Stok Kangri and Shitidhar climbing holidays in the Himalayas
| country: | India |
| location: | Indian Himalayas, Ladakh |
| trip type: | High altitude, very challenging trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2010: 9 Jun, 4 Aug |
| price: | From £929 - £1259 (12 days) excluding flights, depending on trip chosen and based on 2 people travelling together. A discount will be offered to groups of 4 or more. See individual trips below for more detailed price information |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Non-technical climbs with spectacular views.
With the Himalayas spanning across India's entire 2500km northern border, the scope for peak ascents in India is endless. The following are our suggest peaks, we can also offer a number different peaks, contact us for more details.
These are a high altitude treks. Please contact us to discuss the implications of this and your own personal fitness. On arrival to India you will be met at the airport and transferred to the domestic airport, train station or hotel.
We offer holidays of varying levels of physical difficulty. We ask clients for information about their level of fitness at the time of enquiry and then recommend an adventure holiday to suit. Age is not something we generally take into account as often it does not give an accurate indication of fitness. We offer trekking holidays of varying lengths and difficulty and our rafting and wildlife holidays are not physically demanding.
From £929 (12 days) ex flights, departing 9 Jun 2010.
The perfect challenge for trekkers who want to extend their experiences by summiting a Himalayan mountain. Shitidhar translates to White Peak and at 5294 metres is a perfect introduction to high altitude climbing in India. The route up the south face is non-technical, but physically challenging. This 10 day climbing itinerary includes plenty of time of acclimatization, maximising your chances of reaching the summit. Throughout the trip there will be many opportunities to experience incredible views of other Himalayan peaks including Hanuman Tibba (5984 m), Deo Tibba (6002 m) and Indrasan (6001 m).
Please contact us for a detailed itinerary.
Stok Kangri climb (6153m), Ladakh
From £1259 (12 days) ex flights, departing 04 Aug 2010.
If Climbing in India is your heart’s desire, read on. Towering at an impressive 6153m (20187 ft), Stok Kangri is a serious challenge. Although at such an impressive height, it is not a technical climb and in season requires no advanced mountaineering equipment. We work our way up to base camp over a number of days to maximise acclimatisation and improve chances of a successful summit attempt. The view from the top is one of the best in the Himalaya offering great views of the Zanskar and Karakoram ranges including K2 (8611 m), the second highest peak in the world.
This is one of the best trekking peaks in the Indian Himalayas and it’s proximity to Leh makes it very accessible. Ladakh, often referred to as ‘little Tibet’, is characterised by Buddhist culture. Visits to monasteries, palaces, markets and remote villages are all included in this trekking holiday.
Please contact us for a detailed itinerary.
With the Himalayas spanning across India's entire 2500km northern border, the scope for peak ascents in India is endless. The following are our suggest peaks, we can also offer a number different peaks, contact us for more details.
These are a high altitude treks. Please contact us to discuss the implications of this and your own personal fitness. On arrival to India you will be met at the airport and transferred to the domestic airport, train station or hotel.
We offer holidays of varying levels of physical difficulty. We ask clients for information about their level of fitness at the time of enquiry and then recommend an adventure holiday to suit. Age is not something we generally take into account as often it does not give an accurate indication of fitness. We offer trekking holidays of varying lengths and difficulty and our rafting and wildlife holidays are not physically demanding.
our Himalaya climbing trips
Shitidhar Climb (5294m), Himachal From £929 (12 days) ex flights, departing 9 Jun 2010. The perfect challenge for trekkers who want to extend their experiences by summiting a Himalayan mountain. Shitidhar translates to White Peak and at 5294 metres is a perfect introduction to high altitude climbing in India. The route up the south face is non-technical, but physically challenging. This 10 day climbing itinerary includes plenty of time of acclimatization, maximising your chances of reaching the summit. Throughout the trip there will be many opportunities to experience incredible views of other Himalayan peaks including Hanuman Tibba (5984 m), Deo Tibba (6002 m) and Indrasan (6001 m).
Please contact us for a detailed itinerary.
Stok Kangri climb (6153m), Ladakh
From £1259 (12 days) ex flights, departing 04 Aug 2010. If Climbing in India is your heart’s desire, read on. Towering at an impressive 6153m (20187 ft), Stok Kangri is a serious challenge. Although at such an impressive height, it is not a technical climb and in season requires no advanced mountaineering equipment. We work our way up to base camp over a number of days to maximise acclimatisation and improve chances of a successful summit attempt. The view from the top is one of the best in the Himalaya offering great views of the Zanskar and Karakoram ranges including K2 (8611 m), the second highest peak in the world.
This is one of the best trekking peaks in the Indian Himalayas and it’s proximity to Leh makes it very accessible. Ladakh, often referred to as ‘little Tibet’, is characterised by Buddhist culture. Visits to monasteries, palaces, markets and remote villages are all included in this trekking holiday.
Please contact us for a detailed itinerary.
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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We have a strong environmental policy, carrying all non-biodegradable produce off this trip with us and disposing of it in a responsible manner. We bury all organic matter deep in the ground, and this breaks it down over a short period of time.
We use eco-friendly toilets or pit toilets on this trip. This is essentially a pit dug in the ground where all waste is covered with a mixture of soil and lime, and no water is used. Furthermore, we source almost all of our drinking and cooking water from fresh water springs. If this is not possible, water from the river is filtered. We have teamed up with an environmental organisation, Climate Care, that funds sustainable energy and forest restoration projects in India and all over the world. Climate Care facilitates us to offset or neutralise the harmful CO2 emissions caused by your flight. We offset your emissions on your internal flights, and we encourage you to offset the emissions on your international flights to India. We sponsor Clean Himalaya, a recycling and waste management project, dedicated to maintaining the sanctity and beauty of the Ganges and Himalayas. Shitidhar: While in Manali, we visit the town market, Tibetan market, Roerich art gallery and the Hadimba temple. Visiting the markets gives you an opportunity to contribute to the local economy as well as buying some authentic Indian and Tibetan produce. The art gallery and temple further enhance your knowledge of the complex cultural and religious diversity of the area. We use a locally run hotels in Manali. We have a number of family run hotels we use in Manali. We try to rotate our business equally among them all. These hotels are full of character and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Staying is places like these ensures that money goes directly into the local community. Stok Kangri: Ladakh is now the only true remaining Buddhist mountain culture in the world. Travelling in Ladakh and the Spiti region is an amazing experience as it is dotted with monasteries, usually towering impressively over the surrounding landscape. While in Leh, you have the opportunity to visit the Shey, Thikse and Hemis monasteries. At the monasteries, you can meet monks from the age of six to sixty and learn about their way of live and religion. It is the highest honour to be selected to become a monk and some boys leave their homes as young as four years old. We use locally run hotels in Manali and Leh. We have a number of family run hotels we use in these towns. We try to rotate our business equally among them all. These hotels are full of character and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Staying is places like these ensures that money goes directly into the local economy. |
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