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This was a great experience in truly amazing scenery and breathtakingly beautiful landscape.
Benn Webb (UK)

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Stok Kangri summit ridge
 

Stok Kangri and Ladakh trek

A trek in Ladakh followed by an expedition to climb a 6,000m peak with time to explore Buddhist monasteries. Our July 2010 departure is now guaranteed to run.

Ladakh, also known as little Tibet, is one of the most remarkable regions of India. Although politically part of India, Ladakh is geographically and culturally an extension of western Tibet. Ladakh is a high and arid landscape with lush irrigated valleys surrounded by snow capped peaks. Leh the capital of Ladakh has long been a remote and fascinating outpost and important cross-roads for pilgrims and traders in the upper Indus Valley.

After the spectacular flight over the Himalaya to Leh we spend several days for essential acclimatization with sightseeing at Buddhist monasteries. The trek starts at the village of Chilling in the Zanskar valley and from here it is a six day trek to Stok Kangri Base Camp. On the climb we use a High Camp at 5,300m that improves our chances of summit success. After an early start on summit day we cross the glacier to reach an exposed ridge that we follow to the summit. There are superb views south to Zanskar and north to the Karakoram range.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: India
  • Holiday Type: Mountaineering
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 19 days from Delhi
  • Leadership: Alan Ward
  • Minimum Group Size: 4 people
  • Cost: 2010 - Group size of 4 people: £1,795 and 6 people & above: £1,695
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Leh and Delhi
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • Twin share room at Hotel White House in Delhi and Hotel Pangong (or equivalent) in Leh
  • Breakfast only at hotels in Delhi and Leh, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share tents while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, ponies and cook
  • Financial protection insurance with International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone or face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send our comprehensive "Ladakh Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Delhi (from £450)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £83)
  • Indian tourist visa up to 6 month (£30)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Delhi and Leh
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • July 13th to 31st 2011
  • July 11th to 29th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Depart UK 
  • Day 2Arrive Delhi 
  • Day 3Fly to Leh (3,505m) 
  • Day 4Sightseeing around Leh 
  • Day 5Drive to Khardung La (5,605m), return to Leh 
  • Day 6Drive to Chilling (plus option for rafting) 
  • Day 7Trek to Skui (3,500m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Ganda La Base Camp (4,100m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Rumbak (3,800m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Khilchay (4,200m) 
  • Day 11Trek to lower Stok Kangri Base Camp (4,500m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Stok Kangri Base Camp (5,000m) 
  • Day 13Acclimatisation day 
  • Day 14Trek to High Camp (5,300m) 
  • Day 15Climb to summit of Stok Kangri (6,123m) 
  • Day 16Spare summit day or buffer day  
  • Day 17Trek to Stok, drive to Leh via Thikse or Hemis monasteries  
  • Day 18Fly to Delhi (option to drive to Agra to see Taj Mahal) 
  • Day 19Fly back home 
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