INTRODUCTION:
Stok Kangri is one of the Most Beautiful peaks and with an Elevation of 20,182 feet (6153 meters), it is also the Highest Mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of northwest India. The people of Ladakh called it Kanglachan, meaning ‘View of all the mountains’. The climb is challenging, but requires no special mountaineering skills. This is a great opportunity for people who would like to attempt their first Himalayan summit. In a clear weather the summit provides spectacular views of the Karakoram Range, including K2 and the Saser peaks.
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Country: India
Location: Ladakh
Activities: Mountain Biking, Trekking and Mountain Climbing
Maximum Altitude: 6153 meters ( 20182 feet)
Grade: Hard - Strenuous
Best Time: Mid-May, June, July, August
Number of Days: Eight Days/Seven Nights
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EXPEDITION OVERVIEW:
DAY ONE: ARRIVAL AT LEH AIRPORT FROM DELHI. DAY FREE FOR ACCLIMATIZATION. O/N AT GUESTHOUSE AT LEH.
DAY TWO: LEH - drive to KHARDUNGLA PASS - (18380 feet) known as 'The Highest Motorable Road in the World'. CYCLE DOWN FROM KHARDUNGLA PASS TO LEH. O/N AT GUESTHOUSE AT LEH.
DAY THREE: LEH – STOK (20 MINUTES DRIVE). TREK FROM STOK TO MANKARMO (4250 M). O/N AT ALPINE TENTS. Trekking: (4-5 hours)
DAY FOUR: MANKARMO (4250 M) to BASE CAMP (5000 M).O/N AT ALPINE TENTS.Trekking:(2-3 hours)
DAY FIVE: BASE CAMP(5000 M) – STOK KANGRI (6153 M) – BASE CAMP (5000 M). O/N AT ALPINE TENTS. Trekking: (8 hours)
DAY SIX: BASE CAMP (5000 M). O/N AT ALPINE TENTS.
DAY SEVEN: BASE CAMP – STOK VILLAGE (4-5 HOURS). END OF TREK. DRIVE FROM STOK – LEH. O/N AT GUESTHOUSE IN LEH. Trekking: (4-5 hours)
DAY EIGHT: DEPARTURE FROM LADAKH TO DELHI.
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GROUP SIZE ----- COST PER PERSON(FOR FOREIGNERS)
Two Persons --- INR 28650/-
Five Persons --- INR 22500/-
Eight Persons --- INR 18550/-
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GROUP SIZE ---- COST PER PERSON(FOR INDIANS)
Two Persons --- INR 26650/-
Five Persons --- INR 20500/-
Eight Persons --- INR 16550/-
*INR: INDIAN RUPEES*
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WHAT IS COVERED IN THE TOUR COST?
Trip Price is valid upto October 2012 and includes:
• Airport transfer in Leh
• Accommodation in Leh ( on a twin sharing basis) in A class Guesthouses on a Breakfast plan basis
• All meals buffet during the entire Trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Boiled water/Tea/Coffee etc). The meals would be mostly vegetarian. One time Non-Veg meal would be provided on the first and the last day of the trek.
• Exclusive Cycling expedition (with Mountain bikes, helmets, first aid kits and back-up vehicle)
• Exclusive sightseeing & excursions by Chauffer driven SUV( Qualis/Tavera) for Khardungla pass excursion
• Exclusive Trekking excursions accompanied by an Experienced Trekking Guide
• Trekking Expedition comprising of ponies, cooks, helpers, Alpine tents, sleeping bags, carpet mattresses, rope, harness, ice axe, crampons, first aid medical kit and all the necessary equipments
• Mountain climbing permits and Camping permit fees
• Price includes Inner permit charges required for restricted areas of Khardungla pass. Guests are required to bring one a photocopy of their photo identity proof along with them. Foreign Tourist should bring their original Passport with a valid Indian Visa on it.
• All applicable taxes
WHAT IS NOT COVERED IN THE TOUR COST?
Prices Excludes:
• Medical & Travel insurance
• International/Domestic airfare
• Personal items like mineral water, phone calls, laundry etc.
• Extra meals(not included in the tour cost) / room services / bottled beverages consumed at the Guesthouse
• Additional costs for accommodation, transport services due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
• Entrance fees for museums, monasteries, palaces
• Transportation to any other place not included in the itinerary.
WHAT ARE THE TERMS & CONDITIONS?
Terms & Conditions:
• We hold the right to alter the tour schedule in case of bad weather & other conditions beyond our control that might affect the normal itinerary.
• Minimum 30% advance payment is required to book the trip on definite basis and balance payments to be cleared before departure of the tour.
• Please note that once the trekking expedition commences, no refund is possible in case of cancellation or non-participation by any member of the group once the expedition begins.
• Meals at the hotel or other services not utilized during the tour shall be not liable for any kind of refund from the tour price.
HOW TO BOOK THIS TOUR WITH US?
Minimum 30% advance payment is required to book the trip on definite basis and balance payments to be cleared before tour commencement. For any queries/booking requests, please call us at 91-9052172880 or mail us at ladakhtrekkers@gmail.com
* If interested, we can also organize customized tours for you based on your interests and requirements*
EXPEDITION IN DETAIL:
DAY ONE: On arrival at Leh Airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to your Hotel. You are advised to take full day rest for high altitude acclimatization. Evening, you can take an easy walk to the local market. Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.
DAY TWO: Today, we shall drive to Khardungla Pass - (18380 feet) known as the Highest Motorable Road in the World.
From here, we Cycle back to Leh amidst a backdrop of spectacular scenary stretching from the Indus valley in the South over the endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range to the giants of the Saser Massif in the North. You can feel proud of a true achievement as you finish the trip with your final satisfying descent. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Leh.
DAY THREE: LEH – STOK (20 MINUTES DRIVE). TREK FROM STOK TO MANKARMO (4250 M)
Early morning, we shall drive for around 20 mins to Stok village, from where our Trek begins. At Stok the pony man will load our big backpacks on the horses that are waiting for us. With our small daypacks we head off for Mancarmo through a beautiful valley, where there are unusual rock formations that point skywards in orange, purple, green colors. Mancarmo is the summer pasture of Stok villagers. Overnight stay in alpine tents at Mankarmo camp site
DAY FOUR: MANKARMO (4250 M) to BASE CAMP (5000 M)
After the breakfast, we start trekking along the stream on a rocky trail. On the way we can enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains among which we can find some wild animals like blue sheep and wild goats. Slowly and vertically ascending up along trail, we will reach the Base Camp. Surrounded by high mountains, we, at base camp (5000 m), we will prepare our self mentally and physically for the Summit day.
DAY FIVE: BASE CAMP(5000 M) – STOK KANGRI (6153 M) – BASE CAMP (5000 M)
Depending on your acclimatization, we shall start our Stok Kangri climbing today. (Else, we shall begin the expedition the next day) We leave early around 1:00 am or 2:00 am. Usually conditions are better in the night/morning, because it is colder and the snow will be hard, therefore making it easier to climb.
It is a strenuous walk, and in the last part we will most likely use not only ice axes, but also crampons and, maybe, even rope, depending on snow conditions. However, by the time we come close to the top, you will forget about the hardship as you are surrounded by spectacular views of the Himalayas in the sunrise. In good weather conditions we can see the Saser group in the Great Karakoram Range, where K2 lies. To bring good fortune, we leave our Khatag, a religious scarf, on the mountaintop with prayer flags. Leaving the peak, we go down to Base Camp and by the time we arrive, the only thing running in our mind is diving into our sleeping bags for a rest.
DAY SIX: BASE CAMP (5000 M)
In case if we could not climb the Stok Kangri peak because of the bad weather or altitude acclimatization problems, then we will try again today.
DAY SEVEN: BASE CAMP – STOK VILLAGE (4-5 HOURS). END OF TREK. DRIVE FROM STOK – LEH
From our Base camp, we descend all the way back to Stok village. This is a great walk crossing small streams. It takes about four to five hours to reach Stok village, where we are met by our waiting vehicles. We drive back to Leh where you will be checked into your Guesthouse for rest and refreshment. Overnight stay in Leh.
DAY EIGHT: Morning, we drive to Leh Airport for our onward journey with memories of a Lifetime!
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