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     STOK KANGRI ASCENT 6153 M LADAKH INDIA

    On the southern skyline of Leh, the stunning Stok Kangri peak 6'153 mtrs is a perfectly suited to someone seeking for first Himalayan summit. Arriving at Leh by overland or flying, spending few days acclimatising, we visit the some of the great monasteries at Thiksey, Shey and Phyang before heading off the wonderful trek through Markha valley.

    Total days 9, Best season July to mid October, Grade Strenuous

    Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.

    Day 02: fly Delhi - Leh, transfer to hotel. 

    Day 03: acclimatization, excursion around Leh. Visit Shey, Thiksey. Hemis monastery.

    Day 04: Leh – Stok Village- Munikarmo (4700 mtrs) 6 hrs.

    Day 05: Munikarmo - Base camp (5300 mtrs) 6-7 hrs.

    Day 06: Base camp - Summit of Stok Kangri (6153 mtrs) 9-10 hrs.

    Day 07: Munikarmo Stok Leh 5 hrs.

    Day 08: Excursion around Leh.

    Day 09: early morning drive to airport, fly Leh - New Delhi.

     

    ITINARARY

    Price Includes:

     

    1) Hotel / guest house at - 4 nights at Leh, 2 nights at Delhi.

    2) At Delhi : pick up from airport and transfer to airport. At Leh transfer to airport and receive from airport.

    3) Transportation to and fro by jeep. Leh – Stok starting point of trip, Stok – Leh.

    4) Sight seeing around Leh mentioned in programme.

    5) Trekking gear: Two men sharing tent, kitchen tent, mattresses,

    6) Meal: While on trekking Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, local and western cuisine is served. 

    7) Trekking permits / National park fee/ camp fee.

    8) Staff: Guide, cook, porters or horses/mules, horseman.

    9) Transportation: to and fro, Tata Sumo, Tata Qualis, Gypsy, Deluxe bus,

     

     

    Price Excludes:

     

    1) Domestic flight fare: Delhi – Leh, Leh – Delhi.

    2) Air Rescue / Alcoholic beverage / personal insurance / personal expanses. Sleeping bag.

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    Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.

     

    Day 02: fly Delhi - Leh, transfer to hotel. 

     

    Day 03: acclimatization, excursion around Leh. Visit Shey, Thiksey. Hemis monastery.

    AT LEH visit Thiksey – Shey – Hemis monasteries.

    Today after breakfast explore around Indus valley, Visit Thiksey gompa, Shey gompa, and Hemis gompa. Thiksey and Shey monastery close to Leh city on the way to Leh. Manali highway. Thiksey located on a hilltop with impressive view of the Indus valley. After visiting interior we drive continue to Shey monastery the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Hemis monastery is 32 kms from Leh and it is biggest and wealthiest in Ladakh, we visit museum in which the family heirlooms and relics are displayed. After way back we pass through Ladakh well known as SOS village. We visit the Tibetan settlement at 3 kms close to Leh at CHOGLAMSAR. Finally we drive back to Leh to our hotel for overnight stay.

     

    Day 04: Leh – Stok Village- Munikarmo (4700 mtrs) 6 hrs.

    Today after breakfast we drive to Stok Village 6 kms by jeep, which is a start of our approach to Stok Kangri. A Short but strenuous day up the valley. Easily at first then more steeply .Following the Stok River on the true left bank we climb gently. After valley winds to the right. On leaving the curve. We will have the first glimpse of the snow capped mountains. Arrive at Munikarmo camp. Which is beautifully located? Overnight camping.

     

    Day 05: Munikarmo - Base camp (5300 mtrs) 6-7 hrs.

    From Munikarmo we climb straight up the moraine which stands above camp. There are few, very small crevasses which are crossed easily. Overnight camping.

     

    Day 06: Base camp - Summit of Stok Kangri (6153 mtrs) 9-10 hrs.

    Today an early start to climb to summit. This peak does not require any technical mountaineering capability. Our route initially crosses scree and boulder slopes and then leads to easy angled snow slopes which require ice axe, rope and crampons. The route is not difficult but at this altitude it will be strenuous. From the summit of Stok Kangri (6153m), we could see as far as the Karakoram ranges, Lartse peak and Gelup Kangri and of course Leh city.  Retrace your step way back to base-camp or all the way to Munikarmo.

     

    Day 07: Munikarmo Stok Leh 5 hrs.

    Keeping on the left bank of the Stok Nallah, the trail descends, going past the jagged ruins of the Staklang Kar fort. At its base is a thick grove of willow. The trail is well worn, being used for the summer movement of cattle and sheep to the higher pastures. The small gorge opens on to an alluvial plain. The trail through apricot orchards and barley fields, ending at the village of Stok and the Ladakh Sarai. There should be time to visit Stok Palace and Museum while we wait for our jeep. Then an hour drive to Leh, and overnight stay at hotel

     

    Day 08: Excursion around Leh.

     

    Day 09: early morning drive to airport, fly Leh - New Delhi





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