Nun Kun Peak Climbing Expedition in Ladakh Himalayas

About Mt. Nun Kun Peak Climbing Expedition 7077 Mts

Nun Kun is the massif dominated by the pair of icy pyramid peaks: Nun and Kun. Nun is the highest summit in the part of the Himalayan Range that lies on the Indian side of the Line of Control (L.O.C) in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Nun Kun is situated in the rugged and forbidding landscape of Zanskar in the Northern India. The Pinnacle, Barnal and the White Needle Peak are the satellites of Nun and Kun. These satellites form a shape of a horseshoe above the river Suru. The route is full of moderate snow and the scenery here is truly magnificent.

Elevation in meter :7077 Mts / 23215 Ft
Lattitude :33°98'46" N
Longitude :76°14'24" E
Range :West Ladakh Himalaya
Sub Range :Indian Himalaya
Base Camp :Above Shafat
Trail Head :Haniskut
Country :India
Difficulty :Difficult
Duration :24 Days
Best time for Climbing :July, August, Sept
Nearest Airport :Leh Airport / Srinagar Airport
Nearest Railhead :Jammu Train Station/Chandigarh Train Station
First Ascent by :An Italian mountaineering team led by Mario Piacenza, Lorenzo Borelli in 1913

Itinerary

On arrival at Delhi airport meet our executive & transfer to pre-booked hotel. In the post lunch session, we will visit the IMF for briefing and introduce to the Liaison Officer (LO) for our climb, later drive back to hotel. Overnight Hotel in Delhi

Early in the morning transfers to airport & from here catch a spectacular flight for Leh. On arrival at Leh airport meet & greet by our Ladakhi representative & transfer to hotel. The day is free to get acclimatisation. By evening one can roam in the colorful Leh market. Overnight stay at hotel.

On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area. Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17'Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order.

Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monasteries in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.

In the morning after breakfast drive north of Leh up to Khardung La. (Mountain Pass at 5570 m/18380 ft.). Here is supposed to be the highest motorable road not only in India but in the world. After exploring the area drive back to Leh by afternoon. In the evening one can walk on Leh Market for a last-minute shopping. Overnight in hotel.

In the morning meet our team & drive towards Haniskut village via Fatu La Pass (4091 mts), it's a small village in the Markha valley area. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay. Overnight stay at camp.

In the morning after breakfast get ready towards the Kanji, the Kun's base camp. This route will take a few days and will bid the chance to determine this stunning part of the Himalayan array. Overnight in tent.

This morning we continue our trek towards Kanji La base camp. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay. Dinner & overnight stay at camp.

Surrounded by the Kanji range with several summits ranging from 5 000 to 5 500m, we continue our acclimatization trek southward. These areas still remain mostly wild and unaffected by mass tourism. Night in tent.

From Sumdo we continue on our acclimatization trek. We reach Rangdum. Night in tent.

Last day of our approach trek. Today we reach the base camp. Night in tent.

We reach base camp, somewhere below 5 000m. The team sets up the camp, facing the summit. We start feeling the effects of altitude. Rest and night in camp.

Day's walk to reach camp 1, crossing the 5 500m limit and return to base camp for the night. Night at camp.

Climb to altitude camps. First camp 1, where we set up our camp. Night in tent.

Climb to camp 2. Due to the factors of altitude and nonexistence of tracks, our progression on the slope will be relatively slow, monitored by our guide. We establish our camp at 6 200 m. Night in tent.

Rest day. Night in tent.

Early departure for the summit climb. Progression at your pace. We reach the summit and return to camp 2. Night in tent.

Reserve day for a second attempt in case of bad weather. Return to base camp.

We leave base camp and walk down to Gulmatungo ; near Yumkun on the banks of the Suru river. Night in tent.

Our vehicle will pick us up and drive us to Kargil, a small trading town, where Indian and Pakistani merchants meet. Night at the hotel.

After breakfast we take the road to Leh. The winding road goes through various passes and familiar landscapes discovered during our trek. We reach Leh mid-afternoon to check in at our hotel. Evening free.

Airport transfer to catch the Delhi flight. Check in at your hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel….

Transfer to airport. Return flight. (or extension in Delhi)

Trip & services end.