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Stok Kangri

Altitude 6,121m/20,082ft » Duration 17 Days » Grade 1A

A 6,000m summit and excellent introduction to mountaineering in the Himalaya, in a two-week trip to Ladakh

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Trekking towards Stok Kangri base camp, with the mountain in the background (www2), 89 kb

Trekking towards Stok Kangri base camp, with the mountain in the background Photo: © Mungo Ross

Introduction

Stok Kangri is clearly visible from Leh, the capital of Ladakh in Northern India. We have been organising expeditions to this fine trekking peak since 1988 and for 2010, have refined our itinerary so that the trip can now be completed in a little over two weeks. We fly from Delhi to Leh and spend two days here acclimatising and visiting hill top monasteries, before following our new itinerary, which visits the quiet Shang Valley. Here, we cross many spurs and minor passes, with occasional views northwards towards the Indus Valley, until we reach a high point at the 4,960m Shang La, prior to arriving at Stok Kangri base camp... [read more]

Experience Required

Stok Kangri is considered to be a suitable 'starter expedition' for fit trekkers. It is an excellent first Himalayan peak and no previous experience of high altitude or mountaineering is required.
This expedition is graded 1A... [read more about grades]

Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.

Team Composition

The Jagged Globe leader is supported by English-speaking, Nepalese climbing Sherpas who have climbed Stok Kangri many times before... [read more about leaders]
There are 12 places available on each expedition.

Leader Neal Short (Jul '10).

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1-2:Fly London to Delhi.
Our flight departs London on Friday evening and arrives into Delhi at 0900 the following morning. We are met at Delhi International Airport by our agent's representative and taken to our hotel, which is very conveniently placed for sightseeing in the city... [read more]

Pre-Expedition Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... [read more]

Equipment

To join the Stok Kangri expedition you need the following specialist equipment... [read more]

We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service.

Insurance

Special travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Expedition
July 1988
Summits
28
Total
29
Latest Reports & Photos (Aug '08)
The Taj MahalStok Kangri summit in 'Scottish conditions', August '06View of the mountain from the approach to BC
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Fri 16 Jul - Sun 1 Aug '10 limited
Pre-Trip Weekend:
Discuss equipment, fitness, health and acclimatisation in Snowdonia

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£1,995
£1,800
Delhi£1,545
Single Trip Insurance£84

Altitude Profile

Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

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