Stok Kangri
✓ Verified against the agency · —Formerly the most popular 6,000m peak in the world — a non-technical climb accessible from Leh in 4-5 days. Closed by the Ladakh administration in August 2020 to protect the fragile high-altitude ecosystem and reduce overcrowding. The closure was initially for 2 years but has been extended indefinitely. As of 2026, Stok Kangri remains closed. Some operators illegally offer it — avoid them.
Distance
8.1 km
Max elevation
6,153m / 20,187ft
Duration
4–5 days (CLOSED since 2020)
Safety classification
DifficultyMountaineering
GuideGuide required (law)
GearGlacier gear
OfficialNo
MaintainedNo
Season
None - the peak is closed to climbing year-round. Closed since April 2020 (ALTOA moratorium for glacier recovery), and District Administration Leh ordered the permanent closure of all expeditions on 19 December 2023. No reopening order exists as of August 2026.
Hazards
- ▲Climbing is prohibited: the 19/12/2023 order permanently closes the peak to tourist and even Army/Air Force expeditions - no permits are issued and operators selling summit packages are selling an illegal trip
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