Ladakh
Kang Yatse 2 is one of the highest trekkable mountains in India’s Ladakh area, with a
height of 6250 metres (20,600 feet). The Kang Yatse 2 mountain is located in Hemis
National Park, near Stok town, some 15 kilometres southwest of Leh, Ladakh’s
capital. Kang Yatse stands out from the rest of the Markha Valley’s peaks. Even the
fittest and most experienced hikers will find the height, terrain, and grade of the
ascent challenging. It provides a raw experience of the Ladakh Himalayas, despite
the snow and cold. It is slightly higher than Europe’s tallest peak, Mt. Elbrus, at
18,510 feet, and Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro, at 19,340 feet. The
summit day, when you must ascend up to 1200 metres in one day to reach the mountain,
is the most difficult task on the Kang Yatse 2 Trek. Trekkers must begin their
journey to the peak about midnight and fight the cold to reach the top.
The approach to the summit of Kang Yatse 2 is difficult, since it rises sharply over
the base camp on soft snow and unstable rocks. The views at the summit, though, are
spectacular! From the peak, an eagle’s view of the East Karakoram, Zanskar range,
and Ladakh can be seen.
• Footwear: The trekking boots which must be waterproof and snow proof, normal boots,
floaters, and woolen socks.
• Backpack: (50 ltr), Daypack (20-30 ltr), Duffel bag.
• Clothes: Jacket and trousers that are both waterproof and breathable. Jacket
(synthetic or down feather fleece), synthetic insulated trousers, poncho,
sweatshirt, inner thermal (upper & lower), fleece, t-shirts, cotton trekking pants,
shorts.
• Season wise Clothes:
• Hand and head protection includes liner gloves, bandannas, sun hats, woollen caps,
and face masks, among other things.
• Accessories: Sunglasses/goggles, anti-glare lenses, water bottle, hydra bag, and
headlamp with spare bulb and extra batteries are all recommended.
• Trekking Gears: Toolkit for an emergency. Sunscreen, a toiletry pack, water
purification pills, Ziploc packs, ear plugs, first-aid kit, and the necessary
medications are all recommended.
• Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags of lining (extreme -5 to +5 Celsius if you have
one), trekking sticks, and so on.
• Warm top/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt – 2/3.
• Water resistant/repellent trekking pants with an inner lining for added warmth- 2
High-quality windproof/water-resistant outer shell (jacket) with a proper hood.
• Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen Jumper, Down Jacket with at least 600 fill
capacity Innerwear with a thermal component (upper and lower).
• Woolen hat, inner fleece gloves, and outer water-resistant gloves.
• 4–5 pairs of thick woollen socks and standard socks, scarf/muffler (optional)
• Waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes with a thick heel and high ankles that are
comfortable to wear. Sneakers/sport shoes are ideal for camp.
• Poncho or raincoat. A small, light-weight towel.
• A hydration pack and an insulated water bottle (optional)
• Sunglasses with UV cover and the potential to cut light, as well as a cap or
floppy hat to shield the strong sun off your skin (important when traversing through
snow)
• Trekking pole or sturdy walking stick Lip Balm, Sunscreen Lotion
• Flashlight / torch (with extra batteries) Medications, if any special prescription
is needed Toiletries for personal use
• Carry a rain cover over your luggage • Day pack/small bag that you can carry on
your back all day to keep your essentials in
• Keep a few poly bags or plastic containers in your bag to place your things in if
you need to in case of heavy weather.
Personal Medical Kit (MANDATORY FOR ALL)
• 10 Diamox tablets (to prevent AMS)
• Nifedipine – 5 pills Dexamethasone – one strip
• 6 tablets of Crocin (fever)
• 4 tablets of avomine (motion sickness) 4 capsules of Avil 25mg (allergies)
• 4 tablets of Combiflam (Pain killer)
• 6 tablets each of Norflox TZ and Lomofen (diarrhea) 10 tablets of Digene
(acidity)
• 10 Omez/Rantadine capsules (antacids) 3 to 5 metres of crepe bandage
• Keep a few poly bags or plastic containers in your bag to place your things in if
you need to in case of heavy weather.
• 1 tiny roll of gauze 10 strips of bandage 1 small roll of cotton 10 packets of
ORS
• Moov spray Betadine or other antiseptic cream (aches, & sprains)
• If you're vulnerable to knee injuries, you should wear a knee cap. Powder with
antifungal properties
• No pickup and drop point from/for your hometown.
• Personal costs include things like tips, personal medications, and conference
calls, etc.
• Apart from what is mentioned above, some transportation assistance during the
trek.
• Porters/mules can carry personal luggage weighing up to 12 kg per bag per person
for Rs 350 per day per bag.