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Mount Stok Kangri Expedition
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Expedition · Ladakh

Mount Stok Kangri Expedition

challenging9-12 days

Duration

9-12 days

Price

18,500

Group size

1–12

Best time

Nearest city: LehAltitude: 6153m

A classic Himalayan 6,000m+ peak climb, Stok Kangri is one of the world highest non-technical trekking peaks, offering an exhilarating ascent with panoramic views of the Karakoram and Zanskar ranges.

Highlights

  • Climb one of the world highest non-technical 6,000m peaks
  • Panoramic summit views of K2, Karakoram, and Zanskar ranges
  • Traverse across glaciers, snow slopes, and high alpine ridges

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrive Leh (3,500m); acclimatization and sightseeing

    Day 1-2: Arrive Leh (3,500m); acclimatization and sightseeing

  2. Day 3: Drive Leh to Stok Village; trek to Chang Ma

    Day 3: Drive Leh to Stok Village; trek to Chang Ma

  3. Day 4: Trek Chang Ma to Mankorma (4,900m, 5-6 hrs)

    Day 4: Trek Chang Ma to Mankorma (4,900m, 5-6 hrs)

  4. Day 5: Trek Mankorma to Base Camp (5,000m, 4-5 hrs)

    Day 5: Trek Mankorma to Base Camp (5,000m, 4-5 hrs)

  5. Day 6: Acclimatization and technical training day

    Day 6: Acclimatization and technical training day

  6. Day 7: Summit push - to Stok Kangri (6,153m) and return to Base Cam

    Day 7: Summit push - to Stok Kangri (6,153m) and return to Base Camp (10-12 hrs)

  7. Day 8: Spare summit day or descend to Stok Village

    Day 8: Spare summit day or descend to Stok Village

  8. Day 9: Drive to Leh and departure

    Day 9: Drive to Leh and departure

Inclusions

  • Hotel accommodation in Leh
  • Camping accommodation during expedition
  • All meals during expedition
  • IMF peak permit and Inner Line Permit
  • Technical gear: ropes, ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet
  • Experienced climbing guide/Sherpa
  • Transport Leh to trailhead and return

Exclusions

  • Flights to/from Leh
  • Personal mountaineering boots
  • Sleeping bag, down jacket (rental available in Leh)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory - with high-altitude evacuation)
  • Personal expenses, tips

Safety guidelines

  1. IMF permits mandatory - apply 60 days in advance
  2. Prior high-altitude trekking experience (5,000m+) strongly recommended
  3. Proper acclimatization in Leh (2-3 days) is mandatory
  4. Summit day is 10-12 hours with steep glacier and ridge sections
  5. Weather window is critical - July to September only