Detailed Route
Kang Yatse 2 Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
11-day expedition through the iconic Markha Valley in Hemis National Park to the KY2 summit.
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Duration
11 Days
Total Distance
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Max Altitude
20,505 FT
Trek Type
Standard
Altitude Profile
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Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Day by Day Breakdown
Arrive Leh — Rest & Acclimatize
Do not exert. Altitude is already 3,500m. Rest mandatory.
Key Landmarks
Acclimatization Day — Leh Sightseeing
Short walk to Namgyal Tsemo monastery. SpO2 monitoring begins.
Drive: Leh to Chilling & Trek to Skiu
Drive ~2hrs to Chilling, then trek along the Zanskar River into the Markha Valley.
Key Landmarks
Trek: Skiu to Markha Village
Through the iconic canyon of the Markha Valley. Multiple stream crossings.
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Trek: Markha to Thachungtse
Landscape opens into wide alpine meadows. Kang Yatse first visible.
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Trek: Thachungtse to Nimaling (Acclimatization Camp)
Arrival at the high plateau at 4,700m. Short altitude hike in the afternoon.
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Trek: Nimaling to KY2 Base Camp
Approach the base of the peak. Technical gear briefing at camp.
Acclimatization & Training at Base Camp
Crampon, ice-axe, and rope handling training on snow slopes above camp.
SUMMIT DAY: Base Camp to KY2 Summit & return
Alpine start at 3 AM. Steep snow slope leads to the NW ridge. Summit at ~20,505ft. Return to Base Camp by afternoon.
Key Landmarks
Trek: Base Camp to Chokdo & drive to Leh
Descend via Kongmaru La (5,100m) or retrace Markha Valley. Drive to Leh.
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Departure from Leh
End of expedition.
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This encyclopedia entry for Kang Yatse 2 Expedition is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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