Zanskar Trek and stok kangri peak (6,153m) climbing
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Ladakh is the part of the Indus Valley between Karu and Khalse (where the road from Srinagar arrives ). Sheltered in the north by the Ladakh range and in the south by the Zanskar mountains. There is very lilttle rainfall. The Indus already 500 kilometres from its source, flows through wild country-side between halse and Leh. Upstream, above the Capital, it waters a broad plain where are many beautiful oases. In some of the side valley we discover more oases, Lah being the biggest, and even here and there a village. Unseen valleys to the world ,If you want hear the valleys sing in heavenly glory this is the place Zanskar valley , Leh Ladakh. The high altitude of Ladakh 3500 meters to 7700 meters makes it that much more extraordinary.One will come across such majestic monasteries which are rich with knowledge of the great Buddha teachings.Breath taking scenic road trips in store ,you will find extreme climates at the same time splendid views to assimilate for life. This 8 day tour takes you on road to Zansakar valley .Take part in adventure activities river rafting & hikes ,during winters Zanskar is closed and inaccessible .With multiple vistas at Suru valley and Nun Nun glorious valleys.The locals consists of Buddhist and Indo- Aryan settlers who traveled across the Himalayas . Stok Kangri (6,154 metres (20,190 ft)) is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of north India. The peak is located in Hemis National Park, 12 km southwest of the trailhead (3,610 metres (11,844 ft)) in the village of Stok and around 15 km southwest of the city of Leh, the capital of Ladakh. Despite its high altitude, Stok Kangri is a popular trekking peak and is often climbed as an initial non-technical foray into high altitude mountaineering. However, the difficulty of Stok Kangri is often underestimated and the need to acclimatise before and during the ascent makes Stok Kangri an enduring challenge. In late July and August, all but the top of the peak may be snow-free. The elevation data was verified by GPS readings from 11 satellites at the Summit during a late July 2007 joint Nepalese-US expedition which encountered snow cover for 85% of the final four-hour, four km, 900 metre climb. Another GPS reading provided a 6136-meter elevation.The shortest route to the peak is along the Stok valley, following the Stok Chu to Stok village. This valley's grazing landscape, especially near the village, was devastated by the 2010 Ladakh floods, the most severe in decades.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Zingchan tokpo-Hanumil — Zingchan tokpo-Hanumil Trek time 05 hour along the spur, make a steep descend and cross the Zingchen Tokpo. Ascend once again to reach the Parifila and descend to the level of Zanskar river and rocky track leads to Hanumil village. Camp before the village3500. mtr
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Day 11Hanumil-Pishu — Hanumil-Pishu The trek time 06 hour trail runs up the stream along the left bank of Zanskar River and leads to Pishu. Camp at Pishu. 3400 mtr
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Day 12Pishu-Karsha — Pishu-Karsha.Trek time 06 to Karsha is easy as it is on flat terrian as there is no passes overnight camp at Karsha. 3400 mtr
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Day 13karsha Mulbek 270 Km drive to Mulbek -Mulbek — karsha Mulbek 270 Km drive to Mulbek -Mulbek
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Day 14Mukbek- Leh, jeep — Mukbek- Leh, jeep
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Day 15Rest day before Stok expidation overnight Leh — Rest day before Stok expidation overnight Leh
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Day 16Leh - Stok (by bus/taxi/jeep) - Mancarmo (trek 4-5 hours) — Leh - Stok (by bus/taxi/jeep) - Mancarmo (trek 4-5 hours)Morning drive to Stok where the ponymen load the big backpacks on the horses. Head off for Mancarmo (4'250m, 13'944ft) through a beautiful valley of unusual rock formations pointing skywards in orange, purple and green colours. Mancarmo is the summer pasture of Stok villagers.
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Day 17Mancarmo - Base Camp — Mancarmo - Base Camp (trek 5-6 hours)Gradually trek higher into a desolate area inhabited only by marmots and blue sheep and surrounded by high peaks. Walk towards the base camp (5'020m, 16'470ft), then back to Mancarmo for one more night. O/N at camp.
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Day 18Base Camp - Summit of Stok Kangri - Base Camp — Base Camp - Summit of Stok Kangri - Base Camp (trek 10-11 hours)Depending on weather and snow conditions, leave early at 1am or 2am. Just take a cup of tea and bring the lunch bag before walking into the night with a torch. If it is a clear full moon night, the moon will guide us in its silvery glow. It is a strenous trek, in the last part you will most likely use not only ice axes, but also crampons and even ropes depending on the snow conditions.However, by the time you reach the top at 6'150m (20'177ft), the hardship will be forgotten as you are surrounded by one of the most beautiful sights in the Himalayas, lighted up by the slowly rising morning sun. With good weather conditions the Saser mountain group in the Great Karakoram range and K2 can be seen. For good fortune, leave your Khatag (religious scarf) on the top with prayer flags. Leave the peak and back to base camp. O/N at camp.
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Day 19Base Camp - Stok (trek 4 hours) - Drive to Leh — Base Camp - Stok (trek 4 hours) - Drive to Leh
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Day 20Leh – Delhi flight. —
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Day 21Final departure — Final departure
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Service included in the price.
- A - Transfer on arrival from Leh Airport to Guest House.
- B - Hotel / Guest House with 03nuits quick spout in Leh.
- C - All surface transports indicated in the itinerary.
- D - All camping fees and monastery fees.
- E - Wildlife fees for the area concerned and Stok Kangri permit
- F - 1 Francophone Guide, English - speaking local guide during the trek only and Expedition guide for stok kangri peak.
- G - 01, Cook, (help, pony man and horses or mules depending on the size of the group)
- H - Foam mattress for each person (3 inches thick).
- I - Tents (Alpine or Dome for two men or single)
- J - 01, kitchen, dining room and toilet tent.
- K table chairs and all kitchen equipment.
- L - Three trekking meals (Indian, Chinese, Continental, Italian, Ladakhi, etc.).
- M - Transfer from hotel to Leh airport.
- N, Airline tickets Delhi-Leh-Delhi
Not included
- Non-Included Services:
- International plane tickets
- Visa for India
- Personal equipment and medical insurance
- Vol rescue and customs clearance if necessary
- Lunch and dinner in Delhi and Leh
- The census in case there is bad weather, landslide, manifestation etc ...
- Unexpected events, altitude sickness or an accident, in this case the price is not refundable.
- All kind of personal expenses or optional visits / extra meals ordered
- Any thing not specifically mentioned under the heading "Price included".
- Advice, insurance, laundry, phone calls.
- T-out type of drinks (alcoholic, mineral, aerated)
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