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Mountaineering expedition Stok Kangri -6153m- Climbing in Ladakh Himalayas

Mountaineering, Ladakh ToursClimbing Stok Kangri does not require any Himalayan climbing experience. If you have trekked in Himalayas before -you can climb this peak which lies in most scenic places of ladakh. Meet high altitude Shepherds of local villages, untouched and unpolluted culture of Tibet-Ladakh . Monasteries of Spituk and Stok Palace explains the rich heritage of Royal Ladakh.

Peak Type : Scree and Rock

Knowledge Required : Ascenind and Descending in scree and rock,

Equipment You Bring: Good Shoes ( High Ankle )

Duration : 13-15 Days

Add On's : Alchi, Likir, Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Lamayuru Monastic Tours, Visit to Khar Dung-La, Nubra valley, Tso-Morari Lake etc.

Climb Itinerary :

Day 01 & 2 : Drive to Leh from Manali. Other optionr by air from Delhi to Leh Manali is overnight travel from Delhi . Journey to Leh is dusty,rocky but goes through two high passes Tanglang-La and Lachalunga-La. Tanglang La being 17250 ft. is second highest motorable pass of the world. Entoute our jeep stops at tourist camping place. Over night in tented camping site.

Day 03,04 : Leh -Day for sightseeing tour of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery. Overnight stay at the hotel. Two days rest should be included when you come to Ladakh- as Leh itslef is situated on high plateu. Guided tour of monasteries is not included in package cost but if required- it is best add on...

Mountaineering, Ladakh ToursDay 05 : Drive to Stok village & start of trek up to Manokarmo - a shepherd encampment- 3/4 hrs. of trekking. We usually suggest people to carry less wt. and walk slow-unless you are having adiquate experience to handle yourself in high altitude. if you are new to such atmosphere- walk with our instructors/guides, take lot of juices/water.

Day 06: Trek to Base Camp. Approx 5 hrs. of walk. If you are reading these lines- do not forget to visit picture gallery to view pictures.

Day 07: Rest Day.

Day 08: Trek to Advance Base Camp.

Day 09: Summit attempt & back to ABC. Stok Kangri climb is scree and rocky. You hardly encounter snow unless you are 70-100m short of summit. As this is "E" route. More difficult and challenging route is from "Right Side" of the picture shown on top right of this page. Actual / Normal climbing route is hitting the left cleft of big "E" slope coming down towards Gulup Kangri ( Both have common caulier) This is a CWM- route to enter and route of exit are same.

Day 10: Back to Manokarmo

Day 11: Reaching Stok Village and then travel to Leh.

Day 12 Rest Day-Local Sightseeing /Shopping

Day13: Fly To Delhi


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