Route Details
- Time: 4 hours trekking
- drive from Leh along the Leh–Manali Highway
- reach Rumtse Phu (approx. 80 km, 2.5 hours drive)
- Rumtse Phu is located at the base of Stak Lang La Pass
- altitude at trek start approximately 4560m
- begin gradual ascent towards High Camp
- reach High Camp at around 4900m
- wild camping at High Camp
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- continue ascending towards UT Kangri Base Camp
- Base Camp altitude approximately 5180m
- afternoon free to explore surroundings
- preparation for summit attempt
- wild camping at Base Camp
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- rest and acclimatization day
- light hikes in surrounding hills
- equipment checks and preparation
- wild camping at Base Camp
Route Details
- Time: 6 hours ascent
- early morning start
- summit attempt of UT Kangri (6030m)
- panoramic views of Changthang plateau and Trans-Himalayan ranges
- descend back to Base Camp by late afternoon
- wild camping at Base Camp
Getting There & Back
This non-technical climb is ideal for first-time high-altitude mountaineers. Although physically demanding, the ascent is straightforward and provides excellent acclimatization opportunities, solitude, and pristine high-altitude wilderness away from crowded trekking routes.
UT Ladakh Kangri expedition map
UT Ladakh Kangri elevation profile, altitude gain loss
Itinerary
