The Himalayas, 73 percent of which lies in India, is dotted with astonishingly beautiful and awe-inspiring ranges and peaks. In the Mt.& Mount Nun Expedition, Shikhar Travels, one of India’s oldest Adventure travel companies, brings to its guests, a slice of the most ostentatious serenity and natural beauty of Ladakh combined with the expedition to scale the state’s highest summit Mount Nun (7,135 m).
Mt. Nun is also the highest peak in the Zanskar range and is part of the Nun-Kun, a twin-summit mountain massif separated from each other by a high snowy plateau of four kilometers. The Mount Nun-Kun massif is the most stunning peaks of the famous Suru Valley that is adorned with a number of spectacular peaks.
And before you embark on the expedition Shikhar Travels brings you a slice of ancient Buddhist practices through centuries-old monasteries of Hemis, Thiksey and Shey and the experience of exploring the last Shangri La, Ladakh.
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. Upon arrivel at Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi, You will meet our representative and warm welcome with traditional manner and garlands, followed by transfer to hotel for check in and overnight stay,
Morning after breakfast proceed to Indian mountaineering foundation (IMF) for briefing with the Director of IMF, Liaison Officer and complete some paperwork. You can also visit the museum and library of IMF to get more information about Indian himalayas and your expedition, afternoon free for leisure. Meals: Breakfast
Morning after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board a flight to Leh. Maximum flight duration is 2 Hrs, Shikhar representative also fly with you, and help you to airport check in and boarding, during fly enjoy the fascinating view of Snow coverd mountains of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, NOTE: ARRIVE LEH AIRPORT YOU NEED TO FILL THE FOREIGNER REGISTRATION FORM TO ENTER LADAKH UNION TERRITORY. After that drive to hotel check-in at hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the day for Acclimatisation. Later in the day meet and greet with Team Shikhar (Sherpa, Kitchen Staff, Guides), Shikhar Team leader will review your climbing gear. If you need something you can buy from Leh local market, overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
The morning after relaxed breakfast, we will take you to a guided tour of the Monasteries of the Indus Valley. Your excursion would include visits to,
HEMIS (43 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 Thanks.
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 at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Morning After breakfast check out of hotel and drive to kagil, 230kms drive. Enroute we will visit alchi monastery, also stop they’re for lunch, Afternoon continue drive to kargil. You will Witness once again to the Barren Mountain and wilderness, Overnight stay at Hotel in kargil.
NOTE:Kargil is a last place where you can get mobile network and Internet connection.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
Morning our liaison officer, Shikhar tour leader will do the equired documents formalities with the local administration.
Later in the day, checkout from hotel and drive to Tangol Village Approximately 05 hrs drive, Inroute you will see the first view of Mount Nun 7135, Mount Kun 7077 M, and Stop from taking picture and enjoy local masala tea. Evening reach at Tangol, our team have setup the camp for your overnight stay in the tents, Evening you can walk around the local village.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
Morning after breakfast from Tangol handover your bags to the Porters, today we climb to moraine and continue to base camp. This involves 5-7 hrs trek. On arrival, establish your base camp and overnight stay at the tent.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
Next 12 day are for Attempt to Submit Mt. Nun (7135 M) and back to Base camp. See the below tentative program after the base camp to summit, It will be change according the weather condition. The Expedition Leader and our Sherpa will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan
Meals: (All Meals high altitude food)
Morning pack you bag and all the stuff as well as garbage Back to Base Camp. Reach at base camp and celebrate the Success of summit.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
Morning handover your bags to the porter and Trek down to Tangol. Reach at village tagol and drive to kargil. Overnight stay in hotel
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Morning after relaxed breakfast Drive to Leh. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Morning drive to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to cath the Flight for Delhi. Reach at delhi airport and drive to IMF for De briefing, you need to summit the report of your experience in Indian himalaya, with your valuable feedbacks and inputs. The , Liaison Officer duty will be over in here, after De briefing drive to hotel for Overnight stay. Evening enjoy the Farewell Dinner in delhi with the senior Shikhar Team members.
Meals: Breakfast + Farewell Dinner
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel, our aiport Transfer will drop you at Indira Gandhi Airport to Depart for onward destination. It was lovely to having you in India, See you soon.
Meal: Breakfast.
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