
Markha Valley with Stok Kangri
The Markha Valley trek is certainly one of the most diverse trek in the Western Himalayas and the barren landscape of Leh Ladakh and its unique Buddhist culture.
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Markha Valley with Stok Kangri (6150m)
Experience climbing Stok Kangri with Markha Valley Trek. Enjoy the beauty of Markha Valley and scenice beauty of Himalayan Mountains from the summit of Stok Kangri. The climbing is easy even if you are trekker without an experience.
The Markha trek goes alongside a river called Markha, a tributary of the Zankskar. This river is surrounded by big, rocky mountains which give shape to the valley. Along the valley, there are numerous Tibetan settlements that have turned into small villages, made of mud-brick houses, and Buddhist gompas. For centuries, this region was totally isolated from modern society, until it was discovered in the 19th century. Today, Tibetans from Markha Valley make a living from the few trekkers that pass by during the summer months. Lying amidst the glamorous mountain passes of the Himalayas; the Stok Kangri Trek is a sensational yet challenging expedition. Positioned at an astounding height of 6153 meters, it is the highest in the Stok range of the Himalayas. The elevation of this majestic peak covers about 70% of the height of the Everest, making it perplexing and fairly strenuous. On this trek streams, glaciers, moraines, grasslands and snow-capped mountains will leave you absolutely bewitched.
Grade – Challenging
Duration – 13 days
Max. Altitude – 20500ft
Total trekking – 80 kms approx.
Region – Leh, Ladakh
- Accommodation during trek on triple/quad (Guest House/Homestay/Camping)
- All veg meals while on trek (Veg)
- Transport from Leh to base village and return
- All necessary permits and entry fees
- First aid medical kit
- Qualified and experienced Trek Guide and support staff
- All taxes
- Any meals during transit
- Personal expenses
- Travelling insurance
- Cost Escalation due to unforeseen reason
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head
- Day1 Arrive at Leh(11480ft)
- Day2 Leh - Chilling - Sku (11450ft)
- Day3 Skiu - Markha (12630ft)
- Day4 Markha - Hankar (13120ft)
- Day5 Hankar - Nimaling (15255ft)
- Day6 Nimaling - Kongmaru La (16900ft)- Chogdo (13120ft)
- Day7 Chogdo - Gyuncho La (15090ft) - (Camp at 14270ft)
- Day8 Camp at 4350 m - Shang La (15750ft)- Matho Phu (14270ft)
- Day9 Matho Phu - Mato La (15815ft) -Stok Kangri Base Camp (15420ft)
- Day10 Acclimatization day at Base Camp
- Day11 Summit day (20500ft)
- Day12 Stok Kangri Base Camp - Leh
- Day13 Leh to Delhi
- Backpack with rain cover(40-60lts)
- Daypack/Knapsack – Optional
- Poncho
- Floaters or Sandals
- Trekking Shoes – Medium or High ankle length(Get a pair and “break-in” well in advance that you don’t face any sores/blisters once you are on mountains)
- 2 Pairs of Quick Dry Tees and Track Pants
- 3 Pair of sports Socks and 1 pair of woolen
- Gaiters
- Woolen Gloves
- Full Sleeve Sweater or Fleece Jacket
- Windproof Jacket
- Sun Cap
- One Scarf/Balclava
- Quick dry towel/Light towel
- Lip Balm
- Cold Cream & Sun Screen (SPF 40+)
- Water Bottle 1 Lt – good quality plastic bottle
- Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries
- Personal Toilet Kit and toilet paper
- Personal Medicine Kit –
- General medicines comprising of headache, fever, vomiting, stomach upset and pain killer
-Anti Diarrhoearal
-Aspirin/Paracetamol
-Diamox
-Anti-inflammatory -Nurofen or diclofenac sodium - Dark Sunglasses
- Gloves
- Trekking Pole
- CAMERA with huge memory card and fully charged with extra batteries.
- Extra Polythene bags.
- Dry fruits/Energy bars
P.S You may use and share common kit for toiletries and medicines if travelling in a group