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Tsomothang – a 6000 Metre Peak in Ladakh

India
Available Departures: Aug

16 days from

US$3,195

without flights
Pioneer
Guided Group
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A short and quite challenging trek and climb adventure in ‘Little Tibet’

Trip Code: PXTM
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Tsomothang – a 6000 Metre Peak in Ladakh

Highlights
  • A tough final day climb to Tsomothang’s summit for far-reaching views

  •  Indus Valley monasteries and the drive to the Khardung La (5370m)

  • Trek in to Tsomothang across two 5000 metre passes      

  • Rarely trekked route and encounters with nomadic shepherds


At a Glance
  • Group Size 4 to 14
  • 7 nights hotels
  • 8 nights camping
  • 7 days trekking and climbing
  • Max. elevation 6050 metres
  • Join In Delhi

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 7 nights Hotel
  • 8 nights Camping
Overview

Eighty kilometres west of the Ladakhi capital of Leh, and close to the northern end of the Trans-Zanskar Trek, the snow-capped 6050 metre-high peak of Tsomothang rises above the glacier of the same name. Accessed from Hanupatta across two 5000 metre passes, this rarely climbed and technically undemanding mountain provides an excellent trekking challenge and the opportunity for any keen trekker or aspiring mountaineer to tick off a 6000 metre Himalayan peak. Views from the summit extend westwards to the twin 7000 metre peaks of Nun and Kun and northwards to the mighty peaks of the Karakoram, including distant K2. Flying in to Leh at 3500 metres, we have several days of acclimatising amongst the colourful and often dramatically-located Buddhist monasteries which are a feature of the upper valley of the Indus River. This gives us an excellent insight into the history and culture of Ladakh and an appreciation of the stark beauty of a region known as ‘Little Tibet’. Trekking for a week on scant trails, the only people we are likely to meet are nomadic shepherds and their livestock (sheep and yaks), whilst we will also be on the look-out for the local wildlife, including marmots, ibex, blue-sheep and the ever-impressive bearded vulture or lammergeier.

Is this holiday for you?

Trekking above 5000 metres and ascending to a summit above 6000 metres, this new trekking and climbing holiday is physically demanding. The ascent of Tsomothang is, however, not technically demanding and experience of using crampons and an ice-axe is preferable but not essential. The approach trek traverses remote valleys that see few trekkers and the trails will not always be well defined. The …

Trekking above 5000 metres and ascending to a summit above 6000 metres, this new trekking and climbing holiday is physically demanding. The ascent of Tsomothang is, however, not technically demanding and experience of using crampons and an ice-axe is preferable but not essential. The approach trek traverses remote valleys that see few trekkers and the trails will not always be well defined. There may also be unbridged stream crossings and patches of old snow to negotiate. On summit day, we rope up to cross a level glacier before starting the ascent which will involve scree, boulder slopes and open snow slopes. The guides will rope up the group where necessary.

Why KE?

6000 metre peaks in Ladakh have been a part of what we do for more than 30 years, always working with the same first-rate and professional local agency.

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