Three Jawans from Kargil conquered a Ladakh’s highest peak Stok Kangri in 9 days
16/10/2017
KARGIL, Oct 15: Amid to pay tribute to the Hazrat Imam Hussain a.s, Martyrs of Karbala and for the integrity of the nation, three Army Jawans from Kargil district have conquered Ladakh's highest peak Stok Kangri ((6121mtr) of Leh district. This peak is the second largest peak in Ladakh region after Nun Kun which is located near Parkachik village of Kargil district.
The youths among them Sajjad Hussain from Thasgam Drass, Maznoor Hussain from Drass, Mustafa Hussain from Gongma Kargil have conquered the peak in 9 days. After reaching in the peak they have flared national flag, flag of their regiment and the flag of Hazrat Imam Hussain a.s grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.s.a.w.
"Our aim to flare all these flags to pay tribute to the martyrs of Karbala and also pray for unity and integrity of our nation". Said Mustafa.
"We have carried local food and sleeping bags along with us "he added.
Mustafa told that they it was their first attempt to conquer any peak by their own and he expressed his hope to keep continue to conquer other peaks including NunKun and Mount Everest in future.
Stok Kangri (6,153 meters (20,187 ft)) is the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the leh district of Ladakh region. The peak is located in Hemis National Park, 12 km southwest of the trail head at 3,610 meters (11,844 ft.) in the village of Stok and around 15 km southwest of the Leh town.
Despite its altitude, Stok Kangri is a popular trekking peak and is often climbed as an initial non-technical foray into high altitude mountaineering. However, Stok Kangri is very often underestimated for its difficulty level and in particular the need to acclimatise before and during the ascent.
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