Stok Kangri Trek

Land at Leh, at a height of 3500m (11500 ft.)

• Day one includes a lot of fun excitement and sufficient relaxation with a cup of tea/ coffee in the lap of Leh.

• The excitement of hiking stock kangri gets a head start with your arrival at Leh.

• Get into the hotel and relax.

• Before having a rigorous trek it is very important to get acclimatized to have a healthy and enjoyable journey.

• Relax overnight at the hotel.

• Overnight stay at Leh.

Stok kangri trek is an enduring challenge. Don't forget to gather all your courage, excitement, adventure spirit, and patience, along with these packable things:

• Head torch
• Warm clothes
• Caps
• Toilet paper & wipes
• Walking stick
• Backpack (50-60l)
• Day pack (20-30l)
• Water bottle
• Backpack with waterproof linings
• Fleece jackets and thermals
• Hiking shoes
• Mosquito & insect repellent
• Thermal inners
• Walking shoes
• Waterproof windcheater
• Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf

Before going on one of the most difficult treks, you must know a few things.

• Choose the best time to go: explore the mountains when the sun makes it a bit easy to trek. Choose the best time between June and September to explore the Stok Kangri trek.

• Get aware of the harsh and unusual climatic conditions in the high altitude. Do take sufficient time to acclimatize to the region.

• Mentally prepare yourself for this challenging and extremely uneasy trek. You won't get any facilities, hotel beds, bathrooms, fancy breakfast, or anything. Even minimum amenities may become difficult to get.

• Be prepared for extreme weather conditions. The temperature even touches minus 30 at the summit.

• Rising altitude may bring you mesmerizing views along with some headaches. Do take prescribed medication if needed. Stay strong, keep going.

• Sunburns are common at such high altitudes, must apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

• Don't forget to bring a camera along with your phone and extra batteries. After the initial days, you will have to stay in tents at such times extra batteries will become lifesavers for your phone and cameras.

• Do visit a physician to have a regular checkup to confirm fitness for trekking.

• Don't forget to keep adequate warm clothes.

• Trekking is possible only with the right kind of shoes in such areas so get yourself the correct ones.

• Try to keep luggage minimum.

• Do take sufficient breaks and hydrate yourself.

• Take protein bars with you and have them when you feel exhausted.

• Avoid using plastic anyway.

• Do remember to maintain eco-friendly behavior; do not litter.