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Miyar valley and Kang la glacier

The Miyar Valley, located in the Indian part of the Great Himalaya Range, stretches for over 100km from Udaipur to the Kang La pass. The locals - the Tharanga people - are mainly shepherds and farmers much like the Gaddis but follow a curious mix of Hindu/Buddhist religion.
It is the westernmost of the Lahul valley's on the watershed between the Lahul & Zanskar in Ladakh, it's known for its profusion of wild flowers and medicinal herbs especially during July and August and its breathtaking landscape of quaint villages and rolling meadows which are replaced by glaciers and big rock walls as you move deeper into the valley

In recent years the valley has also attracted a lot of climbing teams (Teams from Slovenia, Poland, Italy, US, UK & India in the main with this year a Spanish team too)
It is hosts hundreds of peaks that are, by Himalayan standards, accessible and low in altitude, with very few exceeding 6000 m. As a result, Alpine-style routes are possible here that have a technical standard not normally seen in the Himalaya. The wealth of climbing possibilities here led Chris Bonington to dub it as “the Yosemite of India”;
Famous peaks in the area are
Menthosa 6443mtrs / 21260ft is the largest peak in the area.
NeverseenTower 5980 mtrs
Masala Peak (ca. 5650m)
Lotos Peak (5630m),
Mt. Mahindra (19,176 feet) (Its South Face is quite a challange)
Orange Tower (5200 m)
Garuda (c. 5640m),
Tamadzong (c. 5245m),
Goya Peak 5230m

For trekkers the Udaipur (Urgus roadhead) -Kang La -Padum (zanskar traverse) is quite popular another viable option is to link up the Chandra Valley and Miyar via the Taralumsa pass.
Another interesting option would be the crossing of the POAT La which would link up the Kishtwar Region to the Miyar Valley..

TRIP FACTS

Region: Lahoul, Zanskar.

Total Days: 14

Trek days: 10

Grade: Strenuous.

Maximum elevation: 5450m.

Best Season: July to September

KANG LA TREK OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.

Day 02: Drive or Fly to Kullu - Manali.

Day 02: Sight seeing in around Manali.

Day 03: Drive to Rohtang la pass (3,978m) – Udaipur (2650 mtrs.).

Day 04: Trek to Chamrat ( 2,090m).

Day 05: Trek to Urgos (3,250m).

Day 06: Rest and acclimatisation day.

Day 07: Trek to Tharang (3,450m).

Day 08: Trek to Gumba nallah (3,900m).

Day 09: Trek to camp I (4,200m)

Day 10: Trek to Camp II (4750m).

Day 11: Trek to Kang la ( 5450 mtrs. ) – Camp III (4800m).

Day 12: Trek to Burdan.

Day 13: Trek to Padum ( 3540m).

Day 14: Visit Thongde, Zangla, Karsha.
Day 15: Drive to Ringdom
Day 16: Drive to Lamayuru
Day 17: Drive to Leh.

Day 18: Fly to New Delhi.

OUR PRICE INCLUDES:

1. Trekking gear: Two men sharing tent, mattresses,

2. Meal: Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, local and western cuisine is served.

3. Trekking permits / National park fee/ camp fee.

4. Staff: Guide , kitchen boy, cook, porters.

5. Transportation: to and fro, Tata Sumo, Tata Qualis, Gypsy, Deluxe bus,

6. Medical supplies. First Aid Kit.

7. Hotel accommodation: Delhi, Manali, Keylong, Leh.

Rafting includes:
- Rafting and all specialised equipment - rafts, bouyancy aid, helmet, paddle, wet-suit etc.
- Meals throughout the trip. - Rafting guides and cook - Kitchen tent.

OUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

1. International and domestic flight fare: Leh – Delhi.

2. Air Rescue / Alchoholic beverage / personal insurance / personal expanses.

3. Sleeping bag.

Miyar valley and Kang la glacier trek ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi, Delhi – Manali drive.

Day 02: Manali. Sight seeing around Manali.

Day 03: ManaliI – Rohtang la pass (3,978 m) – Udaipur (2650 mtrs.).

Drive 145 km. (6/8 hrs): the journey starts from Manali, at the head of the lush green Kullu valley. The road slowly winds up the Rohtang-la pass (3’978m.), the first of the high passes, then down into the Lahoul valley. The landscape changes dramatically, the greenery being replaced by barren hillsides, where the village with their bountiful fields of barley, peas and potatoes, stand out in stark contrast. On entering Lahoul the Buddhist influence is visible in the many monasteries crossed on the way. The people here have distinct Tibetan features. Today we drive along the Chenab River. On the way we visit famous Trilok Nath temple and Mrikula Devi temple at Udaipur.

Day 04:Udaipur – Chamrat ( 2,090m), trek 15 kms. on unmattaled road.

From Udaipur follow a road, which has recently been constructed, through the narrow gorge making the entrance to Miyar valley. Cross the wooden bridge before Chamrat and continue on the true left bank of the valley. The village of Chamrat is with Mani walls and prayer flags, is the first village in the Miyar valley. On the way visit gompa at Karpat.

Day 05: Chamrat - Urgos (3,250m), 5/6 hrs.

Trail leads through flowered meadows and peas and millet fields before re-crossing the Miyar river on a well constructed bridge to the village of Charput. Urgos is at the confluence with the valley leading to the Mt. Menthosa (6,443m). Overnight camp.

Day 06: Rest and acclimatisation day. Or hike towards base camp of mt. Menthosa. Highest in Miyar valley.

Day 07: Urgos - Tharang (3,450m) 4/5 hrs.

Now gentle walk down to the river floor, a newly constructed bridge to be cross, further 2 km on the true left side of the valley, to the village of Khanjar (3450m). Overnight camp at Khanjar, also the last police check post.

The trail crosses a wide alluvian fan before a gradual ascent to the highest settlement of Tharang. 200 m climb to a beautiful campsite, with numerous snow-clad peaks far side of Chenab valley.

Day 08: Tharang – Gumba nallah (3,900m), 6 hrs.

Now gradual ascent over rich grazing pasture, yak herder from Zanskar can be seen nearby Taralasuma pass. From camp at Gumba Nullah, you gain glimpses of some of the 6,000 m peaks of the Himalayas.

Day 09: Gumba nallah – camp I (4,200m)

From camp 2 hrs trek to the shepherds camp locally known as Khai got 4100m. Further to an open meadows. Crossing some side streams. A comfortable base before heading to Zanskar.

Day 10: Camp I – Camp II (4750m) 6/7 hrs.

Miyar glacier, which is 28 km long, from camp at the snout glacier there is choice of route. Walk across the terminal moraine to the left side of the glacier, route tiring ups and downs along and increasingly ill-defined trail.

Demanding terrains for the first 7/8 kms untill the confluence with a glacier flowing from the East side. Easy going from here with a gradual ascent over smooth black ice. An occasional well exposed crevasses to negotiate. Camp just above the confluence with the side glacier, there is 3 cols and the center one is the actual col.

Day 11: Camp II – Kang la ( 5450 mtrs. ) – Camp III (4800m), 7/8 hrs.

A magnificent views down the valley to Menthosa 6443m. At the head of the glacier, A large snow field curves to the East side to the base of the pass. 250 m ascent from the snowfield to the pass is not hard. Better to rope up to crossing crevasses. 1.5 kms long Kang la pass enclosed by rock cliff to the north and snow walls to the south. After crossing Kang la pass camp near the two confluences of the 2 streams.

Day 12: Camp III - Burdan, 5 hrs.

Now follow the true right side of the valley. Crossing the many side streams and grassy campsites. 2/3 km down the valley. Arriving at rocky plateau, trail descends steeply in places through meadows and boulder fields. Tenasa Tokpo remains on the right bank, it flows down to a grassy meadow above the Tsarap River. Continue for 2 hrs to reach Burdan. Overnight camp.

Day 13: Burdan – Padum ( 3540 mtrs. ) 5/6 hrs.

A well define trail on the left bank of Tsarap river to Padum town. continues up to and continue to Karsha. Evening visit Karsha monastery. Situated high above village. Overnight at camp.

Day 14: Padum - Thongde - Zangla - Karsha.

Today after breakfast we drive to visit Thongde monastery. Situated above Thongde village. After visiting this monastery we continue drive to ancient kingdom of Zangla. We retour back to Karsha for overnight stay.

Day 15: Karsha - Ringdom

Today we drive to Ringdom by crossing Pensi la. and camp at Ringdom.

Day 16: Ringdom - Kargil - Lamayuru

Today we drive to Kargil and Lamayuru. An ancient monastery in Ladakh region. overnight at Lamayuru.

Day 17: Lamayuru - Leh.

We drive to Leh.

Day 18: Leh - New Delhi.

Fly New Delhi and onwards fly to hometown.

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