Ladakh
Location
Ladakh
Duration
9 days
Max Altitude
20180 ft
Trekking
40 km
Grade
Challenging
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
Location
Ladakh
Duration
9 days
Max Altitude
20180 ft
Trekking km
40 km
Grade
Challenging
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
One of the most fascinating places on the planet is Stok Kangri that lies in the beautiful area of Ladakh. Ladakh is located in the northern state of India and is famous for compassion and support of its residents. Leh the capital of Ladakh is situated at the height of 3500-3800 mts of sea level and the most adventurous place for the trekking lovers Trekking in Leh is the best option for trekking in India and hence it attracts tourist from every corner of the world. Stok Kangri is one such peak that has gain tremendous popularity in the last few years. Illustrating the Himalayan range with a wider perspective, this trek embrace deserted surroundings and offer its trekkers the opportunity to experience the complete peace. The entire trail has incorporated many ridges so you can feel the sudden change in scenery. In winter, the whole landscape attains a perfect magnificence. Stok Kangri peak provides you the entire view of Zanskar and the Indus Valley.
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. The whole path to the Stok Village is full of natural grandeur and flourishing green trees.
From Changa Ma, you will go to Base Camp. Set up in a grassy area, it is a place that gives pleasure to everyone.This exotic area has many water bodies. 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.
Ascend climbing for 9-10 hours and you will reach at the top of the ridge. Standing at the summit, you can view the Karakoram Range to your north and Zanskar Range to your south. At your front, the extensive and open ground provides you a regal feel. This trek offers you the incredible trekking experience. We are the Best Trekking Company in India 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..!!
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No, currently Stok Kangri cannot be accessed to do any trekking or climbing. Ladakh local administration with the wildlife department has banned visiting of this peak so that the region gets time to recover its resources that were overwhelmed by environmental stress.
Stok Kangri can be seen as a high mountain difficult expedition. Although it used to be considered a non-technical climb, it has proven difficult due to the high altitude (more than 6000 meters or 20,000 feet), long summit push, steep terrain and unpredictability of the weather. You will be walking over bouldery ground, debris and skiing over snow. You must also possess such technical equipment as crampons and ice axes to make the ascent. This is a physically challenging trek, in which you need to be fit and able to trek at high altitude or even ideally have already done so.
Yes, you must have some trekking experience when you want to do something like Stok Kangri. You should have at least one or two high altitude treks at altitudes higher than 5,000 meters.
At least 2-3 months prior to going on a trek, you must start training. Increase your power of endurance by undertaking a cardiovascular exercise at least once a week that could include jogging, cycling, swimming or power walking. Add some weight training and practice stair climbing. Furthermore, it will be better to perform some exercises walking on the uneven surface to prepare yourself to walk in the mountains. The acclimatization is as important as the fitness levels. You must not rush it, you need to be very hydrated and your body needs to be acclimatized well.
The best months are July, August, and September. The sky is mostly clear, the view from the top can be fantastic. Nights can be still cold, snow can be found on the summit ridge. But since the trek is presently closed, you can take these months for future reference if and when it reopens.
Stok Kangri is a good mountaineering expedition and hence you would require the regular trekking essentials as well as some gear. You will require warm clothes, down jackets, trekking shoes with a good hold, gloves, headlamp, and sunglasses. To reach the summit, you have to wear crampons, a harness, gaiters, ropes, and on certain occasions, ice axes, all which are usually provided by the trekking operator. However, you need to train yourself on usage of these prior to the summit night and of course, you need to follow what your leader of the trek instructs.
The risk of altitude sickness is quite a serious issue in the course of the trek since Stok Kangri exceeds 6 000 meters. The level of oxygen is nearly half that which we enjoy on a sea level at such an altitude. You can experience headache, shaking, nausea, or exhaustion. This is the reason why it is necessary to acclimatize as much as possible before the actual trek begins to allow slow adaptation to your body. Acclimatization walks around to the nearby places are included in most itineraries.
The trek to Stok Kangri takes about 9 days, but varies according to your schedule and acclimatization plan. You will start up the trek in Leh, where you need days to acclimatize well. This is essential to prevent altitude sickness in future.
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It is essential for everyone to arrive at Leh (01:00 pm)
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For your return journey from Leh, you have the flexibility to choose between road or air transport options. Please note that our services extend only to the hotel, and the standard hotel check-out time is 11:00 am, if you opt for an air transport then please ensure an early check-out in the morning, as all flights operate during the morning hours
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