Q) Who should go on this expedition?
A) To climb Kang Yatse II, one must have some prior mountaineering experience. The climber must have summited at a 5000 meter, and preferably a 6000-meter peak.

Q) How difficult is this expedition?
A) Kang Yatse is a high-altitude, semi-technical moderate-level Himalayan expedition. It demands good physical fitness, stamina, and endurance, for you need to trek for 5-6 hours per day, even more on the summit push.

Q) Is this expedition suitable for beginners?
A) Not suitable for a beginner. Previous mountaineering experience is required.

Q) What are the best months to visit Kang Yatse II?
A) July-September is the best month to climb Kang Yate II. The weather is good and snow conditions are favorable at that time.

Q) How different is this from a usual trek?
A) Most of the days would feel like a regular trek except for the summit push when you have to start climbing in the middle of the night using proper mountaineering gears

Q) What to pack?
A) You’ll need to pack the basic clothing and accessories you’ve used on your previous treks. Mountain gear that you require after the summit camp, such as Ice-axe, Snow boots, Crampons, Harness, etc., will be provided by us.

Q) What will be the accommodation type for this trek?
A) You will stay in a hotel for 2 days before the climb and 1 day at the end of the journey. On other days, you will stay in Tents, and camps on a Twin-sharing basis.

Q) What will the temperatures be like during this trek?
A) Mornings will be normal, temperature drops during the nights.

Q) Will there be snow?
A) Yes, you will get to see the snow from Crampon Point.

Q) Who will lead us on the trek?
A) Your trek will be led by one of our experienced and knowledgeable mountain guides, who will be supported by a team of skilled coordinators, helpers, and cooks.

Q) What are the gears we will be using? Is it easy climbing with those gears for the first time?
A) Till the base camp, you’ll not require any typical mountaineering gear but from the summit camp, you will. You will also be provided with enough training so that you can climb with gear such as snow boots, crampons, ice-axe, harnesses, ropes, helmets, etc. Not to mention, there will always be people around you for supervision.

Q) Will I be carrying my bags the whole time?
A) Baggage will be sent on Mules till the final camp.

Q) What’s the success ratio for the summit attempt?
A) 70%

Q) What kind of fitness level is required?
A) You must be ideally fit, untouched by any sort of physical injury, illness, or overweight. Should be able to walk for 6-8 hours easily.

Q) How can I prepare for this expedition?
A) You must start preparing at least 1.5-2 months prior to the kick-off date. Below are some of the exercises you could add to your fitness regime:
-Jog/Run for 5 Kms in 25-30 mins Or walk continuously for 10 km (with 3-4 small breaks) on plain terrain (a slight incline is better), even better if done with some weight on your back
-3 sets of Climbing 30 – 40 steps in one stretch
-Push Ups – 10 x 3
-Lunges & Squats – 15 X 2 sets
-Planks

Q) Is transportation included? Where will you pick us up and where will you drop us off?
A) We will pick you up from the LEH airport and drop you at the same place. Other domestic transportation, i.e. from the hotel to road head (where the trek starts), will also be provided by us.

Q) Is a mobile network available during the trek?
A) Your number will go unreachable as soon as you start your trek and will stay like that until you’re back. You’ll be out of network for about 7 days, except on the top of the summit where you’ll get the network for a short period of time.

Q) What are the toilet facilities during the trek?
A) Toilet tents will be arranged at all the camps

Q) What kind of food is available during the trek?
A) A variety of highly nutritious veg & non-veg food is available during the whole journey.

Q) For what other things will I be charged?
A) We don’t work with any hidden costs. You’ll get everything required and mentioned in the brochure from the time you arrive in Leh, till we bid you adieu.