Markha Valley Trek Trekking to Markha Valley

Package Overview

Delhi - Markha Valley - Trek Trekking - Markha Valley

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Delhi

  Upon arrival at Delhi Airport met our representative and then transfer to pre booked hotel for overnight stay.

• Day 2 : Delhi - Leh

  Take the morning flight for Leh from Delhi. On arrival at Leh met our representative and transfer to pre booked hotel/Guest house for relax and acclimatisation. This is necessary for getting acclimatised at high altitude. Evening one can visit the color full market of Leh. Overnight in the hotel/guesthouse.

• Day 3 : 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 : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 4 : Leh Spitok (drive) - Trek to Zingchan (3200 mts/10496 ft)

  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 Zingchan. Camp near the village of Zingchan. Overnight in Tents.

• Day 5 : Zingchan Yurutse (3900 mts/12792 ft) via Rumbak

  It's a gradual climb from Zingchan 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 the Tents.

• Day 6 : Yurutse Skiu (3100 mts/10168 ft) 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 i s 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 the tents.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 7 : Skiu Markha (3800 mts/12464 ft)

  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 the tents.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 8 : 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, enroute, is the highest village in the Markha valley. Overnight in the tents.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 9 : Thochuntse Nimaling (4700 mts/15416 ft)

  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 the tents.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 10 : Nimaling Kongmaru La (5150 mts/16892 ft) - 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 the tents.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 11 : 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 the hotel.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 12 : Leh - Delhi

  Transfer to the airport for the spectacular flight across the main chain of the Himalaya to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to international airport to catch your onward flight.m: Kyangdom is one of the ends of Tso-moriri lake, The camp site is grassland which descends into the lake forming a wetland kind of area where migratory birds can be sighted. Kyangdom implies land of the Kyangs (wild asses). This is a very picturesque sight with high Himalayan peaks around the crystal clear blue waters of the lake, Overnight camp.

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• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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