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Last update: 05 Oct 2023
Nun | 7135m | Ladakh | India | Himalayas
| Activity type: | Mountaineering |
| Activity level: | Tough/ Extreme |
| Availability: |
18 Aug 2024 - 12 Sep 2024 20 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 |
| Duration: | 26 Day(s) / Tour with fixed start dates |
| Price: | from $5950 |
Full description
༄༅། རི Ri Guides Nun mountaineering expedition is suitable for people with basic mountaineering skills at a very good fitness level, wanting a high-altitude mountaineering adventure.
Nun is the highest peak in between Zanskar and Kargil regions of Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas. The approach to Nun Base Camp is appealingly short and easily accessible by road.
We will acclimatise on the classic Markha Valley trek crossing a high pass((Kongmaru La) of about 5200m to acclimate. This is your opportunity to summit a majestic Western Himalayan 7000m+ mountain.
Inclusions:
Experienced and professionally certified local Mountain Guide that have summited nun multiple times
Safety and health precautions:
InReach satellite messaging system (when allowed)
Oxygen saturation monitoring system
Oxygen cylinder
Boiled water
Safe, sanitary, delicious and plentiful food and drinks
Full medical kit
Fixed ropes and equipments for fixing ropes
All accommodation in Delhi and Leh with breakfast
Butane gas and burners for high camps
Permits fees and Liaison officer’s fee to the IMF, accommodation and transportation
Camping accommodation while acclimatizing and climbing Kun
All camping equipment including sleeping tent, foam mattress for base camp, mess tent, dining tent and toilet tent
All meals and drinks while trekking and climbing
Good quality food serviced by an experienced cook and attendants
Service of horses or mules and their drivers
All monastery entrance fees and camping fees
Pick up from Delhi Airport and Leh Airport and return to Leh Airport.
Exclusions:
Flights - please ask us if you need help with arranging your domestic flights
Personal clothes, personal climbing climbing gear and sleeping bag
Medical and evacuation insurance
Meals and drinks in Leh and Delhi except breakfast (breakfast is included with accommodation)
Laundry services
Other services not mentioned in the package
Extra cost if the expedition finishes early and the cost arising from early departures
Tipping our crew.
Price includes
- Experienced and professionally certified local Mountain Guide that have summited nun multiple times Safety and health precautions: InReach satellite messaging system (when allowed) Oxygen saturation monitoring system Oxygen cylinder Boiled water Safe, sanitary, delicious and plentiful food and drinks Full medical kit Fixed ropes and equipments for fixing ropes All accommodation in Delhi and Leh with breakfast Butane gas and burners for high camps Permits fees and Liaison officer’s fee to the IMF, accommodation and transportation Camping accommodation while acclimatizing and climbing Kun All camping equipment including sleeping tent, foam mattress for base camp, mess tent, dining tent and toilet tent All meals and drinks while trekking and climbing Good quality food serviced by an experienced cook and attendants Service of horses or mules and their drivers All monastery entrance fees and camping fees Pick up from Delhi Airport and Leh Airport and return to Leh Airport.
Not included in price
- Flights - please ask us if you need help with arranging your domestic flights Personal clothes, personal climbing climbing gear and sleeping bag Medical and evacuation insurance Meals and drinks in Leh and Delhi except breakfast (breakfast is included with accommodation) Laundry services Other services not mentioned in the package Extra cost if the expedition finishes early and the cost arising from early departures Tipping our crew.
Guide
39 years, India
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Mountaineering, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing
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I am a mountain guide and founder of རི Ri Guides, with over 18 years of experience in guiding mountaineering and trekking expeditions in the Himalayas.
Location
Day 01
Arrive at Delhi and attend briefing at IMF
Today we will greet you at Delhi international airport and drive you to your hotel. Afterwards we will go to the IMF to get our climbing permit and meet our Liaison Officer. We can also visit the mountaineering museum in the same building.
Day 02
Fly from Delhi to Leh (3,500m / 11,483ft), the capital of La
Your early morning 75-minute flight to Leh over the Himalayas will be one of the most picturesque flights you’ll ever experience. On the Northern horizon, you will see K2 (8,611m / 28,251ft), the world's second-highest peak, and other 8000m+ giants of the Karakoram Range. If you sit on the left side of the plane, you will see Nun (7,135m / 23,409ft) and Kun (7,077m / 23,219ft), the two highest mountains in Ladakh.
We will greet you at Leh airport and drive you to your accommodation.
Day 03
Acclimatisation and guided tour to Hemis Monastery and Thiks
Ladakh is the only place besides Tibet where almost all the major sects of Tibetan Buddhism still exist. You will see architecture and a lifestyle similar to Central Tibetan traditions and visit Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery.
Hemis Monastery, belonging to the Drukpa Kagyu sect, is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Ladakh. It was first built in the 11th century. Stories of Kalachakra and the Lords of the Four Quarters are etched on the walls of its ancient corridors. There are golden statues, precious stones, and a library with Tibetan books, relics, and manuscripts.
The Hemis Festival is a dazzling celebration of the birth of the Padmasambhava. The Chham Dance (masked dance by the monks) should not be missed at Hemis Monastery.
Thiksey Monastery, belonging to the Gelugpa sect, is 12 stories high. It has 10 temples, showcases stunning Ladakhi architecture, a 15m high statue of Maitreya (future Buddha), fierce paintings and statues of deities and other Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 04
Drive from Leh to Skyu, trek to Sarah (3570m 2 hrs drive, 3
Our first day of the trek would be driving to Skyu Village early in the morning. Today would be a short walk for the first day. It’s better to keep it easy for the first day of walking.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 05
Trek Sarah to Markha (3750m 3-4 hrs)
You will trek one of the loveliest sections of the Markha Valley. Nonetheless, be aware that this part of the Markha Valley can get quite hot. The powerful Markha River rushes through a gorge that is decorated with willow and wild roses. Several bridges cross the Markha River and you will trek over them. We will camp beyond the village of Thinlespa camp, next to the Markha River.
Overnight stay in tents.
Note: we will be crossing the Markha River just before reaching the village.
Day 06
Trek Markha to Thachungtse (4250m 4-5 hrs)
Here we continue to trek through Markha Valley. You will discover a ruined fort between the twin villages of Lower and Upper Hankar. The walls of this fort climb sharply up to an aerie of a lookout tower – if you enjoy heights, you will love exploring this place. Afterward, we will follow the Nimaling River to camp at Thachungtse.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 07
Trek Thachungtse to Nimaling (4800m 4-5 hrs)
From our camp, it will be a gradual climb to reach a picturesque alpine lake. The majestic Kang Yatse (6,400m / 20,997ft), the highest mountain in the Zanskar range, will be right in front of you. Afterward, we will reach Nimaling Plain, a broad, undulating alpine meadow that reaches the base of Kang Yatse. Nimaling’s rivulets provide pasture for yaks, sheep, goats, dzos, and horses that come from the Markha and other villages. There may even be wild white-tailed hares, blue sheep, or wolves. We will make camp in the early afternoon and relax, explore, and view the wildlife for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 08
Trek Nimaling to Chokdo via Kongmaru La (5270m 6 hrs) and Dr
After crossing the Nimaling River you will climb Kongmaru La, the highest pass on this trek. You will be rewarded with the stunning vista of the Himalayas. On a clear day, you will see K2 and other giant 8000m+ mountains of the Karakoram Range. Afterward, we will descend steeply into the Martselang Valley to reach the sulfur springs of Chuskyurmo. And a short descent from there takes us to Chokdo. From here we will drive back to Leh.
Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 09
Drive from Leh to Lamayuru Monastery and Kargil (2,676m/8,78
Much of our time will be spent driving to Kargil today. At Lamayuru, we will encounter a landscape that has been compared to the moon’s surface. If time allows, we will visit Lamayuru Monastery on the way to Kargil.
Lamayuru Monastery (belonging to the Drikung Kagyu sect) is one of the largest and oldest monasteries in Ladakh, dating back to the 10th century. Approximately 150 monks reside at the monastery. The monastery houses a rich collection of artifacts, wall paintings, statues, and carpets.
Day 10
Drive from Kargil to Tangol (3,700m / 12,139ft, 3-4 hours)
From Kargil, we will drive alongside the Suru River to reach Tangol. Today, we will see Kun and Nun for the first time. Sort and distribute equipment in the evening with the porters.
Day 11
Trek to base camp (4,500m/14,764ft, 6 hours)
After a good early morning breakfast, we hike to Nun Base Camp.
Day 12
Rest and sort gear at Base Camp
Today we will prepare the equipment, gear, and food for the climb.
Day 13-22
climbing days (including rest days and contingency days)
Base camp (4,500m / 14,763ft) to Camp 1 (5,500m / 18,045ft, 5-6 hours)
The route involves climbing scree slopes and rocky moraine before reaching a glacier. Afterward, we will use 250m of fixed lines to climb and negotiate crevasses. We will establish Camp 1 on a vast snow plateau.
Camp 1 (5,500m / 18,045ft) to Camp 2 (6,100m / 20,013ft, 6+ hours)
The route involves mixed climbing on snow, ice, and rock. You will use fixed lines to reach Camp 2 on a crevassed col.
Camp 2 (6,100m / 20,013ft) to Camp 3 (6,400m / 20,997ft, 4+ hours)
The route involves roping up or using fixed lines to negotiate crevasses. We will climb ice slopes to reach the small plateau of Camp 3.
Summit day (7,135m / 23,409ft, 10+ hours).
The route involves climbing a steep slope of snow and ice and tricky rock sections below a snow arete. Again, we will be using fixed lines. The summit view is spectacular on a clear day.
After summiting, we will descend to Summit Camp. The next day, we will further descend to Nun Base Camp.
Day 23
Nun Base Camp (4500m / 14,763ft) to Tangole (3,700m / 12,139
Descend from Nun Base Camp and return to camp at Tangole.
Day 24
Tangole - Leh (3,500m / 11,483ft)
We will be driven from Tangole to Leh and ‘acclimatize’ to civilization again.
Day 25
Leh
Enjoy Leh’s attractions and prepare for your flight out to Delhi tomorrow.
Day 26
Leh - Delhi - IMF debrief
Upon arrival in Delhi in the afternoon, we will go to the IMF for the expedition’s debriefing.
Here, the expedition officially ends.
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