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Stok Kangri is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Zazkar Mountains a Trans-Himalayan mountain in the Ladakh region of north India. The peak is located in Hemis National Park, 12 km southwest of the trailhead in the village of Stok and around 15 km southwest of the city of Leh, the capital of Ladakh.
Stok Kangri is one such peak that has gain tremendous popularity in the last few years. Illustrating the Himalayan range with a wider perspective, this trek embrace deserted surroundings and offer its trekkers the opportunity to experience the complete peace. The entire trail has incorporated many ridges so you can feel the sudden change in scenery. In winter, the whole landscape attains a perfect magnificence. Stok Kangri peak provides you the entire view of Zanskar and the Indus Valley.
Morning drive to Stok village is about 15 kms from Leh. Start walking from the trekking point along the stream. It is a long and cumbersome walk through the valley. There are many shepherd camps in the different entrances of the sub valleys. The Mankarmo Camp is at the point from where the valley turns southward. It is possible to trek up to the first base camp in a day, but to get acclimatized it is recommended to make it in two days. The Camp at Mankarmo is on the river bed. There are no toilet facilities
Keep walking in the same direction for around 30 minutes and then head southward. It involves crossing the stream at several points during the forward march. You reach the camp after vertical ascent, the campsite lacks toilet facility. Take care of your food and clothes from the animals around. Today you walk up to the advanced base camp for acclimatization. The trail leads you towards west and then southward from the top of the hill. You will be passing through a few glaciers before you reach the advance base camp from where you start crossing the glacier.
Keep your torch and other climbing gear ready before you set off early morning around at least by 4 am so that you get in time at the advance base camp and then wait till the day breaks for enough light to do the climbing. Start crossing the glacier towards the south-east and then climb the peak to the western side. There are two ways to go up, one from the right side of the glacier, which is more technical and on the left side trail is easier, having steps of rocks to do the summit. You can follow the same route back to the camp.
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Stok Kangri is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Zazkar Mountains a Trans-Himalayan mountain in the Ladakh region of north India.
The trek is over the Zanskar River which lies frozen during the winter. The most preferred time to cross the ice would be in February.
Ladakh’s and western Himalayan rough terrain is legendary for the challenges and thrill it poses to mountain bikers, serious cyclists and adventure lovers.
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