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Jorkanden Base Camp Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A rugged 4-day expedition to the dramatic base camp of Jorkanden in the remote Kinnaur region.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
4 Days
Total Distance
50 KM
Max Altitude
16,800 FT
Trek Type
linear
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
+2,570 ft
Reach Forest Camp
Climb from Sangla orchards through the mixed forest. First views of Jorkanden pyramid above the treeline.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The Baspa valley settlement narrows into a dense forested trail ascent.
Camp Alt
16,300 ft
Day Gain
+4,800 ft
Today's Objective
🏕 Establish Jorkanden Base Camp
The tough day — 4,800 ft gain through meadow and moraine to the base camp. The peak face above camp is overwhelming. Arrive by 4pm.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
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
16,300 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Explore above the base camp. The ridge 500 ft above gives a combined Jorkanden + Kinnaur Kailash panorama.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
An acclimatization day situated entirely within the rocky moraine basin.
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
8,930 ft
Day Gain
-7,370 ft
Descend to Sangla
Long descent — 7,370 ft in 22 km. Start by 7am. Forest section is pleasant, final orchard walk is beautiful.
Key Landmarks
The moraine basin transitions steeply downward back into the forested Baspa valley settlement.
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.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Poat La Connection Trek
+7 DaysCombine Jorkanden base camp with the Poat La crossing for the definitive Kinnaur multi-week circuit.
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