Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2 - Itinerary & Route Details
- Day 1: Arrive in Leh
- Day 2: Rest and Acclimatization day
- Day 3: Drive To Zingchen, Trek to Rumbak.
- Day 4: Trek to Monkormo, after crossing Stok La ( 5000 Meters )
- Day 5: Trek to Stok Kangri Base Camp
- Day 6: Rest, Acclimatization and Orientation day
- Day 7: Climb Golep Kangri and return to Base Camp
- Day 8: Climb Stok Kangri and return to Base Camp
- Day 9: Trek to Stok Village. Drive to Shang Sumdo.
- Day 10: Trek to Lartsa
- Day 11: Cross Kongmaru La (5130 Meters) and Trek to Kang Yatse BC
- Day 12: Rest and Acclimatization day
- Day 13: Climb KY 2
- Day 14: Trek to Shang Sumdo. Drive to Leh.
2 buffer or contingency days are advised for bad weather and snow conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to do the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2?
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Is mobile network available on the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2?
Quick answer: BSNL postpaid in Leh and vicinity and from the summit
Is internet available on the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2?
Quick answer: 3g in Leh and vicinity
What type of trek is this?
Return Type Trek
In this type of trek, the entry point and exit point is same. You trek to a particular destination and return back to the same point
What is the accommodation type on this trek?
Camping
Camping treks are those where nights are spent in tents pitched at designated campsites. Camps are chosen for safety and practicality (stable ground, water availability, weather exposure, and minimal ecological impact). This style offers the most raw mountain experience and flexible route planning, but comfort depends on terrain and conditions.
What kind of toilet facilities can I expect on this trek?
Toilet tents are used at campsites (dry-pit / cat-hole system as per terrain and local regulations). Some camps may have basic fixed toilets near village camps, but do not expect permanent facilities.
How is food served during the trek?
Fresh meals are cooked by the trek staff at camp. Food is served hot in a common dining setup (dining tent or open area). Meals are generally simple, nutritious, and high-energy; menu depends on package and logistics.
How is human waste managed on this trek?
Human waste is handled using toilet tents and designated pits/cat-holes at safe distance from water sources. Sites are selected and managed to reduce contamination; toilet paper and hygiene waste are carried out where feasible or disposed as per local guidelines.
How is food waste managed on this trek?
Food waste is minimized through planned portions. Biodegradable waste is disposed responsibly away from water sources or carried down where required. Leftovers are avoided; nothing is dumped into streams.
How is plastic waste handled on this trek?
Plastic waste is segregated and carried back to the roadhead for proper disposal. Trekkers are encouraged to use refillable bottles; single-use plastics are discouraged/controlled.
How do you follow Leave No Trace principles on this trek?
Camps are left cleaner than found. Waste is segregated and carried out, trails are respected, water sources are protected, and noise is kept low. No littering, no washing with soap near streams, and no disturbance to wildlife or local culture.
What type of terrain can I expect on the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2?
Meadows, rocky, snow field
Is cloakroom / luggage storage available for the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2?
Yes. Basic luggage storage is available.
Please note that this is not a secured locker facility.
Do not leave valuables, cash, jewelry, fragile items, or important documents.
Luggage is usually kept on a trust basis at the same hotel, homestay, or with known local contacts where we stay before and after the trek.
What kind of food is served on the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2?
Indian, Tibetan, Ladakhi
We serve a mix of continental-style trek meals as well as simple, freshly cooked home-style food.
The exact menu and style of meals may vary depending on the trek itinerary, region, and the package you are booked on.
Meal inclusions typically cover:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (BLD)
- Two tea breaks daily (morning and evening)
- Soup in the evening
- Fresh salads where feasible
- Dessert on select days
- Hot night beverage / tonic before sleeping
Please note that detailed, day-wise meal information is mentioned in the respective day’s itinerary wherever applicable.
Where does the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2 start?
Where does the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2 end?
What is the grade / difficulty of the Stok Kangri - Golep Kangri - Kang Yatse 2?
Challenging+The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.
Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment
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