Day 1: Arrival in Leh (3,500m)

• Land at Leh Airport and transfer to hotel.
• Full-day rest for high altitude acclimatization.
• Evening: Short walk to Leh Market.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Rock Climbing & Rappelling – Shey Palace

• Post-breakfast: Drive to Shey Palace.
• Practice basic rock climbing and rappelling techniques.
• Return to hotel by afternoon.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Drive to Rumtse Phu – Acclimatization Hike

• Drive (2–3 hrs) to Rumtse Phu (4600m).
• Set up camp near the road head.
• Evening acclimatization hike to Advocate Peak (named by B&C).
• Overnight in tents.

Day 4: Trek to Intermediate Base Camp (4,900m)

• After breakfast, short trek to Intermediate Base Camp.
• Introduction to mountaineering equipment.
• Evening: Acclimatization hike.
• Overnight at camp.

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

• Move to Base Camp.
• Light training, rest, and gear check.
• Overnight in tents.

Day 6: Training Day – Ice & Snow Craft (Part 1)

• Focus: Foundation of technical mountaineering.
• Topics Covered:
  • Equipment intro (ice axe, crampons, helmets)
  • Ascending/Descending ice slopes
  • Anchoring, belaying, rappelling
  • Use of ice pitons and fixed ropes
  • Jumaring, crevasse crossing & rescue
  • Avalanche awareness, glacier navigation

Day 7: Training Day – Ice & Snow Craft (Part 2)

• Practical revision of techniques learned.
• Team & solo drills in expedition-style movements.
• Real terrain simulations.

Day 8: Training Day – Advanced Ice Terrain Practice

• Focus: Glacier walks, crevasse rescue, rope team techniques.
• Simulate conditions found on 6000m+ climbs.
• Final briefing for summit attempt.

Day 9: Rest & Summit Prep

• Full rest day.
• Early dinner and sleep early for midnight summit push.

Day 10: Summit UT Kangri (6,070m)

• Start summit attempt at midnight.
• Alpine-style climb to the summit.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Stok Kangri, Kang Yatse, and the Changthang Range.
• Return to Base Camp by evening.

Day 11: Return to Leh

• Descend to roadhead.
• Drive back to Leh.
• Check-in at hotel and rest.

Day 12: Buffer Day

• Reserved for weather delays or acclimatization issues.

Day 13: Departure

• After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport.
• Fly back with experience, knowledge & stories.

What Makes This Expedition Special

• 6000m technical peak (non-trekking summit)
• Real-world training in ice & snow craft
• Combines expedition & mountaineering learning
• Great prep for future peaks: Mentok Kangri, CB13, Stok Kangri, Island Peak

Q) Who should go for this expedition?
A) Those who have some trekking experience, preferably upto 4500m, and now want to try their hand at mountaineering, learn some dedicated skills should sign up for this expedition cum winter training program.

Q) How difficult is this expedition?
A) UT Kangri is a high altitude, 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 summit push.

Q) Is this expedition suitable for beginners?
A) You must not be an absolute beginner. Some prior trekking experience is required.

Q) What are the best months to visit UT Kangri?
A) Though July-September are the best month to climb this peak, one can also go during January-March when a short window opens for winter climbs.

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 your basic clothing and accessories you’ve used on your previous treks. Mountain gears 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 in this trek?
A) You will stay in a hotel for 2 day before the climb, and 1 day at the end of the journey. Other days, you will stay in camps, Tents on Twin-sharing basis.

Q) What will the temperatures be like during this trek?
A) Though mornings are mostly sunny, temperature drops during nights. On summit night, it will be between -10 to -18 degree celcius.

Q) Will there be snow?
A) Yes, you will get to see the snow from halfway on summit day during the summers, and from the intermediate camp during the winters.

Q) Who will lead us on the trek?
A) There is a whole team of Professionals guides, helpers, cook & coordinator. Nevertheless, there will also be someone from Boots & Crampons’ internal staff leading the trek.

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 gears but from the summit camp you will. You will also be provided with enough training so that you can climb with gears such as snow boots, crampons, ice-axe, harness, ropes, helmet, etc. Not to mention, there will always be people around you for supervision.

Q) Will I be carrying my bags during the whole time?
A) Mules are there to take the bags till last camp

Q) What’s the success ratio for the summit attempt?
A) UT Kangri is attempted by both, beginner and intermediate climbers. Still, about 70% people are successful at their attempt.

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 month prior to the kick off date. Below are some of the exercises you could add in your fitness regime:
-Jog/Run for 5 Kms in 25-30 mins Or walk continuously for 10 kms (with 3-4 small breaks) on plain terrain (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 from and where will you drop us?
A) We will pick you up from the LEH airport and drop you at the same place. Other domestic transportation, i.e. from hotel to road head (where the trek starts), will also be provided by us.

Q) Is 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 6 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) A toilet tent will be fixed 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. However, at the summit camp, limited food can be carried. That day, you’ll be given noodles, soup, tea, sandwich, etc.

Q) Is this a course?
A) It is not a course but more of a hands on training program, a short course to learn about mountaineering from the best.

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.