Stok Kangri

Enjoy the cultural and natural beauty of Leh. This can be considered as a day to get familiar with the town and acclimatize to the weather conditions and high altitude. Leh is culturally a rich place. There are dozens of monasteries and ancient temples that you can go visit. They are located in and around town. Therefore you would be getting enough time to go around the place in a day. Overnight stay in Leh.

Drive from Leh to Chang Ma vai Stok village, it takes 35 minutes to reach Stok village. Trek starts from the Stok village. Stok Kangri trek with a tough trail and steep ascent till Chang Ma campsite is an excellent trek for adventurous trekkers. This trail offers mesmerizing views and the beauty of the campsite which adds magical charm in the evening. Overnight stay in the tents.

Initially a slow walk uphill along a glacial stream followed by a small but steep pass. The route goes by impressive rock formations in the Stok Valley. Then it goes downhill until the creek, which we follow all the way to the night camp in Mankorma. Manokorma, the trail offers the picturesque view of the Ladakh, lovely villages and the sparkling rivers falling on the way which is a picturesque location for your shutter. An easy level ascent takes you Mankorma. After reaching the campsite, trekkers can enjoy the night in the sparkling stars by placing tents near the river banks.

A couple of hours of trek takes you to the base camp. This exotic base camp is a pleasurable place. It lies in a grassy area. This area has a number of water bodies in the form of lakes and streams. During the day, you can walk on the upper areas of the campsite and enjoy the views of the surroundings. There are some beautiful peaks like Gulap Kangri, Parcha Kangri and many others. You can also take some rest at the base camp. You will get time to acclimatize yourself to the weather and altitude.

Today is the rest day. Prepare yourself for the next day challenges. Trek leader will brief you about difficulties and the different equipment that will be used at the summit day during the trek. The stupendous weather and the snowy mountain peaks have scenic vistas which makes it suitable for adventurous trekkers. This day is an easy day for trekkers. You will get the time to go around and know the place to a much better extent.

The night is very short, because we start to climb again when it is still dark – usually around 2am. With clear skies and good moonlight it is possible to go on without a head lamp. The route is also a bit steep at the start. It crosses a pass and rises steadily until you reach the Advanced Base Camp. There is a magic in the environment and the glacier of the Stok Kangri trek take you to a different world. Stok Kangri trekking trail is colder than many high altitude treks in the Himalayas. After few hours of climb, reach to the summit point and the place offers you the delightful views of the Ladakh and the surrounding peaks like Karakoram ranges and Zanskar ranges. Once here, take time to enjoy the view of the high altitude. After a short break, the route goes the same way back to the base camp.

The last day trekking starts from the Base camp to Stok village, trekkers can spot the beauty of the snow-clad mountains which is a treat to the eyes. The breath-taking view of the Leh on the way is a must stop location for many trekkers. After reaching Stok village, depart to Leh and check in to the hotel for some well-deserved rest and dinner.

Today will be your last day in Leh! With a heavy heart we bid a goodbye. After breakfast we shall depart for an early morning flight to Delhi. Stok Kangri Trek ends here.