Markha Valley Trek Tour

Package Overview

Markha Valley Trek The green oasis of the Markha Valley guarded by Kang Yatse 6400mts from east and Zanskar range from the south west. From any of the high points you can have breath-taking views of the Korakoram Saser Kangri peak (7670mts) Stok Kangri (6150mts) Kang Yatse 6400mts.and Nun Kun (7135mts.) Sculpted canyons, fantastic rock formations, medieval villages, Buddhist gompas and snow-peaks. The Markha Valley is one of the most popular treks in Ladakh. Its located close to Leh, the walking is mostly below 4000 metres with night stops around 3500 meters and has the best of Ladakh. This trek being in of Hemis National Park, there is always an opportunity of spotting rare species of wild animals.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi - Leh (complete Rest in Leh for Acclimatisation)

  Take the Morning Flight for Leh. Check Into the Guest House and Relax the Whole Day. this is Necessary for Getting Acclimatised. Overnight At the Guesthouse.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 2 : Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis

  On this Day You Will Go a Sightseeing Trip to Some Ancient Monasteries in this Area.
  shey Gompa is About 15 Kms from Leh. It Used to Be the Summer Palace of the Kings of Ladakh. There are Lots of Stupas and Gompas Built Around the Palace. Shey Palace Was Built By Deldan Namgyal in the Beginning of 17'th Century Ad. Main Attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha Statue Inside the Dresthang Gompa.
  
  thiksey Gompa, Close to Shey is About 17 Kms from Leh. the Monastery is Considered to Be One of the Most Beautiful in Ladakh and Belongs to the Gelukspa Order.
  
  hemis, About 45 Kms South of Leh It is One of the Most Famous and Largest Monastery in Ladakh. It Belongs to the Drukpa Order and Was Founded in the Early 17'th Century. the Setting is Perfect with the Monastery Cradled in a Lovely Valley, Surrounded By Streams and Fronted By Long Mani Walls. Overnight Stay At the Guest House.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 3 : Leh - Spitok (drive) - Trek to Zinchen (3200 M)

  Leave Leh early morning by Jeeps and reach Spituk (1 hr). Visit the Spituk Gompa, built about 500 years ago. Start the trek from here by crossing a bridge and walking south-west of the river Indus. The gorge section leads to the confluence of Indus and Zinchen. Camp near the village of Zinchen. Overnight in Tents.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 4 : Zinchen - Yurutse

  Zinchen - Yurutse (3900 M) Via Rumbak
  it's a Gradual Climb from Zinchen to Rumbak. from Here One Gets Fabulous Views of the Snow Capped Stok Mountains. from Here We Move Along the Rumbak Nala Towards Yurutse. At Yurutse Village You Will Find Fields of Barley and Potatoes. Overnight in Tents.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 5 : Yurutse - Skiu

  Yurutse - Skiu (3100 M) Via Ganda La
  a Gradual Ascent Followed By a Steep Climb Gets One to the Ganda La (4900 M). from Here Views Extend South to the Zanskar Range and Distant Summits of the Himalayan Range. this is Followed By a Long Descent to Shingo Village. from Shingo the Trail Heads Into a Narrow Gorge Leading Towards Skiu. At Skiu There is a Confluence of the Rivers Coming from Markha Valley and Shingo. Overnight in Tents.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 6 : Skiu - Markha(3800 M)

  It's a very pleasant hike, up the Markha valley today with the trail crossing numerous streams. Markha is a quaint village with a deserted fort and a small village Overnight in Tents.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 7 : Markha - Thochuntse

  Markha - Thochuntse
  from Markha the Country Changes and the Warm, Relatively Heavily Wooded Sections of the Lower Markha is Left Behind. One Will Be Required to Cross the River Several Times as There are No Bridges Here. Hankar, En Route, is the Highest Village in the Markha Valley. Overnight in Tents.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 8 : Thochuntse - Nimaling (4700 M)

  Trek starts on a good path with several small inclines and a series of grassy ridges. There are a series of mani walls (walls carved with Buddhist prayers) and chortens en route. This is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh and is dominated by the Kangyaze peak. Overnight in Tents

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 9 : Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 M)

  Sumdo
  Today one will cross to the north of the Markha, climbing to the top of the highest of the three passes, the 5,306 M Kongmaru La, with its wonderful views from the top. There are snow peaks in every direction and on a clear day the giants of Karakoram, including K2, can be seen on the north-western horizon. The trail descends to the Martselang valley, following the Martselang stream to the village of Sumdo. Overnight in tents.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 10 : Sumdo - Hemis (4 Hrs Trek)

  Leh
  Today make an easy descent along the Martselang to where it broadens into the valley of the Indus at Martselang village. Board the awaiting jeeps. Visit Hemis monastery and after that drive to Leh via Shey and Thiksey monastery. Overnight in a hotel.

  • Themes Trekking

Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)
• Accommodation:
• • Guest house in Leh on Day 1, day 2 and day 8 as per the itinerary.
• • Camping/Home stay during the trek.
• 2. Meals while on trek (Veg + Egg)
• 3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
• 4. First aid medical kits, stretcher & oxygen cylinder.
• 5. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
• 6. Transport from Leh guest house to Zinchen and return from Chokdo as per the itinerary.
• 7. Mules to carry the central luggage.

Exclusions

• 1. Any kind of personal expenses.
• 2. Airfare and pickup and drop from airport..
• 3. Food in Leh.
• 4. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
• 5. Necessary permits, entry fees and Foreigner peak booking charges.
• 6. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• 7. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.

Price & Rates

Terms & Conditions

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• Upper Tuckha Road Zangsti - 194101
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