TREKS · 15-DAY · EXTREME · MAX 7135M
Nun Kun Expedition.
Nun Kun Expedition
The twin peaks of Nun (7135m) and Kun (7077m) are the highest mountains in the Ladakh/Zanskar region and among the most sought-after 7000m peaks globally. This is a full mountaineering expedition — not a trek — requiring technical ice and rock climbing skills, fixed rope work, and weeks of preparation. Nun is the primary objective with Kun as an alternative. Success rate is around 30%. This is for serious mountaineers with 6000m+ experience.
Warnings
⚠This is a MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION — not a trek
⚠Technical ice, snow, and rock climbing skills mandatory
⚠Severe altitude sickness risk — HACE/HAPE can be fatal
⚠Crevasse falls, avalanche, and rockfall are real dangers
⚠Weather windows may not open — summit attempt not guaranteed
⚠IMF peak fee is substantial — Rs 66000+ for Indians
⚠Minimum 6000m summit experience required
⚠Full expedition team with Sherpa support needed
⚠Insurance covering helicopter rescue above 6000m essential
⚠Frostbite risk at extreme altitude
Campsites
Tangol
3,600mBase area campsite. Flat ground. Stream water.
Base Camp
4,500mEstablished expedition base camp on plateau. Kitchen tent, mess tent, toilet tent. Glacier water.
Camp 1
5,400mPlatform tents on snow/ice. No facilities. Snow melting for water.
Camp 2
6,000mHigh camp tents. Minimal. Snow melting only.
Cost Estimate
Only through expedition operators. Rs 200000-350000/person depending on group size and support level. Includes IMF peak fee, permits, all logistics, Sherpa team, base camp setup, fixed ropes, oxygen if needed. International operators charge $3000-5000/person.
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