Day 1: Arrive at LEH. Full-day rest at the hotel. In the afternoon walk around Leh market. Back to the hotel in the evening.

Day 2: After breakfast, we go to Shey Palace to practice rock climbing and rappelling.

Day 3: Drive to Rumtse Phu for 2-3 hrs. Camp near road head (4600m). Acclimatization walk to nearby Advocate Peak (Named by B&C)

Day 4: Move to the Intermediate Base Camp (4900m) after having breakfast. Introduction to Mountaineering equipment & acclimatization hike in the evening.

Day 5: Trek to Base Camp (5100m)

Day 6: Training Day- Mountaineering in the Himalayas, whether 5000, 6000 or 7000 meters, requires proficiency in Ice & snow craft techniques. Having an expensive piece of equipment is only half the story, being able to use it to your advantage and train the right way is what is essential.

We will cover – Introduction to Ice craft Equipment, Ascending/ Descending on Ice slopes with Ice Axe and Crampons. Anchoring/ Belaying, Rappelling, Use of Ice Pitons, Fixed Ropes, Jumaring, Crevasse Crossing and Rescue, Mountain Hazards. Understanding glaciers & avalanche prone areas.

Day 7: Training Day- Revision of techniques learnt on previous day and practice on Ice. Team & individual exercises to understand expedition & alpine style work.

Day 8: Training Day- Your equipment in the high mountains is a life saver. 6000 & 7000-meter climbs are full of glacier walking & crevasse crossing. Today we’ll practically learn how to be in such hazardous conditions as a team & individually.

Day 9: Full day rest and sleep early. Start summit push in the night.

Day 10: Summit UT Kangri (6070m). Back to Base Camp.

Day 11: Descent to road head and drive back to Leh.

Day 12: Buffer day

Day 13: Fly back.

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.