Mentok Kangri (6310m)

• Day 1: Arrival in Leh, take some time to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude (3,500 meters).
• Day 2: Leh - Explore Leh and finalize permit paperwork for the Mentok Kangri expedition.
• Day 3: Leh to Karzok - Enjoy a scenic drive to the village of Karzok, located near the Tso Moriri lake.
• Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Karzok.
• Day 5: Karzok to Korzok Phu - Start the trek towards Korzok Phu, a beautiful high-altitude meadow.
• Day 6: Korzok Phu to Base Camp - Trek to the base camp of Mentok Kangri (around 5,400 meters).
• Day 7: Rest and Acclimatization Day - This day is crucial for allowing your body to adjust to the high altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness. Short hikes in the surrounding areas can be included for further acclimatization.
• Day 8: Base Camp to Summit Push - Early morning ascent to the summit of Mentok Kangri. This will be a long and challenging day, but the reward of reaching the top is unparalleled.
• Day 9: Base Camp to Korzok - Descend back to Korzok Phu.
• Day 10: Korzok to Leh - Scenic drive back to Leh.
• Day 11: Leh to Delhi Departure - Transfer to Leh airport for your flight back to Delhi.

Extreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to the sun are certain factors which necessitate the need for proper trekking gear. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.

• There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
   
• Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
   
• Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body. 
  
  Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.
  
  Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
   
• It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
   
• Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.
  
  Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.
  
  HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
  The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
   
• Hiking
  Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
   
• Hiking Alternatives
  Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
   
• If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
  Strength training - 3 sessions
  Cardio training - 3 sessions
  Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
  Rest and stretching - at least 1 day