Mt. UT Kangri Peak Expedition itinerary
UT Kangri Expedition Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Leh
Your adventure begins in Leh. Arrive on your own and spend the day meeting fellow climbers, guides, and new friends. Check into your hotel, settle in, and unpack. In the afternoon, explore Leh’s market and nearby attractions. Take some pictures and maybe buy a few souvenirs. In the evening, come back to the hotel, enjoy dinner, and get a good rest for the journey ahead.
Day 2: Acclimatization Day in Leh
Today is all about getting used to the high altitude. Some people might feel a bit of altitude sickness, so we’ll spend the day helping our bodies adjust. Walk around Leh, take in the sights, and get comfortable with the weather. Our trek leaders will guide you on what to expect during the climb and share important tips. Enjoy dinner and a good night’s sleep to prepare for the upcoming adventure.
Day 3: Drive from Leh to Rumtse Phu
After breakfast, we will drive from Leh to Rumtse Phu, about 86 km away. The drive is beautiful, and you'll see many traditional villages along the way. Once we reach Rumtse Phu, we’ll trek a short distance to reach our campsite. The views are stunning, with mountains all around. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and sleep under the stars.
Day 4: Trek from Rumtse Phu to Basecamp
After breakfast, we’ll start our trek from Rumtse Phu to the base camp, which is at around 4,900 meters. Today, you will learn important skills like how to use climbing gear, ropes, and other equipment. In the evening, we’ll take a short walk to adjust to the altitude, have dinner, and sleep at the base camp.
Day 5: Training Day at Basecamp
Today is a training day! After breakfast, we’ll practice using our climbing gear and learn how to walk safely on ice and snow. We’ll also go through techniques to cross glaciers. This practice will help us be more confident and ready for the climb. In the evening, return to the campsite, have dinner, and rest.
Day 6: Summit Day – Climb UT Kangri
This is the big day! After an early breakfast, we’ll start our trek to reach the top of UT Kangri. We’ll be walking on snowy paths, but the effort will be worth it. Once you reach the summit, enjoy the incredible views of the surrounding mountains and take plenty of pictures. After spending some time at the top, we’ll head back down to base camp. It’s a tiring day, but also the most rewarding. Have dinner and get a good rest.
Day 7: Return from Basecamp to Rumtse Phu and Drive to Leh
After breakfast, we’ll start our trek back to Rumtse Phu. From there, we’ll drive back to Leh, covering around 86 km again. Enjoy your last night in Leh with your fellow trekkers, guides, and new friends.
Day 8: Departure from Leh
After breakfast, it’s time to head back home. Take along all the beautiful memories of the UT Kangri Expedition and the wonderful experience you had with your group.
Day 9: Buffer Day
This day is kept as an extra day in case we face any delays due to weather or other reasons. If everything goes smoothly, you can use this day to explore more of Leh on your own.
This itinerary makes sure you have a great time, stay safe, and enjoy every moment of your climb to UT Kangri!
