Himalayan Base Camps

Text and Photographs by Mr. Sachin Vaidya  During Diwali 2022 [20th to 23rd October 2022], I visited Indian Union Territory of Ladakh and trekked to two base camps: one of them being Tsomothang Base Camp [16,388 ft.]. I did all the arrangements on my own; no tour company was contacted for the same. During the first three days  [20th to 22nd October 2022] , I did Kanji La Base Camp; details of the same are already available on the following Blog post: https://himalayanbasecamps.blogspot.com/2023/03/kanji-la-base-camp.html Day 4 [23rd October 2022] The trek was from Kanji village  [12,631 ft.]  to Tsomothang Base Camp [16,388 ft.]. My guide was Tsewang Gurmat [9797562489]. Gurmet hired a helper [Punchok Samstan] to carry daypack. The tall Ladakhi houses at Kanji village were visible on the way. The way to  Tsomothang Base Camp was completely different from that of Kanji La  Base Camp. T he motorable bridge was built in recent past. Fresh snow was visible...

Text and Photographs by Mr. Sachin Vaidya During Diwali 2022 [20th to 23rd October 2022], I visited Indian Union Territory of Ladakh and trekked to two base camps: one of them being Kanji La Base Camp [14,399 ft.]. I did all the arrangements on my own; no tour company was contacted for the same. Day 1 As there was no direct flight available from Mumbai to Leh [11,483 ft.], I had to change the flight at Delhi. Aerial view of snow-capped mountains was surreal. Leh town and the airport were visible. After landing at Leh airport, I proceeded to a hotel and relaxed. I made arrangements for my travel and trek. Due to cold climate, I did not venture out of the hotel. I had scheduled my shopping at Kargil. Day 2   I travelled from Leh to Kanji village [12,631 ft.]. Kanji village lies in Leh district and Khalsi tehsil. It is 12 km off Leh-Kargil National Highway. The road to Kanji village diverts from the  National Highway near Heniskote village which lies in Kargil district. It snowed...