The twin peaks of Nun (7,135m) and Kun (7,087m) and are highest peaks in the Zanskar Himalaya, Northern India. Due to quick access from Leh and the ease with which a climbing permit can be obtained, they are good objectives for those looking for a 7,000m peak that can be climbed within a 4-week period, during the summer time.

The Kun that we climbed in August 2000 is steeper.

You fly to Leh, the capital of Ladakh via Delhi and spend two nights here before driving to the ancient village of Heniskut. The aim is to complete a three-day acclimatisation trek, crossing the Kanji La (5,280m), before travelling to Kun base camp (4,350m). It then takes one day to trek to base camp from the roadhead at Golmatangol. You have two weeks to climb the mountain. The route utilises three camps above base camp, with the most technical section of climbing between camps 1 and 2. This involves mixed rock, snow and ice at up to 50° in places.

From camp 2 you cross a huge plateau, which separates Kun from Nun to place a further camp below the summit pyramid. Summit day starts with a climb up steep slopes to reach the skyline ridge, which is followed to the summit.

Just great !