Face
of Stok Kangri is visible on top right of
this page- it does not require you to be
a trained and experienced climber. Excellent
chance to start climbing with this above
6000m peak.
Climbing 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,
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Equipment
You Bring: Good Shoes ( High Ankle )
Duration: 13-15 Days
Other Resources: Picture
Gallery
Add
On's : Monastery Tours, Visit to Khar
Dung-La, Tso-Morari Lake etc.
Face
of Stok Kangri is visible on top right of this
page- it does not require you to be a trained
and experienced climber. Excellent chance to start
climbing with this above 6000m peak.
Standard
Itinerary
Take
Over Point: Delhi/ Manali
Day 01 & 2 : Drive
to Leh from Manali. Manali is overnight travel
from Delhi by tourist 2X2 bus. 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...
Day 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 Points
To Remember:
1. Leh is well connected by air from Delhi
- but we would advice you to make your exit from
Leh by air.
2. After we takeover you
do not have to pay anything. Takeover point can
be Delhi / Manali.
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We require 30% advance to be deposited . You do
not need to bring any equipment except your personal
medication/s. Kindly note that Stok is national
park reserve area and your help in maintaining
environmental safety will be highly appreciated.
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