Dzo Jongo Expedition
Dzo Jongo Expedition
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The Dzo Jongo Expedition (6,240 m) is a spectacular Himalayan adventure in the heart of Ladakh, ideal for trekkers aiming to scale a 6000m peak without technical climbing. Rising gracefully near Kang Yatse, Dzo Jongo offers an unforgettable journey through the wild beauty of the Markha and Rumbak valleys—an experience combining dramatic landscapes, high passes, and remote Ladakhi villages.
The expedition begins with a scenic drive from Leh to Lato (3,800 m), followed by a steady trek through grazing pastures, high-altitude valleys, and rugged mountain terrain. The route ensures excellent acclimatization as you gradually ascend toward Base Camp (5,000 m). From there, the summit climb is a thrilling, non-technical ascent involving scree slopes and snowfields, rewarding you with commanding 360° views of Kang Yatse, Stok Kangri, and the distant Karakoram peaks.
This climb offers a perfect progression for experienced trekkers and first-time climbers alike—challenging yet achievable, remote yet culturally rich. With professional guidance, well-planned acclimatization, and breathtaking Himalayan panoramas, the Dzo Jongo Expedition promises a true sense of wilderness and accomplishment high above Ladakh’s barren beauty.
Some Glimpse Photo of Trips
Day 1 Arrival Leh 3500m
Arrive in Leh for the most exciting expedition. Leh is at 3500 meters altitude therefore, it is necessary that you drink a lot of water, avoid heavy activities and let your body acclimatize. Leh is a scenic town resting between barren yellow mountains. Enjoy the most of it. You can purchase or rent your trekking equipment in Leh. Moving to any high altitude locations must be avoided. Chill and rest in your Hotels.
Day 2 Leh (Acclimatization day)
Walk to Shanti Stupa in the morning. Afternoon sort out Equipment and permit etc.
Day 3 Leh to Lato (4010m)
The route to Lato is amazing with dark blue skies complimenting the barren landscapes. LATO is the oldest village of Leh Ladakh. It liesenroute Manali from Leh. There was a catastrophic collision in Lato 60 million years ago. There is one of the oldest monasteries of Gia village. The distance from Leh to Lato is almost 70 km, on the way there are quite a good places to roam.
Day 4 Lato to Shiul Sumdo ( 4600m) 4 to 5 hrs
The actual trekking day begins. Today you will hike up to Shiul Sumdo. It will be a moderate ascent. The trek is mostly alongside the river. There will be 3-4 chilled river crossing. You will arrive till lunchtime at the campsite. Enjoy your first night stay of the trek in the tents.
Day 5 Shiul Sumdo to Chaksung 4900 m. via Shiul Pass (5100m)
Today will be an long day but panoramic views from the pass. The hike up today is to the first high pass of the trek called Shiul Pass 5100m. It will take about 3 to 4 hours to reach the pass. The trail is of moderate ascent. The pass is literally high point of the today’s trek as it will show big mountains of Ladakh range, Karakoram range etc. Nice campsite at Chaksung.
Day 6 Chaksung to base camp 5150m via Chak Pass 5450m 4 hrs
Another day filled with excitement. Today you will climb up to the highest pass of the trek Chak Pass. The trek will be shorter, in fact, the shortest day of the trek with 4 km of the trek. However, the ascend is difficult and steep. Enjoy the changing hue of the mountains. You can now see the Our Peak and DzoJongo peak, Kang Yatse peaks and their summits. You will get a welcome hot lunch at the base camp. The base camp of Dzojongo East and West is at same height of base camp of Kang yatse II. Beautiful campsite next to the River.
Day 7 Rest day + Training day (Summit night)
Finally, the day before summit arrives. Try to preserve your energy and stay hydrated. Guide and Sherpa team will give away your technical equipment and give demos of how to use them. Learn and practice using technical equipment. Your Trek Leader will then brief you about the summit attempt planning. Rest and enjoy at the base camp. Mostly the summit push would start at 10-11 pm. Get all dressed with your technical equipment for the big summit climb.
Day 8 Dzojongo East 6240m
Summit and back to Base camp The summit push is long and tiring. You can see the route getting a little steeper. For about an hour the climb remains moderate. The climb is not technical but is steep. Hence, it requires using crampons. Your team will break the route if needed. You may see crevasses next to the route. Keep moving up slowly. The climb to the summit is very long and steep. The path to the true summit is challenging. You are expected to reach the summit at 7 to 8 am. The Summit offer’s amazing views of Kang Yatse 1,2 peaks, Changthang valley mountains, Karakoram range etc. After rest, we descend back to the base camp.
Day 9 Rest day
Day10 Dzojongo West 6280m, summit and return to Base camp
West is more technical and longer than East…We may need to Fix the last 150m.
Day 11 Base Camp to Chokdo via Kongmaru La (5237m) & drive to Leh.
The trek to Chokdo requires crossing the last pass of the trek Kongmaru La Pass (5236m). It will take 3-4 hours to reach the pass. The pass shows clear sights of the RIPONI MALLA RI, Kang Yatse peaks, DzoJongo, Markha valley, Indus valley and Ladakh range. After the pass, it is all descend and extremely long. Observe the reddish copper and basalt trails falling on the mountains. The valley is totally different from the views we had seen earlier. It is flat to steep climb down on rocky terrain. From Chokdo it is 60 km drive to Leh.
Day 12 Buffer day
We use this day if we have bad weather. Otherwise we come back to Leh.
Day 13 Fly back to Delhi.
- Hotel in Leh with meals
- All meals on the trek and on Expedition.
- Individual member climbing gear like , Climbing boots Scarpa, Crampons, Harness, Helmet, ice axe, carabiners, rope, sleeping bag, mattress etc.
- Kitchen tent, Dining Tent & Toilet tent, Table and Chair,
- Twin sharing tents for all members.
- Transportation from Airport to Airport.
- Horses to carry out the equipment / Food
- Peak Permit
- Camping Charges
- Experienced climbing Guides, cook & helpers etc.
- Summit Certification
- Del-Leh & Leh-Delhi Airfare.
- No insurance for Clients
- Any costs arising from early departure from the expedition.
- Any extra costs incurred caused in the event of finishing the expedition early.
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages.
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- Tips for Kitchen Staff, Climbing Guides, Horsemen.
- Other Expenses: Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Essential Technical & Trekking Gear
- Technical Gear ( Will be Provided by Guide The Himalaya : Mountaineering boots (Scarpa plastic boots, it can Stiff and heavy) , Crampons (10-12 points), Ice Axe (walking type), Climbing Harness, Helmets, carabiners, Rope.
- Rest of the gear you need to bring with You. Some you can also rent here in Leh.
- Backpack & Trekking: 60-70L rucksack with rain cover or Duffle bag + 20-30L summit daypack.
- Trekking Poles: Strongly recommended for stability. (You can also rent here.)
- Sleeping Gear: -Sleeping Bag and Sleeping mat. We will providing. Unless you want to bring your own.
Clothing (Layering System)
- Base Layers: 1 or 2 sets of thermal tops and bottoms.
- Mid-Layers: Fleece jacket/pullover, fleece pants.
- Outer Layer: (Heavy down jacket ( you can also rent here, unless you want bring your own) windproof/waterproof hard shell jacket and pants.
- Trek Pants: 2 pairs of quick-dry trekking pants.
Head & Hand Protection
- Gloves: fleece liner gloves, and winds topper or waterproof gloves.
- Headwear: Warm beanie/woollen cap, buff or balaclava to cover the face and neck.
- Sun Protection: Sun hat with wide brim, high-quality Category 3 or 4 UV-protection sunglasses (mandatory to prevent snow blindness).
Footwear
- Boots: Comfortable trekking boots.
- Socks: 4-5 pairs of good trekking socks.
- Gaiters: Essential for snow, specifically on summit night. (We will be providing)
Personal Items & Miscellaneous
- Hydration: 2 – 3 x 1Litre Nalgene bottles need for each person.
- Lighting: Headtorch with extra batteries (essential for starting early morning on summit day).
- Skin Protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm, and moisturizer (high-altitude sun is harsh).
- Toiletries: Wet wipes, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, personal medications.
- We will be carrying Small First Add Kit.
- Other: Dry bags to separate gears( if you want to bring
