Markha Valley Trek

Trekking along the Markha River through "Little Tibet," one of the world's highest inhabited plateaus, you will have of the Great Himalayan, Ladakh and Zanskar ranges. You will cross two high passes at elevations up to 17,400'. Trails wind past willow groves, alongside patches of wild roses and through pastel canyons festooned with multi-hued prayer flags undulating in the breeze. The opportunity to meet nomadic families as they herd their yaks and a visit to a small monastery where butter lamps are lit morning and evening by an elderly nun leave indelible impressions of our journey through this gloriously illuminated landscape.
    
After the initial period of acclimatization to high altitude in Leh you will set out to explore the heartland of the central Ladakh Valley. It involves crossing of passes - Ganda-la pass/ 4848m, Kagmaru La/ 5274m, and walking on the banks of the Markha River. The highlight of the trip is the camping at the base of the Kang-Yutze peak on the plains of Nimaling.

 

Itinerary:

Day 01 Upon arrival in Delhi Airport transfer to hotel /hotel
Day 02  Fly to Leh/acclimatization/hotel
Day 03 Sightseeing of Spituk & Phyang monastery/hotel
Day 04 Sightseeing of Alchi Likir and Rizdong Monastery/hotel
Day 05 Trek starts from Spituk to Zingchen 3400m/camp
Day 06 Trek to Yurutse 5hrs/camp at 4140m.
Day 07 Trek to Skiu over Ganda-la pass (4900m) 6hrs/camp at 3300m
Day 08  Skiu to Markha 7hrs/camp at 3710m
Day 09  Marka to Thuachungtse 5hrs /camp at 4200m
Day 10  Thuachungtse to Nimaling 3hrs/camp at 4700m
Day 11  A rest day at Nimaling
Day 12  Trek to Shang via Kongmaru La (5150m)/camp
Day 13  Trek to Hemis /camp
Day 14  Visit Hemis monastery & drive to Leh/hotel
Day 15  Leh sightseeing/hotel
Day 16  Fly to Delhi/hotel
Day 17 Delhi sightseeing/ evening farewell dinner/hotel
Day 18 Fly back home

Note: Customized itineraries for private groups are possible. Please let us know your time frame and interest.

Cost include:
- International airport pickup and drop
- Hotel accommodation in town at 3 star catagory in double occupancy and best available hotel en route
- Trekking Transportation by land and fly as per the itinerary
- Trekking/Travel permit
- Sightseeing and it’s entry fee
- All meals during the camping period
- Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent
- English speaking guide with his insurance and equipment.
- Porter with his insurance and equipment or yak or donkey
- Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities
  to staffs
- Leh to Delhi flight ticket

Not include:
- Beverage (drinks)
- Tips
- Helicopter evacuation incase of emergency.
- Personal insurance
- Sleeping bag
- Indian visa
- Anything not mentioned above

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

8 nights in Hotel
9 nights camping trek

Highlights on this tour
Visit Delhi, Sightseeing of Spituk, Phyang, Alchi Likir and Rizdong monastery, Markha  valley, Visit Kongmaru La, Hemis monasteries, Leh sightseeing, Superb mountain views, great passes, Nomad, spectacular scenery, picturesque Ladaki village, friendly people and many more....

Season
June till October

Tour grade
STRENUOUS 

Group size
From 2 persons

Trip cost
On request

Departure Date
Any day during season