Kun (7,077m) is one of the highest peak of Suru valley which is located in Zanskar Himalayas. The Kun is located north of Nun and is separated from it by a snowy plateau of about 4km (2.5 mile) in length. Kun is approachable from Gulmatongos (110km. from kargil). Some attempts are also made from Parkachik (90km south of kargil) along the parkachik glacier. The base camp can be reached after a two day's trek from both Gulmatongus. Tour Sector: Delhi/Leh/Heniskut/Kanji/Tashitongde/Base camp/Leh/Delhi. ... See More+
Package Itinerary
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Day 1Arrival DelhiServices Included
- Hotel
- Transportation
Arrives at Delhi International Airport at 0900 the following morning. Local time in Delhi is 4.5 hours ahead, but hopefully we will have been able to sleep on the flight. We are met at the airport and taken to our hotel, which is very conveniently placed for sightseeing in the city. In the afternoon, we must visit the Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF) to obtain our climbing permit.
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Day 2Fly to Leh, the capital of LadakhServices Included
- Hotel
- Transportation
We make an early start to take the flight to Leh, the capital city of Ladakh. The flight takes us over the Greater Himalaya and makes an exciting landing at one of the highest airports in the world. We can hope to get excellent views of the Zanskar Range as we fly-in and, on a clear day, the great peaks of the Karakoram are visible to the north. We are met at the airport and taken to the Kang Lha Chen. The rest of the day is at leisure. Leh is at an altitude of nearly 3,510m, and you can expect to feel the effects of the rarefied atmosphere.
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Day 3Exploring the city of LehServices Included
- Sightseeing
- Transportation
Today is your own to relax and stroll around Leh, to allow the effects of the altitude to wear off. This is an important period, which allows the body to acclimatise. There are plenty of distractions in Leh, varying from scenic and cultural to gastronomic. Alternatively your leader can arrange a short drive out to visit some of the fantastic monasteries that have existed here since the 11th Century.
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Day 4Drive to Heniskut and trek to Kanji Village (3,870m)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transportation
Instead of driving directly to Kun, we will complete a three day trek to the Kanji La (5,280m), partly for the acclimatisation, but also for the opportunity to explore a little of this fascinating region. The drive to Kanji Village is an adventure in itself, firstly along the main highway from Leh to Kashmir, before turning off for the last 10Km through a spectacular gorge. It takes roughly 4 hours to get to Heniskut - which is like driving back into the middle ages. From the road head, the trek to Kanji Village takes 3 hours. This is on rough road, but it's better to walk than to drive.
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Day 5Trek to base of Kanji La (4,355m)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Sightseeing
From Kanji Village we trek up the floor of the valley, passing fields and seasonal settlements, criss-crossing the river (carry sandals!), to a grassy camp site at the base of Kanji La (6 - 7 hours).
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Day 6Climb to Kanji La (5,280m)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
Soon after leaving camp in the morning we break off heading steeply up the valley side to a pass at 4,600m, then on up a side valley to the final steep slopes which take us to the pass itself with wonderful views of the mountains of the Zanskar (4 hours from camp). A long descent down barren scree slopes to Mapollan is quite tough for the ponies (9 hours).
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Day 7End trek at Tashitongde and drive to Golmatangol (3,650m)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- English Speaking Guide
- Guide
- Helper
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Sightseeing
We overnight at a campsite at Golmatangol.
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Day 8Trek to Base Camp (4,350m)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Sightseeing
It's an easy walk that should take 5 - 6 hours, including a bridge crossing, to reach Kun base camp.
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Day 9Preparations in base campServices Included
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
Preparations in base camp
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Day 10Climb to camp 1 (5,200m)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Sightseeing
The route to camp 1 is across moraine at the base of the Shafath glacier and takes 5 hours. We'll drop off some gear, before returning to base camp.
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Day 11Move to Camp 1 (5,200m)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
Move to Camp
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Day 12Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 13Ascent of KuServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 14Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 15Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 16Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 17Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 18Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 19Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 20Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 21Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 22Ascent of KunServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Sightseeing
We will use two more camps above camp 1. Camp 2 is located at approximately 6,000m and camp 3 is our high camp at 6,300m. The Sherpas will fix around 1,400m of rope on the steeper sections of the climb. The route between camp 1 and camp 2 crosses the glacier, then follows slopes of around 45 degrees on mixed ground. This is the most technical part of the climb, taking 5 - 7 hours and utilising 1,000m of fixed rope to reach camp 2. From camp 2 to camp 3 we rope up and cross a huge snow plateau, which separates Nun and Kun, to set up camp at the base of the summit ridge. From our high camp at 6,300m, we follow slopes of 35 to 40 degrees onto a saddle on the right-hand skyline ridge (6,500m). From here the ridge is followed to the rounded summit. From the summit, we descend the same way and return to camp 2, before descending to base camp the following day.
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Day 23Return to LehServices Included
- Transportation
The return journey can be done in three days. We return to the road head at Golmatangol, then drive back to Leh via an overnight at Mulbekh. Please be aware that travel in Ladakh is unpredictable and not for the faint hearted!
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Day 24Return to LehServices Included
- Transportation
The return journey can be done in three days. We return to the road head at Golmatangol, then drive back to Leh via an overnight at Mulbekh. Please be aware that travel in Ladakh is unpredictable and not for the faint hearted!
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Day 25Return to LehServices Included
- Transportation
The return journey can be done in three days. We return to the road head at Golmatangol, then drive back to Leh via an overnight at Mulbekh. Please be aware that travel in Ladakh is unpredictable and not for the faint hearted!
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Day 26Fly Leh to DelhiServices Included
- Transportation
De-brief at the IMF
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Day 27Transfer to AirportServices Included
- Transportation
Afternoon flight from Delhi to International Airport.
Tented Accommodation
- Accommodation in Delhi
on Bed & Breakfast basis & in Leh with All Meals for Nun/Kun
Expediton Packages.
- All transportation by Toyota Qualis,
Innova or Scorpio
- Two men tent, Kitchen and dinning tents.
- Kitchen equipments and Toilet Tent.
- Stool, Table and mattresses.
- Food veg and non-veg.
- Cook, helper and Mountaineering guide.
- Horses for Luggages.
- Inner Line permit, wild life fees and
camping charges.
- Climbing Equipments i.e Rope, Ice Axe and
Crampon.
- Indian Mountaineering Climbing charges.
- Any Airfare.
- No accommodation in Leh is included except Nun & Kun Packages.
- Sleeping Bags, trekking shoes and
clothing.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional
Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Any thing not specifically mentioned
under the head “Prices Included”.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral,
Aerated)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Prices valid from 01 May 2021 to 30
September 2021.
- 10% cancellation charges if the trekking
is cancelled within 30 days before the tour.
- 20% cancellation charges if the tour and
trek is cancelled within a one week before the tour.
- No refund if the trek or tour is
cancelled after starting or middle of the trek or tour.
