Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Description: After arrival of Leh Ladakh altitude 3500 meters one need well acclimatization for the Ladakh expedition Mentok Kangri. This is a lovely peak on a long ridge running south from Korzok village at Changthang on the shore of the Tsomoriri Lake. In July and August the entire Korzok valley is green with wild flowers giving the peak its name. Mentok in Tibetan and Ladakh means flower.
Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) permit is necessary for the Ladakh expedition Mentok Kangri.
Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Duration: 5 days, 6 days & 7 days tours
Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Best Time: July to October
Ladakh Expedition Physical Challenge: Moderate / Challenging
Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Highest Point: The Summit 6230 meters
Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Day 01: After an early breakfast, a jeep will drive you at korzok which is 230 km from Leh 7-8 hours drive and is the head quarter of the area Changthang area, korzok village is on the bank of the lake and the korzok monastery stands mightily overlooking the village and the lake. You will reach there in the afternoon and stay overnight at Tsomoriri Lake. IMF permit is necessary to summit the Ladakh expedition Mentok Kangri.
Ladakh expedition Mentok Kangri Day 02: Tsomoriri-Lake to base camp 5-6 hrs. The days trek starts early in the morning along the trail that first enter into the Korzok Phoo Valley, then starts ascending up the slope among some of the herbal flowers whose color and the fragrance filled the valley. Then as we go around toward the back of the peak, some rocky path makes difficult for the horses. The base camp of the peak is quite windy and the camping area is rocky too.
Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Day 03: Base camp-Summit (6251m) 06 hrs. The trek starts at around 02:00 am after having breakfast and then start ascending towards Mentok Kangri. To climb up along that scary slope of adjacent peak, probably above 6250 meters is technical and quite tough. But be sure that you should summit the peaks before sunrise. When you are at the top of the much-anticipated peak, it offers spectacular view of Mt Kharlung and at the other side, Mt Chamser and Mt Lungser with all those beautiful meadow valleys and the blue lake all lying beneath. After enjoying the view, slowly and steadily get down towards base camp before it’s getting too late.
Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Day 04: Rest and explore around the Tsomoriri-lake. The day is rest to explore around the Lake and the village. Tsomoriri Lake is famous for its clear blue lake with the nomadic families settled around the lake. The local people consider the lake sacred. This lake is the breeding ground for numerous species of bird like Bar Headed Goose, great Crested Grebe, the Brahmin duck etc. Then visit the Korzok monastery before you leave this memorable trek.
Ladakh Expedition Mentok Kangri Day 05: Tsomoriri-Lake to Leh, 230 Km. 5-6 hours. Early in the morning, the jeep will pick you up and drive on to Polokongka pass (13500 ft) and visit Tsokar-Lake. The place is famous for wild Asses and the nomadic settlements. From there, short drive brings you on national highway route (Leh-Manali). Continue driving towards Leh via TaklangLa pass (5350mts, the second highest motor vehicle pass in the world you will arrive Leh in the late afternoon.
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