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Stok Kangri Trek & Climb
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OverviewLadakh truly is a land like no other bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. Ladakh's remoteness and awesome high-altitude landscape are just a few of the many attractions to adventure travelers, as Ladakh's Tibetan-style traditions and lifestyles remain firmly entrenched in day to day life and largely untouched by the western world.Ladakh was a vital link in the ancient Central Asian trade route network. For close to 900 years, Ladakh was an independent kingdom, its dynasties descendent from the king of old Tibet. Its political fortunes ebbed and flowed over the centuries, and the kingdom was at its greatest in the early 17th century under the famous king Sengge Namgyal, whose rule extended across Spiti and western Tibet up to the Mayumla and beyond to the sacred sites of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Ladakh is a high-altitude desert, sheltered from the rain-bearing clouds of the Indian monsoon by the barrier of the Great Himalaya. It lies at altitudes ranging from about 9,000 feet (2750m) at Kargil to 25,170 feet (7,672m) at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram. Thus, summer temperatures rarely exceed about 85 degrees but winter temperatures can plummet to -20 degrees in Leh! Trekking in Ladakh is a rewarding experience and made tough mostly due to its high average altitude. The Markha Valley trek is one of the most beautiful in Ladakh. It includes an exciting crossing of the Zanskar River by trolley or jola bridge at the village of Chiling. It leads through several villages in the Sham and Markha valleys and passes by many chortens and mani walls. The beautiful valley of Markha is overshadowed by many spectacular peaks, Stok Kangri (6123m) and Kang Yatse are the most notable. Your climb to the summit of Stok Kangri will be fully supported by our expert Sherpa guides. Stok Kangri presents a non-technical and straight climb on easy angled scree and snow slopes. To be at the top of a 6000 meter peak is certainly demanding and challenging, but the rewards make for mesmerizing views and memories for a lifetime. The trekking route crosses the high and wild pass of Kongmaru La (5150m), the highest point on this trek. We also pass through the Hemis National Park, created to preserve the endangered snow leopard and other of the area’s precious wildlife. We end at Hemis, home to the most famous monastery of Ladakh. |
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Details
Trip length: 24 days: 7 nights hotels & 14 nights camping |
ItineraryDays 1 & 2 - En route to India - Depart USA for Delhi, India. Day 24 - Depart Delhi - Transfer to the airport and depart. Day 3 - Arrive in Delhi - Arrive in Delhi and transfer to our group hotel. Day 4 - Fly to Leh - Fly from Delhi to Leh, Ladakh. O/N Hotel. Days 5 & 6 - In Leh - Sightseeing tours of Leh. O/N Hotel. Day 7 - Drive to Spituk 5 miles. Trek to Zinchen 5-6 hrs walk. O/N Camp. - Drive to Spituk and trek to camp at near the village of Zinchan. Day 8 - Trek to Rumbak. 4-5 hrs. O/N Camp. - Trek to the village of Rumbak. Day 9 - Trek to the base of the Ganda La. 3-4 hrs. O/N Camp. - Trek to the foot of the Ganda La. Day 10 - Trek to Skiu. Approx. 6 hrs. O/N Camp. - Steady climb to the top of the Ganda La at 4,878 meters. Day 11 - Trek to Markha. Approx. 7 hrs. O/N Camp. - Heading up the Markha Valley along the Markha. Day 12 - Trek to Tahungtse 5-6 hours. O/N Camp. - We will need to cross the river several times today before reaching Thachungtse. Day 13 - Trek to Nimaling 4-5 hours. O/N Camp. - Along the Markha River to Nimaling. Day 14 - Rest day in Nimaling. O/N Camp. - Acclimatization day hike towards Kang Yatse Glacier. Day 15 - Trek to Chyushkarmo. 6-7 hours. O/N Camp. - A big day as we cross the Kongmaru La (5,270 meters), the highest pass and point on this trek! Day 16 - Trek to Shangpo. 6-7 hrs. O/N Camp. - Follow a tributary valley leading to the Gyuncho La at 4,600 meters. Day 17 - Trek to Ghangpoche. 6-7 hrs. O/N Camp. - Cross the Shang La to our overnight camp at Gangpoche. Day 18 - Trek to Mankarmo. 3-4 hrs. O/N Camp. - Uphill towards the Mato La at 4,860 meters and then we descend into the valley north of Stok Kangri. Day 19 - Trek to the Stok Kangri Base Camp. 2-3 hrs. O/N Camp. - A leisurely short walk to the base of Stok Kangri at 16,500 feet. Day 20 - Climb Stok Kangri. O/N Camp. - An alpine start for the climb of Stok Kangri. Day 21 - Trek back to Stok Village and drive to Leh. O/N Hotel. - We are now well acclimatized and our walk out should be a quick stoll on an easy path. Day 22 - Free day in Leh. O/N Hotel. - A great place to be at the end of the great adventure. Day 23 - Fly from Leh to Delhi. O/N Hotel. - Fly to Delhi. On arriving we transfer to our hotel. Go To: previous page > stok kangri trek & climb |
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