tasken ri and dzo jongo

captain bruce · Jul 1st, 2007, 01:24

Hi all

We are planning to try a trekking peak this august. We are in our 50s, fit and experienced ladakh trekkers and have done 5600 before, but we are not climbers. We do not want to try any worse slopes than the average la, just want to try a bit higher, say 6000+. walking through snow is ok but not using ice axes for anything other than self arrest.

Tasken ri and dzo jongo near nimaling/kongmaru la look like they would fit the bill, anyone with info, rumours or other suggestions?

Thanks

VSK Sharma · Jul 4th, 2007, 23:46

Hi,
I guess you are talking about Ladakh. Is it correct, since both the peaks(Tasken ri and dzo jongo)you have mentioned I have not heard off. I was not aware of such trekking peaks in India. Yes what I thought were do able by trekkers were two peaks near Tso moriri lake and close to Karzok with height of 6000+.

captain bruce · Jul 4th, 2007, 23:58

Hi VSK,

Yes they are in Ladakh, they look like part of the Kang Yatze massif and according to a Ladakhi friend and guide are trekkable. i have seen pictures of gradual slopes over snow rather than climbing.

i know the peaks you mention in the tso moriri range, at least one can be walked, from the Gyama La it is the rounded peak to the south. I looked at it last year but was too tired to attempt it. another friend said Mentok 1 and 2 are possible as well

See you up there

Bruce

VSK Sharma · Jul 5th, 2007, 00:11

I shall send the name of both the peaks tommorow so that there is no confusion.

AvidTrekker · Jul 5th, 2007, 01:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSK Sharma

Hi,
I guess you are talking about Ladakh. Is it correct, since both the peaks(Tasken ri and dzo jongo)you have mentioned I have not heard off. I was not aware of such trekking peaks in India. Yes what I thought were do able by trekkers were two peaks near Tso moriri lake and close to Karzok with height of 6000+.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSK Sharma

I shall send the name of both the peaks tommorow so that there is no confusion.

The two peaks near Tso Moriri [Korzok] are Chhamser Kangri and Lungser Kangri. Lungser is slightly taller at 6666 m.
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VSK Sharma · Jul 5th, 2007, 23:25

Hi,
That's correct. Thanks for giving the names.

captain bruce · Jul 8th, 2007, 05:57

thanks guys, i think I'll start at 6000 and work my way up to 6600 next year..............

Jul 1st, 2007, 01:24	#1
captain bruce Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 13	tasken ri and dzo jongo Hi all We are planning to try a trekking peak this august. We are in our 50s, fit and experienced ladakh trekkers and have done 5600 before, but we are not climbers. We do not want to try any worse slopes than the average la, just want to try a bit higher, say 6000+. walking through snow is ok but not using ice axes for anything other than self arrest. Tasken ri and dzo jongo near nimaling/kongmaru la look like they would fit the bill, anyone with info, rumours or other suggestions? Thanks

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Jul 4th, 2007, 23:46	#2
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 406	Hi, I guess you are talking about Ladakh. Is it correct, since both the peaks(Tasken ri and dzo jongo)you have mentioned I have not heard off. I was not aware of such trekking peaks in India. Yes what I thought were do able by trekkers were two peaks near Tso moriri lake and close to Karzok with height of 6000+.

Jul 4th, 2007, 23:58	#3
captain bruce Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 13	Hi VSK, Yes they are in Ladakh, they look like part of the Kang Yatze massif and according to a Ladakhi friend and guide are trekkable. i have seen pictures of gradual slopes over snow rather than climbing. i know the peaks you mention in the tso moriri range, at least one can be walked, from the Gyama La it is the rounded peak to the south. I looked at it last year but was too tired to attempt it. another friend said Mentok 1 and 2 are possible as well See you up there Bruce

Jul 5th, 2007, 00:11	#4
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 406	I shall send the name of both the peaks tommorow so that there is no confusion.

Jul 5th, 2007, 23:25	#6
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 406	Hi, That's correct. Thanks for giving the names.

Jul 8th, 2007, 05:57	#7
captain bruce Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 13	thanks guys, i think I'll start at 6000 and work my way up to 6600 next year..............

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