Short Itinerary Overview 

• Day 1: Arrive in Leh (3,500 m)
• Day 2: Acclimatisation in Leh (3,500 m)
• Day 3: Drive to Skiu (3,400 m) → Trek to Sara (3,600 m)
• Day 4: Sara to Markha (3,750 m)
• Day 5: Markha to Thochungtsey (4,300 m)
• Day 6: Thochungtsey to Base Camp (5,100 m)
• Day 7: Rest & Training at Base Camp (5,100 m)
• Day 8: Summit Kang Yatse II (6,250 m) → Base Camp
• Day 9: Move to Dzo Jongo Base Camp (~5,100 m)
• Day 10: Rest & Midnight Summit Push
• Day 11: Summit Dzo Jongo (6,200 m) → Base Camp
• Day 12: Trek to Chokdo (3,900 m) via Kongmaru La (5,200 m) → Drive to Leh
• Day 13: Departure from Leh

Detailed Day-wise Itinerary with Landscape, Terrain & Experience

Day 1: Arrive in Leh (3,500 m) – Transfer to Hotel

• Arrive in Leh, a high-altitude Himalayan town surrounded by stark mountains and wide valleys. The dry air, vast landscapes, and snow-capped peaks instantly set the tone for your Ladakh adventure. A short walk in the local market helps your body gently adjust to the altitude.

Day 2: Acclimatisation Hike in Leh (3,500 m)

• Trek Distance: 5–6 km | Duration: 3–4 hrs
  The hike to Shanti Stupa takes you along winding trails and gradual climbs with sweeping views of Leh town and the Indus Valley. The terrain is dry and rugged, offering a glimpse of Ladakh’s desert-like beauty while preparing your body for higher altitudes.

Day 3: Drive Leh to Skiu (3,400 m) | Trek to Sara (3,600 m)

• Travel: 70 km | 2–3 hrs
• Trek: 10–12 km | 4–5 hrs
  The drive introduces you to Ladakh’s dramatic landscapes—barren mountains, river valleys, and remote villages. The trek begins along the Markha River, with relatively easy trails, wooden bridges, and wide open valleys, marking your entry into the scenic Markha Valley.

Day 4: Trek from Sara to Markha (3,750 m)

• Trek Distance: 10–12 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs
  This day takes you through charming Ladakhi villages, green patches of farmland, and multiple river crossings. The contrast between fertile settlements and stark mountains creates a unique landscape, offering cultural insights alongside scenic trekking.

Day 5: Trek from Markha to Thochungtsey (4,300 m)

• Trek Distance: 10 km | Duration: 5–6 hrs
  As you ascend higher, the valley opens up into vast, rugged terrain with fewer signs of habitation. The trail becomes more alpine, and views of the Kang Yatse massif begin to dominate the skyline, giving a true sense of entering high-altitude wilderness.

Day 6: Trek to Base Camp (5,100 m)

• Trek Distance: 8–10 km | Duration: 5–6 hrs
  The climb to base camp is steeper, with rocky paths and moraine sections. Vegetation fades, replaced by raw, dramatic mountain terrain, and you begin to feel the altitude. The base camp sits amidst towering peaks, offering a surreal high-altitude setting.

Day 7: Rest & Training Day at Base Camp (5,100 m)

• Surrounded by glaciers and rugged slopes, this day is focused on acclimatisation and learning mountaineering skills. You’ll practice using crampons, an ice axe, and ropes, gaining confidence for the upcoming summit attempts while soaking in the raw alpine environment.

Day 8: Summit Kang Yatse II (6,250 m) & Return to Base Camp

• Duration: 10–12 hrs
  The summit push begins early in freezing conditions, moving across glaciers, snow slopes, and ridgelines. The climb is physically demanding but incredibly rewarding, with panoramic views of the Zanskar Range and distant Himalayan giants from the summit.

Day 9: Rest & Move to Dzo Jongo Base Camp (~5,100 m)

• Trek Distance: 4–5 km | Duration: 2–3 hrs
  After the intense summit day, this is a slower-paced transition. The trail is short and scenic, with rocky terrain and expansive views, leading you to a quieter base camp for your second peak.

Day 10: Rest Day | Summit Push Begins at Midnight

• A crucial recovery day in a calm alpine setting. As night falls, anticipation builds for the second summit push, with preparations under a sky full of stars in one of the most remote regions of Ladakh.

Day 11: Summit Dzo Jongo (6,200 m) & Return to Base Camp

• Duration: 8–10 hrs
  The climb is less technical but equally rewarding, with long snow slopes and scree sections. The summit offers a quieter, more isolated experience, with uninterrupted views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges.

Day 12: Trek to Chokdo (3,900 m) via Kongmaru La (5,200 m) | Drive to Leh

• Trek: 12–14 km | 6–7 hrs
• Drive: 60 km | 2–3 hrs
  The climb to Kongmaru La Pass is steep but scenic, followed by a dramatic descent through narrow gorges and colourful rock formations. This is one of the most visually striking days, marking your exit from the mountains.

Day 13: Departure from Leh

• After days of high-altitude adventure, return to Leh with a deep sense of achievement. The journey ends, but the experience of climbing two 6000m peaks in Ladakh stays with you long after.

Risk and Liability 

We will endeavour to make your program smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, the entire course of trekking depends on the ranges of the mighty mountains, physical health, and environmental conditions. Therefore, TrekNomads shall not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstance and natural disasters such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snowing, cancellation of flight and delay, any types of sickness including altitude sickness.

Fitness Criteria 

This trek requires a good level of fitness.

To register for this expedition you are required to complete a 5K run in under 35 minutes. Once you do register, please share the run details with our Trek Captain. 

If you're not already following a fitness regime, you would need to follow the regime that will be shared with you. The training routine is spread over four months and you would be expected to work out at least 4 times a week. The regime is designed to help you climb smarter even in higher altitudes. The regime consists of a good combination of exercises that works on all parts of your body including - Upper Body, Core, Endurance, Lower Body, Shoulder strength and along with streamlining your breathing pattern. When followed religiously, you can rest assured that you will be ready for the trek. Not only does this regime help you with the trek, but it will also help you inculcate a sense of fitness in your day-to-day life. 

Do’s and Don’ts:

• We believe in leaving the mountains in a better condition, which is why we follow a no-litter policy on our treks. Each trekker will have to bring back the waste that is created during the trek.
• Trekking is best enjoyed when you’ve worn comfortable clothes. Try and avoid wearing Jeans, bright colours and heavy apparel as much as possible.
• A lighter backpack always helps you have a better trek, try and carry just as much as needed.
• Always be in sight of your trek lead, if you feel the need to stop for any reason at all, please keep the trek lead informed.
• If you do come across any reptiles, animals or even insects during the trek, please keep your calm and let it patiently pass by. Any kind of noise and panic will scare them as well.
• Do not venture out into the forest/waterfalls on your own as it may be dangerous.
• Trekking is a good adventure, having said that, it is our primary responsibility to take good care of ourselves and be compassionate towards fellow trekkers
• If, at any point, during the trek, you feel uneasy or unwell, please inform the trek lead immediately
• Tune in to the sounds of nature while on a trek and avoid carrying speakers or playing music during the course of the trek
• To help you enjoy the trek to the fullest, we avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol, and other intoxicants during the course of the trek