Putting your hiking boots on and embarking on trekking experience to Stok Kangri Trek on your Ladakh tour package will fill your heart with adventure. If the wilderness in you is calling, you must know about this noteworthy Stok Kangri Trek. This remarkable trek is standing at an elevation of 20,100 ft which is higher than the European mountain - Mt. Elbrus.

This trek is a challenging trek and will force you to test your adrenaline rush. You will find challenging conditions on the day of a summit like overcoming from below zero temperatures. Not only this, you need to trek for 6-7 hours until you arrive at your final destination. But nothing stops adventure-seeking tourists to trek to Stok Kangri Trek.

When Is The Time To Take Stok Kangri Trek?

You must take down your experience to Stok Kangri Trek amidst the months of May to October. This is the time when the temperature in Ladakh remains moderate between 20 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees celsius.

Every Important Thing You Must Know About Stok Kangri Trek In Ladakh

• The average duration of this trek is around 8-9 days.
• Talking of maximum altitude, it is around 20,180 ft.
• You have to cover around 40 km of distance during your trekking.
• Stok Kangri is a challenging trek and thus, liked by the pro trekkers.
• You must get yourself acclimatized for the higher altitude region.
• Pay attention to your trekking guide to avoid any accident.
• Consumption of alcohol and any other drug during trekking is prohibited.
• Avoid trekking in the evenings.

What’s The Route Of Stok Kangri Trek?

Upon your arrival to Leh, transfer yourself to the Stok Village and admire the beauty loaded with thriving green trees on your way! Upon reaching Stok Village, you will go to Base Camp from Changa Ma.

Is There Any Fitness Criteria For Stok Kangri Trek?

Absolutely! Your fitness criteria should be matched with this trek because Stok Kangri is a challenging trek, not for the beginners. Due to difficulty, an avid trekker must be able to cover around 6 km -7 km in 40 minutes. Also, you must not have a cardiovascular disease problem and asthma problem.

Why You Must Take Stok Kangri Trek?

Strenuous, rugged and marvellous views are the few reasons to bookmark Stok Kangri Trek on your Leh Ladakh trekking package. You will be able to rewrite your mountainous tales as trekking enthusiasts and would learn to survive in the outdoor climatic conditions of the Himalayas. From the summit of Stok Kangri, you will be rewarded with the bewitching beauty of Karakoram mountains and Zanskar Range.

How To Reach There?

There are two options to reach Stok Kangri. One is by air, and another one is by road. Let’s explore both the options in details :

By Road - If you are visiting in summers, you can take the Manali to Leh highway - which remains open. You might need to spend 2-3 days for a road trip, and that too depends on the conditions of the weather at the time of your exploration. Bikers must carry at least 2 spare tires with them to get themselves covered. Another road route you can embark on is Leh via Srinagar. This highway allows you to visit the famous Kargil village.

By Air - Several airlines provide daily flight service from New Delhi to Leh. We strongly suggest you book your tickets in advance at least 1 month before booking to get the best deals. Consider yourself lucky if you get the window seat and enjoy aerial views.

 So, trekking lovers, when are your gearing yourself up for Stok Kangri Trek and unveil the mountain mystery?