Stok Kangri

Stok Kangri rises to 6,153 meters in elevation, featuring steep slopes, glaciers, and rocky terrain in the Zanskar mountain range of northern India.

The first mountaineers reached the summit in 1951, marking the beginning of its recognition as an accessible high-altitude climbing destination in the Indian Himalayas.

Local Buddhist communities in the surrounding valleys maintain traditional practices while supporting mountain expeditions through their knowledge of the terrain and weather patterns.

The trek requires proper acclimatization at Leh, with climbers spending two days adjusting to the altitude before beginning the four-day ascent to the summit.

The mountain has remained closed since 2020 to protect the glacier that supplies water to Stok village, demonstrating environmental conservation efforts in the region.

Location: Leh Tehsil

Elevation above the sea: 6,137 m

Part of: Zanskar tehsil

GPS coordinates: 33.98629,77.44215

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48