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Twin Peak (KY2 + Dzo Jongo East) Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
14-day expedition through Markha Valley bagging two 6,000m Ladakh peaks: KY2 (Day 9) and Dzo Jongo East (Day 12).
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Duration
14 Days
Total Distance
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Max Altitude
20,505 FT
Trek Type
Standard
Altitude Profile
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Day by Day Breakdown
Arrive Leh — Rest
No exertion. Altitude 3,500m.
Acclimatization — Leh
Short walk. SpO2 check.
Drive to Chilling & Trek to Skiu
Enter Markha Valley.
Trek: Skiu to Markha
Canyon route through the Markha gorge.
Key Landmarks
Trek: Markha to Thachungtse
Both peaks visible ahead.
Trek: Thachungtse to Nimaling
Acclimatization camp at 4,700m. Afternoon altitude hike.
Key Landmarks
Trek: Nimaling to KY2 Base Camp
Establish base at ~5,000m.
Technical Training at Base Camp
Crampon, ice-axe, and self-arrest training on snow slopes.
SUMMIT DAY 1: KY2 (6,250m)
Alpine start 3 AM. Steep snow slope NW ridge. Summit at 20,505ft. Return to Base Camp by afternoon.
Key Landmarks
Full Rest Day at Base Camp
Recovery mandatory. Light stretching only. Good nutrition and hydration.
Move to Dzo Jongo East Base Camp
Short repositioning to Dzo Jongo East approach (~5,050m). Early dinner and rest.
SUMMIT DAY 2: Dzo Jongo East (6,189m)
Alpine start 3 AM. Gradual snow ascent via east ridge. Summit at 20,305ft. Return to camp.
Key Landmarks
Trek & drive back to Leh
Descend via Nimaling to Chilling, drive to Leh.
Departure from Leh
End of expedition.
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