Trek with Tata Steel Adventure Foundation

Mt. Kang Yatze II (20,570 ft) & Dzo Jongo (20,470ft) Expedition in Leh, Markha Valley

• Do you know the mountains to head to during August in India?

• Do you want to embark on a trek without soaking in the monsoon?
• Do you wish to see beautiful desert mountains with mesmerizing views?

Apart from these, why is Leh so special?

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Expedition Details

• Expedition Summits (Twin Peak) - Mt. Kang Yatze II (20,570 ft) & Dzo Jongo (20,470 ft)
• Expedition Summit (Single Peak) - Dzo Jongo (20,470ft)
• Expedition Dates – 11th to 26th August 2023

Do you wish to test yourself, stretch yourself and achieve something worth? Would you like to feel
the adventure, live with satisfaction, and breathe in pride of reaching the summit?

Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) is taking a small group to Mt. Kang Yatze II (20,570 ft) & Dzo
Jongo (20,470ft) Expedition in Leh, Markha Valley. The expedition is scheduled from 11th to 26th
August 2023. The base camps for both peaks are at the end of the Markha Valley which is in the
Hemis National Park. The experience will include honing climbing skills and exploring the valley
teeming with wildlife including blue sheep, ibex, and the Tibetan wolf. This expedition will be
challenging and demanding. You have the option to do both the peaks and a single peak.

Who is this for and what is in it for you?

Those who dare to dream and challenge themselves. Aim to stand on the top of the peaks? Wish to
breathe that feeling of satisfaction & pride as you summit Mt Kang Yatze II & Dzo Jongo in the
incredible Markha Valley (Ladakh)
• Apart from fun and memories, such experiences are always good for our personal growth. You
might return with new insights about yourself and your fellow trek mates.
• Working in a team and understanding team dynamics
• Improvement in communication
• Managing ambiguity & crisis situations
• Awareness of physical & mental fitness

Before we take you through the details, just want to let you know, we have only fifteen slots in this
batch. We have limited seats and not open to as many as wish to join.
• TSAF offers a personalized experience ensuring we deliver the same level of safety, facilities,
guidance, and attention that we promise. You are most likely to make new friends for life

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 Get to know TSAF
Before we tell you about TSAF in detail, a couple of things which makes us also special
• Instructors – Decades of experience including the fact that seven of us have summitted Mt.
Everest
• Facilities – Outdoor wilderness experience with basic comfort, be it accommodation (all on
sharing basis), food during the trek or in Leh and travel
• Safety – The experience and expertise TSAF has helps anticipate and take decisions to ensure
safety if such a situation occurs

Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) was founded by the legendary mountaineer, Ms. Bachendri
Pal (Padma Bhushan, Padma Shree & Arjuna Awardee), the first Indian woman to climb Mt. Everest
on May 23, 1984. TSAF is an outdoor leadership institute which through its wide range of activities
aims at developing future leaders by increasing their mental and physical endurance limits. True to its
philosophy of experiential learning, TSAF believes that there is no classroom better than nature and
no teacher better than one’s own will power.

TSAF has seven mountaineers who have summitted Mt. Everest. One of them might accompany you
and share their experiences and stories.

Our Credentials
• Leader in outdoor education & mountaineering treks and expeditions for the past 35 years
• TSAF has supported and trained 10 Everesters in past 15 years, of whom seven are working
with TSAF
• ISO 9001:2015 certified organization
• More than 75,000 people have attended TSAF treks and courses
• Safety initiatives include experienced and internationally trained instructors, and UIAA
certified equipment
• Focus on minimizing impact on environment in its activities
• More than 90% success rate & 100% safety record in previous high-altitude expeditions

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 Inclusions and Exclusions

What will you get against this cost?

• Convenience & Transparency! We have taken care of minute things which otherwise you
would have to run and arrange by yourselves and shell out money over and above the
expedition fee

Hospitality
• Travel – Leh to Leh (Pick-up from airport and drop to airport)
• Shared Accommodation (Guest house & home stays, Tents during camping)
• Tea, Meals in Leh & while on trek (Veg.+ Egg) (4 times a day)
• Drinking Water

Trek equipment’s
• Sleeping - bag, liner, mattress,
• Rucksack & its waterproof cover,
• Clothing - Windproof jacket,
• Technical - Climbing boots, crampons, Ice axe, Gaiters
• Tents – Sleeping, kitchen & toilet
• Utensils - mess tin, spoon & cup
• First aid medical kits
• Utilities - Sanitizer & handwash for shared area like dining, toilet, kitchen etc.

Statutory & Regulatory charges

• Insurance during the expedition
• All necessary permits and entry fee

Manpower & Horsepower

• Services by support staff
• Mules to carry the central & extra luggage
• Participants would be required to carry their rucksack with personal clothing and sleeping
bag. This is TSAF style expedition.
• Additional INR 5,000 to be paid by the participant in case of offloading. You better work on
your fitness.

Which other expenses should you expect that we do not cover?

• Travel from your home to Leh & back to your home
• Any personal expenses
• Mules or porter to offload the rucksack
• Mineral Bottled Water. We also seriously discourage this. Please do not use it, creates
enormous plastic waste.

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 • Anything not specifically mentioned above
• Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
• There is no point charging for something whose probability to occur is low. These things are
best settled on actuals.

The last bit of expense which is settled on actuals if it occurs i.e., Dropouts during trek
• If for any reason a participant must drop out from the trek on any day, then TSAF will
arrange for his/her return to the first camp/guest house
• In case of dropping out, the transportation and stay cost at any location must be borne by
the participant. Again, one more reason to take fitness preparation seriously

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 Registration & Payment Process
How do I register and how does this process work?
• Please register through this link – https://forms.gle/8kWEZS4dAeS35zjp7
• Post registration, we will trigger you a payment link via SMS and email within one working
day
• Your slot will be confirmed post booking amount of 25,000 has been received
• Post confirmation, we will share a participant handbook and schedule online briefing calls to
help you get started

Payment Schedule & Details (Indian citizens)

• Expedition Cost
o Twin Peak - INR 80,000.00 Per head
o Single Peak - INR 66,500.00 Per head
• Booking Amount: INR 25,000 (Non-refundable) – First come first serve basis
• Balance Amount: To be paid in full before 06th August

You can opt for any of the following payment options post registration
• Online Transactions - TSAF will send out an individual payment link via SMS and email to you
to deposit the advance payment
• Offline Registration at TSAF office - Swipe Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Cheque payment at TSAF
office
• NEFT / RTGS/ IMPS - TSAF Bank details (Name of Bank: - State Bank of India Bistupur,
Jamshedpur ; Branch code: - 0096; Name of Account: - Tata Steel Adventure Foundation ;
Account No: - 11008741869; BANKER'S MICR CODE: - 831002002; IFSC CODE: - SBIN0000096)
• UPI - tsafindia@sbi
Please email with the transaction reference if payment mode is offline, NEFT or UPI.

What is the cancellation policy?

If due to unavoidable circumstances you wish to cancel your participation in the program, an email
intimation notifying the same should be sent to info@tsafindia.org. Cancellation requests are not
taken over phone. However, you can call to check whether your cancellation has been processed.
The cancellation charges are as stated below
• Cancellation before 31st July 2023 – 75% refund
• Cancellation on or post 01st Aug 2023 – 0% refund

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 Expedition Itinerary
Twin Peak
• Day 01 – 11th Aug Arrival at Leh
• Day 02 – 12th Aug Rest and acclimatization in Leh
• Day 03 – 13th Aug Leh to Sara (11,873 ft) via Chilling; Drive – 4-5 hours
• Day 04 – 14th Aug Sara to Markha (12,335 ft); 10 km, 6-7 hours
• Day 05 – 15th Aug Markha to Thuchung (13549 ft); 10 km 6-7 hours
• Day 06 – 16th Aug Thuchung to Nimaling (15,419 ft); 6 km, 5-6 hours
• Day 07 – 17th Aug Nimaling to DzoJongo Base Camp (17,060 ft); 6 km, 5 hours
• Day 08 – 18th Aug Rest and acclimatization at Base Camp
• Day 09 – 19th Aug Base camp to Summit Dzo Jongo (20,470ft) to Base Camp
• Day 10 – 20th Aug Trek to Kang Yatse II Base camp (16,732 ft) ; 8 km , 5-6 hours
• Day 11 – 21st Aug Recovery Day
• Day 12 – 22nd Aug Base camp to Kang Yatse II Summit (20570ft) to Base camp
• Day 13 – 23rd Aug Base camp to Kang Yatse II Summit (20570ft) to Base camp
• Day 14 – 24th Aug Reserve Day
• Day 15 – 25th Aug Base Camp to Leh \ Kongmaru La (17,060 ft) and Chokdo; 17 km, 9 hours
• Day 16 – 26th Aug Departure from Leh

Single Peak Summit - Dzo Jongo (20,470ft)

• Day 01 – 11th Aug Arrival at Leh
• Day 02 – 12th Aug Rest and acclimatization in Leh
• Day 03 – 13th Aug Leh to Sara (11,873 ft) via Chilling; Drive – 4-5 hours
• Day 04 – 14th Aug Sara to Markha (12,335 ft); 10 km, 6-7 hours
• Day 05 – 15th Aug Markha to Thuchung (13549 ft); 10 km 6-7 hours
• Day 06 – 16th Aug Thuchung to Nimaling (15,419 ft); 6 km, 5-6 hours
• Day 07 – 17th Aug Nimaling to DzoJongo Base Camp (17,060 ft); 6 km, 5 hours
• Day 08 – 18th Aug Nimaling to DzoJongo Base Camp (17,060 ft); 6 km, 5 hours
• Day 09 – 19th Aug Rest and acclimatization at Base Camp
• Day 10 – 20th Aug Base camp to Summit (20,470ft) to Base Camp
• Day 11 – 21st Aug Base camp to Leh via Kongmaru La
• Day 12 – 22nd Aug Rest/ Recover Day in Leh (Optional) – Flight ticket can be booked for
22nd
• Aug also with an option of date change in case of any delay
• Day 13 – 23rd Aug Reserve Day

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 Just trying to anticipate your questions
How can I reach Leh?
• By Air – You can take flight from Kolkata or from Delhi directly to Leh. Flights from Leh are
operated in first half only
• By Train – There is no train facility to Leh

I am a little uncertain if I can do it given my fitness? How hard is this expedition?

• The following pointers should help you develop an accurate understanding of the fitness
required. This is a challenging trek. You should have a proficient level of fitness.

What is the toughest challenge in Twin Peak Expedition?

• The toughest challenge during Kang Yatse 2 or Dzo Jongo is the summit day, where you have
to climb up to max. 1200 meters in a day to reach the peak. Trekkers have to start for the
summit around midnight, brave cold temperatures to reach the summit. The route to Kang
Yatse 2 summit is challenging and climbs over the base camp steeply on soft snows and
loose rocks. But once at the top, the views are breath-taking! Peaks of East Karakoram,
Zanskar range and Ladakh are visible from the top like an eagle’s view.
• Kang Yatse 2 peak is a thrilling adventure and every trekker dreams to summit this peak
once in his lifetime.

Why is this the best season to go for Kang Yatse 2 peak?

• The best season is from June to September with July & August as the peak summer months
to plan for Kang Yatse 2 . During these months, the trail towards Kang Yatse 2 peak is clear
and easy to walk with snow visible on the peaks.

How difficult is Kang Yatse 2 or Dzo-Jongo?

• Kang Yatse 2 is not an easy peak. It requires considerable fitness to climb Kang Yatse II.
Experienced trekkers attempt the Kang Yatse II summit to check their fitness level before
going for other higher altitude expedition and treks

Is it okay for a fresher / beginner to attempt a trekking expedition to Kang Yatse II as their first trek?
• Prior experience is preferable but not mandatory for Kang Yatse II peak. Ideally you should
have an experience of a 15k peak or high-altitude trek. Even first-time trekkers can summit
Kang Yatse 2 provided they have a prominent level of fitness. Youngsters who pursue some
other high endurance outdoor sports like running, swimming, or playing football are known
to have reached Kang Yatse 2 peak in the first attempt.

Does this trek require proper acclimatization in Leh?

• Yes, you need to acclimatize for at least two days in Leh before embarking on the Kang Yatse
2. The two days acclimatization is included as part of the itinerary, which will help you deal
with thin air and low oxygen at the high altitude of Leh.
How much do we trek each day, and what will be the daily altitude gain?

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 • You will trek a distance of 7 – 8 km daily and trekkers will not climb more than five hundred
meters each day till they reach the base camp.

How should one train for the Kang Yatse 2?

• For Kang Yatse 2 you need to be aerobically fit and comfortable to walk for 7 – 8 hours each
day up to the base camp and over 12 hours on summit day. The best preparation for Kang
Yatse 2 trek is regular hiking in hills near to your city, particularly involving steep slopes.
Brisk walks with slow jogs, cycling or swimming for 1 hour every day for four weeks before
the trek is highly recommended.

Which type of shoes are recommended for Kang Yatse 2?

• For Kang Yatse 2 or Dzo-Jongo, you need waterproof trekking shoes with good soles that
would let you smoothly go through the ridges and glaciers till the top. Buy trek boots one
size larger than your feet size so you will feel comfortable after wearing multiple socks on
summit night to deal with the cold.

Are snow boots and crampons required for Kang Yatse 2?

• Depending on the snow condition on summit day, either snow boots or crampons or both
will be provided to you on the final day of the Kang Yatse 2.

What is the temperature during the day and night?

• In daytime if the weather is clear, the temperature will be around 10-15 degrees, but in
night times it gets cold, and the temperature drops up to zero to -5 degrees. If it rains, the
temperature may further dip to up to –10 degrees.

How do I protect myself from cold during the Kang Yatse 2?

• We recommend dressing up in layers to protect yourself from cold after sundown. Carry full
sleeves thermal innerwear as our first layer followed by a fleece and a down jacket. An outer
layer of a windproof jacket or raincoat is required in case of rain of heavy winds.

What kind of food is available during this Expedition?

• Nutritious vegetarian meals will be served during the Kang Yatse 2. You will get Breakfast,
hot lunch, and dinner. We will also provide evening snacks with tea and warm water for
drinking purposes.
• Food will be strictly vegetarian, and only eggs are available on request.

What backpack do I need to carry?

• If you are bringing your own rucksack, we advise trekkers to carry a backpack of 60L or
above. The bag should weigh between 8-10 kgs only. Do not take books or any other
unwanted stuff in your backpack. Cloakroom facility is provided in Leh for your excess
baggage.

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Will TSAF do any assessment?
• TSAF will ask for a fitness test in Jamshedpur or data evidence in the form of Google fit or
Strava etc.
• TSAF will confirm your participation only when we are convinced about your fitness level
• The decision related to your participation will be taken by TSAF and it will be binding
• The parameters for fitness will be shared with those who register
• You will be refunded if your participation is cancelled by TSAF on account of fitness concerns

Have queries?
Feel free to reach out to Ankit @ 9905716339 or info@tsafindia.org with your questions or additional
details. Ankit works, Monday to Friday (09.00 – 18.30). So, if you drop a text message over a weekend
or late night, please be patient for with him to be able to check and revert`

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