Himachal Pradesh · India
Shinkun East Expedition
A 6,081 m peak by the Shinku La to Zanskar
The trek
Standing sentinel along the rugged boundary separating the Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh from the Zanskar region of Ladakh, Mount Shinku East (approximately 6,050 m / 19,850 ft) is an imposing alpine peak rising immediately east of the historic Shinku La (Shingo La) pass. Positioned in the transition zone where the verdant Himalayan tree line yields to the arid, wind-swept moonscapes of the Trans-Himalayas, the peak is a benchmark semi-technical 6,000-meter objective.
Shinkun East is a 6,081 m peak rising just west of the Shinku La, the pass that links the Lahaul valley to Zanskar. Approached from the Manali-Leh road near Jispa, it is a compact but genuine mountaineering expedition on snow and ice, with a base camp at Chuminakpo and a short, sharp climbing phase to a summit overlooking the Zanskar ranges.
Its modest length makes it an efficient 6,000 m objective, but the climb still demands glacier travel, fixed ropes and comfort on steep snow. Acclimatisation on the drive in and a reserve day for the summit window are built into the short itinerary. Best climbed in the summer season of July to September.
Highlights
- A 6,081 m summit by the Shinku La to Zanskar
- A short, efficient technical expedition on snow and ice
- The dramatic Lahaul-Zanskar border country
- Summit views over the Zanskar ranges
From
₹34,999
per person
- Free reschedule up to 21 days out
- Small groups, certified mountain leaders
- Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route
Day by day
The itinerary
7 days from Jispa / Chuminakpo. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.
A drive over the Atal Tunnel and up the Bhaga valley to Jispa at around 3,200 m, settling in to begin acclimatising.
What's included
- Twin/triple-sharing tents and all camp equipment
- All meals on the expedition (veg, freshly cooked)
- Certified mountaineering guides and high-altitude support
- Climbing permits and technical group gear (ropes, ice screws, snow bars)
- First-aid, oximeter and emergency oxygen
Not included
- Transport to and from Manali / Jispa
- Personal climbing gear, insurance and offloading charges
- Anything not listed under inclusions
In the field
The country you'll walk
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