Stok Kangri at 6,153 metres (20,187 ft) above sea level is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of northwest India. The peak is located in Hemis National Park, 12 km southwest of the trailhead at 3,610 metres (11,844 ft) in the village of Stok and around 15 km southwest of the Ladakhi capital of Leh.
Named after Stok village, Stok Kangri summit is the highest trekable peak in Indian Himalayas which makes it open to even trekkers with less trekking or mountaineering experience. Summit provides amazing views of Ladakh and Zanskar ranges along with Saser & K2 Peaks in Karakoram range.
Even though Stok is a trekable peak but final 1000 mts ascent to the summit is quiet tricky and would need high levels of both mental & physical fitness.Proper acclimatization before & after the trek and adequate physical training under expert guidance & planning can be the crucial factors for successful climb.
List of peaks which can be seen from Stok Kangri Summit depending upong weather:
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Apsarasas Kangri I, 7,245 metres (23,770 ft)
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Chamshen Kangri, 6,950 metres (22,802 ft)
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Kun, 7,077 metres (23,219 ft)
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Lungsher Kangri, 6,666 metres (21,870 ft)
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Mamostong Kangri, 7,516 metres (24,659 ft)
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Nun, 7,135 metres (23,409 ft)
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Rimo Kangri I, 7,385 metres (24,229 ft)
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Rimo Kangri III, 7,233 metres (23,730 ft)
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Saser Kangri I, 7,672 metres (25,171 ft)
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Saser Kangri II, 7,513 metres (24,649 ft)
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Saser Kangri III, 7,495 metres (24,590 ft)
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Z2, 6,152 metres (20,184 ft)
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K2, 8,611 metres (28,251 ft)
Check out few pics below clicked from Stok Kangri Summit Climb
