Stok Kangri Expedition

Package Overview

Active Months - June to September.

The capital of Ladakh is Leh and lies on an altitude of 3500 mts above sea level. Ladakh is the most remote region of India, a barren, virtually rainless area which lies north of the Himalayas, and area known geographically as the Tibetan plateau. The Himalayas serve as a barrier to clouds carrying rain from the south, virtually none of it gets across to fall on Ladakh.The result is the ‘ moonland’ label- much of Ladakh looks much like the moon, a barren, grey-brown landscape utterly devoid of vegetation. Only where rivers, running from far- away glaciers or melting snow, carry water to habitation do you find plant life.Stok Kangri is clearly visible from Leh, the capital of Ladakh in Northern India. Stok Kangri lies in the middle of the fascinating area of Ladakh, which is located in the northern part of Indian state "Jammu & Kashmir".The Stok Kangri trek is one of the most beautiful in Ladakh. Leh, the capital city and administrative capital of the Ladakh district offers ancient monasteries, colorful markets, abandoned royal palace and interesting Hindu, Buddhist and Islam encounters. The routes across Ladakh region also bring magnificent views over Zanskar Mountains and across the Karakoram snow capped peaks with fantastic Tibet panorama in the distance. Stok Kangri is considered to be a suitable 'starter expedition' for fit trekkers. It is an excellent first Himalayan peak and no previous experience of high altitude or mountaineering is required.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Leh

  Arrive at Leh and rest that day.

• Day 2 : Shang

  Drive to Shang 12,000 ft. Acclimatization treks.

• Day 3 : Trek from Shang 12,000 ft to Shang Phu 14,250 ft (5 - 6 hours, 11kms)

  An hours drive to Shang. The 6 hour trek is a gentle ascent all along. The trail is a well paved for the first hour and a half. Continues on the stony stream bed and finally an ascent over meadows to reach Shang Phu. Grade: easy.

• Day 4 : Shang Phu 14,250 ft to Matho Doksa 14,500 ft, via Shang Phu La 16,750 ft (6 hours, 9kms )

  A steady ascent over surprisingly green flowery meadows. The trails climbs steadily till Shang Phu La and then follows a quick steep descent. The last hour is a gentle walk down to the camp site. Grade: medium - difficult.

• Day 5 : Matho Doksa 14,500 ft to  Gangpoche 14,550 ft via Matho La.14,850ft (3 hours, 4.6kms)

  Ascent to Matho la followed by a descent and mild ascent again to Gangpoche. Grade: easy.

• Day 6 : Gangpoche 14,550 ft to Stok Kangri Base Camp (16,300 ft) (7-8 hours, 11kms)

  Long ascents and descents to Stok Kangri base camp. Grade: medium difficult.

• Day 7 : Stok Kangri

  Rest day at Stok Kangri Base (16,300ft).

• Day 8 : Climb Stok Kangri Summit 20,080 ft and back to Stok Kangri Base camp (16,300ft) (14 - 16 hours,

  Stiff climb initially followed by a long mild ascent and ends with a long stiff ascent. The altitude takes a heavy toll. The descent is equally long and tiring. Grade: Difficult.

• Day 9 : Stok Kangri Base (16,300ft) to Stok village (11,800ft) and drive back to Leh. (6 hours, 12kms

  Long gentle descent with intermittent ascents. Grade: medium - easy.

• Day 10 : Leh

  Depart Leh.

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Package Start From

• Leh Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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