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Expedition to Mt. Stok Kangri (6123 m)

Written on: Wednesday May 14th, 2008

This climbing trip to the majestic Mt. Stok Kangri in Ladakh provides a reasonably fit trekker the perfect opportunity to bag his/her first high Himalayan summit without being really technically qualified. Stok Kangri is a spectacular mountain standing out on the southern skyline of Leh is one of the most sought after peaks for enthusiastic climbers. Numerous successful attempts on this 6121m / 20,076ft high peak have made this a popular destination for both experienced trekkers and amateur mountaineers. From the summit of the peak one can behold far-reaching views towards Tibet and the eastern Karakoram. Although objectively very safe and technically straightforward (involving low-angle scree and easy snow slopes), the climb on Stok Kangri is both challenging and interesting. This is a wonderfully varied trip, perfectly suited to someone seeking the exiting taste of his or her ?First Big Himalayan Mountain?Mystic Himalayan trails brings you this incomparable adventure, guaranteed to set your adrenaline flowing and leave you craving for more. Come?and with us embark on the beginning of a love affair with the Himalaya ? ?The abode of eternal snows.?