Ladakh:
High Passes, Sacred Lakes & Desert Peaks
The world's highest motorable roads, the frozen Zanskar River, the sapphire Pangong Tso, and the 6,000 m trekking peaks — Ladakh is the ultimate high-altitude adventure destination.
Stok Kangri
The Trekking Peak of Ladakh — Highest Trekking Summit in India
Stok Kangri (6,153 m) is the highest trekking peak in India and one of the most accessible 6,000 m summits in the world. The peak dominates the Stok Range across the Indus Valley from Leh and offers a stunning panorama of the Karakoram, Zanskar, and Great Himalayan ranges from its summit. The trek starts from Stok village (3,350 m) — just 15 km from Leh — and ascends through dramatic high-altitude desert landscapes, glacial moraines, and the Stok La pass (5,000 m). No technical climbing equipment is required, but the summit push involves a steep snow/ice slope requiring crampons and ice axe.
Myths & Legends
The Stok Range is associated with the legend of Gesar of Ling — the great warrior-king of Tibetan epic poetry, whose exploits are celebrated in the world's longest epic poem. Local Ladakhi legend holds that Stok Kangri is the throne of a powerful mountain deity who controls the weather of the Indus Valley. The Stok Monastery (founded 1820) at the base of the mountain is home to an oracle who is consulted on important matters by the Ladakhi community.
All Ladakh Destinations
Click any destination to explore its history, myths, culture and trekking routes.
The Roof of the World Awaits
From the frozen Zanskar River to the sapphire Pangong Tso — let us craft your perfect Ladakh adventure.