Summit the highest mountain peak in the Stok range of Ladakh on this action-packed, challenging trek to the peak of Mt. Stok Kangri. A fast-paced adventure, this trek takes you over thick snowy glaciers, steep rocky inclines and barren grey trails. At an altitude of more than 20,000 feet, you'll reach the summit of Mt. Stok Kangri, a bucket-list item for many adventure junkies. At the top, panoramic views of the snow-stormed landscape await, with towering peaks peeking over the clouds. The only trek to this altitude that doesn't require mountaineering or technical expertise, the Stok Kangri trek is an adventure of a lifetime.
Destination
Stok Kangri is a snow-laden peak that is often visible from Leh city as a single tall mountain reaching towards the sky. In the months of summer, the snow cover in the lower parts of the mountain melts away, allowing trekkers to summit the peak without any technical expertise. However, the trek remains quite challenging and serves as an introduction to high-altitude trekking and amateur mountaineering. In the months of winter, the barren and cold desert swamps the mountain with snow, allowing only experienced climbers with technical expertise to reach the peak.
This itinerary for the Stok Kangri trek gives you plenty of time to learn and acclimatize to the high-altitude before attempting the summit. After hours of trekking under the night sky on summit day, you'll reach the peak to be rewarding with enthralling views of a sunrise over the Karakoram and Zanskar mountain ranges.
Destination highlights
Sign up for a challenging trek in Ladakh, the Stok Kangri trek. | Get introduced to high-altitude trekking and learn to use crampons and ice axes. | Climb up to 20,000 feet without any technical or mountaineering skills. | Get remarkable views of Ladakhi mountains in the Stok range.
Land at the Leh Airport and take a taxi to reach your hotel in the city. Here, you'll check-in and freshen up after a long flight and take some rest. In the evening, gather with the rest of your group for a short briefing session led by the trek leader. You'll learn about the climate and itinerary for your upcoming trek, along with important safety protocols. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Arrive in Leh and spend the day at leisure. After the evening briefing with your trek leader, you can visit the local marketplace to pick-up any last minute essentials that you may have missed. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. No meals are included in today's meal package.
Day 1 Milestone
Leh
Leh
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Day 2 of the Stok Kangri trek: Day at Leh
Take a tour the cultural attractions in Leh and visit the town's Tibetan marketplace or Leh Palace. The day is set aside to allow your body to get used to Leh's high altitude. This day of acclimatization is very important if you want to reduce the risk of headache, dizziness and fatigue when you're trekking at higher altitudes. Try not to exert yourself too much, have timely meals and keep yourself hydrated. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Spend the day at leisure in Leh. Please make sure to follow proper measures of acclimatization, as instructed by your trek leader, to ensure lower risk of altitude sickness during the trek. You'll be accommodated in the same hotel at Leh as yesterday. No meals are included in today's meal package.
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Day 3 of the Stok Kangri trek: Leh to Chang Ma
The day begins with a short 40-min drive from Leh to the Stok village. You'll get impressive views of the Ladakhi range, with sky-high peaks, on your way to the village. Here, you'll get down and begin trekking on a narrow trail towards Stok Kangri.
Slightly difficult, with a few sections of steep inclines, the day's snow-laden trail gives you a taste of the days to come. You should reach your first campsite of Chang Ma just in time for a hot lunch, with the evening set aside to lose yourself in views of Stok Kangri rising tall above you. Overnight in tents at Chang Ma.
Overnight in tents at Chang Ma.
Drive from Leh to Stok village and trek from Stok village to Chang Ma. You'll be accommodated in tents at Chang Ma. All travellers will be issued with a sleeping bag. All camping locations will be equipped with a common kitchen/dining tent to prepare and serve meals and common dry-pit style washroom tent. Today's meal package includes lunch and dinner only.
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Day 4 of the Stok Kangri trek: Chang Ma to Mankorma
After an early morning wake-up call, you'll make your way over a wide trail alongside a small river stream. Fed by the melting glaciers over Stok Kangri, the river stream offers a continuous source of water, throughout the day's trek. Look out for gorgeous views of Ladakh's barren landscapes when your stop to rest at vantage points along the way. The relatively easier inclines in altitude ensure an easier time on the trail. Overnight in tents at Mankorma.
Overnight in tents at Mankarmo.
Trek from Chang Ma to Mankarmo. Throughout the trek, you'll be accompanied by an experienced trek leader and a support staff of helpers, cooks and porters. You'll be accommodated in tents at Mankarmo. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 Milestone
Chang Ma
Mankorma
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Day 5 of the Stok Kangri trek: Mankorma to Stok Kangri base camp
Climbing higher from Mankorma, you'll be headed to the base camp of Stok Kangri on today's trek. Considerably more difficult, the trek presents a unique challenge as you feel a drop in the oxygen levels in the air. Slowly, you'll keep trekking through the morning with enough time to stop and rest until you reach the base camp by afternoon.
Located in an area marked by scant greenery with a few lakes and river streams, the base camp will be your home for three nights as you train and attempt the summit of Stok Kangri. Overnight in tents at Stok Kangri base camp.
Overnight in tents at the Stok Kangri base camp.
Trek from Mankarmo to Stok Kangri base camp. You'll be accommodated in tents at the Stok Kangri base camp. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals will include vegetarian dishes with egg preparations available for some meals.
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Stok Kangri base camp
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Day 6 of the Stok Kangri trek: Day at Stok Kangri base camp
Today, you'll take it easy and rest at the base camp. In the first half of the day, you'll have training sessions with your trek leader. These sessions will prepare you for tomorrow's summit attempt with key pointers on how to navigate the snow and use an ice-axe. The rest of the day is free for you to sleep, rest and enjoy scenic views of mountains from the base camp. Your summit attempt begins approximately two hours before midnight.
Overnight in tents at the Stok Kangri base camp.
Spend the day training for the summit climb at the Stok Kangri base camp. All equipment required for the summit climb such as crampons and ice axes will be provided by the trek leader. You'll be accommodated in the same tents as yesterday at the Stok Kangri base camp. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6 Milestone
Stok Kangri base camp
Stok Kangri base camp
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Day 7 of the Stok Kangri trek: Day trek to Stok Kangri peak
Under the cover of a dark night, you'll begin trekking from the base camp with torches and lamps in your hand. The initial trek takes you to the south ridge of Stok Kangri. En route, you'll cross a wide glacier where sinking snow may mean entrenched snow till your knees. You'll be well-prepared for such encounters from yesterday's training sessions.
From the south ridge, a short and steep climb takes you to the peak. Take a moment to stand atop the peak, gaze at panoramic views of the landscape and celebrate your successful summit climb. You'll climb back down on the same route and reach the base camp by noon. Overnight in tents at the base camp.
Overnight in tents at the Stok Kangri base camp.
Trek to the peak of Stok Kangri and return to the base camp. You'll be accommodated in the same tents as yesterday at the Stok Kangri base camp. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7 Milestone
Stok Kangri base camp
Stok Kangri base camp
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Day 8 of the Stok Kangri trek: Stok Kangri base camp to Leh
Joyful with your successful trek to the peak of Stok Kangri, you'll climb down the mountain, retracing your steps to Stok village. Descending down takes little time but a few tricky sections may hold you up. You'll enjoy clear views of the grey mountains, the gushing stream, large rocks and boulders, white-washed glaciers. Vehicles will take you back from Stok to Leh, where you'll be glad to be inside a hotel room. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Trek from the Stok Kangri base camp to Stok village and drive from Stok village to Leh. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. Today's meal package includes breakfast and lunch only. While breakfast and dinner will be prepared and served hot on most days, lunch may be a packed lunch to eat during a rest stop while trekking.
Day 8 Milestone
Stok Kangri base camp
Leh
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Breakfast | Lunch
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Day 9 of the Stok Kangri trek: Depart from Leh
Check-out of the hotel and proceed to your next destination. You can travel back home onboard a flight from Leh Airport or spend a few more days in Ladakh. Your Stok Kangri trek ends here.
Your trip ends by late morning.
Check-out of the hotel and proceed to your next destination. Your Stok Kangri trek ends here.
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Leh
Leh
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Stok Kangri base camp
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For cancellations made more than 24 days before departure of the Stok Kangri trek: 95% refund.
For cancellations made 14-24 days before departure of the Stok Kangri trek: 70% refund.
For cancellations made 10-13 days before departure of the Stok Kangri trek: 50% refund.
For cancellations made less than 10 days before departure of the Stok Kangri trek: no refund.
In case of no show: no refund.
All refunds are processed after deducting a transaction fee of INR 200 per person. This fee is charged by The Great Next.
Rules on trip
Travellers are required to follow all instructions of the trek leader during the Stok Kangri trek.
Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.
Consumption of alcohol, drugs or tobacco products like cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the Stok Kangri trek.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
The tour operator reserves the right to alter or cancel the itinerary of the Stok Kangri trek to ensure maximum safety of travellers and staff. Any costs arising due to such a change in the itinerary are borne by the traveller.
The tour operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of the travellers and shall not be held responsible for any mishap, accident or loss of life and property during the Stok Kangri trek.
Travel arrangements between Leh and Stok village in a private, non-AC vehicle
Accommodation in a hotel at Leh for 3 nights on triple-sharing basis
Accommodation in tents while trekking for 5 nights on twin-sharing basis
All equipment required for camping: tents, sleeping bag, mattress
Common kitchen/dining and washroom tent
All veg meals from lunch on day 3 to lunch on day 8
Technical and safety gear required for the trek, if any
All government permits and charges
Services of experienced trek leader and support staff
First aid kit (including oxygen cylinder, stretcher)
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Travel arrangements between your home city and Leh
All meals during the stay in Leh
Services of mules to carry personal luggage (arranged at INR 2,700 per person, per rucksack of maximum 11 kgs; if booked in advance)
Entry fees and charges at sightseeing locations
Personal expenses such as extra meals, beverages, gear, tips to staff
Costs due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural calamities, bad weather, road blocks etc.
Adventure insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear
Synthetic trek pants
Non-cotton full sleeved t-shirts
Fleece t-shirts
Fleece jacket or woollen sweater
Down feather/hollofil jacket
Thermal inner-wear
Poncho or raincoat
Woollen cap
Balaclava and neck gaiter
UV protected dark sunglasses
Trekking shoes (waterproof, high ankle with good grip)
Cotton socks
Woollen socks
Waterproof gloves
Not to wear - Shorts, fitting denims, capris
Expensive jewellery or watches
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
All equipment required for camping: tents, sleeping bag, mattress
Common kitchen/dining and washroom tent
Private vehicle for transport between Leh and Stok village
Technical and safety gear required for the trek, if any
First aid kit (including oxygen cylinder, stretcher)
You need to get
Rucksack (50+ litres) with rain-cover
Daypack (20+ litres) with rain-cover
Walking stick/trekking pole
Headlamp/torch (with batteries)
Water bottles
Dry snacks (energy bars, Electral etc.)
Cold cream and moisturiser
Hand sanitizer
Personal toiletries
Toilet paper and wet wipes
Quick dry towel
Dark sunglasses
Medical Kit
Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, or a personal first-aid kit.
Directions towards the Pick up Point
Leh is easily accessible via road and air. You can board a connecting flight from Delhi to Leh's Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport from most major cities in India. The location of your guesthouse in Leh will be communicated a few days prior to your departure date.
Directions towards the Start Point
Your tour operator will arrange your transport to the start point of the Stok Kangri trek.