Kun

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An attractive and accessible 7,000er in India's Zanskar Himalaya

Introduction

Read David Hamilton's 'Breaking the 7000m barrier' article... read more.

The twin peaks of Nun (7,135m) and Kun (7,087m) and are highest peaks in the Zanskar Himalaya, Northern India. Due to quick access from Leh and the ease with which a climbing permit can be obtained, they are good objectives for those looking for a 7,000m peak that can be climbed within a 4-week period, during the summer time. A Jagged Globe team climbed Kun successfully in 2018.

You fly to Leh, the capital of Ladakh via Delhi and spend two nights here before driving to the ancient village of Heniskut. The aim is to complete a three-day acclimatisation trek, crossing the Kanji La (5,280m), before travelling to Kun base camp (4,350m). It then takes one day to trek to base camp from the roadhead at Golmatangol. You have two weeks to climb the mountain. The route utilises three camps above base camp, with the most technical section of climbing between camps 1 and 2. This involves mixed rock, snow and ice at up to 50° in places. From camp 2 you cross a huge plateau, which separates Kun from Nun to place a further camp below the summit pyramid. Summit day starts with a climb up steep slopes to reach the skyline ridge, which is followed to the summit.

Join us on Kun

• An accessible 7,000er that can be climbed in 4 weeks
• Three camps used above base camp
• Snow, Ice and mixed climbing to 50°
• Excellent preparation for an 8,000m peak
• Support from Nepalese Sherpas
• Jagged Globe is a fully bonded tour operator/ATOL protected

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Experience Required

This expedition is suitable for mountaineers with snow and ice climbing experience to Scottish Grade III and Alpine AD. You also need previous experience on glaciated mountains above 6,000m. You should therefore have completed expeditions grade '3B' or above. You will carry your personal gear on the mountain and should expect your pack to weigh 15 - 18Kgs.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Sat 15 Jun – Sun 14 Jul 2024	UK	Delhi	Available Book now »
	£6,595	£5,595

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Group size: 4 – 9 people.

Single room supplement: £500

For comparison, this expedition starts from £193 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign Development & Commonwealth Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for India on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airport taxes.
• All internal flights and hotel/airport transfers.
• 2 nights' bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in Delhi on a twin-sharing basis.
• 3 nights' full-board hotel accommodation in Leh on a twin-sharing basis.
• 23 nights' full-board camping accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
• All meals during the expedition.
• All road transport by private vehicles.
• Porterage costs to base camp.
• Climbing permit.
• All costs for Jagged Globe leader.
• Nepalese climbing sherpas and local helpers.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Leh or Delhi early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Delhi.
• Optional extension (for example, Agra Fort and Taj Mahal).
• Tips.

Tailor-made option

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your mountaineering experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1-2:	Fly to Delhi Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Fly to Leh, the capital of Ladakh (3,524m) Overnight hotel.
Day 4:	Exploring the city of Leh You may opt to take a short drive out to visit some of the fantastic monasteries that have existed here since the 11th Century. Overnight hotel.
Day 5:	Visit Alchi and drive to Kanji (3,900m)
Day 6 - 8:	Acclimatisation trek.
Day 9:	Trek to Base Camp (4,350m)
Day 10 - 26:	Climb Kun - please contact us for a detailed itinerary.
Day 27 - 28:	Return to Leh Overnight hotel.
Day 29:	Fly Leh to Delhi Overnight hotel.
Day 30:	Fly home Those joining in the UK will have an afternoon flight from Delhi to London.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of climbers can all contribute to changes. The Expedition Leader and our local agent will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

Optional Agra Fort and Taj Mahal

A trip to Agra and the Taj Mahal is available as an optional extra, subject to flight availability.

Price £395 per person

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• Summit of Kun

Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: Aug 2013
Total: 2 trips

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Leader Reports

• Kun 2018 expedition report
  “A little after 11.00am on the morning of 2nd August 11 members of the 2018 Jagged Globe expedition to Kun reached the 7087m summit. The group of 6 climbers and 5 Sherpas has set out from Camp 3 (6300m) at 1.00am and the climb...”
  report added 07/Aug/18
• Nun - 11 August to 7 September 2011
  “It was all going so well. Camp 2 on Nun is in quite the most spectacular situation – squeezed into a narrow passage between the crest of a glacial ridge and the bouldery edge of an overhanging drop of a very, very long way! - and...”
  report added 23/Sep/11