Stok Kangri, August 11th to 20th 2008

Stok Kangri (6153m) is located in the Stok Himalayan Range in Ladakh in northern India.


Map of the Region.

It is an ideal objective for inexperienced trekkers who want to summit a Himalayan Peak. Although you need a good level of fitness no pervious mountaineering experience is required. The South Ridge offers an exciting yet straightforward route the summit with great views of the Karakoram and K2 in the distance.


Buddhist monks in Leh.

The trip starts with a days acclimatisation in Ladakh’s capital Leh, where we visit various markets and temples. We then start the trek to the summit, gaining altitude as slowly as possible to maximise chances of a successful summit attempt. Along the route we often meet nomadic herdsmen and stop off in villages for shorts rests and warm chai.


Trekker on the Summit.

For most trekkers the highlight of this trip is the people and culture of Ladakh. Ladakh is renowned for its scenery and culture and is sometimes referred to as ‘Little Tibet’ because of the strong Tibetan culture in the Region. Visits to Buddhist temples and Tibetan markets as well as the warm Ladakhi people, often form the lasting memories of this trip.


Nomadic Herdsman.

We have changed the itinerary for the Stok Kangri peak ascent this year adding an extra summit day. It is now a 10 day trip from Delhi to Delhi. This extra summit day allows one more time to acclimatise before attempting to summit Stok Kangri. It also gives us a second day to attempt the summit in the event of bad weather.


Mule train moving through the Ladakhi moonscape.

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Old woman with a smoke.