Nun Expedtion – 7,135m/ 24,409ft

Introduction

Nun(7135m) is one of the highest peak of Suruvalley which is located in Zanskar Himalayas. The massif is located near the Suru Valley, about 250 km (160 miles) east of Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir. Due to quick access from Leh to base camp and the ease with which a climbing permit can now be obtained, these are good options for those looking for an affordable 7,000er in quick time. The most frequented climbing area, the Nun-Kun massif comprises of several peaks, chief among them being Nun (7135m) and Kun (7087m).

Nun is approachable both from Tangol (70 km. from Kargil) and Gulmatongo (110km. from kargil). Some attempts are also made from Parkachik (90km south of kargil) along the parkachik glacier. The base camp can be reached after a day’s trek from both Gulmatongo and Tangol. 

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Delhi
Our representative will pick you from airport and escort you to your hotel. Members will meet their team leader and team mates. After a briefing session , we will prepare for the journey the following day to Leh. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 :Delhi - Leh
After freshening up and breakfast, we will take and early morning flight to leh. Overnight at hotel .

Day 3 : Rest and sightseeing in leh
This day we will have guided sightseeing tour of stok, Matho and samkar monasteries. In stok one can visit the royal palace of present king and queen. In this place there is a great collection of ancient royal ornaments, Thankas and old statues. Then we will drive 10 km to visit Matho monastery which was built by Lama TumgpaDorie in 13th century. In evening we will visit Samkar monastery which is near to leh main market. Thi s monastery was built in 1845 and is the branch monastery of Spituk Monastery.

Day 4 : Leh – Indus valley Tour
After breakfast we will have a guided tour of Hemis, Thiksey and Shey.

Hemis
Hemis is a small town 40 km southeast of leh well known for Hemis monastery that was established in 1672 by king Senge Nampar Gyalva. Hemis is best known to tourists for the colourful festival held in july.

Thiksey
Thiksey Gompa or Thiksey monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery og the yellow Hat (gelugpa) sect, located on top of a hill, approximately 19 kilometres east of leh. It is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is largest gompa in central Ladakh.

The monastery is located at an altitude of 3,600 metres (11,800 ft) in the Indus valley. It is a 12-storey complex and houses many items of Buddhist art such as stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings and swords. One of the main points of interest is the Maitreya (future Buddha) Temple which is installed to commemorate the visit of the 14th Dalai Lama to this monastery in 1970. A 15 metres (49 ft) high statue of Maitreya, the largest such statue in Ladakh, covering two storeys of the building is deified in the monastery. A nunnery is also part of the complex. 

Shey
Shey is a town in Ladakh that has the old summer Palace of the kings of Ladakh. It is located 15 km. from leh towards Hemis. The palace was built more than 555years ago by Lhachen Palgyigon , the king of Ladakh. The palace has the largest golden Buddha statue in Ladakh.

Day 5 :Leh – kargil (2,676m)
After breakfast we will drive to Kargil which is 230 km. away from leh. Lunch enroute. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 :Kargil – Tangol
This day we will start early morning for a long drive to Tangol. We will start our trek to base camp next day.

Day 7 :Tangol – Base camp -Advance Base Camp
After breakfast we will start our trek towards Base camp. The path starts from Tangolvillage . There’s steep climb which crosses a Col and then we get into hanging valley to reach Base Camp which is situated at the height of 4200m. We wil continue our trek to reach Advance Base camp by crossing the moraines and the glacier. It will take around 5 -6 hours to Reach ABC from Tangol Village. Nun is still not visible from ABC.

Day 8 :ABC – Camp 1(5500m)
This day we will do a Load ferry to camp 1. The route starts with moraine , scree and ridge which take one hour to cross and reach a glacier. We will negotiate an icefall of 200 metres which will be fixed by our sherpas. After crossing icefall we get access to huge glacial plateau establish a camp and move back to ABC.

Day 9 : ABC – Camp 1(5500m) Load ferry
Going through the same route we will have one more session of load ferry and come back to ABC.

Day 10: ABC – Camp 1
This day we will establish and occupy Camp 1 . We will prepare for next day climbing and load ferry.

Day 11 : Camp 1 – Camp 2 (6100m)
We will do a load ferry to Camp 2. The route from Camp 1 goes across the base of mountain. This day we will negotiate steep snow and ice slopes, scree, snow and ice using 600 metres of fixed rope. It will take around 6 hours. We will establish a camp and move back to Camp 1

Day 12 : Camp 1 – Camp 2 (6100m)
This day we will do one more load ferry and occupy Camp 2

Day 13 : Camp 2 – Camp 3 (6400m)
This day we will establish and do load ferry to Camp 3 which will be our summit attempt camp. Above Camp 2, a short scramble takes us onto the rocky summit of a subsidiary peak, with a steep snow slope down the other side to a crevassed col. The col gives access to snow and ice slopes, which have one short section of fixed rope and lead to the plateau at around 6,400 meters below the final summit peak of Nun. Camp 3 is put on this open area.

Day 14 : Summit Attempt. (7,135m)
This day we will start early in morning around 2 A.M for summit Attempt. We will rope up push for the final 700 metres slope which consists of steep and narrow snow arête. After reaching summit we will stay there for some time to get photographs clicked of the beautiful surrounding and then move back to Camp 3.

Day 15: Extra Summit Attempt Day
Extra day reserved for summit Attempt.

Day 16 : Extra Summit Attempt Day
Extra day reserved for Summit Attempt.

Day 17- 18 : Winding up camp
We will wind all our higher camp in these two days and move back to Base camp

Day 19 : Base camp – Tangol village
We will wind up Base camp and move to Tangol. We will do a small celebration in the evening,

Day 20 :Tangol – Kargil
We will drive to kargil. Overnight at hotel

Day 22 :Kargil- Leh
Overnight at hotel at Leh.

Day 23 : Leh - Delhi
Morning after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board flight to Delhi. Alpine Wanderers’ Representative would receive you at Delhi Airport and take you to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 24 :Delhi Deparature
Morning after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board international flight to your country

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of climbers can all contribute to changes. The Expedition Leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan.

Team
Our expeditions are led by our very experienced incountry mountain leaders who have climbed Nun and have vast climbing experience in Zanskar and the Himalayas. Our Leader will be supported by sherpas and high altitude porters.

Experience Required
This expedition is suitable for mountaineers, with snow and ice climbing experience to Scottish Grade III and Alpine AD (training can be arranged for those who need more experience). We also require that you have previous experience of climbing and working in glaciated mountains. Mountaineers who have completed expeditions such as Mera and Island Peak, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Mt Denali, could consider Nun as a more technical and challenging trip.

What the price includes

• Permit Charges

• Liason officer

• One English speaking escort throughout the expedition

• Hotel accommodation in Delhi, leh and kargil on twin sharing basis.

• The best available Guesthouse accommodation in Tangol.

• All road transport by private vehicles.

• Transportation by flights between Delhi - leh

• All camping facilities and meals during the expedition.

• All porterage costs.

• Climbing permit

• Team leader, Hap.

• Nepalese climbing sherpas and local helpers detailed under 'Team Composition'.

• Complete kitchen staff and kitchen utensils, fuel

• We provide food during the trek and expedition

• All group climbing equipment
  

Equipment:

Tents, Kitchen and Mess Tent, Toilet Tent, Matress, First Aid kit.

Climbing Equipments:

• Crampons, Ice Axe, Climbing Rope, Ice Pittons, Gaitors, Harness, Plain and Screw Carabiners, Helmet, Mittens, Descender, Jummar, Snow shovel, Kit Bag, Gps, Walkie Talkie,
  
  

Tailor-made option

We can organise this expedition on a 'tailor-made' private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, or any other group. Depending on your mountaineering experience we can suggest you itineraries. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you have group. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote’