Experience climbing Stok Kangri with Markha Valley Trek. Enjoy the beauty of Markha Valley and scenice beauty of Himalayan Mountains from the summit of Stok Kangri. The climbing is easy even if you are trekker without an experience. trekking Sector: Leh / Chilling / Markha / Stok Kangri / Stok / Leh, this trekking is mainly focusing on Monasteries, Wildlife, Markha Valley, Villages and Stok Khangri. The peak season to trek is from June to October. ... See More+
Package Itinerary
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Day 1Leh to Chilling - Sku (3500 m) in 5 hours:Services Included
- Transportation
After Breakfast drive to Chilling. We’ll cross the Zanskar River on a trolley bridge to join the waiting team on the other side of the river.
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Day 2Skiu - Markha (3850 m) in 7 hoursServices Included
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Ponies
- Sightseeing
The trail soon joins the Markha stream and we’ll follow it for a few days. Today’s trek will be relatively easy, but it will involve crisscrossing the stream at numerous points depending on the water level. Markha has a monastery and a fort for local cultural sightseeing.
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Day 3Markha - Hankar (4000 m) in 4 hrsServices Included
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Ponies
- Sightseeing
Many monasteries are spread along our route today. After the Umlung monastery, the valley narrows and we’ll stop to camp at the foot of Kang Yaste (6400 m).
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Day 4Hankar - Nimaling (4650 m) in 4 hrsServices Included
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Ponies
- Sightseeing
Trek in the direction of Zalung Karpo and Rupshu. We’ll pass through Thagshungtse pasture and start our gradual ascent towards the wonderful high valleys of Ladakh.
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Day 5Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 m)- Chogdo (4000 m) in 7 hrsServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Ponies
Climb up to the summer pastures of Nimaling, used by the shepherds of Hankar and Markha, then follow the hedge to the top. The Kongmaru La pass commands a beautiful view of the Kang Yatze (6400 m), the Ladakh ranges and the Indus valley.
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Day 6Chogdo - Gyuncho La (4600 m) - Camp at 4350 m in 6- 7 hrsServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Ponies
- Sightseeing
From now on, we will follow a new and rarely travelled route through the valleys towards the east of our objective. Today, we’ll turn towards the west into a tributary valley that leads after a long and gradual ascent of the Gyuncho La. We’ll descend a few meters below to establish our campsite.
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Day 7Camp at 4350 m - Shang La (4800 m)- Matho Phu (4350 m) in 6 hrsServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Ponies
Today, we will cross many spurs and minor passes with occasional views towards the Indus Valley and the peaks beyond. We’ll climb up to the Shang La and then descend down to the Tokpo River. Afterwards we will trek downhill to a nice camping place.
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Day 8Matho Phu - Mato La (4820 m) -Stok Kangri Base Camp (4700 m) in 5 hrsServices Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Horses
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
At the pass, colourful prayer flags flap in the wind with the Zanskar range in the background. Afterwards, we’ll descend steadily along the Jingchan River and get great views of the Stock summit and the Stock Kangri (6121m).
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Day 9Acclimatization day at Base CampServices Included
- Cook
Acclimatization day at Base Camp
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Day 10Summit day (Approx. 8-9 hours to base-camp)Services Included
- Climbing Equipment
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Ponies
Our route initially crosses boulder slopes, and then leads to easy angled snow slopes, which will require an ice axe and crampons. The route is not difficult but at this altitude, it will be strenuous. From the summit of Stok Kangri (6116m), we’ll be able to see as far as Karakoram, the Pamirs and Tibet. If it's warm enough we'll rest and recover some energy on top before descending to base-camp.
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Day 11Stok Kangri Base Camp - Leh (5 h walk to Stok)Services Included
- Sightseeing
- Transportation
All downhill and through wild gorge scenery. There should be time to visit Stok Palace and museum while we wait for our jeeps. Then an hour's drive across the Indus valley to the comforts of the guesthouse in Leh.
Tented Accommodation
• Accommodation in Hotel in Padum & Kargil with all meals.
• All transportation by Toyota Qualis, Innova or Scorpio.
• Two men tent, Kitchen and dinning tents.
• Kitchen equipments and Toilet Tent.
• Stool, Table and mattresses.
• Food veg and non-veg.
• Cook, helper and guide.
• Ponies for Luggages for Trekking with Camping.
• Ponies/Potters for Luggages for Trekking with Homestay.
• Monument entrances, wild life fees and camping charges.
• Climbing permit to Stok Khangri and Equipments.
• GST
• Any flight tickets and any Accommodation except Padum & Kargil.
• No accommodation in Leh & Manali is included in Trekking Packages.
• Sleeping Bags, trekking shoes and clothing.
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices Included”.
• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
• Prices valid from 01 January 2021 to 31 Dec 2021.
• 10% cancellation charges if the trekking is cancelled within 30 days before the tour.
• 20% cancellation charges if the tour and trek is cancelled within a one week before the tour.
• No refund if the trek or tour is cancelled after starting or middle of the trek or tour.
