BASE CAMP (4400
M)
Morning
after breakfast start your trek to Base camp of Mt. Kun. We will cross the brige
on Suru river and than walk upto moraine continue crossing rough glacial terrain
to base camp. This involves 5-7 hrs walking. Set up the base camp for overnight
stay.
Meals:
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 8 to Day 20: BASE CAMP - KUN 7077M SUMMIT - BASE CAMP
Next 12-13 days from day 08 to day 20 will be climbing days establish higser
camp and Summit Mt. Kun (7, 077 M) and descend down to Base camp.
Meals: All Meals including high Altitude food
Day 21: BASE CAMP - SHAFAT NALA - KARGIL
Morning after breakfast trek back to Shafat Nala and than drive to Kargil. Check in
the hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 22: KARGIL - LEH
Today we will drive back from Kargil to Leh approv 5 Hrs drive. Upon arrivel check
in the hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 23: LEH - DELHI
Morning check out from hotel and transfer to Leh airport to catch the flight to
Delhi. Arrival in Delhi transfer to IMF Delhi for (De-briefing) with IMF Director.
Later drive to hotel for check in and overnight stay. We will also have a fairwell
dinner at Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 24: DELHI - DEPART
Morning after a relaxed breakfast we will take you to IGI airport for
Departure.
Meals: Breakfast Only
FAQ
Q-1 What is the main attraction to take this trekking trip?
Ans: Kun is a very accessible 7000 meters-high peak in India. This
expedition is good if you have previously been to the top of 6000 meters before, and
wish to push your limits further!
Q-2 What are the best months for this trip?
Ans: The best time to go on this trekking trip is from June to
September.
Q-3 What attractions can be explored nearby this place?
Ans: There are many interesting places to visit in the
Leh-Ladakh region while you are on this trip. During the acclimatization period, you
can wander around the city and visit the monasteries; Diskit Gompa Monastery and
Lamayuru. Drive to the Magnetic Hill, and witness the magical magnetic phenomenon on
the hill. The splendid Nubra Valley will leave you spellbound.
In the oasis villages with trees, monasteries, and ruined palaces of Turtuk and
Bordang; you will see a completely different culture inthis place. It is 150
kilometers from the Leh region. You can opt for a shared taxi for this route. You
also cannot leave Ladakh without witnessing the grandeur of the Pangong Lake, the
emerald green lake! Also, you must visit the Gurdwara Pathar Sahib and the Leh Royal
Palace.
Q-4 Is there any previous hiking experience needed for this
trek?
Ans: A basic
climbing course is recommended, but not required, for those who have already
explored any 6000 metershigh summit without walking. At least, five challenging
treks totaling 30-days of hiking in the Himalayas! A certificate of medical fitness
would be needed from any accredited CMO of a well-recognized hospital.
NOTE: Satellite phones and certain Garmin devices are prohibited in India.
Tour Highlight
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Delhi: Briefing and De- Briefing at Indian Mountaineering
Foundation.
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Leh: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and Ladakh monasteries
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Suru Valley: Camping, Trekking, Climbing & Photography.
Price Includes:
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Booking
of Mt. Kun with Indian Mountaineering Foundation and the booking fee
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Accommodation
on twin/double room (sharing) in hotels at Delhi, Leh and Kargil as per
program.
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Airfare
Delhi – Leh and Leh – Delhi (luggage limits as per
airline).
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All
transportation by AC tourist vehicle in Delhi and by Non-AC Jeeps in
Mountain areas as per the program.
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Services
of mountain guide and high altitude Sherpas for route opening, rope fixing
and establishing high camps during Mt. Nun expedition.
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Liaison
officer fees, accommodation, meals and transportation (Delhi to Delhi
including airfare).
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Services
of Earth Explorer Travels Sardar (base camp Manger), Cook and Kitchen helper
till and at base camp
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All
meals as per above-mentioned program including high altitude food (after
Base Camp).
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Complete
kitchen and camp equipment's till base camp.
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First
aid kit with Oxygen cylinder.
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Accommodation
in tents during approach March and at Base Camp i.e. one tent for 2
person.
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We
will provide all meals to guests, all staff and Liaison officer during the
expedition.
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Transportation
of members luggage maximum 40 Kgs per person road heads to Base Camp and
Base Camp to road head by mules.
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Climbing
equipment i.e. Fix rope, Climbing rope, High altitude tent, Carabiner, Snow
bar, Ice piton, High altitude Gas Cartage etc.
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All
current taxes including Govt. service tax of 5%
Price
doesn't Include:
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Personal
clothing and gears required for climbing (Personal Climbing
equipment)
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Any
kind of insurance.
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Personal expenses such as table drinks, rooms services items, laundry, telephone
calls at hotels or tips etc.
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Personal high altitude porter
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Any additional expenses caused by or liability for a disturbance in the trip
program due to our circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural
disasters, riots etc.
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Any other service or item which is not mentioned as “Price Includes”.
Please ensure your insurance covers you for the heights
you are likely to attain, and for a helicopter rescue and when you have chosen
and booked your insurance, please provide Earth Explorer Travels with your
Insurers name, their 24-hour emergency telephone number and your Policy number
with them. Remember, your insurance is not worth the paper it's written on
if we don't know the details and you need their assistance.
NOTE: Satellite phones and certain Garmin devices are prohibited in India.
Duration: 24 Day 23 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Leh - Kargil - Tangol - Base Camp - Summit Mt Nun - Base Camp -
Tangol - Kargil - Leh - Delhi
Duration: 26 Day 25 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Rishikesh - Karanparyag - Ghat - Sitel - Latakhopri - HomeKund BC -
Summit – Base Camp - Delhi
Duration: 24 Day 23 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Chirbasa - Nala Camp - Base Camp
- Gangotri Summit (6590 M) - Base Camp - Gangotri - Uttarkashi - Rishikesh -
Delhi
Duration: 19 Day 18 Night
Places Covered:
New Delhi - Dehradun – Sankri - Taluka - Osla - Ruinsara Tal -
Kyarkoti (Base Camp) - Black Peak Summit - Base Camp - Osla - Sankri -
Dehardun - New Delhi
Duration: 12 Day 11 Night
Places Covered:
Uttarakashi - Gangotri - Chirbasa - Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan - Bhojvasa
- Chirbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Duration: 37 Day 36 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Kathgodam - Almora - Munsyari - Lilam - Bugdiar - Martoli - Milam -
Lwani - Base Camp - Summit of Nanda Devi East 7434 M - Base Camp - Milam -
Bugdiar - Munsyari - Almoda - Kathgodam - Delhi
Duration: 26 Day 25 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Nandanvan -
Vasuki Tal (Base Camp) - Summit - Vasuki Tal (Base Camp) - Bhojbasa -
Gangotri - Uttarkashi - Rishikesh - Delhi
Duration: 29 Day 28 Night
Places Covered:
Leh - Skiu – Markha - Thachungtse - Base Camp – Summit - Base
Camp - Cakdo - Leh – Kargil – Tangol – Base Camp –
Summit 7135 M – Base Camp – Tangol – Kargil - Leh - Delhi
Duration: 29 Day 28 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Leh - Chilling – Markha - Thachungtse – Base Camp -
Summit Kang Yetse Ii - Chuskirmo - Chakdo – Leh - Kargil - Shafat Nala
- Base Camp - Summit - Kargil - Leh - Delhi
Duration: 24 Day 23 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojbasa - Gaumukh - Tapovan
(Base Camp) - Mt. Shivling - Base Camp - Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi -
Rishikesh - Delhi
Duration: 24 Day 23 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi – Rishikesh – Uttarkashi – Gangotri - Bhojbasa -
Tapovan – Kirti Glacier (Base Camp) – Summit of Kedar Dome 6832
M – Kirti Glacier (Base Camp) – Bhojbasa - Gangotri –
Uttarkashi - Rishikesh - Delhi
Duration: 23 Day 22 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojbasa - Gaumukh (3892M) -
Nandanvan (Base Camp) 4340 M - Bhagirathi Summit (6512 M) - Nandanvan Base
Camp - Bhojbasa - Gangotri - Uttarkashi - Rishikesh – Delhi
Duration: 20 Day 19 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarkashi - Sukhi Village - Forest Camp - Base Camp -
Summit - Base Camp - Forest Camp - Sukhi Village - Uttarkashi - Rishikesh -
Delhi
Duration: 20 Day 19 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Manali - Batal - Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp - Manali - Delhi
Duration: 20 Day 19 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Bagdogra - Gangotri - Yuksum - Bakhim - Tsoka - Dzongri -
Chaurikhang (Base Camp) - Summit - Base Camp - Tsoka - Yumthang - Gangtok -
Bagdogra - Delhi
Duration: 13 Day 12 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Leh - Korzok- Korzok Phu- Base Camp - Summit - Base camp - Leh -
Delhi
Duration: 11 Day 10 Night
Places Covered:
Delhi - Leh - Skiu - Markha - Thachugtse - Nimaling - Base Camp - Summit
(6250M) - Base Camp - Kangmarula - Chakdo - Leh - Delhi
Duration: 12 Day 11 Night
Places Covered:
Manali - Solang Nala - Dhundhi - Bakarthach (Base Camp) - Summit - Base Camp
- Manali