STOK KANGRI TREK AND CLIMB
The Magnificent Mountains of the Indian Himalaya
22 days - Remote landscape - Buddhist monasteries - The 'Kilimanjaro' of India

Ladakh was once an independent kingdom, its dynasties descended from the king of 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 Mayumla beyond the sacred sites of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Your climb to the summit of Stok Kangri will be fully supported by our expert Sherpa guides. To be at the top of a 6000 meter peak is certainly a challenge but the rewards can be life changing. Our trek through the Markha Valley crosses the Kongmaru La (5150m), the highest pass on this trek and passes through the Hemis National Park, created to preserve the endangered snow leopard and other wildlife in the area. Our trek ends at the famous Hemis Monastery.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
The Stok Kangri Trek and Climb is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. We are able to arrange this trek starting on any day of the week during the months of June, July, August, September and October for groups of 1 to 10 people.

2009 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
1 Person: $4780.00
2 People: $4240.00
3 to 4 People: $3935.00
5 to 7 People: $3635.00
8 to 10 People: $3440.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $540.00 per person
(above prices include the round trip flights between Delhi and Leh)

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 7 nights hotels
Camping: 14 nights camping
Trek Grade: 14 days STRENUOUS trekking
Climb Grade: 1 day EASY climbing
Max. altitude: 6120 meters / 20,074 feet on top of Stok Kangri

Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy periods at high altitudes.

Easy Climbing = our easiest climbs which are generally on low-angle snow-slopes, with no objective dangers. A mountaineering ice-axe will be carried and crampons may be used (depending on the prevailing conditions).
Ropes may be fixed on short, steeper sections of the climb.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. Meet & transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: Fly Delhi to Leh and drive to group hotel.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Leh. Hotel.
Day 4: Sightseeing tour at Leh. Hotel.
Day 5: Drive to Zinchen and trek to Rumback. 4-5 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 6: Trek to base of Ganda La Pass. 3-4 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 7: Trek over the Ganda La Pass at 4,878 meters to Skiu. 6 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Markha. 7 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 9: Trek to Thachungtse. 5-6 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Nimaling. 4-5 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 11: Rest and acclimatization day at Nimaling. Camp.
Day 12: Cross the Kongmara La Pass at 5,270 meters to Chyushkarmo. 6-7 hour trek. Camp.
Day 13: Trek over the Gyuncho La Pass (4,600 meters) to Shangpo. 6-7 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 14: Trek to Ghangpoche. 6-7 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 15: Trek over the Mato La Pass at 4,860 meters to Mankarmo. 3-4 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Stok Kangri Base Camp at 5,000/16,500 feet. 3-4 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 17: Rest, acclimatization and preparation day at Base Camp.
Day 18: Early start for our climb of Stok Kangri at 20,075 feet. Return to Base Camp. 10-12 hours of trekking.
Day 19: Trek back to Stok Village and drive to Leh. 3-4 hours of trekking. Hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Leh. Hotel.
Day 21: Fly back to Delhi. Hotel.
Day 22: Morning free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities. Transfer to airport for departure.

Country Information: About India
Region Information: About Ladakh

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