Mount Kun Expedition (7077 M)

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi Airport Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and & overnight stay at Hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Delhi
Proceed to IMF for clearance and briefing with Laision Officer.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Delhi - Leh(3,524 M)
Morning after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board flight to Leh. Arrive Leh and check-in at Lingzi hotel for overnight stay. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 4: Leh (3,524 M)
Morning after breakfast, we will take you to a guided tour of the Monasteries of the Indus Valley. Your excursion would include visits to:

HEMIS (45 KMS. SOUTH OF LEH)

Built on a green hillside surrounded by spectacular mountains, Hemis is the biggest and the most important monastery in Ladakh. It was built in the 17th century by Chapgon Gyalshas and ever since has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family. Hemis is the Headquarter of the Drukpa order and all the monasteries throughout Ladakh are administered by it. This wealthiest monastery contains gold statues and stupas decorated with precious stones and many priceless old Thankas.

THIKSEY (25 KMS SOUTH OF LEH)

Thiksey,one of the most imposing monasteries belonging to the 15th century, stands on a crag overlooking the flood plain on the east bank of the Indus. The monastery belongs to Elugpa order (Yellow sect) and is a 12- Storey Monastery painted deep red, ochre and white with typical tapering walls. There is a 15m high Buddha figure at the entrance of the new temple. The layout of the monastery complex resembles the Potala palace in Lhasa.

SHEY (15 KMS SOUTH OF LEH)

On the East bank of the Indus river lies the beautiful Shey Monastery. Up to the 16th century it was the royal palace. There is a 17.5 m high blue haired Maitreya Buddha of copper, brass gilded and studded with precious gemstones.

Return to your hotel by the later part of the afternoon. Evening you can walk down to the nearest market on your own or spend some time at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 5: Leh - Kargil (2,676 M)
After breakfast, 230kms drive to Kargil, Lunch Enroute. Witness once again to the Barren Mountain and wilderness, Overnight stay at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 6: Kargil - Golmatungus (4,000 M)
We follow the right bank of Suru River, crossing it on a good solid bridge to Golmatungus on its south Bank. Approximately 7 hrs walking. Overnight stay at camp.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 7: Golmatungus (4,000 M) - Base Camp (4,400 M)
Morning after breakfast from Golmatungus we walk up to moraine camp and continue to base camp. This involves 5-7 hrs walking and crossing rough glacial terrain. Overnight stay at camp.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 8 - Day 20: Base Camp - Kun Summit - Base Camp
Mt. Kun (7, 077 M) Summit and descend down to Base camp.

Meals: xxx

Day 21: Base Camp (4,600 M) - Golmatungus (4,000 M)
Trek Back to Golmatangus. Overnight stay at camp

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 22: Golmatungus (4,000 M) - Kargil (2,676 M)
Drive back to Kargil. Overnight stay at hotel

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 23: Kargil (2,676 M) - Leh
Drive back to Leh. Overnight stay at hotel

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 24: Leh - Delhi
Morning after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board flight to Delhi. Shikhar Travels’ Representative would receive you at Delhi Airport and take you to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 25: Delhi
Visit IMF and day free for shopping in Delhi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Meals: Breakfast + Farewell Dinner

Day 26 : Delhi Depart
Morning after a relaxed breakfast we will take you to International Airport for Departure.

Meals: Breakfast Only

Price Includes:

•  Booking of Mt. Kun with relevant authorities and the booking fee
•  Accommodation on Dbl/Twin Sharing Rooms in hotels/guest house and tents as per program
•  Air fare from Delhi to Leh and Leh to Delhi.
•  Transportation in Delhi by AC Tempo traveller / Innova and by Non-AC Jeeps in Mountain areas as per the program.
•  Services of a mountain guide and high porter during the expedition.
•  Liaison officer fees, accommodation, meals and transportation (Delhi to Delhi including airfare)
•  All means including High altitute food (above Base Camp)
•  Complete kitchen and camp equipment including camp staff.
•  First aid kit with Oxygen Cylinder.
•  Accommodation in Tents during Approach March to Base Camp and high camp.
•  We will provide all Meals to Guests, All Staff and Liaison officer
•  Transportation of Members luggage maximum 40 Kgs per person road heads to Base Camp & Base Camp to road head by Pony or porters.
•  Climbing equipment i.e, Fix rope, Climbing rope, High altitude tent, Carabiner, Snow bar, Ice piton etc.
•  One time monuments entry fees for sightseeing as per itinerary.
•  All current taxes including Govt.

Price doesn't Include:

•  Personal clothing and gears required for climbing (Personal Climbing equipment)
•  Personal expenses such as table drinks, rooms services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tips etc.
•  Personal high altitude porter 
•  Any additional expenses caused by or liability for a disturbance in the trip program due to our circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
•  Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
•  Any Cargo and Shipment Charges (Import and Customs Clearance)
•  Personal Belongings such as Sleeping Bags, walking sticks etc.

Please ensure your insurance covers you for the heights you are likely to attain, and for a helicopter rescue and when you have chosen and booked your insurance, please provide SHIKHAR TRAVELS with your Insurers name, their 24-hour emergency telephone number and your Policy number with them. Remember, your insurance is not worth the paper it's written on if we don't know the details and you need their assistance.