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Guardians of Pashmina Jul 25-Aug 03, 2025
Pashmina or as the west knows it - Cashmere is the finest wool from the land of Changthang and it literally means 'soft gold' in Kashmiri This fine thinner-than-hair wool is hand-woven into shawls by the Kashmiri artisans and sold world over But lesser known are the goat herders, the nomadic tribe endemic to the vast windswept high-altitude (4500m) cold desert plateau - Changthang It is located at the South-Eastern corner of Ladakh extending 1600kms eastward into Tibet and into modern day China With expansive highlands and giant sapphire lakes, it is home to the Changpas, the wandering nomads of this land
For generations, they have roamed its huge swathes of nutritious pastures with their flocks weathering severe temperatures, high winds, and inhospitable...
Jul 25-Aug 03, 2025
Jul 25-Aug 03, 2025
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Led by: Vishwas Raj
Stok Kangri Climb No Departures
Stok Kangri at 6153m is a superb introduction to high altitude mountaineering in the Himalayas It is considered a trekking peak that can be attempted without being bogged down by the technicalities and skill of mountaineering On the other hand, Stok Kangri can prove to be a serious challenge depending on the snow and weather conditions on summit night
In recent times this mountain has garnered so much popularity among amateurs and novice climbers, that it could easily be considered as the “common man’s Everest”! The most important aspect to consider while attempting Stok Kangri would be the acclimatization to high altitude At 6153m, the peak is very high while the Base Camp itself is at a height of 4900m, as high as some passes one would encounter on a...
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No Departures
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