Stok Kangri Trek

Participants meet at Leh airport and are transferred to the hotel for welcome drinks followed by breakfast. Today is meant for acclimatising, so you'll spend most of the day at leisure. You're welcomet to go out exploring, but make sure you're well rested and hydrated. Overnight at the hotel.

Hotel accommodation.

Sleep in clean and comfortable rooms on sharing basis.

Spend the day visiting Shey and Thiksey monasteries around Leh. Return to hotel for lunch and spend the day exploring the Leh market. Overnight at the hotel.

Hotel accommodation.

Sleep in clean and comfortable rooms on sharing basis.

Today the team takes a 2-hour drive to Zingchen, passing Leh airstrip, the Spituk Gompa, and going over the Indus river. There is a bumpy section to Zingchen from where the trek begins. The trail leads along a stream, crossing the pastures of Rumbak and onward to the campsite. This 4-5 hour trek helps acclimatising. Overnight at the campsite.

Tented accommodation

Camp in sturdy tents in the Himalayan wilderness.

Today's climb takes you into higher altitudes, and you'll start to feel it. The trek has a steep section winding up to the Stok La pass, but it is followed by a descent into Stok Valley. The campsite is close to Mounkarmo, where you will spend the night.

Tented accommodation

Camp in sturdy tents in the Himalayan wilderness.

Today is a rest and acclimatisation day as you're in fairly high altitudes right now. You'll join the group in a short climb of about 3 hours into a side valley, which will give you some experience with heigh gain. Return to camp by late afternoon in time for a hot lunch. Spend the rest of the day relaxing. Overnight at camp.

Tented accommodation

Camp in sturdy tents in the Himalayan wilderness.

Today you'll follow the trail up to Stok Kangri base camp. This is a busy trail ending in a big meadow where other climbers from around the world are preparing for their climb too. It's a great place to feel the pre-summit buzz and excitement. After lunch, the team will do a short steep hike to gain some altitude experience and keep you in fighting form for the rest of the trekking. Overnight at camp.

Tented accommodation

Camp in sturdy tents in the Himalayan wilderness.

Today the first half of the day is spent checking your gear and prepping for the next day's climb. The team will check your equipment and make sure you have everything you need for the summit attempt. You'll be departing for the summit in the dark hours of the morning, so you're advised to get some rest and go to sleep early.

Tented accommodation

Camp in sturdy tents in the Himalayan wilderness.

Today is the toughest day of the trip! With a good 12-15 hour trek ahead, this day can really test your endurance. The climb starts in the middle of the night, in darkness. You'll set out in the dark, along with other trekkers, ascending steeply until you cross the glacier. From here, it's another steep climb to summit ridge. You'll have to scramble over rocks and moraine until the summit of Stok Kangri. There are stunning views at the top, but the real thrill is reaching the summit with other trekkers, after the long climb you've made. You'll rest for some time, celebrate your victory, and then begin the descent back. You can imagine the mood at the campsite at night.

Tented accommodation

Camp in sturdy tents in the Himalayan wilderness.

Today you'll leave Stok Valley behind and trek to the village where vehicles await. A short drive later, you'll be checking into your hotel. You can wash up and head out for some last minute shopping if you like, or just take it easy. Spend the night in the hotel, where you'll be glad to have a pillow and mattress.

Hotel accommodation.

Sleep in clean and comfortable rooms on sharing basis.

Participants head to Leh airport and catch morning flights for their return journey.

Trip ends before nightfall.