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Enjoy one of the world’s only non-technical ascents of a 6000 meter plus peak, on this 10 day ascent of Stok Kangri in the Himalayas of India with a certified mountain guide.
Climb to the top of the amazing Stok Kangri peak.
Visit and explore the lovely Indian city of Leh.
Enjoy some of the best views of the Himalayas in the world.
While it may not be one of the first peaks you think when it comes to great Himalayan peaks, Stok Kangri is nonetheless truly spectacular. It is also one of the world’s only non-technical climbs of a mountain higher than 6000 meters. As a result, reaching its summit is open to non-professional climbers. Furthermore, the views you will get from the summit of this great mountain are breathtaking.
Beginning in the lovely, and incredibly high altitude city of Leh, our journey will begin. After you’ve enjoyed a few days in Leh, while also getting acclimatized, we will start our journey to the top of Stok Kangri. During our adventure, you will get to trek through and appreciate the region’s amazing bird life, thrilling passes, gorges and a number of monasteries.
There are a number of amazing viewpoints during this trek. And from those points, you will get to see Kashmir, as well as several 8000 meter plus peaks all the way in Pakistan! And throughout this trip, we will be camping in different campsites, many of which are in the midst of the region’s wilderness. Thus giving you a truly immersive trip.
A climb this high, on a mountain this enormous, should not be open to non-professional climbers. Yet, in the case of Stok Kangri, that is exactly what you have the chance to do. So if you would like to join me on this adventure, just send us a request.
we can also lead you on a 18 to 21 day trek around the Annapurna massif in Nepal as well.
Accommodation The Kang Lha Chen hotel at Leh, tents during the ascent. |
More info Participants must be at least 13 years of age. |
Meeting point The airport at Leh. |
After arriving at the airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the Kang Lha Chen hotel at Leh, where you can relax and get some much needed rest.
Today you will get to explore the city of Leh and enjoy some if its highlights including an 11th century monastery at Alchi and the Khardung La pass before returning to your hotel for the night.
For approximately 3 hours we will trek to Shang Phu, where we will camp for the night. During the trek, we will visit the Thiksey monastery. You will also get to see a lot of beautiful birdlife. We will also cross several rivers before reaching the gorge at Sumdo.
After waking up very early, we will cross the Shang La pass. We will then descend to the Tokpo river for lunch. After that, we will climb up to Gangpoche, where we will camp for the night.
Today we will climb through the Matho La pass. From the pass you will get to see Kashmir, Stok Kangri and many enormous peaks in Pakistan. We will continue on until we reach Mankarmo, where we will camp for the night. We will be hiking for approximately 5 to 6 hours.
After trekking for 2 hours, we will reach Yarles, which is the base camp of Stok Kangri. After setting up camp, you will get to relax in the area, while enjoying the views.
Today, we will take an acclimatization hike to familiarize ourselves with the climb to come before returning to the camp for the night.
We will wake up before dawn and make our way to the summit of Stok Kangri. From the summit, you will get to enjoy some magnificent views of peaks like K2. After you’ve enjoying all you can, we will then descend back to base camp, where we will spend the night.
After eating breakfast, we will trek to the village of Stok. From the village we will be driven back to Leh. At Leh, you will check into the Kang Lha Chen hotel, where you will spend the night.
We will transfer you to the airport, where you will catch your flight home.
At Miyar Adventures, we know that every trip is as much about discovering yourself as it is about discovering the world. Miyar was founded because of our passion for climbing - a passion we will strive to share with you whether you join us for a trip close to home or in a remote corner of the Himalayas.
We strive to be your trusted companion as you chase your life-long dreams. We believe it is our duty to ensure that you are safe and that you have fun every time you climb with us.
We want to make climbing accessible to all adventure-seekers, regardless of their age and climbing background. And when we go climbing with seasoned climbers, we make sure they have enough of a challenge.
Miyar's guides have relevant training through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) for the terrain in which they guide. This includes training in rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, and snow sports, as well as avalanche training and Wilderness First Responder or higher level medical certification.
Simone Caliumi
5.00
September 2020
Dalton Densel
5.00
August 2020
Everything was great. From the explore share professional that connected me to the guide service, and the guide on the mountain.
Steven Larson
5.00
July 2020
Great trip. Weather was only bummer as it rained one whole day. Guides were very helpful and friendly. Plan to do it again next year.
Mike Ritscher
5.00
June 2019
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Group of 1 | USD 2566 each |
Group of 2 | USD 2566 each |
Group of 3 | USD 2566 each |
Group of 4 | USD 2566 each |
Group of 5 | USD 2566 each |
Group of 6 | USD 2566 each |
Group of 7 | USD 2566 each |
Group of 8 | USD 2566 each |
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- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Group porters (transport of tents, cooking equipment, etc. for the group)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The price includes the guiding fee, hotel accommodation in Leh before and after the climb, transportation to the trailhead to and from Leh, Horses for luggage transfer, camping equipment, meals, porters, camping equipment, climbing equipment, including crampons, ice ax, ropes and first aid kits and oxygen tanks in case of emergency. The price does not include airfare, visas and gratuities.
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