Duration of the Leh Ladakh Trekking Tour: 19 Nights - 20 Days
Stok Kangri is a delightful trekking peak that lies in the Ladakh area in the northern part of india. The capital city Leh is the starting point of your trek towards the fascinating Markha valley. The long trek is designed to help your body to ajust to altitude and maximize your acclimatization before the summit bid. You trek in unspoiled Indian Himalayan region through arid landscape and remote valleys. From Base Camp you wake up in early morning to start your climb for an awe-inspiring sunrise at the summit. From the top you enjoy the magnificent view over Indus Valley, Karakoram Range and Pakistan mountains. Combining the Marka Valley Trek with the Stok Kangri ascent allow to gain altitude steadily and to acclimatize to the low oxygen conditions before reaching the summit . Although very safe and technically straightforward, the climb on Stok Kangri remains challenging with crossing high passes, boulder terrains and steep snow slopes. The climb of Stok Kangri provides stunning views over the Ladakh region, the Karakoram valleys and the the Himalayan range across Tibet.

Day 01:
Delhi - Leh flight Early morning transfer to the domestic airport to catch the flight to Leh. This surely is one of the most sensational scheduled flights in the world, taking you right over the top of the Greater Himalaya before dropping down in a series of steep turns, to land at the small airport at Leh. Flight time approx. 1½ hours. You will be met on arrival and driven through Leh to check into the Hotel. Leh is at an altitude of 11,500ft/3,500m and therefore we recommend that the rest of the day be spent resting to help adjust to the altitude. In Evening City walk Overnight: Hotel.

Day 02:
On second day of Trekking tour in Leh Ladakh get ready for the sightseeing of Leh visit the monasteries at Shey and Thiksey. Shey gompa is situated on a small hill 10 miles south of Leh and was once the residence of the royal family. It was constructed by the first king of Ladakh, Lhachen Palgyigon, and was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kings. Thiksey gompa is located 15 miles from Leh. It is a very imposing monastery and one of the finest example of Ladakhi architecture of any type. The 12 storey building contains numerous stupas, statues, thankas and wall paintings as well as a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings. The main prayer hall has a 50 feet high seated Buddha figure. Overnight: Hotel.

Day 03:
After lunch visit Leh Palace, Namgyal Tsemo & Shanti Stupa.

Shanti Stupa
The Japanese for World Peace built the Shanti Stupa, at Changspa, on the hilltop, and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985. Its state of the art work attracts a lot of tourists to Ladakh and is spectacular to watch.
Namgyal Tsemo was built by King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and victory over Hor. Their (Hor) bodies are placed under the image of Mahakala, the guardian deity to stop further invasion of Hor. The Leh palace known as 'Lechen Palkhar' was built by Singay Namgyal in the beginning of 17th Century A.D. The nine-storied palace is now deserted, and the ASI (Archeological Survey Of India) has taken up the renovation work. Afterwards tour of Leh Market.

Trek Starts

Day 04:
Leh - Spituk - Zinchen (3200 m) in 4 h We drive 10 km to Spituk from where we start our trek. We cross Indus river and enter in the Valley of Zinchen river. Near the village in the Valley we will have our first camp after 4/5 hr walk. Overnight Tent 

Day 05:
Zinchen - Yurutse (3844 m) in 5 h After by passing this beautiful stopping valley, we ascent up to 4900 m. by very steep zigzag, difficult footpath, by now it is 3 h. Now steep descent to summer pastures of Stok and follow the river which comes from Stok - Kangri massif. Overnight Tent.

Day 06:
Yurutse - Ganda La (4900 m) - Skiu (3510 m) in 6/7 h urutse follow path along the mountainside, then cross a small valley and follow zig zag steep path. Thereafter cross Gandala. Then long descent towards Shingo. After 2 Hrs. descent arrive in the valley of Markha and then after few hundred meters further will reach Skiu. Overnight Tent.

Day 07:
Skiu - Markha (3850 m) in 7 h From Skiu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha where one can find great vegetation. Then cross right bank of river and cross through barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter walk along the left bank of river and after another crossing climb towards Markha village. Good camp site beyond the village and near river. Overnight Tent.

Day 08:
Markha - Hankar (4000 m) in 4 h Start trek towards the main valley on the right bank. The path is sometimes difficult in the river bed and pass the monastery of Humlung. Then carry on trek along the right bank and arrive in Hankar where there are several houses. Overnight Tent.

Day 09:
Hankar - Nimaling (4650 m) in 4 h The path improves and cross a broad valley on the right side. The valley becomes narrow and higher and cross bridges on to the left bank and then reaches Tchatchuste. We climb pastures to reach Nimaling. This is one of most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh dominated by the Kang Yaze. Overnight Tent.

Day 10:
Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 m)- Chogdo (4000 m) in 7 h Climb to the summer pastures of Nimaling, used by the shepherds of Hankar and Markha, then follow the hedge to the top. The Kongmaru La pass commands a beautiful view of the Kang Yatze north face (6400 m), the Ladakh ranges and the Indus valley. Overnight Tent.

Day 11:
Chogdo - Gyuncho La (4600 m) - Camp at 4350 m in 6- 7 h From now on, we will follow a new and rarely traveled route through the valleys to the east of our objective. Today, we turn towards the west into a tributary valley that leads after a long and gradual ascent to the Gyuncho La. We descent a few meters bellow to establish our campsite. Overnight Tent.

Day 12:
Camp at 4350 m - Shang La (4800 m)- Matho Phu (4350 m) in 6 h Today, we will cross many spurs and minor passes with occasional views northwards towards the Indus Valley and the peaks beyond. We climb up to the Shang La and then descend to the Tokpo River. Afterwards we will trek downhill to a nice camping place. Overnight Tent.

Day 13:
Matho Phu - Mato La - Stok Kangri Base Camp (4700 m) in 5 h At the pass, colorful prayer flags flap in the wind, with the Zanskari range in the background. Afterwards, we descend steadily along the Jingchan River. We get great views towards the Stok summit and the Stok Kangri. Overnight Tent.

Day 14:
Acclimatization day at base camp From base camp, we climb straight up the moraine, which stands immediately above our camp. This is tiring work first thing in the day but it soon eases to give a gentle descent and access to the glacier beyond. Depending on snow conditions we may put on crampons as soon as we walk onto the glacier. The surface of the glacier will probably be uneven and furrowed by melt water streams. There are a few, very small crevasses, which are crossed easily. At the top of the glacier the slope steepens as we climb up onto the south face where the camp is located on a promontory of rough ground at approximately 5,300m/17,400ft. Using this high camp also engenders a real 'expedition feel' and heightens the anticipation of the climb itself. Overnight Tent.

Day 15:
Summit day Our route initially crosses scree and boulder slopes, and then leads to easy angled snow slopes, which require ice axe and crampons. The route is not difficult but at this altitude, it will be strenuous. From the summit of Stok Kangri (6116m), we should see as far as the Karakoram, the Pamirs and Tibet. If it's warm enough we'll rest and recover some energy on top before descending to base-camp. Overnight Tent.

Day 16:
Stok Kangri Base Camp - Leh (5 h walk to Stok) All downhill and through wild gorge scenery. There should be time to visit Stok Palace and museum while we wait for our jeeps. Then an hour's drive across the Indus valley to the comforts of the hotel in Leh. Overnight Hotel.

Day17:
Leh - Nubra Valley (120 Kms)
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motor able road in the world, 18,380 ft). Arrive Deskit by Afternoon. Rest of the day free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages. One can go for Camel Safari (Double Hump Bactrian Camel) in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight Hotel.

Day 18:
Nubra Valley - Leh (120 Kms)
After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 19:
Today free day visit Ladakahi Home stay of Leh Ladakh Trekking tour packages.

Day 20:
Fly to Delhi We leave our hotel very early in the morning for our flight back to Delhi . Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel for wash and change. Later in the evening transfer to the International airport to catch the flight to home. End of Stok & Markha Valley Trekking tour Packages.
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