Trek to Stok Kangri

Arrive in Leh and check into your guesthouse for a day of complete rest. As the Stok Kangri trek is one of the high altitude treks, it requires immense amount acclimatization for your body. Thus, the first two days will be spent in Leh only, adapting to its climate. Overnight in guesthouse.

Overnight in guest house.

Spend your first night of this adventure in a cosy triple sharing guesthouse in Leh. /Couples will get twin sharing rooms. No meals are included in today’s package. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and take it easy today to help you acclimatise.

Today you'll spend your day exploring the beautiful city of Leh along with the multiple aspects of the Ladakhi culture. Visit the market, the local shops, try the cuisine and visit its famous sights such as the Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Leh Monastery. Overnight in guesthouse.

Overnight in guest house.

Spend the night in Leh in a triple sharing guest house. No meals are included in today’s package.

After breakfast at a famous Leh restaurant, you'll drive to Stok Village. Though short, it is scenic. The route passes through the Manali-Leh Highway before taking a turn from Choglamsar towards Stok Village. From Stok Village your real trekking journey begins towards Mankorma. Through your trek, you will be exposed to the true Ladakhi beauty of barren landscapes and the reason behind it being called a ‘cold desert’. Overnight stay in tents in Mankorma.

Overnight in tents.

Spend the night in Mankorma in a triple sharing tent. Today’s package includes a vegetarian lunch and dinner.

Today’s trek entails hiking up to the base camp of the Stok Kangri. It is a steep trek marking your ascent in altitude. Stok village is a popular sightseeing spot for travellers to Leh, and is also the start point for the Stok Kangri trek. You'll find it is quite crowded. Overnight in tents at Stok base camp.

Overnight in tents.

Spend the night at the Stok Kangri base camp in triple sharing tents. Today’s package includes a vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today is a light day to let you acclimatise. It's also a fun one, because you'll spend the day training on how to use crampons in the snow. You'll eat breakfast, and then hike to a glacier nearby. Here you'll be briefed about how to use your crampons, and how to handle different situations that might arise on the trek. Back at Stok base camp, you'll eat something and try to get some sleep. Your day begins shortly after midnight, so go to sleep early. Overnight in tents at Stok base camp.

Overnight in tents.

Spend the night at the Stok Kangri base camp in triple sharing tents. Today’s package includes a vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The big day is here! You'll wake up at midnight, prepare for your trek, and begin walking. Many other groups will be starting their summit at the same time, so it's an exciting time. Your route takes you through the advanced base camp, over moraine and glaciers, before you reach a slope covered with snow. You'll don your crampons here, and will begin ascending the steep slope. This section tests both your physical and mental grit, but you'll see the skies slowly growning bright, and the summit is up ahead. Once you get to Stok Kangri summit, you'll feel the spirit of celebration all around. You'll spend some time here, and then begin your trek back down. At Stok Base Camp, you'll spend the rest of the day enjoying the feeling of being a conqueror. Overnight in tents at base camp.

Overnight in tents.

Spend the night at the Stok Kangri base camp in triple sharing tents. Today’s package includes a vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today you will trek all the way back to the Stok Village from the Stok Kangri base camp. It's a long trek, but there are vehicles waiting for you at Stok village. You'll be driven back to Leh, where comfortable beds await you. Overnight in the guesthouse in Leh.

Overnight in guest house.

Return to your cosy triple sharing guest house in Leh for the night. Today’s package includes a vegetarian breakfast and lunch. You can arrange for your dinner at many of the popular restaurants in Leh.

Check out of your guesthouse in Leh, marking the end of your adventure. Trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall

Your trip ends here, with no accommodation or meals included in today’s package.