Trek to Stok Kangri

Arrive in Leh and check into a hotel. The first two days of the Stok Kangri trek are planned to ensure that everyone is fully acclimatised to the altitude, and is well rested before the trek. Today there is not much to do. You can take a walk around the market or stay at the hotel and sip tea or coffee all day if you wish. It's a good day to read, admire the views around, or just catch up on sleep and get to know each other.

Hotel accommodation

Accommodation in a good quality neat and clean hotel/ guest house with basic amenities on single/double occupancy.

Make most of today by exploring the charming markets and villages of Leh. You can go on a sightseeing trip, or visit the local market and the charming streets of Leh. You can also choose to stay in your hotel and prepare for the trek ahead by resting well. Overnight stay in hotel.

Hotel accommodation

Accommodation in a good quality neat and clean hotel/ guest house with basic amenities on single/double occupancy.

By now, you would have been fully acclimatised and are ready for Stok Kangri. After breakfast, you'll be driven towards Matho. This part of the trek is a gradual uphill hike to Gangpochey. You'll like the 2-3 river crossings, and if you're lucky, you might spot a blue sheep or a snow leopard. After a 5-6 hour trek, you'll reach your campsite in Gangpochey. Overnight in tents.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness

Camp in clean, comfortable and sturdy tents in the lap of nature.

Your trek today is very scenic and you'll cross over Mathola Pass to reach Mankarmo. You'll be experiencing an altitude of 16,000 feet, which will help you acclimatise for the next few days. The trek is a gradual uphill slope and will take around 4-5 hours. Overnight in the tents.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness

Camp in clean, comfortable and sturdy tents in the lap of nature.

Today's trail takes you up a steep ascent to the base camp. It is a short trek so that you have enough time to set up camp and acclimatise to the altitude. The rest of the day is spent relaxing or exploring the area around the campsite. Overnight in tents.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness

Camp in clean, comfortable and sturdy tents in the lap of nature.

Today you will attempt a moderate height gain to ensure that you are able to handle climbing at this altitude. You will climb with other trekkers to the ridge on top of the base camp. This is a short, steep climb, and will help you prepare for the summit. For the rest of the day, you'll take it easy, prepare for the summit attempt, and relax at the campsite. You will have an early dinner and go to bed as you need to wake up at around midnight for the climb to Stok Kangri summit.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness

Camp in clean, comfortable and sturdy tents in the lap of nature.

Summit day is here! You'll wake up at midnight so that your trek to Stok Kangri starts early. By 01:00 hrs you and the team will leave from base camp, using head lamps to guide you. The sun will rise in a couple of hours, but for now, you'll experience the mountains in the darkness. You'll climb the ridge above the campsite, and move on to a big glacier which you need to negotiate carefully. From here you'll ascend to a higher ridge that leads to the summit. This stretch is steep, and as the air thins even further, this can be a challenge. The ascent takes about 6-8 hours, depending on weather conditions and the abilities of the team. When you finally reach the summit, it's a thrilling feeling. You've climbed one of the toughest peaks in this region, and you've been victorious! Spend some time at the summit and enjoy the views of the Karakoram range, the Ladakh range, and the Zanskar range. Your return trek takes about 4 hours. You'll be exhausted but delighted when you reach the campsite again. Overnight in tents.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness

Camp in clean, comfortable and sturdy tents in the lap of nature.

Today is a contingency day, in case of delays in the Stok Kangri trek itinerary caused by bad weather, health or acclimatisation issues or any other features. If the climb has been successful, today can be spent exploring Leh, going river rafting, or taking a short road trip to Pangong Lake.

Hotel accommodation

Accommodation in a good quality neat and clean hotel/ guest house with basic amenities on single/double occupancy.

Today you will trek back to Stok village from base camp, where vehicles await you. It's a short drive of about an hour to Leh, where you will be delighted to check into a hotel and enjoy the comforts of civilised life. Overnight at hotel.

Hotel accommodation

Accommodation in a good quality neat and clean hotel/ guest house with basic amenities on single/double occupancy.

You'll check out from the hotel after breakfast and you're free to head to your next destination. Your trip ends here.

Trip ends before nightfall.