Stok-Kangri Expedition
Stok Kangri
Stok Kangri is one of the most beautiful peaks in Ladakh. The climb is technically not difficult,  and requires no special mountaineering skills. It gives you a real opportunity to climb a 6150 m mountain in less than a week, which is not possible in any other part of the world. The summit presents one of the most spectacular views of the Saser peak in the Karakoram Range, where the K2 lies.
Day 01: Leh - Stok - Mancarmo (4-5 hrs trek)
We leave from Leh in a jeep in the morning. At Stok the pony man will load our big backpacks on the horses that are waiting for us. With our small daypacks we head off for Mancarmo through a beautiful valley, where there are unusual rock formations that point skywards in orange, purple, green colors. Mancarmo (4250 m) is the summer pasture of Stok villagers.
Day 02: Mancarmo - Base Camp (3-4 hrs trek)
Gradually we go higher into a desolate area, which is inhabited only by marmots and blue sheep. Surrounded by high mountains, we, at base camp (5020 m), will prepare our self mentally and physically for the big day.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Base Camp - Summit 6150 m - Base Camp (10-11 hrs Climbing)
Depending on weather and snow conditions, we leave early around 1:00 am or 2:00 am. Usually conditions are better in the night/morning, when the sky is clearer because it is colder and the snow will be  harder to walk on. We just take a cup of tea and bring our lunch bag, before walking into the night with our torches.
However, if it is a full moon night, the moon will guide us in its silvery glow. It is a strenuous walk, and in the last part we will most likely use not only ice axes, but also crampons and, maybe, even rope, depending on snow conditions. However, by the time we come close to the top, you will forget about the hardship as you are surrounded by one of the most beautiful sights in the Himalayas, lighted up by the slowly rising morning sun. In good weather conditions we can see the Saser group in the Great Karakoram Range, where K2 lies. Leaving the peak, we go down to Base Camp and by the time we arrive, the only thing running in our mind is diving into our
sleeping bags for a rest.
Day 04: Base Camp - Stok (4 hrs trek) - Leh (17 Km / 1hr drive)
This morning we will not hurry and by the time we open our eyes, you realize that you
 have scaled a peak higher than any mountain in Europe or North America. After breakfast we will walk down to Stok, retracing our footsteps. Upon arrival transfer to Leh by Jeeps.
The cost of the expedition will be as below:
- INR 27000.00 per person with minimum 02 paying pax
- INR 19800.00 per person with minimum 04 paying pax
- INR 18000.00 per person with minimum 06 paying pax
- INR 16200.00 per person with minimum 08 paying pax
The trekking Cost includes:
- • Transfers by Jeeps From Leh to the trek Starting Point and Pick up from the finishing Point
- • Separate utility for staff and supplies
- • English Speaking Ladakhi Professional climbing guide
- • Tents (2 people sharing unless single has been requested) for 04 days
- • IMF fees for climbing the peak
- • Cook with supporting Kitchen Staff
- • All meals (Ladakhi, Tibetan, Indian, Chinese, Continental)
- • Porters / Ponies (to carry your bags)
- • All wildlife, trekking & camping fee
- • Inner line permits to restricted area
- • Kitchen tent & Dining tent
- • Insulated Mattresses and Sleeping Bags
- • All required equipments for climbing like ice axe, crampons, rope etc
- • Basic first aid kit with oxygen cans for emergency
The trekking Cost does not includes:
- • Any type of accommodation in Leh
- • Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusion list
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