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Mentok Kangri II Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 12 days starting from Karzok.
Standard RouteThis is the baseline pacing strategy for this expedition. Expedition leaders frequently modify rotation schedules, add reserve weather days, or adjust high camps based on real-time mountain conditions. Consult the operator's expedition dossier for their precise approach.
Duration
12 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
20,505 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
-3,575 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Complete rest day for acclimatization at 11,500 ft.
Key Landmarks
The team holds position within the alpine meadow basin, monitoring weather patterns and adapting to the thinning atmosphere.
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Light acclimatization walk around Leh with routine health checks.
Key Landmarks
The team holds position within the alpine meadow basin, monitoring weather patterns and adapting to the thinning atmosphere.
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
A deliberate, slow-paced hike to the Shanti Stupa. This short burst of elevation gain forces the body to adapt to the dropping oxygen levels before heading to the remote Changthang plateau.
Key Landmarks
The team holds position within the alpine meadow basin, monitoring weather patterns and adapting to the thinning atmosphere.
Camp Alt
15,075 ft
Day Gain
+3,575 ft
Drive to Karzok
Drive along the Indus River via Chumathang hot springs.
Key Landmarks
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
17,380 ft
Day Gain
+2,305 ft
Reach Mentok Base Camp
Gradual climb up the valley. Establishing camp.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
17,380 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Glacier training, crampon fitting, and self-arrest practice.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The expedition remains stationed within the high-altitude ablation zone, adjusting to the stark environment where exposed scree and ice dominate the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
17,380 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Load Ferry to High Camp
Carry gear to High Camp to assist rotation, return to BC to sleep.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONHelmet Mandatory
Helmet mandatory. Move quickly and quietly through the rockfall zone without stopping to rest.
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
19,020 ft
Day Gain
+1,640 ft
Shift to High Camp
Move to High Camp. Early dinner and preparation for alpine start.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
17,380 ft
Day Gain
-1,640 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Mentok Kangri II
Alpine start at 1 AM. Negotiate scree, glacier, and 45-degree snow slopes. Return to BC.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The final ascent leaves the upper glacial basin for the exposed summit ridges, offering panoramic views across the watershed divide before descending back to the icefields.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
17,380 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
A critical reserve day built in to handle fierce, unpredictable winds whipping off the high-altitude lake. This buffer ensures the team only attempts the Mentok Kangri summit in stable conditions.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The expedition remains stationed within the high-altitude ablation zone, adjusting to the stark environment where exposed scree and ice dominate the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
-5,880 ft
Trek to Karzok & Drive to Leh
Trek down to Karzok and drive back to Leh. Celebration dinner.
Key Landmarks
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Departure
Airport transfers for flight to Delhi.
Key Landmarks
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Expedition Extensions & Add-ons
Karzok Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Mentok Base Camp
Base Camp
Water
Glacial stream melt
Wind
Moderate
Night Temp
-8°C
Mentok High Camp
High Camp
Water
Snow melt required
Wind
High
Night Temp
-15°C
Navigation & Route Data
Magnetic Declination
+1.5°
Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
Glacier approach is prone to crevasse shifts; route must be wanded.
Ridge section requires rope fixing and pathfinding on wind-blown snow.
Maintain compass bearings in whiteout conditions.
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