Matho Kangri Peak Climbing Expedition

After breakfast, visit some of the most beautiful monasteries in Leh including Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. The Shey Monastery is situated almost 15 kilometers from Leh. It was once an ancient summer palace of the Kings of Ladakh, dotted with various stupas and temples (gompas) surrounding it. The Shey Gompa was built in the 17th century by Deldan Namgyal, and it’s biggest attraction was the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, which stood 12 meters high.

In close proximity to the Shey Gompa lies the Thiksey Gompa, believed to be one of the most beautiful monasteries in Ladakh. The Hemis Monastery, located almost 45 kilometers south of Leh, is one of the famous and biggest monasteries in Ladakh. It was founded at the beginning of the 17th century by the Drukpa Lineage, a branch of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Explore the three monasteries and the beautiful surroundings nearby.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.

After breakfast, drive to Martselang and begin your trekking expedition to Chogdo.

Enjoy an overnight stay in a camp at Chogdo.

In the morning, you will be following a new and hardly travelled route from Chogdo through the valleys, enjoying the lovely sights along the way. Turn towards the west into a tributary valley which leads to a long & gradual ascent to the Gyuncho La. From the pass, take a walk towards the south to the Base of Matho West.

Overnight stay at the camp.

Today, your climbing expedition begins. Start climbing Matho from south to north. Making an ascent to the summit is quite easy, and upon reaching it, you can enjoy the spectacular views of the surroundings valleys, peaks and the Karakoram Range.

Later, walk back to the camp for an overnight stay.

On this day, you are free to relax or go trekking in case the weather turns bad.

Today, you will cross a lot of spurs and minor passes while enjoying the fabulous views northwards of the Indus Valley and the peaks beyond. You will also climb to Shang La followed by a descent to the Tokpo River. After that, you will trek downhill to a nice camping place.

Overnight stay at a camp.

At the pass in the morning, you will come across colourful prayer flags fluttering in the wind with the Zanskar Range in the background. Later on, descend steadily along the Zingchan River, while making your way towards the Stok summit and the Stok Kangri (6,121 meters).

Overnight stay in a camp.

In the morning after breakfast, walk down to Stok and then drive back to Leh.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. This is the end of the tour. Take away beautiful memories of the tour with you.