Stokkangri Expedition 6153mt

No of Days

8 Days

Higest Point

Stok Kangri (20,135 feet) 6,153mts

Grade

Challenging because of Altitude

Attraction

The picturesque Leh-Ladakh, Ladakh monasteries, Stok Kangri

The Marka Valley is in Ladakh. Markha Valley is one of the most famous treks of Ladakh Region. It is an amazing trip to get introduced with magical and remote Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh. While trekking on through this trek tourists passes through beautiful Buddhist Monasteries, Mountain Villages, High altitude pastures of Nimaling and High altitude peak Kangyatse.

Trekking Map of Stokkangri Expedition

Stokkangri Expedition 6153mt - Trip Detail
  • 01

    Day

    Leh- Zingchen 3900 Meters- Time: 2 Hours
    • Welcome to the beautiful city of Leh! On the first day, you will be driving across the picturesque city to visit Zingchen. As you begin your journey, you will be visiting the Spituk monastery.

      About Spituk monastery
      Also known as the Perthup Gompa or the Spituk Gompa, the Buddhist monastery is situated 8 km from Leh. The monastery was founded by Od-De as a red hat institution but was overtaken by the Yellow Hat sect of Buddhists in the later years. The monastery houses about a hundred monks, and also encompasses a giant structure of Kali that is unveiled only during the annual Spitok festival, held in the 11th month as per the Tibetan calendar.

      After visiting the monastery, you will be heading towards the Zingchen Village. As you drive towards the village through the junction of the valley, you can stop there to continue with a short hike to familiarize with the temperature and also acclimatize your senses.

  • 02

    Day

    Zingchen- Stok La Base Maximum Elevation: 4400 Meters- 5-6 Hours
    • Wake up to the call of birds and get ready, to begin with the trek. Today you will be reaching Stok La via the Stok La Pass. As you begin, you will be trekking on the barren lunar landscapes of Ladakh. Also known as the moon land, these lunar landscapes are located far from the reaches of India, with temperature varying greatly as the day ends. The days are hotter there, and the nights cooler. After a long trek, embrace your appetite with some sumptuous food and retire to sleep to regain some energy for the day ahead.

  • 03

    Day

    Stok La Base- Mankarmo Maximum Elevation: 4700 Meters-4-5 Hours
    • Wake up and get ready for yet another exciting day. Today you will be continuing with your trek from the Stok La base camp to Mankarmo. The trek encompasses the beauty of Ladakh that is envied in the grey landscapes and the beautiful, snow-capped mountains. The pass is the path to your much-awaited summit. On the way, you will have a glimpse of the beautiful Stok Kangri. Complete the trek to reach the base camp at Mankorma. Rest for the night and have a good sleep.

  • 04

    Day

    Mankarmo- Base Camp Maximum Elevation: 5000 Meters-3-4 Hours
    • Wake up to a chilly morning and get ready as today we start early. As you reach the base camp during the daytime, you can acclimatize yourself. Climb a 100 mt further to explore the place and then prepare for the summit attempt the next day before you retire to sleep.

  • 05

    Day

    Base Camp- Stok Kangri Summit Maximum Elevation: 6153 Meters 9-10 Hours
    • Get ready for a thrilling experience as you buckle up to your first summit attempt. We start early as it will be a long trek to complete. You will be climbing a ridge that leads to a large glacier. After crossing the glacier, you need to make a steep ascent towards the summit. This very ascend is the most difficult part of the trek as it requires a lot of mental and physical strength. Once you reach the Summit, all your effort will be worth it. A panoramic view of the summit is what people crave for. You will also see the K2, and also witness the snow-capped Zanskar Range as you make your way to the Stok kangri Peak.

  • 06

    Day

    Reserve Day
  • 07

    Day

    Base Camp- Stok Village- Leh Duration: 6 Hours (Stok Village), 2 Hrs (Leh)
    • Now you make your way back to the Stok Village and witness the ruins of old forts and castles as you descend. As you reach the Stok Village, you will have vehicles waiting for you to drive you back to Leh. Have a blissful journey after which you can indulge in a delicious meal and get some rest.

  • 08

    Day

    Leh-Delhi
    • Pack your belongings, your memories and your travel experiences and head to the airport for your flight back to Delhi.

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