KANG YATSE 1
TECHNICAL CLIMBING
ALTITUDE 6402m
DURATION 14D/13N
Kang Yatse 1 is categorized as a technical peak and the summit climb involves some good ice and snow climbing skills. The route is very steep and demands excellent physical stamina and powerful thigh muscles to walk through, especially the ultra-soft and dry snow conditions of Ladakh. The usual route we take to the summit camp of this peak is via the scree zone climbing up straight from below the mountain. There is an alternate route following the glacier, however, that's long and has a crevasse below the dome.
Located in the midst of two great mountain ranges of the world, the Himalayas and the Karakoram, the land of Ladakh is blessed with many of its own mountain ranges, like that of the Zanskar. And with all the amazing mountains, glaciers and rivers, one of them better served frozen, Ladakh is never short of surprises to leave you spellbound.
There is a very very difficult route from the summit of Kang Yatse 2 to the summit of Kang Yatse 1 via the rocky knife-edge ridge which looks very challenging. In 2018, a team from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute successfully traversed the difficult knife-edge ridge to reach the summit of KY1 from KY2.
Since this route is very technical and challenging, we do not take this route and left it for alpinism. We follow the route which climbs steeply and straight to the summit from the South-East ridge.
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How To Reach Leh Ladakh?There are three ways to reach Ladakh- 1) you can take flight from Delhi to Leh from major airlines such as Indian Airlines or Jet Airways. 2) You can take road journeys either from Manali or Srinagar. It takes 2 day journey (474 kilometers) from Manali to Leh via Keylong with a night stopover in Sarchu. On the other hand, Srinagar to Leh will take 2 days (434 kilometers) with a night halt at Kargil. All the roads remain open from May to October.nage Questions" button.
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Is there any lack of oxygen?Anybody travelling 10,000 above sea level will find difficulty in breathing or is likely to fall prey to altitude sickness. It happens due to low level of atmospheric oxygen.
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What are the symptoms of High Altitude Sickness? How long does it take to acclimatize in Ladakh?ome common symptoms of high altitude sickness include giddiness, loss of appetite, lack of sleep and difficulty in breathing. The best way to get acclimatize in Ladakh is a natural rest for at least 48 hours.
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What kind of accomodation is avialable in Ladakh?Ladakh hotels are segregated into four different categories- A, B, C and D. When it comes to A class hotels, their facilities and services are simply comparable to any 3 star hotel. Each hotel in Ladakh is designed with traditional architecture of the region and feature oversized rooms equipped with modern amenities. These rooms are furnished with Ladakhi and Tibetan décor.
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How about road journey to Ladakh?For those who love biking and adventure of a Himalayan drive, a road journey is the best way to experience it. Otherwise one can also avail taxi and bus service from Manali, Jammu and Srinagar.
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How many minimum days are required to explore Ladakh?Besides first two days of acclimatization, you need a minimum 15 days time to explore the region as many villages and monasteries of interest are scattered far away. It might be possible that you want to try hands in mountain trek so you need more time.
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What kind of clothes should you bring here?T-shirts and shorts can do during the daytime but after evening the climate gets chilly and one requires jacket and pullover. If you are trekking 4000 meters above sea level, you need warm woolen clothes. Rain and snowfall can take place in June and July and therefore wind cheaters and raincoats are good. If you are into trekking, a pair of waterproof shoes is a must.
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What kind of vehicles are gound in this Ladakh?Leh has a good fleet of tourist vehicles which include Toyota Innova, Qualis and Mahindra Scorpio vehicles. You will not find auto rickshaws here.
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Is there any ATM in Leh?Leh has many ATM’s owned by Axis Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank ,State Bank of India, Oriental bank, ICICI bank and HDFC ATMs are available in Leh.
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Do credit card work in leh?Yes, credit cards are accepted in a few hotels and restaurants and many shops have their POS terminal, but 2% service tax is charged.