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These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

Dhaarna Kukreja

Last updated: 20-07-2017

Stok Kangri Photos

 

If there is any trek that comes as close as being an expedition, then it is undoubtedly Stok Kangri Trek. With Zanskar Ranges to your south and Karakoram to the north, the 360 views from the top of the summit are overwhelming. 

Highest Peak in the Stok Ranges of the Himalayas, climbing to an altitude of 6,152 meters lets the trekkers use all the technical equipment used in an expedition. Beyond this, all the expeditions like Everest Base Camp require you to be a mountaineering expert.

WORD OF ADVICE: Stok Kangri Trek comes under the category of challenging treks. With greater heights come the challenges of HAPE, HACE, and terribly steep climbing. Hence, only experienced trekkers and mountaineers should attempt to scale Stok Kangri.

Let these stupendous images from the Stok Kangri Trek get you all Stok'd up. ;)

Prayer flags before Chang Ma sending out silent prayers to the wind for a successful attempt.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Move over, snowy mountains. The barren landscapes of Chang Ma are my new love.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

That's not a seal, you silly! It is a Himalayan Marmot you may just want to cuddle with inside your tent.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Catch this Musk Deer if you can!

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Calm down! We are not on Planet Mars. It is the valley of Chang Ma.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Our very own Desi Grand Canyon, these overturned rocks were deposited 40-50 million years ago just before the collision of Asian and Indian continents.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Look at the stars. Look how they shine for you... 

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Surprise, surprise! There was snowfall last night at Mankorma campsite.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

It's game time. Spot the Lilliputian tents!

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Why go to the States when you have Arizona right here in Indian backyard?

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Oh! Did I not mention? At an altitude of 6152 meters, you will also get to see loads of snow on your way to the summit.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Up in the Air! If you are lucky, you can spot K2 Peak right from this spot on the days with clear weather.

These Exhilarating Photos from Stok Kangri Trek Will Get You All Stok'd To Take Up The Challenge

 

Here's the showstopper

That's all!

You can now close that dropped jaw of yours. And if you are an experienced trekker, you can sign up for Stok Kangri Trek for the upcoming batch on 5 August 2017.

Dhaarna Kukreja

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