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Old Apr 13th, 2008, 17:02   #1
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Stok Kangri

I am planning to do Stok Kangri this summers in jun 2nd half...I am an amateur trekker, have trekked extensively in Sahyadris but this would be my first high altitude experience...any suggestions if I plan to go to Leh alone and find a guide cum porter and equipments on rent?? Any idea about how much it'll cost assuming a 10-11 day trek including acclimatization rest days...
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Old Apr 15th, 2008, 19:08   #2
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I remember seeing something on this on IM..did you search IM? if not some of the trekking experts can share their view..
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Old Apr 18th, 2008, 10:08   #3
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If you go alone, a guide/cook, equipment (I'm assuming you have your own clothing), and ponies should be around 1200-1500 rupees per day. Costs will be lower if you can find at least one companion. Unless you plan to do the Markha valley trek first, it won't be anywhere near 10-11 days. If you're just climbing Stok Kangri, you'll trek to the 1st camp the 1st day, 2nd camp the 2nd day, summit 2nd night/3rd morning, and return to Leh early afternoon on the 4th day.
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Will there be snow on the peak during August ?

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Old Apr 25th, 2008, 12:01   #5
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thank you beklemmung and doihavetoreally I am trying to find a companion or else I have a commercial team as last option. Don't want to attempt solo as this would be my first high altitude trek.
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Question First time in Himalaya

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I am planning to do Stok Kangri this summers in jun 2nd half...I am an amateur trekker, have trekked extensively in Sahyadris but this would be my first high altitude experience...any suggestions if I plan to go to Leh alone and find a guide cum porter and equipments on rent?? Any idea about how much it'll cost assuming a 10-11 day trek including acclimatization rest days...
For a first time in the Himlaya, Stok Kangri is not recommended. Would you take a first timer in the Sahyadri up Mandangad?

Do some other trek going up to 15000 feet altitude and see how your body adjusts to the rarefied air. After this you may attempt Stok kangri if you feel comfortable...

beklemmung's advice for summitting 3rd day morning is applicable to those who have completely acclimatized to Leh's altitude. I have known a person who died on the Markha valley trek coz he started trekking the very same day that he landed by plane in Leh.

Read up a few threads on acclimatization.
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Old Apr 26th, 2008, 09:19   #7
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Yup avid...I am going on the sarpass trek this May then Beas kund back to back wit sarpass and then after a month...an attempt on Stok Kangri after 3-4 days stay in Leh followed by markha valley trek...I guess its a workable plan...what do you say?
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Thumbs up 4 days acclim

If you are acclimatized in Leh for four days prior to starting the trek, I feel its workable.

The cost will be nearer 2000 per day for ponyman etc. if you are alone. If two of you, then can be bargained down to 1500 per day.

In June you will certainly need ice axe and maybe even crampons on short sections. I suppose you have done ice craft before. By August, most of the snow will have melted, balance can be done on normal trekking shoes.

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Old Nov 4th, 2008, 12:25   #9
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Stock Kangri

Hi Aman,

I am also seriously considering Stock Kangri & Palam Peaks around end June/ early July 2009.

I am told one cant go there before June.

If inteterested in hook up, give me your mail ID.

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Yup avid...I am going on the sarpass trek this May then Beas kund back to back wit sarpass and then after a month...an attempt on Stok Kangri after 3-4 days stay in Leh followed by markha valley trek...I guess its a workable plan...what do you say?
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