In the East of Ladakh, on the Indo-Tibetan border between India and Tibet, extends the vast plateau of Chang-Thang, the area of the nomads Changpas. Having crossed several passes, you will discover waters of the Salt Lake Tsokar, and farther in the East in Rupshu, immense Lake Tsomoriri near Karzok, the main village of Rupshu, at 4572 m above the sea level. The climate is extreme: very low temperature at night and very high under a burning sun during the day. The air is very dry as eternal snow line is found at the altitude of 6000m and more.
The fauna adapted itself to the harshness of the climate. We can see Kyang, (wild donkeys) who come to graze near the lake Tsokar, much more rarely the leopards of snow but also the multitude of exotic birds.
Mentok Kangri 11 - 6210m and Mentok 1 -6172m
Mentok is the Tibetan name of a wild flower growing in this region to the summer season. The approach towards the base camp till Karzok is relatively easy through open valley moorland and boulder at the end. While ascending these peaks, minimum of technique and experience but good physic is required.
This is a lovely peak on a long ridge running south from Korzok village on the shores of the Tso Moriri Lake. In July and August, the entire Korzok valley is green with wild flowers giving the peak its name “Mentok” means flower in Tibet and Ladakh. In some old maps this peak has been named Mata. The summit is a superb reward for your effort, giving magnificent views in every direction.
Important note: Be at Leh at least 3 days prior to starts the trek.
Day 1: Leh to Tsokar :154 kms, (4268 mtrs)
Day 2: Tsokar to Nuruchan (4300 mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek. 1
Day 3: Nuruchan to Rachungkaru (4400mtrs.) over Horlamkongkala (4900 mtrs.) 6 hours. Trek 2
Day 4: Rachungkaru to Gyama burma (4250 mtrs) over Kyamayurila (5200mtrs.) 5 hours. Trek 3
Day 5: Gyma Burma to Karzok (Tsomoriri 4573 mtrs 7 hours. Over Yalungnyaula (5440 mtrs) Trek 4
Day 6: Karzok/ Base Camp 5/6hrs trek Trek 5
Day 7: Summit day to Mentok Kangri II -6210m
Day 8: Day at base camp
Day 9: Mentok Kangri 1 - 6272m.
Day 10: Base camp to Karzok -4550m, Trek 6
Day 11: Karzok to Leh. 220 kms, 6h
Day end up at the southern direction of the lake, night in camp.
As it’s not a long day, Morning at ease, followed by easy climb of 2 h. toward the pass, breath for a while to admire the surrounding, later descend gradually and follow the easy trail that leads to the campsite. night in camp.
Almost 2 to 3 hours of hike till the snow lines. Before ascending to the col (pass) that divide the route to Mentok 1 (6272m) and Mentok II (6210m). We may need to fix the rope to assure the safety of climbers. Make safe and easy approach to the top of the Peak. The summit is a superb reward for your effort, giving magnificent views in every direction.If weather is clear you will admire the awesome views of Tsomoriri Lake, Lungser Kangri (6666m) and Tibet to the east. We return all the way back to the base camp.
Cost
per person: Sub. to change in case of
economic fluctuation, exchange rates differences between euro and INR or hike
in local life and tax implementation.
All ground transport by A/c car or minibus as per itinerary.
Airport transfer at Leh
Twin sharing room in a 3* hotel
Hotel 3* in Delhi, A class hotel in Leh
All meals included (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner.
English speaking local guide for sightseeing.
Experienced mountain guide for trekking and climbing
During the trek transport of your bags and logistic by pony or Mule,
Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress, dining tent
Kitchen team with all necessary items, medical kit with oxygen cylinder.
Climbing permit, (except for foreign nation, please consult before booking)
Inner line permit to Tchang- Thang
Services of cook, helper, escort / Pony till base camp
Transportation of members luggage maximum 15 Kgs per person from road head to base camp & base camp to road head by Pony or porters.
GST as applicable (sub. to change) without prior notice
Any air fares
Airport transfer at Leh
Monument visiting fees. Insurance, beverages and snacks in cities and in tea houses, personal expenses. Insurance, medical expenses and repatriation.
HEarly check-in or late check-out at any hotels.
Climbing permit fee for foreign nation.
Tips to guide/cook, porters, drivers and in hotels / restaurant.
Video and still camera fee where applicable, sleeping bag, personal clothing’s, personal climbing equipment’s, (budget to renting personal climbing equipment in Leh is around 7500rs.) any expenses if occur due to unforeseen circumstances such as to delay or cancelation of flights, weather condition, land slide, political unrest, sickness or any other circumstances beyond our control, refund to unused services. Single room/ tents surcharge and personal porters to carry the day bag.
Note: Please be sure that your insurance covers your all expenses in high altitude as of ground or air rescue during your expedition in case of accident, altitude ickness if helicopter required: We request you to provide Himalayan Frontiers the Insurance number, policy number, 24 hours emergency contact of insurance, persons in your family to be contacted if need be.
By
air: There are daily flight to Leh from
Delhi, on arrival our representative will pick you up and will drop at
respected hotel.
Briefing
of the trip: Briefing of trip will start after lunch
on day of arrival, every participant is requested to be on time. Those missing the briefing will be not
repeated for those late arrival.
Afternoon you will take acclimatization walk to Shanti Stupa and Leh
palace.
Those who could not
reach till evening on reporting day will be considered no show. No show of
participant will enforce Himalayan Frontiers to either postponed the trip (if
seat and trip available) or cancel their booking. Those who considered non-
shown please consult the terms and condition policies applied by company.
To book an expedition/ trek / tour complete and sign the booking form and post or mail to the company with your deposit of 30% of the total amount by bank transfer or by payment Online through the site: www.himalayanfrontiers.com. Acceptance of the clients booking will be confirmed in written. The balance is to be paid 30 days before the scheduled departure.
All the cancellation must be in written and signed by the
person who signed the booking form and will be effective from the date of the
reception by the company.
30 days or more before departure: The agency will
refund the entire paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (INR
3000rs per persons or equivalent in other currency), GST paid at the time of
booking and bank charges subject to the bank policies.
29 to15 Days before departure: The agency will
refund the 50% of paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (INR
3000rs per persons or equivalent in other currency), GST paid at the time of
booking and bank charges subject to the bank policies.
Less than 14 days before departure: The agency
will be obliged to withhold the full amount of the deposit paid by the
customer. In this case, the customer must inform their insurance as soon as
possible and provide as much documentation to support the cancellation of trip.
It is therefore strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover
such expenses.
Those who cancel their trip, following the terms and
conditions norms as per the time period we will refund the advance or full
payment made to book the trip by deducting the applicable taxes as of GST, bank
charges, file charges and other applicable taxes and charges. For foreign
client’s differences of currency buying has to be borne as per the present
exchange rates.
For foreign nation participants additional charges
will be add on to buy the foreign currency, (hence buying the currency charges
has to be borne by clients) bank transfer (wire transfer) charges and other
administrative paperwork to be completed which is quite long exhausted process,
we request you to understand and co-operate with. We will do our best possible
to deal such cases respecting the present circumstances.
The Company cannot be made liable for the consequences of
weather condition, cancellations of flight / train or bus, war or threat of
civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force
majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance. The company reserves the right to
use alternate transport, or vary the itinerary if breakdown, sickness or any
other force major. Any additional that result, such as extra hotel
accommodation, flight or road transport will be on your charge and must be paid
directly at the spot.
Please understand, there are certain hazards involved in
your adventurous holidays which you must accept at your own risk. The company
will not be liable for any illness major or minor injury, death sustained during
neither the trip, nor it will be liable for any uninsured losses of your
property and other losses during the trip.
It is strongly advised that clients take out insurance to
cover the unexpected and cancellation charges.
This is mandatory for all clients travelling on any tour/ trek / expedition or independent itinerary arranged by us. You are responsible for obtaining adequate insurance covering expenses of unexpected / unforeseen circumstances as mentioned in liability paragraph, such loss or damage of baggage, medical expenses, war or threat of civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance, helicopter (air or ground) rescue, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment of the itinerary.
S. No. |
Items |
No. of items |
1 |
Down feather jacket (hollo-fill) type of gore- tax or
else |
1. |
2 |
Tee-shirt fleece |
2. |
3 |
Tee -Shirts (full sleeves) |
2. |
4 |
Fleece Jackets / woolen sweater
|
1 each |
5 |
Wind + water proof suite (jacket+ paint) |
1 pair |
6 |
Thermal inner suite (upper+ lower) |
1 pair |
7 |
Trek paint, |
1 |
8 |
Poncho |
1 |
9 |
Sun hate ( cap) |
1 |
10 |
balaclava (Cagoule) |
1 |
11 |
Trekking shoes. |
1 |
12 |
Sneakers for river crossing // camp shoes |
1 |
13 |
Gloves |
2= I fleece, one water proof. |
14 |
pairs of warm socks + normal socks |
2 each. |
15 |
Sunglasses / Spare glasses or contact lenses, |
|
16 |
Head light. (torch or flash light with spare batteries) |
1 |
17 |
Sun cream, stick to protect the lips |
1 each. |
18 |
toilet kit |
1 |
19 |
Camera with spare memory cards and batteries, (battery
Charger can be used only in city/ town) |
You to manage. |
20 |
water bottle, |
1 |
21 |
pair of gaiters |
1 pair. |
22 |
walking sticks if one required, |
1 pair. |
23 |
personal medical kit as per your medical advisor. |
You to manage. |
24 |
A light towel, A toilet paper roll- wet tissue paper. |
1 each. |
25 |
A knife (Multifunctional knife)- lighters |
1 each. |
26 |
A large plastic bag to protect your clothing inside the
rucksack, |
1+1 spare. |
27 |
fanny pack to keep safely
your important doc. as passport, insurance paper, credit cards, money etc. |
1 |
28 |
Rucksack + day sack |
1+1 |
29 |
Dry fruits and energy bars |
|
The contract between and any matters arising from it will be governed by and construed in accordance with the jurisdiction of the law courts in Manali ( India )
Duration: 11 days. 6 days of trek and 2 days of climbing,
Region: Ladakh (Chang-Thang)
Season: July to Sep.
Grade: Moderate- Trekking till base camp is in High altitude terrain
Visit monasteries of Indus valley
Trekking through high altitude plateau of Tchang-Thang
Karzok, main village of Rupshu at elevation of 4572m above the sea level.
Magnificent views toward Tibet in east from summit of both the peaks
Stroll on the shore of Huge Tsomoriri Lake and observe the exotic birds.