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 (23,770Â ft)
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Chamshen Kangri, 6,950 metres (22,802Â ft)
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Kun, 7,077 metres (23,219Â ft)
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Lungsher Kangri, 6,666 metres (21,870Â ft)
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Mamostong Kangri, 7,516 metres (24,659Â ft)
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Nun, 7,135 metres (23,409Â ft)
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Rimo Kangri I, 7,385 metres (24,229Â ft)
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Rimo Kangri III, 7,233 metres (23,730Â ft)
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Saser Kangri I, 7,672 metres (25,171Â ft)
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Saser Kangri II, 7,513 metres (24,649Â ft)
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Saser Kangri III, 7,495 metres (24,590Â ft)
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Z2, 6,152 metres (20,184Â ft)
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K2, 8,611 metres (28,251Â ft)
Check out few snaps from past expeditions
