Rumbak To Shang Trek - Active Adventures Ladakh

Overview

The Stok to Shang trek is another popular trekking route in the Ladakh region of India. This trek is a bit less challenging than the Stok Kangri trek, but still requires a good level of fitness and stamina.

The Stok to Shang trek usually takes around 5-6 days to complete and covers a distance of approximately 65 kilometers. The trek starts in Stok village and passes through several high altitude passes such as Stok La (4,900 meters), Matho La (4,950 meters) and Gongmaru La (5,150 meters).

The trek offers stunning views of the Himalayan landscape and passes through several remote villages, including Shang Sumdo, which is the endpoint of the trek. The trek also includes a visit to the Matho monastery, which is one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh.

The best time to do the Stok to Shang trek is from mid-July to mid-September, which is the peak trekking season in Ladakh. It is important to have a guide and proper equipment for the trek as the weather can be unpredictable and the terrain can be challenging. It is also important to follow proper acclimatization protocols to avoid altitude sickness.

Day 01

Zingchen to Rumbak

3900 m (3-4 hours)

Leh to Rumbak a short drive along the Spikuk plain, Today we will enter towards Hemis National Park the rumbak valley a home to Snow Leopard, Ladakh Urial, Tibetan blue sheep ,Tibetan red fox, Tibetan wolf, wild dog and marmot We gradually drive to Rumba village and camp. We will do a short hike up to Yurutse, Gandala base camp (2-3hrs)

Day 02

Rumbak to Stok la- Mankarmo

(6-7hrs)

After early breakfast, you will ascend towards the Stok la Pass (4855) mtrs having excellent view of the Trans Himalayan Mountain ranges. The trek from Rumbak to Stok la is steep and narrow trails. Trek to Mankarmo descending trail and camping at Mankarmo at the elevation 4380 mtrs.

Day 03

Mankarmo to Matho Phu/Dok Gangpoche

(5 hrs)

Crossing the Stok river start ascending all the way to reach on the top of Matho-la /pass 4860 meters and the background of the pass lie in the Zanskar mountain range also from top of pass you can viewed Stok summit and other few peaks enjoy with the beauty of nature and slope downhill descending, reach to camp, gangmpoche where you will found shepherd hut of Matho village and have beautiful view.

Day 04

Gangpoche to Shang Phu

(4 - 5 hrs)

Before the main pass of the day, you have few smaller uphill and downhill and then you will reach on the top Shang-la 4810 meters, in between ups and downs of minor passes you will get occasional view of the Indus valley toward north. After easy roll down till the campsite, the camp has little meadow and nice view.

Day 05