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When you undertake this trekking expedition, the participants can easily reach the highest peak in the Stok Kangri mountain range. The altitude of this trek is equivalent to nearly 70% as that of the Mount Everest, making this trekking expedition even more enthralling and interesting. A number of challenges will come across the trekkers, the most prominent being low level of oxygen as one approaches the highest of the mountain peaks. This is the reason it is significant for the trekkers to get accustomed to the climate of the region before beginning the Stok Kangri trekking trip. Keeping this in mind, we have allocated the first 2 days of the entire trekking expedition just for the purpose of getting the participants acclimatized with the surroundings and the actual trekking expedition starts from the Day 3 of the trip.
Seeing the high altitude of the Stok Kangri peak, considering this trek as an easy trek would be like living in the fool's paradise. This is an extremely difficult trek and is the prime reason that attracts trekkers from round the world to trek it. We advise that those individuals who possess a prior trekking experience should try this trekking experience. This trek is certainly not for the beginners. The novice trekkers may go home half way after facing disappointment. It is of great importance for those who trek the Stok Kangri peak to be both mentally as well as physically fit and have the strength to climb an altitude of more than 20,000 feet above the level of the sea. We advise our participants to start following a fitness regime at least a few months before they plan to go for the Stok Kangri trekking expedition.
Despite of the challenges it possesses, the Stok Kangri trek is the most powerful trekking trail in the entire Himalayan ranges. While trekking here, the participants can take a glance at the amazing peaks of Zanskar and Ladakh ranges apart from soaking in the picturesque beauty of the famous Indus valley. The trek is full of adventure activities which will give a huge rush to your adrenaline; you will be required to cross glaciers, indulge in traversing in the Hemis National Park and cross a steep ridge. Once you will trek through the different places and reach the acme of Stok Kangri, you will feel that you have conquered the entire world.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Leh (11,480 ft)
Day 2: Acclimatization day in Leh (11,480 ft)
Day 3: Drive from Leh to Stok Village (11,750 ft, 1 Hrs) and Trek to Chang Ma (13,080 ft, 4 Hrs)
Day 4: Trek from Chang Ma (13,080 ft) to Manokarma (14,200 ft, 3-4 Hrs)
Day 5: Trek from Manokarma (14,200 ft) to Stok Kangri Base Camp (16,300 ft, 3-4 Hrs)
Day 6: Training Day at Base Camp
Day 7: Trek from Base Camp (16,300 ft) to Stok Kangri Summit (20,080 ft) and back to Base Camp (16,300 ft, 12-15 Hrs up and down)
Day 8: Trek from Stok Kangri Base Camp (16,300 ft) to Stok Village (11,750 ft, 5 Hrs) and Drive to Leh (11,480 ft) (1 Hrs). Overnight in Leh Guest House
Day 9: Departure from Leh
Trek Itinerary Details
Day 1 : Arrival at Leh (11,480 ft) : Arrive at Leh and check into the guest house and take complete rest for acclimatization.
Day 2 : Acclimatization day in Leh (11,480 ft) : Leh is situated at an altitude of 11,480 ft. The entire day is for you to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude of Leh. In the evening go for a stroll in the Leh market and enjoy the cultural and natural beauty of Leh city’s barren landscape. Make most of your acclimatization day by visiting Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Leh Monastery. Overnight stay at Leh.
Day 3 : Drive from Leh to Stok Village (11,750 ft, 1 Hrs) and Trek to Chang Ma (13,080 ft, 4 Hrs) : Visit Leh Market and have breakfast at one of the famous restaurant of Leh and then we will start our drive to Stok Village (11,750 ft), the starting point of Stok Kangri Trek. The drive from Leh to Stok Village is a short one but a scenic one. We drive towards Manali Leh Highway and then take a right turn from Choglamsar towards Stok Village. Meet our trekking team at Stok Village. After the briefing session, start the trek to Chang Ma (13,080 ft). It is a fairly easy trek crossing the Stok village and the hydro powered Buddhist prayer wheel.
Day 4 : Trek from Chang Ma (13,080 ft) to Manokarma (14,200 ft, 3-4 Hrs) : Ladakh’s barren landscape is out of the world and it is called as the cold desert. During today’s trek you will be crossing various water streams and if lucky you can also see blue sheep “Bharal” which come down to drink water from these streams. This part of the trekking to Stok Kangri base camp helps you the acclimatize to the high altitude.
Day 5 : Trek from Manokarma (14,200 ft) to Stok Kangri Base Camp (16,300 ft, 3-4 Hrs) : After breakfast we will start the next level of Stok Kangri trek, the trek to base camp. Trek to Stok Kangri base camp is a nice place but because of the popularity of Stok Kangri trek, it’s always full house. Stok Kangri Base camp is surrounded by numerous peaks few of them are Gulap Kangri, Parcha Kangri etc.
Day 6 : Training Day at Base Camp : Today is fairly relaxed day. After breakfast we will go for training to nearby glacier and we will learn how to use crampons. Climbing mountains involves lot of uncertainties. Our Trek Leader will let you know about the different situations which might occur and how to deal with them. This is also the day of relaxation, So that you gain all your strength for next days summit push.
Day 7 : Trek from Base Camp (16,300 ft) to Stok Kangri Summit (20,080 ft) and back to Base Camp (16,300 ft, 12-15 Hrs up and down) : Today is the D day of Stok Kangri Trek , we will start early in the morning in two batches, the early movers and the Pushers at 12 AM and 1 AM respectively. The Stok Kangri trek route passes the advance basecamp, moraine, and glaciers and then comes the steep slope of the summit ridge full of snow. At the start of this slope wear your crampons and start the long climb. When you will be climbing this you will feel that nobody is moving from their place for hours. This climb is the test of your physical as well as mental strength. For an average trekker it takes around 9 hours to reach the Stok Kangri Summit and if you are a slow trekker then add another 3 hours. The Stok Kangri Summit gives you spectacular views the Himalayas to Karakoram.
There will be a turnaround point which you have to cross with in stipulated time to proceed further which will be communicated to you during briefing session.
Day 8 : Trek from Stok Kangri Base Camp (16,300 ft) to Stok Village (11,750 ft, 5 Hrs) and Drive to Leh (11,480 ft) (1 Hrs). Overnight in Leh Guest House : The Stok Kangri trek includes high altitude trekking and mountaineering is ultimate experience would finally come to an end today at Stok Village. We will be starting early from base camp and trekking downhill all the way till Stok Village where our vehicles will be waiting for us you to transfer to guest house in Leh.
Day 9 : Departure from Leh : Fly back from Leh for onward journey.
