Kang Yatse 2

Kang Yatse sits like a throne for the Gods in the middle of one of the most popular trekking routes of Ladakh - The Markha Valley! Rising above the grazing grounds of Nimaling and covering the sky, it is the most prominent snow peak on the Markha trail Magnificent in appearance it rises a good 1700m above the camping site of Nimaling and beckons any trekker passing by to think of climbing it some day It has 2 summits The higher one Kang Yatse 1 at 6400m+ is a technically difficult climb and requires considerable mountaineering skills The lower peak termed Kang Yatse 2 at 6250m is a comparatively easier ascent, with many teams launching summit attempt from the base camp itself Due to its altitude, climbers attempting this peak need to be well acclimatized Hence our...
Jul 26-Aug 08, 2025