Stok-Khangri Peak
Plan Holidays discover the Stok-Khangri peak (6150m) trek which is majestic and mesmerizing and one of the most popular treks and beautiful peaks in Ladakh, This is absolutely a non-technical and requires no special mountaineering skills. Stok Kangri is one of the most beautiful peaks in Ladakh. On favorable conditions, you can make the summit and return in one day from the base camp and have the pride of conquering a peak more than 6000m. The summit presents one of the most spectacular views of the Sasser peak in the Karakoram Range, where the K2 lies. From the top, you can see one of the best in the Himalaya offering great views of the Zanskar and Karakoram ranges including the second highest peak in the world.
The vast terrain with patches of scant vegetation along the river banks surrounded by barren and desolate highlands makes the journey more beautiful for the questers. It offers beautiful landscape and there are good chances to spot some high altitude wildlife. Being near from Leh, this peak has been very popular among those trekkers who want to try something really high. One of the most popular and challenging trekking peaks in the Indian Himalayas and its proximity to Leh makes it very accessible. The pass offers great views of Stok Khangri and the route to the summit from the base camp. Spend the entire day getting acclimatized to the high altitude.
This is very important, to ensure that you can handle the thin air at high altitudes. From base camp, we descend all the way to Stok village. This is a great walk passing by numerous ruins of old forts and castles. View Tibet in the distance, an outstanding vista of snow-capped peaks. The trek allows a serious pursuit of Ladakh and the views compensate for all the hardships that one has to bear while camping on this high altitude cold desert. In the morning to avail of the best weather conditions and a possible sunrise at the summit. You climb onto a ridge which leads to a large glacier. It is the lifelong memory for the travelers.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 : Leh-Stok Village
- Day 02 : Trek to Lamlung Camp
- Day 03 : Trek to Stok BC
- Day 04 : Rest at BC for acclimatization
- Day 05 : Attempt summit of the Stok Khangri peak
- Day 06 : Trek to Rumbuk
- Day 07 : Trek to Spituk
- Day 08 : Back to Leh
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01 : Leh-Stok Village
- Day 02 : Trek to Lamlung Camp
- Day 03 : Trek to Stok BC
- Day 04 : Rest at BC for acclimatization
- Day 05 : Attempt summit of the Stok Khangri peak
- Day 06 : Trek to Rumbuk
- Day 07 : Trek to Spituk
- Day 08 : Back to Leh
Includes
- Accommodation at listed hotels or equivalent.
- Daily breakfast at hotel.
- Transportation/Transfers by Air-conditioned Vehicle.
- Sightseeing tour as per the program
- Services of English speaking local Guides during sightseeing tour.
- Monument entrances fees
- All presently applicable taxes.
Excludes
- Inland/International flight charges.
- Things of personal nature like laundry, telephone etc.
- Any meals except specified in above inclusions.
- Camera fee,
- All other than those listed in above inclusions