Highlights:
“A great way to enjoy climb for all from beginners to expert climbers
Enjoy the experience of Himalayan dramatic scenery and local culture
Explore the vast land of Indian North West Himalayas around Ladakh
Tour of cultural villages steeped with historical and religious interest
Climb Stok Khang-Ri facing panorama of Zaskar and Karakoram range”
Overview
Stok Khang-Ri Peak Climb, an adventurous and fascinating high peak of Ladakh and Zaskar Himal range. Provides excellent climb of less technical skill that reaches you on top at 6,153 m / 20, 187 feet high.
One of the most prominent within Ladakh Himal range, which is clearly seen from a high view-point from the capital Leh.
Stok Khang-Ri Peak Climb begins on arrival at Ladakh Leh airport taking a scenic flight from New Delhi. Enjoy delightful times at Leh, the capital town of Ladakh with a tour at places of great cultural and historical interest. Leh for acclimatization at 3,500 m high, our native Ladakh guide will show you the wonder of Leh’s exciting places.
Ladakh, located far northwest India between the Karakoram and Zaskar Himalaya, which is an extension of the Tibetan South West plateau.
Where language and culture are also similar to its northern neighbor Tibet of Buddhism religion. Ladakh is well known as Little Tibet due to the strong influence of Tibetan colorful culture and historical background. On tour visiting historical and religious monuments in the backdrop of high snow-capped peaks and rolling hills.
Before Stok Khang-Ri Peal Climb, the tour takes you around Leh and beyond visiting the former Royal Palace and Shanti Stupa. Drive leads to rural country farm villages and then visit of Thiksey, Hemis and Lamayuru, Alchi Gompa old monasteries. After a wonderful time at Leh, our adventure begins heading towards Stok Khang-Ri Peak for the climb.
An interesting scenic drive leads from Stok village to Stok village, a time permitting visit of Stok Palace on the route. Which is the start of our approach to Stok Khang-Ri Peak on arrival at Stok after a few hour ride.
The first-day walk begins from Stok village heading towards Mankarmo at 4, 380 m high, a nice walk with a climb. Heading towards an amazing gorge then reaching a scenic valley, enclosed by multi-colored rocks facing view of Stok Khang-Ri peak.
At Mankarmo setting our first tented overnight camp, with full service from our camping staff with a separate kitchen unit.
From Mankarmo towards our main highlight, as walk lead on vast windswept terrain, reaching the base of Stok Khang-Ri Peak.
At base camp with ample time for acclimatization and practice climb,
the climbing grade as ‘F’ means “Facial Easy”. The grading we have set from the French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification System, which is popular around the world. A climb of less technical skill, however, one needs to be well equipped for a safe and successful ascent.
Starting for the big day, early morning before the crack of dawn a slow steep climb of more than four hours. After a strenuous climb encountering snow and ice in some sections, and then reach on top Stok Khang-Ri summit. Enjoy a magnificent panorama of Ladakh’s vast landscapes with Karakoram and Zaskar Himalayas, after a glorious moment of descent to base camp. Enjoy the last overnight in tented camping around complete mountain wilderness, as the walk takes you to back Stok village. From Stok an exciting drive to Leh for last overnight in Ladakh and then flying to Delhi for respective destinations.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Leh / Ladakh 3, 500 m Kushok Bakula Rimpoche
airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: A day in Leh for acclimatization and tour of Leh former
palace, Shanti Stupa overnight in View Point Hotel.
Day 03: At Leh tour of Shey, Thiksey, Hemis Monastery.
Day 04: Full day drive and tour of Lamayuru, Allchi Gompa.
Day 05: Drive to Stok village, trek to Mankarmo 4,380 m-06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Stok Base Camp 4, 969 m – 04 hrs.
Day 07: Free day at base camp for acclimatization, practice climb.
Day 08: Climb Stok Khang-Ri 6,153 m and back to base camp.
Day 09: Trek to Stok Village and drive to Leh- 06 hrs.
Day 10: Depart for Delhi to connect respective international flights.
Best seasons for Stok Khang-Ri Climb:
The best time for this wonderful adventure is from the mid-spring and autumn seasons, late spring April and May, and autumn/fall begins from September to October months.
April & May are fine clear days most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes. Autumn / Falls another best time for the climb and tour of Ladakh with a fine clear day. But days are short with sunlight hours can be freezing cold, especially in the morning, and night times will be clear with bright starry nights. Chances of snowfall during the climb.
For interested people can visit Ladakh for a tour and climb during summer times of June to August also. As Ladakh falls within rain shadow area, where monsoon dark rain clouds blocked by the great Himalayas.
That is why Ladakh most areas are dry and arid with fewer rains.
Religion and Culture:
Ladakh and the North West Himalaya are populated by Ladakhi people descendants of a mixed tribal race of Mons of North India, and Dards of Baltistan with Mongols of Central Asia. History shows the Mons were the first immigrants, followed by Dards who founded different settlements in the Indus valley. Follows strong Buddhism religion and culture similar to Tibetan culture of ancient Buddhism heritage with many monasteries of great religious significance.