Overview

Region: Leh

​ Total Duration –  7 Nights / 8 Days

 Maximum Altitude – 6153 m/ 20182 ft.

 Grade – Challenging

 Best Season – July  to October

 Accommodation – Hotel/Guesthouse; Organized Campsite

 Food – On expedition – All meals included

 Distance – 50 KM.

Stok Kangri Trek

Mount stok kangri is one of the finest peaks made by mother nature especially for those who have always aspired to be a climber but never have had the opportunity before. For starters, stok kangri is the highest peak in the stok range of the himlayas. Stok kangri is particularly famous as an initial non technical expedition into high altitude mountaineering. It is known to be one of the trouble free 6000 m. trek in the world, never the less a demanding expedition into high altitude mountaineering.

Your trek starts with the arrival from Delhi to Leh. Trekking in Leh is the best option for trekking in India and therefore it attracts tourist from every corner of the world. Leh the capital of Ladakh is situated at the height of 3500-3800m.above sea level and the most adventurous place for the passionate trekkers. Spend some time to acclimatize in the local atmosphere. Leh is the place where you get the perfect combination of natural elegance with cultural beauty. The trek starts from Stok village.The whole path to the Stok Village is full of natural magnificence and flourishing green trees. Once we started you will reach Mankarmo in 4-5 hours. We will spend a night at Camp. Next day hike to the Base Camp. The entire trail has engulfed many ridges so you can feel the swift change in the scenery. Base camp is set up in a grassy area, it is a place that gives enchantment to everyone. Staying in mesmerizing location in the tents gives a life time experience. Following day rest and adequate knowledge about all the possibilities and challenges of the trek will be given by the Guide/Instructor. In the morning you will trek to summit Stok Kangri. Ascend climbing for 9-10 hours and you will reach at the top of the ridge. Standing at the summit, you can view to your north the Karakoram Range, the Zanskar Range to your south and the Indus valley below. At your front, the extensive and open ground provides you an imperial feel. This trek offers you the incredible trekking experience that you will never forget. Descend back to the base camp, stay overnight. Back to the roadhead. Depart to you preferred destinations.

Things To Pack:-

  • Trekking Shoes: You need good trekking shoes with good grip & ankle support. Do not carry sport shoes.
  • Clothing: You need to have warm clothes with three-layer jackets, fleece or down feather jacket. Carry 1 or 2 full sleeves t-shirt. For lowers carry cotton pants suitable for trek. Do no carry jeans or shorts for trekking.
  • Thermals: Carry top and bottom thermals.
  • Socks: Carry 2 - 3 pair of sports socks along with woolen socks to be worn at night.
  • Headlamp/Led Torch are mandatory
  • Sunglasses: To protect from sunlight in snow you require UV rays protected sunglasses
  • Woolen Cap and Gloves are also necessary as the climate will be cold. Carry waterproof gloves as they get wet in snow.
  • Lunchbox & Water bottle: Every participant should carry lunch box and water bottle of their own.
  • Raincoat/Ponchos: At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that one doesn’t get wet.
  • Mandatory Documents:
    a)Registration Form
    b)Medical Certificate (signed by a registered MBBS doctor)
    c)NOC form (by trekker)
     

Your trek starts with the arrival from Delhi to Leh. Spend some time to acclimatize with the beauty and weather. Leh is the place where you get the perfect combination of natural exquisiteness with cultural beauty. Staying here in the tents is a life time opportunity. You will rest here for one complete day and get adequate knowledge about all the possibilities and challenges of the trek from your guide. From here, you will trek to your destination Stok Kangri. Start climbing for 9-10 hours and you will reach at the top of the ridge.
This trek offers you the incredible trekking experience. We are the best trekking company in providing the finest customized deals to trekkers worldwide. We develop a schedule as per your requirements and needs. With us, you will experience the best trekking excursion every time. We not only plan your trip, but take care of every issue no matter big or small. Our motto is to create the most excellent trekking experience of your life. Simply give us a call and leave everything on our professionals. Call us..Today..!!

How to Reach LEH

Flight is easiest mode of transport. Delhi is center destination. From Delhi there are flights till Leh which fly once daily. Jet Airways, Air India & Go Air offers flight services between New Delhi & Leh.
It is very much preferred to make your bookings well in advance as there are surge in pricing after a period of time. Due to snow-capped mountains it’s highly impossible to take road transport. So much preferred is flight.

7 Nights 8 Days Available on request Jammu and Kashmir
Strength Level
Strenuous
Highlights

Fix Departure tariff  18,999/- excluding G.S.T of 5%

 

Rates are excluding G.S.T. @ 5%

Note that the cost would vary for customized group according to their requirements.

 

 

 

Itinerary

Day 01: Reporting in Leh and check-in to Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02: Orientation & Briefing of the trek – Trek Preparation & window shopping.

Day 03: Reach Stok village after 30 mins drive from Leh. Start trek to Mankarmo (4,250 mtrs/13,940 ft). Approximate trek time – 4-5 hours. Overnight Stay in Tents.

Day 04: Trek to Stok Kangri Base Camp (5000 mtrs/16,400 ft). Approximate trek time – 2-3 hours. Preparation for summit for the remaining day.

Day 05: Acclimatization walk (5,400 mtrs/17,700 ft) and back to Base Camp. Preparation for summit for the remaining day.

Day 06: Summit attempt.

Day 07: Trek back to Stok Village. Approximate trek time – 4-5 hours. Drive to Leh. Overnight Stay.

Day 08:Group breakup after breakfast.

 

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: Reporting in Leh and check-in to Hotel. Overnight stay.

There are numerous options to arrive in Leh. You can come here all the way from New Delhi via road. Alternatively, you may also opt to take flights from New Delhi to Leh, or book trains to Jammu and complete the rest of the journey by road. On arrival in the town, Please provide travel plans on booking and we will arrange the pick up and transfer. Overnight hotel.

Day 02: Orientation & Briefing of the trek – Trek Preparation & window shopping

Day two is for you to continue gathering energy for the ensuing Stok Kangri trek, and acclimatize to the cold weather, high altitude and diminishing oxygen levels. You can also utilize your free time to stroll through the town, and learn about its culture. You may see the raw beauty of the Ladakh plateau, shop at local markets or pay visits to numerous Buddhist Stupas and monasteries nearby. In the evening, return to your lodging for another overnight stay in the town.

Day 03: Reach Stok village after 30 mins drive from Leh. Start trek to Mankarmo (4,250 mtrs/13,940 ft). Approximate trek time – 4-5 hours. Overnight Stay in Tents.

This day will show you the real beauty of Ladakh and gives you the answer why Ladakh is known as cold desert, while trekking you will cross the 2-3 times small streams, it is a fairly easy trek along with the river and you would love the overnight stay in tents.

Day 04: Trek to Stok Kangri Base Camp (5000 mtrs/16,400 ft). Approximate trek time – 2-3 hours. Preparation for summit for the remaining day.

The following section of Stok Kangri trekking will take you to the base camp of the summit. It will be a difficult ascent as the continuous gain in altitude will result in lessening levels of Oxygen. All along the hike, you will wind along rocky and narrow mountainous trails. Though you will face difficulty in climbing and breathing, the divine scenery will compensate generously for it, and make it a wonderful excursion. After you cross a hissing river, the trail will become wider and smoother, but will keep ascending. Along the way, you will see numerous alpine lakes, and their tiny ripples and waves will seem white due to the sunlight falling on them and illuminating them. You will also travel across mountainous meadows, where you may be able to see sheep grazing on lush grass. On reaching the base camp, enjoy lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure. The base camp is situated on a comparatively flatter land form. A narrow brook makes its way through here, and the slopes and ground have a nice green covering. In almost any season, you will be able to see some amount of snow at the topmost points of the mountains, which encircle the base camp. There are a few smaller peaks here, which you may climb as a means of preparing yourself for the toll-taking ascent, which you will encounter later in your expedition. Relish dinner in the evening, and then retire for the night in the tents provided to you.

Day 05: Acclimatization walk (5,400 mtrs/17,700 ft) and back to Base Camp. Preparation for summit for the remaining day.

Though it does not involve any hiking, this is one of the most important days of your excursion. The rest has been provided so that you are able to further acclimatize to the weather and topographical conditions, and also get the necessary information needed for scaling the summit. Your guide or team leader will brief you about the different challenges and hazards you might face during the climb. Make sure you have snow boots as the snow will be soft, and as a result, your feet will sink in it. Also ask your guide about the trekking plan, the terrain of the region, and what all you need to do or carry. Post the briefing, explore the area, click pictures, relax, and later enjoy another overnight stay here in tents.

Day 06: Summit attempt.

The morning brings yet another phase of long and rigorous mountaineering. Considering the length of the journey, it will be divided into a number of smaller sections, and you will stop to rest after each one. Starting from here you will travel to a glacier. You will first encounter a sharp and lengthy ascent, after which the altitude gain will become lesser. The slopes and your ascent will be gentle till you arrive at the magnificent river of ice, which originates from the peak. You reach the glacier after a gruelling hike of approximately three hours from the base camp. The real climb to the summit of Mount Stok Kangri begins here. To reach the top, you will climb for about two hours more along the southern face of the mountain. The gradient of the slope here is almost 75 degrees, and the path contains loads of small rocks and enormous boulders. Remember to climb carefully as one little mistake can be dangerous. Post negotiating the rocky path for about an hour, you will see that the climb has become gentle, and it is way easier to walk now than it was before. From here, you will get a clear view of the summit and colourful Buddhist prayer flags decorating it. On reaching the top, look around and see the Karakoram Range in the north and the Zanskar Mountains in the south. Post enjoying your success and clicking photos, retrace the track back to the base camp. Coming down brings a different challenge as due to the force of gravity, you will end up descending too fast. You will need to keep a check on your velocity. On arriving at the base camp, relax and enjoy your overnight stay.

Day 07: Trek back to Stok Village. Approximate trek time – 4-5 hours. Drive to Leh. Overnight Stay.

The last phase of your Stok Kangri trek will make you travel for 12 km till you reach the village of Stok. On arrival in the village, board a vehicle and drive back to Leh. After you reach the town, transfer to your lodging and rest for the night.

Day 08:Group breakup after breakfast.

In the morning we will provide the breakfast before the group breaks up. Travel to the airport to board your onward flight, or drive to New Delhi by bus or taxi.

 

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Transport required in the trek
  • Highly advanced & certified mountaineering guide from Himalaya Destination
  • Skilled Guide who has ample knowledge of the route.
  • Vegetarian meals on the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Cooks/Helper and other requisite staff.
  • Porters/mules for carrying common equipment (like rations/tents/utensils/)
  • Equipment – Tents on sharing basis / Sleeping bags / Sleeping Mats
  • Basic First aid Kit.
  • Forest Permits and camping charges.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Personal Porters for carrying trekker’s backpacks
  • Personal trekking equipment – like trekking poles or sleeping bag liners
  • Personal insurance or cost of emergency evacuation
  • Purchases of personal natures (like mineral water bottles/bottled or canned beverages/chocolates/dry fruits etc)
  • Food to/from the trail head.
FAQs
Stok Kangri is the highest mountain in the stok range of Himalayas in Ladakh region. It is located in Hemis National park, 12km. of trailhead from the village of stok. It is about 15 km southwest of the city of Leh.
The best time to trek Stok Kangri starts from the month of July- August. At this time peaks are heavily clothed with snow creating strikingly vista.
The Stok Kangri trek is a non technical but challenging and strenuous trek. One has to be done some previous trekking reaching 18000ft altitude. As this trek elevates above 6000metres, the air gets thinner and could cause distress to one without experience of high altitude climbing.
For this trek one has to be prepared physically and mentally. Running everyday playing outdoors sports like football, hockey, basketball will help one get the stamina which will be required later on the trek. This preparedness will start just a month before coming for a trek. Along with it mental preparedness is also necessary. One has to leave all his discomforts way before the trekking commences. Having positive approach toward things would too help staying delightfully with total strangers out in the trek. Healthy mind is always helpful on such off track routines to co operate and understand peoples waiting for you to serve.
As this trek is demanding so the age matters a lot. Above 16yrs- 60 yrs is an average rating of people to participate.
Trekking needs precise packing of things like Day pack (15ltrs)Dry fit shirts (4) Trousers(4 pairs) Fleece jackets(2)Feather jackets(1)Down feather(1)Balaclava (1)Fleece gloves(2pair)woolen socks (2pair) warm socks(2pair)water bottle(1) pee bottle(1)Lip balm Vaseline, Torch+extra batteries, water purifiers(Chlorine tablets)sunscreen lotion, Cold cream, Thermals (top and bottom 2 pairs)Sandals(1pair) wind proof jacket, poncho, UV protected sunglasses, toiletries, underwears(3-4)head torch, Bag covers, anti bacterial powder, trekking pole. The things mentioned can be opted as per requirements of an individual.
The clothing plays a key role while going on a trek. Wrong clothing and bad preparation could cause disaster in a decent trek. One should know before coming for a trek that the climate is so fragile and unpredictable on the mountains. It can change beautiful sunny day into extreme bad weather. So warm clothing is compulsory even if you find it worthless, but it will make you comfortable in extreme weather conditions. So don’t forget to put feather jackets, fleece, thermals, warm socks, waterproof jackets and trousers in your pack.
The decent trekking shoes with waterproof, good gripping soles will be perfect for this trek. Avoid bringing sports shoes because it will not grip on extreme terrains. You have to buy any trekking shoe a week before to get comfortable with the fittings and not getting any kind of blisters or sores while on the trek. Buy high ankle shoes that will help trekking on the slants. Buy one size larger than your regular size so you will fell comfortable after wearing multiple socks during the cold.
Nutritious vegetarian food is provided during the trek. You will be having breakfast, lunch evening snacks and dinner. Vegetarian food is easy to digest and is healthy at high altitudes. In addition to it coffee and hot drinks soups will also be served.
The temperature will be much colder than ones thoughts. At day times weather is clear and warm but it will drop to -15 degrees at nights. At higher altitudes weather is unpredictable too. So be prepared with multiple layers of warm clothings.
The average trekking distance is about 10-12km per day which will take 5-6 hours a day. Enjoy trekking on route don’t get discouraged.
The group will be lead by the professional instructors, guides and local staff. These people are well qualified and have ample knowledge and experience to ensure safety and security of group. The staff is cooperative and helpful whenever needed. So be humble and respectful tois cooperative and helpful whenever needed. So be humble and respectful to the staff, then one will enjoy the trek in decent manner.
We have 3 men, 4 men tents but it depends on the no. of participants trekking. But we will accommodate you with 2 persons each in a tent.
Normally we take group consisting of single to multiple peoples. The group size depends on what type of trekking terrain is. For this trek we will take 10-15 people at a time. The group could be mix of men and women both.
Mountain water is natural source of drinking water and is full of minerals. Thousands of people living in the mountains rely on the water coming down from the glaciers. One can drink water directly from the streams en route while trekking or one can ask guide or instructors, from where they can fill water. If someone is unsure one can carry chlorine tablets along with them. But we recommend this water for drinking as it makes acclimatization faster.
One can charge and make calls only if one is in the city. On the trek the signal will show up for some kilometers but further it is not sure that one will find reception. There are very less chances of calls being made. And for charging purposes one should carry power bank with himself.
Yes, you can carry medicines. It is good to carry some basic medicines to avoid chances of sickness on high altitude trekking. For this we have list of some medicines written below: Crepe bandage (3-5 m), Band aid (10 strips), cotton (1 roll), ORS (4-5pk), Volini spray, providine, Crocin tablets, Avomine, Combiflam, Disprin, Digene, Spasimonil, Diamox, Electoral.
Yes, the girls are safe with us. To ensure female safety and security we choose our staff carefully who are reliable and will escort females till the end of the trek with honesty. We generally make a point that only female trekkers would share the tent with other female. Only thing is advisable to take care of your belongings.
Yes, you can hire a porter or a mule to offload backpack. But you have to intimate us 10-15 days before the trek. We will arrange porter or mule accordingly and it will cost you 1000/-rupees per day.
In any case of any emergency our staff is skilled and trained for such situations held at high altitude. Our team has a wealth of experience dealing with high altitude sicknesses and urgent situations. We carry first aid kit and oxygen cylinders with us and in any emergency we rescue the trekker till the road head. After reaching road any additional cost of evacuation is borne by the trekker. All and all it is trekkers responsibility to get a certified medical fitness document before coming for the trek, which certifies that the trekker is fit for the trek.
No, alcohol is strictly not allowed during the trek, if someone is found drunk or with alcohol He/she would be immediately disqualified from the trek.
Yes, you can customize the trek to your convenience. You can choose any trek options, time and no. of people to participate. The cost for customized trip or trek would be fixed on the basis of group size, trekking area, duration and trek style.
No, but our team has ample knowledge of providing wilderness first aid and are aware of high altitude problems. Our team carries whole first aid kit and necessary medicines.
Yes, toilets will be provided for both of the genders. These toilets are eco friendly and temporary.
You have to carry 8-10 kg of weight. It depends on your requirements and capacity that how much clothing, dry fruits or readymade edible things you carry.
Diamox is helpful to acclimatize at high altitudes, but we strongly advise you to consult the doctor before taking the med.
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