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Nun peak Expedition.

Total Duration 20-22days

Region-Ladakh

Heighest point-6135 M

Best Month-July

Another naming that refers to a mountain is Nun Peak and is one of those that make up the Great Himalayan range of mountains. It avails the state of Jammu & Kashmir which is in the country of India. Compared to the nearby geographical features, the peak considered is one of the loftiest. It rises up to 7 135 meters (23 409 feet). Located in Sikkim in India, Nun-Kun mountain range houses the Nun Peak. This is where the Suru Valley is located, If you want to find it. Nun-Kun massif is formed by two mountains which are the Nun and the Kun. Kun is under Nun.

This entailed the physical and challenging Nun Peak Expedition that takes place in the Indian Himalayas region. It will involved walking and mountain climbing. At least one of the interesting activities that the climbers engage in is the climbing of Nun Peak. It is quite a steep route and really challenging hence demands good climbing skills and prospect to conquer it.

Therefore, before going for Nun Peak Expedition, you have to take some rest so as to accustom your body at the higher altitude of Leh. Some of the do this activities include: climbing to the Khardung-la Pass and then climbing other relatively lower peaks like Stok Kangri, Kangyatse and Mentok Kangri. Then more will raise the confidence level. And otherwise if you have already experienced of peak climbing then you have to be just acclimatisation in leh

The period of time spent to acclimatize to the range’s altitude will precede the actual climb up Nun Peak, which starts from the base camp of the expedition located at 4,700m (15,420 ‘) in altitude. The only way to get to the ‘summit & down of Nun Peak, is through a glacier and steep snow and ice slopes. The final approach to the top is a steep ridge scramble, and it also means you need to have very good stamina besides climbing skills.

The mountaineering expedition will be accompanied by the services of people who are most experienced in the matter at hand and have the necessary knowledge. As deemed necessary they will assist the climbers and guide them through the activity. It also gets support from people who are capable of working at high altitudes; they transport foods and other materials to base camps and other higher grounds.

On the Nun Peak Expedition you will be climbing and enduring, you will be walking through some of the most beautiful part of the Himalayas for a few days as part of the challenge.

For one to be in a position to complete the Nun Peak Expedition, basic mountaineering skills is mandatory. This entails the usage of the ice axes, crampons and ropes among other equipment. In order to get to the top of vertical and steep snowy and icy terrains, one requires strength besides energy and mindedness.

These conditions entail very low temperatures, sudden storms, other kinds of severe weather are possible in the area. Since the months of July through September are characterized by the most favorable climate, the expedition is frequently arranged during this period of the year.

The Nun Peak Expedition is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the unknown and still fascinating Indian Himalayas, the charming Suru valley. It is a valley surrounded by outstanding geographical features such as glaciers, meadows, and extremely clear water of lakes.

The Nun peak expedition involves many climbing associations and agencies of adventure tourism. This aside from the cost of accommodation, feed, and provisions also affords the labour of specialist porters and guides.

Besides those issues, being the part of Nun Peak Expedition, a participant will have an opportunity to get acquainted with such cultural peculiarities of the Balti people who are very diverse in their heritage and have strong historical and spiritual connection with the rocks of the area.

The Nun Peak Expedition is quite a challenging and indeed shows participants a once in a life time experience were they will be able to challenge both the physical and even mental fitness all the time taking time o admire the marvelous Himalayan ranges.

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When should one try to undertake the Nun Peak Expedition, which month and period of the year would be ideal?

Thus, all summer, which includes the months of July through September, is the best period to carry out the Nun Peak Expedition. Due to the nice fair weather, this is sometimes the best season to take a holiday. The atmosphere is also conducive at some time in the day, in the day there is being of temp of between 5 and 15 degree while in the night the temp is -10 to -20 C, that is 45 to 70 degree centigrade.

In the course of this season, this place possibly receives a lot of snow and the temperature may even drop very low. This makes the journey to achieve the goal even more difficult. Climbers should also note that this time of the year is characterized by conditions such as snow stromas and avalanches which are very dangerous to climbers.

However, one must always remember that the weather over the Himalayas might not always be easy to come by. Basically, occasional storms and changes in the weather are expected at any time of the year. Consequently, for one to be warm and dry irrespective of the climatic conditions, it is very essential to have the appropriate clothing, equipment, and materials.

What is the cost for Nun Expedition?

It is on the basis of cost and price, for the Nun expedition that the group size becomes a factor of consideration.

and we catagories two different price for the foreign client and the Indian client.

India group between 2-3 person per head Rs. 2,60,000

Foreign Client with 2-3 people Rs.3,10,000, ($3700)

If the India client has above 4 persons then the cost will be Rs.240000/=.

The charges for the foreign client that will be above 4Pax will be Rupees two hundred ninety thousand only (Rs. 2,90,000) which is equivalent to $3480.

Financial cost of the tour depicts the amount of money spent in the entire journey starting from Leh to Leh.

Nun Peak Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: On arrival in Leh they will be picked up from airport by our representative and transferred to hotel, on arrival check in at hotel and unwind.

Day 2: Leh sight seeing and check and acclimatization of gears.

Day 3:You can simply go to Khardongla Pass, which is the world’s highest motorable road; Go to travel there on a cab; This is sort of the best way to acclamatise for the peak.

Day 3: Car travel from Leh place to Kargil place

Day 4: Road journey from Kargil to Tangole which is at an altitude level of 3,200 meters.

Day 5: Trek from Tangole to Base Camp which is located at (4,800m).

From day 6 to day 19 is all Acclamatisation reserve and try the summit within day 6 to day 19 these are the days for climbing and summit the nun peak

Day 20: Go back to Tangole all over again

Day 21: Proceed to drive back to Leh again.

Day 22: Leh is the starting point for this entire tour and after non-ending explorations and discoveries, travellers will finally depart from Leh.

Therefore I would like to remind that this is my physical experience for this nun expedition I did this itinerary as for the physical experience.

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