Rongdho Expedition

Day 1 Arrival in Leh (3,500m)

Land in Leh, transfer to the hotel, rest for acclimatization, and attend an evening briefing by your expedition leader.

Day 2 Active Acclimatization

Relax in the morning, then hike to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace in the afternoon, followed by a visit to Leh Market for last-minute supplies.

Day 3 Drive to Rongdho Village via Khardungla Pass

Drive to Rongho village, the Journey take 4-5 Hours 

Day 4 to Day 13 Expedition Start

We will update the itinerary as soon as you show interest in this expedition.

Day 14 Departure 

• Hotel in Leh with meals
• All meals on the trek and on Expedition.
• Climbing Experienced Sherpas and Rope Fixing Team.
• All the Technical Gears included for rope fixing.
• 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, Jumar, Descender, Slings.
• 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  + 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: Heavy Pants for Summit , 2 pairs of quick-dry trekking pants.

Please Note: In the Himalayan range above 6,500m, temperatures can drop significantly. We highly recommend bringing your own personal gear, as you will be more familiar with its fit, weight and condition. Please discuss your clothing and equipment list with us so we can ensure it is suitable for the terrain. If you are missing any items, we are happy to provide them for you.

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, 2 Pairs of high-quality Category  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 and 1 litre Flask need for each person.
• Lighting: 2 Pairs of 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