Stok Kangri Trek
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Maximum Altitude
20,187 ft
Best time to visit
Jun - Sept
Minimum Age
8+
Base Camp
Stok
Accommodation type
Tents
Stok Kangri Trek - Ladakh is the land of high passes and is the most picturesque and unexplored region of India, many travellers and trekkers from around the globe visit this place to wander around. Out of many famous spots of Ladakh such as Nubra Valley, Khardung La, and the Chadar Trek, the Stok Kangri trek is slowly and gradually picking up the likes of the travellers.
The trek of Stok Kangri starts from the city of Leh which is situated at an altitude of 11,500 ft and goes upto an altitude of 20,180 ft, sounds adventurous right! It is a 9 days trek which has 2 acclimatisation days and 1 leisure day. The unique trek of Ladakh region is not very much explored or you can say not much trekked by the trekkers, due to the altitude gain it offers and lack of Knowledge also.
The Trek of Stok Kangri starts from the Ladakhi city of Leh and after a drive to the Stok Village you start your hike todarward the other spots, you cross various small villages and many water streams, also you pass through the glacier, it gets a bit cold in the evenings. The summit point of the trek offers a wide view of many ranges such as Zanskar ranges to the south and Karakoram range to the right.
Also See: Popular Kashmir & Ladakh Treks
We at Moustache are offering our trekkers an exciting itinerary of the trek with everything included. The trek of Stok Kangri is an experience in its own, you slowly and gradually ascend to different heights, we keep in mind the body functioning at such places that’s why we are offering acclimatization days included in the package.
A journey across unexplored villages, dancing water streams, and a mighty glacier, the Stok Kangri trek is an adventurer’s aspiration. Captured in its pristine stillness, this trek offers many untouched views. Every foot that falls on this journey touches the highest trekkable peak of India. The trek will show you many breathtaking scenes, but the summit offers the best of them all.
Standing at an eagle’s viewpoint of the Leh city, you have magnificent ranges like Karakoram and Zanskar standing before your eyes like long-lost friends at a reunion. All these marvels greet you while you stand tall at the summit, proud of your brand new achievement. Now that’s a feeling to take home. Stok Kangri peak stands at quite a height. Stok Kangri height is 20,189 feet and requires a period of 8 nights and 9 days to cover. Out of which, 2 days are required to acclimatize your body to the height and weather.
After a detailed instructional session with the trek guides, you have time to explore the wondrous city of Leh. Utilize your acclimatization day to visit the nearby monasteries such as Shey, Thiksey, and the Sangam, etc. Try out the local cuisine and markets before returning to our comfortable guest houses. A hot meal will be waiting for you post which you retire to a restful sleep. Touching the summit will instill a feeling of tremendous gratification in you.
You have now walked over the highest trekkable point in India, what a day! Look around at the result of the past week of effort as you scan the entire Leh city with just a left to right movement of your eyes. Trace the magnitude of ranges like Karakoram and Zanskar standing in front of you, a great honor indeed to meet these ranges face to face. Reach back base by the evening with the shadow of nature’s most glorious monuments in your eyes. Take a restful sleep, you deserve it! Begin your relaxed and speedy descend to Stok Village the next day, where you’ll be seated in cabs and escorted down to Leh. Meet the city you stood in over 2 days ago, pay your respects, and depart for Leh Airport.
Come join us on Stok Kangri trekking!!
Day 1: Arrival at Leh
Altitude: 11,500 ft
Stay Included: Stay at Guest House/Hotel on a sharing basis
Meal Included: Dinner
Day 2: Acclimatisation Day
Stay Included: Stay at Guest House/Hotel on a sharing basis
Meal Included: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 3: Leh to Chang Ma, via Stok village
Altitude: 12,950 ft
Drive: 15 km
Trek: 5.5 km(4-5 hours)
Day 4: Chang Ma to Mankorma
Altitude: 14,300 ft
Trek: 3.5 km (3 hours)
Day 5: Mankorma to Base Camp
Altitude: 16,300 ft
Trek: 4 km (4-5 hours)
Meal Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay Included: Stay in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 6: Acclimatisation Day
Meal Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay Included: Stay in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 7: Base Camp to Stok Kangri, back to Base Camp
Altitude: 20,187 ft
Trek: 14 km (14 -18 hours)
Meal Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay Included: Stay in tents on a sharing basis.
Day 8: Base camp to Leh
Altitude: 11,500 ft
Trek: 7.5 km(5-6 hours)
Drive: 15 km
Meal Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Stay Included: Stay in guest house / hotel on a sharing basis
Day 9: Departure from Leh
Meal Included: Breakfast
The trek ends here!!
1. Shirts / T-shirts –2/3, Jeans / Trekking Pants -2
2. Windproof jacket of decent quality (no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
3. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
4. Thermal inner wear (upper & lower), Scarf/muffler (optional)
5. Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
6. Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight floaters/sandals/slippers
8. Raincoat / Poncho, Small light weight towel
9. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty Bisleri bottles!!)
10. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
11. Sun glasses, Walking stick / Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
14. Personal toiletries
15. Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
16. Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
There will be no equipment on rental available at Leh, hence we advise to carry all the the equipment mentioned from your home town.
1. Accommodation in Leh Stays in Guest Houses on sharing basis in Leh on Day 1 & 8.
2. For Day 1 and Day 2 meals will be on MAP basis (Breakfast and Dinner).
3. All meals included on trek, Veg only (Breakfast/Lunch/Evening Snacks/Dinner) starting on Day 3 Lunch to Day 9 Breakfast.
4. Transportation from Leh to Stok Vilage on Day 3 and Stok Vilage to Leh on Day 8.
5. Hot water in buckets shall be provided on request while staying in Guest House in Leh.
6. Stay in Alpine/Dome Tents on Double/Triple sharing the basis from day 3 - 7.
7. Kitchen, Dining and Toilet tents will be used during the trek.
8. Cooks/Helper and other requisite staff.
9. Experienced trek leader who has ample knowledge of the route.
10. Porters for carrying common equipment’s (like rations/tents/utensils/groceries).
11. Equipment – Tents on triple & quad sharing basis / Sleeping bags / Sleeping Mats.
12. Basic First aid Kit with a portable oxygen cylinder.
13. The Facility of keeping extra luggage at Leh when leaving for the trek.
1. The above trek charges does not include the GST charges (5%)
2. Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment - Gumboots, trekking poles, etc.
(ii) Insurance - Personal and travel insurances.
(iii) Beverage - Mineral water bottles/bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks - Chocolate, dry fruits, protein or nutrition bar.
3. Services for Luggage offloading or Personal Potters for carrying bag up to 10 KGs only from Day 3 to Day 8 will be additional & borne by the guest only. Potters are subject to availability & need to check at the time of booking.
4. Room Heaters at Guest House in Leh (We suggest not to use the room heaters as the same dehydrate the body and your body won’t get acclimatize to gear up for the Chadar trek)
5. Cost of transport, meals and stay if in case you leave the trek in between and return to Leh before the scheduled arrival on Day 8
6. In case if your trek remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical emergency or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
7. Any additional cost incurred due to do changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne by the Guest.
8. Anything which is not included in Inclusion.
1. If cancellations are made 26 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be charged.
2. If cancellations are made between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 25% of the total package amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
3. If cancellations and rescheduling are made within 7 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. Guest can reschedule the tour/trek/activity between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity (Depending on the availability), after this period no rescheduling can be done and no amount can be refunded.
5. Rescheduling of the tour/trek/activity is applicable only once, after that if you want to cancel or reschedule the trek/tour/activity again, it will not be possible and no refund will be processed.
6. If you book the tour/trek/activity by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the 100% payment before 26 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking will get canceled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
7. In case if your tour/trek/activity remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
8. In case if your tour/trek/activity gets cancelled because of "force majeure", medical emergency, government policy changes, local strikes between 0-7 days from your date of travel, you will be eligible to reschedule the date of your trek/tour/activity or you can get a credit note of the amount paid, however no cash refund will be possible in this case.
9. Cancellations are strictly subjected to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the date of booking.
10. The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
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