Mentok kangri is one of the above 6,000 m challenging peak in eastern part of Ladakh. It lies at the Rupsho valley of Changthang region inhabited by the Changpa nomads. Changthang region is quite famous in ladakh for many above 6,000m peaks. Mentok-1 (6,151m) and Mentok-2 (6,210m) rises west of the high lake (4,540m) Tso Moriri is the excellent alternative to other peaks for those who are looking for remote expedition experience. The ascent of the peak is a mix of traversing snow slopes, climb up icy slopes with walking over boulders and scrambling easy rocks .The view of other mountain ranges and the nearby stunning peaks like Chamsar and Lungser across the expanse of Tso Moriri lake is magical.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND REST DAY:
You will receive by our member and transfer to a hotel or guesthouse in Leh city. The first day will be a rest for the whole day to acclimatize well for the coming days as the altitude of Leh itself is 3,500m above sea level.
(Overnight stay in Hotel /Guesthouse)
DAY 2: LEH ACCLIMATIZATION DAY:
To acclimatize your body further before the trek you can explore some
monasteries and villages nearby town, to know about Tibetan Buddhism, history and culture of ladakh.
(Overnight in hotel/ Guesthouse)
DAY 3: Leh TO TSOKAR NURUCHAN (4500m):
We will aim to start early to have a good time at Tsokar for birding. We will be crossing one of the highest pass of Leh-Manali highway TAGLANG LA (5300m). It is a spectacular view from top of the pass and all the way to Tsokar and camp at NURUCHAN 4600m.
Duration: Max.2 hrs Drive
(Duration: 4-5 hrs.)
DAY 4: NURUCHAN TO RAJUNG-KARU (4,800m)
Nuruchan to Rajung-Karu is a short trek as compared to other days and we will be crossing one pass called
HORLAM KONGKA LA (4,712 m) and tonight our camp will be at RAJUNG KARU. At Rachung Karu or on the way
we might meet few nomads with their herds of sheep, goats, and yaks.
(Duration: 4 hrs)
DAY 5: RAJUNG KARU TO GYAMA-YOKMA (4,895m)
You will be crossing two passes today the first one is KYAMAYURI LA (5,125 m) which will take around two
hours to cross and after walking in the valley for some time the trail starts ascending the second pass GYAMA
LA /KARTSELA (5,100 m). The view of different peaks from the top of the pass is stunning. Tonight our camp
will be at Gyama valley.
(Duration: 7 hrs)
DAY 6: GYAMA-YOKMA TO KORZOK-PHU or SUMDHO (4,644 m)
Today we will be crossing the last pass of the trek YALUNG NYAU LA (5100m). From the top of the pass, you
will get the stunning view of high peaks,the great TSOMORIRI lake and of course you will get the first glance of
the snow clad Mentoks . And the rest it’s all the way steep down with a zig-zag trail till you reach the pasture
land of KORZOK phu or Sumdho. Sumdho is the semi permanent habitation of the nomads of korzok and your
camp for the night.
(Duration: 6.5 hrs)
DAY 7: KORZOK-PHU/SUMDHO TO MENTOK-2 BASE CAMP (5,200):
We make our way up to the base of Mentok. At the beginning we have to walk through the boulders and moraines for some time that’s why it will be a strenuous walk today. Although it is not a long day like past days but due to uphill all the way from the beginning it feels quite long and tiring.
(Duration: 5 hrs)
DAY 8: ACCLIMATIZATION/ REST DAY AT BASE CAMP and Training:
Today is a full day rest and will check and sort out our needed equipments for the summit. In day time we will also go for a walk to gain height and will off to bed early.
DAY 9: SUMMIT AND BACK TO BC (6,210 m):
Today the summit day we will start quite early by mid night around 1am and make our way through the boulders at the beginning hours. At some point from the rock bend you have to scramble through boulders and lose rocks for around half an hour and it’s quite steep before you reach the ridge of the peak. And the final around 300 meters follows a broad approx 30-degree ridge to the summit. The view from the top is magical we will get to see the Tso Moriri lake end to end and the panoramic view of the wonderful peaks.
DAY 10: BASE CAMP TO KORZOK VILLAGE and then Leh (4,540m):
It will be quite easy today to descend all the way down to korzok village along the stream water till Tso Moriri Lake. And then drive Back to Leh.
Durations: 3 hrs Trek and drive for 5 hour.
DAY 11: TOUR ENDS Adieu! Airport drop
