Located at the western shore of turquoise Lake Tso Moriri, Mentok Kangri is an exciting new trekking and climbing holiday for those looking for the first Himalayan 6000m. The area is close to the westernmost part of Tibet, known as the Changthang plateau. This trek takes us to the stunning landscape in the remote Tibetan plateau. It focuses mainly on the life of Changpa herdsman.
After 2 -3 days of well acclimatizing and while acclimatizing at the same time doing some sightseeing tours around Leh, we set off to the foot of Tanglang La. Rumtse is located below Tanglang La and on the Leh - Manali highway. Setting off from this village we gradually and cross three high passes before reaching Pongunagu near Tsokar. "Tso Kar" in Ladakhi, Tso means Lake & Kar means White (White in Tibetan is Kar po). So literally "White Lake". Tsokar is a shallow lake without a drain. The entire area is inhabited during the summer by nomadic herders and by rare animals such as Blue sheep, Tibetan Antelope, Wolf, and Kiang (wild ass) that roam year-round. After Tso Kar and crossing another high pass of Yalung Nau La, where we will get the first view of the 20-kilometer-long Tso Morari. Crossing Yalung Nau la we descent to Korzok Phu, one of the largest nomadic settlements in the region, Not far from the village of Karzok, we establish a base camp above the lake at an elevation of 5300 meters and from here set out to climb the highest points in the Mentok Massif, Mentok 2 (6210m), making limited use of fixed ropes on the snow slopes we encounter. Technically undemanding, this peak presents an excellent challenge to fit and adventurous trekkers. Mentok means in Tibetan " Flower" and Kangri for "mountain - so literally "Flower Mountain"A super trek and climb combination in a special part of the world. Trekking over the Changthang plateau, nomads country, the ascent of Mentok Kangri 2 (6210m) and some of the highest inhabited villages on Earth plus turquoise Lake of Tsomoriri
HIGHLIGHTS
Stunning campsites under the vast open sky, Deeper looks insight the life of Changpa nomads and meets their families. Daily walks above 4500-5400 m, Spectacular views from Mentok Kangri across Lake Tsomoriri into Tibet. A real trekking climbing expedition in Ladakh, a Challenging but technically demanding climb.
MENTOK KANGRI (6250M)
Day 1: Arrive Leh.
Day 2: Acclimatize & visit around Leh.
Day 3: Acclimatize & visit around Leh.
Day 4: Drive Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Rumtse (4150m)
Day 5: Trek Kyamar (4390m)
Day 6: Trek Kyamar La (5180m) - Mandalchan La (5170m) - Tisaling (5000m)
Day 7: Trek Shingbuk La (5230m) - Pongunagu (4580m)
Day 8: Trek Nuruchan (4650m)
Day 9: Trek Horlam Kongka La (4960m) - Rachungkaru (4940m)
Day 10: Trek Kyamayuri La (5430m) - Kortse La (5380m) - Gyama Yogma (5170m)
Day 11: Ascend Yalung Nong South (6060 m) - back to base camp (5300 m).
Day 12: Trek Yalung Nyau La (5440m) - Korzok Phu (4600m)
Day 13: Trek Base camp (5300m)
Day 14: A day for preparation and rest
Day 15: Ascent Mentok Kangri II (6210m) - Base camp
Day 16: Reserve day / Contingency day
Day 17: Descent to Korzok
Day 18: Drive to Leh
Day 19: Leh - Delhi flight.
OPTION - YALUNG NONG - MENTOK KANGRI 16 DAYS
Day 1: Arrive Delhi.
Day 2: Flight Delhi (230m)- Leh, acclimatize: visit the local market, Shanti Stupa, Samkar, Leh palace.
Day 3: Leh acclimatize trek: Drive to Zingchen, Trek to Rumbak
Day 4: Trek to Stok La (4800m) - Stok, drive to Leh.
Day 5: Drive Rumtse (4150m) - Taglang la (5328m) - Pangunagu /Tsokar Lake (4580m)
Day 6: Trek to Nuruchan (4650m) (4 hrs)
Day 7 Trek to Horlam-la (4900m) – Rachungkaru (4940m) (4 ½ hrs)
Day 8: Trek to Kyamayuri-la (5430m) – Kartse-la (5380m) – Gyama Yogma (5170m)(6 hrs)
Day 9: Climb Yalung Nong (6050) - Base camp.
Day 10: Trek to Yarlung Nyau-la (5440m) – Korzok phu(4600m) (7 hrs)
Day 11: Trek to base camp (5300m)
Day 12: A day for rest and preparation
Day 13: Climb Mentok II 6210m and back to camp
Day 14: Trek to Korzok (4500m), afternoon visit around Lake
Day 15: Drive to Leh
Day 16: Fly Leh -Delhi, Overnight flight back to Home
YALUNG NONG (6060 m) & CHALUNG KULA (6546 m) COMBINED
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TRIP COST INCLUDES
- All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
- Leh airport transfer.
- Sight-seeing around Leh for one full day
- 4 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Leh at a 2-star hotel double bed or single.
- Accommodation in Mountain Hardwear 3 men 4 season tents, sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
- Climbing gear: climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axes, gaiters, rope, carabineers, trekking poles & other accessories.
- All meals during the trek - start with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, and snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese to continental cuisine.
- Support staff: Qualified English-speaking climbing guide, cook & camp crew.
- Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
- Camping fee, climbing permits.
- GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
- First aid medical kit. 
MENTOK KANGRI (6250M) - DETAILED TRIP DOSSIER
Day 1: Arrive Leh.
Flight to Leh. Leh airport pick up and transfer to hotel. Rest and relax. Evening visit Leh bazarDay 3: Leh acclimatize
Day 2: Leh acclimatize
Today visit Leh Palace, Tsemo Gompa, Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Spituk Gompa, Stok palace & Matho 3 hrs and an evening explore the colorful local market. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Leh acclimatize
Day 4: Drive Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Rumtse (4150m)
After breakfast, drive to visit Stok via Choklamsar. We cross a bridge on the Indus River. In Stok, we visit the Royal Palace of the present king and queen which was constructed by the kind Tsepal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. Inside the palace, you'll find a great collection of ancient royal ornaments. After visiting Stok Palace, drive to Shey-Thiksey and visit Hemis monastery which is 45 km far from Leh and it takes a 90-minute drive. The great Mahasiddha Staktsang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal built this biggest monastery in the 16th century. After visiting this monastery, drive back to Thiksey monastery, which is 27 km from Hemis. This monastery is the oldest monastery of Gelugpa School in Ladakh. The great Lama Palden Sherap built it in the 14th century. Here you can see the big statue of the Future Buddha. Finally at the campsite of Rumtse.
Day 5: Trek Rumtse to Kyamar (4390m), 4-5 hrs.
After spending 3 days in Leh we set off our trek from Rumtse. Walk along the road till you reach a Govt. tourist bungalow. From there take the right-side trail into the valley passing through some abandoned army huts.
Day 6: Trek Kyamar to Kyamar La (5180m) - Mandalchan La (5170m) - Tisaling (5000m), 6 hrs
Today leaving camp a few minutes after walking the trail divides into two; one going to the left leading towards Tsokar Lake and one on the right takes you to a stream, crossing which another pass to climb is there. Overnight in a Tented Camp.
Day 7: Trek Tisaling to Shingbuk La (5230m) - Pongunagu (4580m), 6-7 hrs
Leaving camp a gradual and easy ascend will lead you to Shibuk La. There are many wild Asses (skyang) around this area. Pongunagu has also a nice camping site. Overnight camp.
Tsokar
Day 8: Trek Pongunagu to Nuruchan (4650m), 7 hrs
Walking along Tso Kar for much of the time on the trail. Today we have an easy trek along the lake and its short trek of four to five hours. On the way, one can see many birds and Wild ass (Skyang) of Ladakh and Tibet plateau. After finishing the lake we turn to the right side and enter the Nuruchan. The campsite is set next to a beautiful stream. Overnight camp at Nuruchan.
Day 9: Trek Nuruchan to Horlam Kongka La (4960m) - Rachungkaru (4940m)
Today we have a small pass Horlam Kongka La (4960m) to cross. It will take two hours to reach the pass from camp. After crossing the pass gradual descent the stream and the trail slowly ascend again. Soon you will see nomad tents. Arriving at Rachungkaru. Here the nomadic Tibetan refugees live in summer. Here we can see the lifestyle of nomad people in Tibet. In this area, they have plenty of Yaks, Sheep, and Pashmina Goats. Overnight camp at Rachungkaru.
Day 10: Trek Rachungkaru to Kyamayuri La (5430m) - Kortse La (5380m) - Gyama Yogma (5170m)
Today is a long day ahead of us, so an early start from camp is recommended. You will have an early breakfast and early departure from camp. It will take seven to eight hours of hiking today. From camp gradual trail to the Kyamayuri la, takes about 2 1/2 hours. The view from the pass is breathtaking. You will have sight of Yalung nong. It is not so far our next pass of Kortse La, takes an hour. From the pass, one can see the Gyama peaks and the Mentok group of peaks. Descent to Kyama Sharma chu. The tonight campsite is not so far from here, it will take less than an hour to reach Gyama Yogma.
Day 11: Climb Yalung Nong (6060 m) - Base camp (5300 m)
Today an early departure from camp to have a good time at the top. Leaving camp gradual ascent for 2 hours then traverse the flat scree slopes then continue to ascend Yalung Nong. The Yalung Nong top is a flat plateau, the breathtaking view towards the east is superb as you will see Chamser and Lungser Kangri across the Tsomoriri Lake. To the south Mentok group of peaks. To the Northeast Chalung Kula Peak and the north Spangnak Ri and towards the Southwest you will see the Gyama group of peaks. Finally descent to base camp. Your guide and horseman will make the decision based on the availability of grass for horses if you want to come back to base or choose another place for tonight's camp.
Day 12: Trek Gyama Burma to Yalungnyau La (5440m) - Korzok Phu (4600m)
Leaving camp today we cross our last pass probably the highest and final pass on our trek. It will be less than an hour to reach the pass. Crossing the pass you will see the valley start to open with a view in front of Korzok and Tsomoriri. The long descent to Korzok Phu, where you will find large settlements of a nomad and their Robos. Overnight camp at Korzok Phu.
Day 13: Trek Korzok Phu to Base camp (5300m)
Leaving camp, we make our way up to the base for Mentok Kangri. The ascent to base camp leads through an open valley with some moraine walking. It will take six hours to reach the base camp from Korzok Phu. We get close to the Mentok Kangri as much as possible, which will reduce the average taking time to summit day. Overnight camp at a base.
Day 14: A day for preparation and rest
Today some work to do, with your guide you will do some preparation and training with climbing gear. Post lunch take a rest for tomorrow's early move.
Day 15: Ascent of Mentok Kangri II (6210m) - Base camp
Today you start very early after breakfast, ascending to the foot of snow slopes through boulders for 2 hours. At some sections rocks are loose. Finally crossing the snow slopes that lead to the col between Mentok I and II. Traverse the ridge to the summit of Mentok 2 (6210m), You will have fantastic views of Tsomoriri Lake and across the lake to the peaks of Chamser and Lungser Kangri (6666)m, to south Kharpa and at the horizon Gya peak. Overnight at base camp.
Day 16: Reserve day / Contingency day
This day is reserved in case of bad weather. If all goes well you will use this day at Korzok village.
Day 17: Descent to Korzok (4500m)
We begin our walk-out with a relatively easy descent to the village of Karzok, which is one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements on Earth. It is scenically located beside Tso Morari at an elevation of over 4500 meters. The afternoon is free to walk by the lakeshore, meet the local people, and check out the village and its ancient monastery.
Day 18: Drive to Leh
It is between 7 to 8 hours of drive to Leh back. We will take Mahe route back to Leh.
Flight to Leh. Leh airport pickup and Transfer to hotel. Rest and relax. Evening visit Leh bazarDay 3: Leh acclimatize
Today visit Leh Palace, Tsemo Gompa, Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Spituk Gompa, Stok palace & Matho 3 hrs and an evening explore the colorful local market. Overnight in Hotel.
Acclimatize & visit in around
Leh.
After breakfast, drive to visit Stok via Choklamsar. We cross a bridge on Indus River. In Stok, we visit the Royal Palace of present kind and queen which was constructed by the kind Tsepal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. Inside the palace, you”ll find a great collection of ancient royal ornament. After visiting Stok Palace, drive to Shey - Thiksey and visit Hemis monastery which is 45 km far from Leh and it takes a 90-minute drive. The great Mahasiddha Staktsang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal builds this biggest monastery in the 16th century. After visiting this monastery, drive back to Thiksey monastery, which is 27 km from Hemis. This monastery is the oldest monastery of Gelugpa School in Ladakh. The great Lama Palden Sherap built it in the 14th century. Here you can see the big statue of the Future Buddha. Finally at the campsite of Rumtse.
After spending 3 days in Leh we set off our trek from Rumtse. Walk along the road till you reach a Govt. tourist bungalow. From there take the right side trail into the valley passing through some abandoned army huts.
Today leaving camp few minutes after walking the trail divides into two; one going to the left leading towards Tsokar lake and one on the right takes you to a stream, crossing which another pass to climb is there. Overnight in a Tented Camp.
Leaving camp a gradual and easy ascend will lead you to Shibuk La. There are many wild Asses (skyang) around this area. Pongunagu has also a nice camping site. Overnight camp.
Walking along Tso Kar for much of the time on the trail. Today we have easy trek along with the lake and its short trek of four to five hours. On the way, one can see many birds and Wild ass (Skyang) of Ladakh and Tibet plateau. After finishing the lake we turn to right side and enter the Nuruchan. The campsite is set next to a beautiful stream. Overnight camp at Nuruchan.
Today we have small pass Horlam Kongka La (4960m) to cross. It will take two hours to reach the pass from camp. After crossing the pass gradual descent the stream and the trail slowly ascend again. Soon you will see nomad tents. Arriving at Rachungkaru. Here the nomadic are Tibetan refugees live in summer. Here we can see the lifestyle of nomad people in Tibet. In this area, they have plenty of Yaks, Sheep and Pashmina Goats. Overnight camp at Rachungkaru.
Today is a long day ahead of us, so early start from camp is recommended. You will have early breakfast and early departure from camp. It will take seven to eight hours of hiking today. From camp gradual trail to the Kyamayuri la, takes about 2 1/2 hours. A view from the pass is breathtaking. You will have sight of Yalung nong. It is not so far our next pass of Kortse La, takes an hour. From the pass, one can see Gyama peaks, Mentok group of peaks. Descent to Kyama Sharma chu. The tonight campsite is not so far from here, it will take less than an hour to reach Gyama yogma.
Today an early departure from camp in order to have a good time at the top. Leaving camp gradual ascent for 2 hours than a traverse the flat scree slopes than continue to ascend Yalung Nong. The Yalung Nong top is a flat plateau, the breaktaking view towards east is superb as you will see Chamser and Lungser Kangri across the Tsomoriri Lake. To the south Mentok group of peaks. To the North east Chalung kula peak and to the north Spangnak Ri and towards South west you will see Gyama group of peaks. Finally descent to base camp. Your guide and horseman will make decision based on availability of grass for horses if you want to come back to base or choose another place for tonight camp.
Leaving camp today we cross our last pass probably the highest and final pass on our trek. It will be less an hour to reach the pass. Crossing the pass and you will see the valley starts to open and with a view in front of Korzok and Tsomoriri. The long descent to Korzok Phu, where you will find large settlements of a nomad and their robos. Overnight camp at Korzok Phu.
Leaving camp, we make our way up to the base for Mentok Kangri. The ascent to base camp leads through an open valley with some moraine walking. It will take six hours to reach the base camp from Korzok Phu. We get close to the Mentok Kangri as much as possible, which will reduce the average taking time to summit day. Overnight camp at a base.
Today some work to do, with your guide you will do some preparation and training with climbing gear. Post lunch take rest for tomorrow's early move.
Today you start very early after breakfast, start ascending to the foot of snow slopes through boulders for 2 hours. At some sections rocks are loose. Finally crossing the snow slopes that lead to the col between Mentok I and II. Traverse the ridge to the summit of Mentok 2 (6250m), You will have fantastic views of Tsomoriri lake and across the lake to the peaks of Chamser and Lungser Kangri (6666)m, to south Kharpa and at the horizon Gya peak. Overnight at base camp.
This day is a reserve in case of bad weather. If all goes well you will use this day at Korzok village.
We begin our walk-out with a relatively easy descent to the village of Karzok, which is one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements on Earth. It is scenically located beside Tso Morari at an elevation of over 4500 meters. The afternoon is free to walk by the lakeshore, meet the local people and check out the village and its ancient monastery.
It is between 7 to 8 hours of drive to Leh back. We will take Mahe route back to Leh.
- All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
- Leh airport transfer.
- Sight-seeing around Leh one full day
- 4 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Leh at 2-star hotel double bed or single.
- Accommodation in Mountain Hardwear 3 men 4 season tents, sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
- Climbing gear: climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axe, gaiters, rope, carabineers, trekking poles & other accessories.
- All meal during trek - starts with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
- Support staff: Qualified English speaking climbing guide, cook & camp crew.
- Trekking mules/horses for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
- Camping fee, climbing permits.
- GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
- First aid medical kit.
× Domestic flight Delhi - Leh
× Rest of the hotel in Leh and Delhi. Delhi airport transfer on request.
× Travel insurance.
× Soft or hard drinks.
× Entrance fee at monasteries
× Personal tipping to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver.
× Any unforeseen cost arises from natural hazards rain, snow, or roadblocks which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.
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TRIP FACTS
Destination: Ladakh, India
Activity: Trekking + Mountaineering expedition
Duration: 18 Days with proper acclimatization
20-21 days from Delhi to Delhi and
15 days from Leh to Leh.
12-day trek,
14 nights camp,
Maximum altitude: 6210 m,
Grade: Moderate to strenuous,
Best time: Mid-June, July, Aug, Sept.
TEAM
Certified mountain guide
Sherpa staff
4 Season Tent
Yalung Nong 6060 m - Spanish group 1
Yalung Nong 6060m - Spanish group 2
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