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Stok Kangri Trek

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The Stok Kangri Peak is stands at 6,153 meters above the mean sea level which is the highest in the Stok range of the Himalayas in Ladakh. The Stok Kangri trek is set within the perimeters if Hemis National Park and therefore encompasses a complete dose of dopamine for wildlife lovers and photographers and especially mountaineers. The thrill of climbing 6,153 meters to the top of Stok Kangri in itself is enough to bring excitement and fear together. However it’s not all about the adventure when it comes to this trek. Stok Kangri is one of the most difficult treks to complete in the country. The terrain is rough and the climb is considered to be one of the steepest ascends in the country. Apart from the geographical difficulties the altitude of the trek results in drop in atmospheric pressure and a drop in oxygen levels as well making it even more challenging for the trekkers as they proceed along the trail. There have been times when batches have returned halfway through the trek due