Lungser Kangri

Overview

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Climb a technically easy 6,000m peak in Northern India

Introduction

Rupshu is a fascinating region in south east Ladakh, quite different from the gorges and deep valleys of the Zanskar Range to the west. There are wide open spaces, salt, and fresh water lakes, countless rolling hills over 6,000m high and gently glaciated plateaus. The highest of these is Lungser Kangri to the East of Tso Moriri, the biggest of the lakes. On the west shore of Tso Moriri is the small village of Korzok, the hub of this area, the home of the Changpa nomads and a destination for trekking groups and jeep safaris.

At 6,662m, Lungser Kangri is about as high as you can get without any mountaineering experience. It is a true 'trekking peak', similar in difficulty to Mera Peak in Nepal. You need to wear crampons, but with just 450m of altitude gain from the top camp, it is relatively 'easy' and takes about 5 hours. The views across Eastern Ladakh from the summit are stunning. Before climbing Lungser Kangri, you complete an approach trek through the popular Markha Valley. It takes you over passes up to 5,197m, to provide essential acclimatisation.

Join us on Lungser Kangri

• Climb 6,666m Lungser Kangri, a great introductory climb and big physical challenge
• Wonderful 6-day acclimatisation trek through the Markha Valley, crossing the Zalung Karpo La (5,197m)
• Jagged Globe leader is supported by Nepalese Sherpas
• The expedition has been completed each summer since 2011
• Highly rated by some of our most experienced leaders

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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.

Experience Required

The trip is a suitable for those who have previously trekked above 5,000m. No crampon, ice axe or roped mountaineering experience is necessary.

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.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCO Travel Advice for India on the FCO 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.
• 13 nights' full-board camping accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
• All road transport by private vehicles.
• Climbing permits.
• 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 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 (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 (3,350m) 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:	Drive to Chilling and trek to Skiu (3,340m) It's a 2-hour drive to the village of Chilling (3,150m). You cross the Zanskar River by way of a box and cable bridge then meet with our pack-ponies. It's 3 hours of trekking to Skiu (3,340). Overnight camp.
Day 6:	Trek to Markha Village (3,800m) A long day of trekking crossing the Markha River several times and passing by the small monasteries near Skiu to reach Markha Village. Overnight camp.
Day 7 - 8:	Trek to camp below the Zalung Karpo La (4,670m) Two days of trekking up a gradually broadening valley with good views of Kang Yatze. Two days allows you to cross the rivers when they are lower in the mornings. On the second night you camp below the pass at Yakrupal (4,670m).
Day 9:	Cross the Zalung Karpo La (5,197m) and descend to Pilingsa (4,375m) It's a gradual climb to the top of the Zalung Karpo La (5,197m), which should take between 4 to 4 ½ hrs. From the top of the pass there are excellent views of the Rupshu Valley, the Kang Yatse Range and the Zanskar peaks.
Day 10:	Trek to Dat (4,320m) Finally day of trekking to Dat. Overnight camp.
Day 11:	Drive to Lungser Kangri Base Camp (4,780m) Visit the beautiful gompa in Dat in the morning before driving to Lungser Kangri Base Camp (BC), not far above the lake on the western slopes of the mountain. Overnight camp.
Day 12:	Acclimatisation walk above BC Walk to c5,300m on the ridge above BC. Descend and overnight in BC.
Day 13:	Ascend to Advance Base Camp (5,680m) You trek onto the plateau to Advance Base Camp (ABC) on grass (8 hours). This is a big day.
Day 14:	Acclimatisation walk above ABC From ABC you can walk up to around 5,800m to acclimatise further.
Day 15:	Move to Camp 1 (6,242m) The route follows the nala (stream), climbing steeply at first before taking the left hand trail across scree to reach a plateau where Camp I is established (4 - 5 hours).
Day 16:	Summit day on Lungser Kangri (6,666m) You leave camp before sunrise to go to the summit, which takes approximately 4 - 5 hours in good conditions. Descend to ABC.
Day 17:	Spare day In case of bad weather, or to be used to acclimatise further on the mountain. Alternatively the group may choose to visit Korzok following the climb. Overnight camp.
Day 18:	Descend to Base Camp and travel back to Leh 3 hour walk down to BC, then 7 hour drive back to Leh. Overnight local hotel.
Day 19:	Fly Leh to Delhi Overnight hotel.
Day 20:	Fly 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, landslides, river crossings, the availability of horses 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 £250 per person

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: July 2011
Total: 3 trips

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Leader Reports

• Lungser Kangri - 29th Jul - 18th Aug '12
  “As an expedition we successfully climbed our main goal, Lungser Kangri (6662m) but achieved much more too with the trek passing through tremendous cultural and physical landscapes. The team, Will & Jo, John and Louis...”
  report added 03/Sep/12