Markha Valley Trekking Tour

Package Overview

Since 1974, when Ladakh first became accessible to foreign visitors, this high and arid region has captured the imagination of adventure travelers. Many scattered high villages, each with irrigated fields of barley and potatoes, add color to this otherwise quite barren environment, and provide the chance to meet the Ladakhi peasants in the simplicity of their daily life. Markha will be an opportunity to visit the old monastery, famous for its paintings.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Delhi

  Arrival at Delhi where you will meet our representative for your assistance and then will be transferred to Hotel for overnight halt.
• Day 2 : Delhi - Leh

  As per the sheduled flight catch the connecting flight to Leh. Free for own activities and explore surrounding. Overnight at Hotel in Leh
• Day 3 : Leh - Marteslang

  After breakfast depart from Indus valley and head towards south along the river whose banks are punctuated with ochre rocks. Arrival at Marteslang. Overnight at Camp.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 4 : Chokdo - Latza Kongmaru (4800m) in 5 hrs

  After by passing this beautiful valley, ascent upto Latza Kongmaru by very steep zigzag, difficult footpath. Dinner and overnight in Tents.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 5 : Latza Kongmaru - Kongmaru La - Nimaling

  From the pass, there are great views north towards eastern Korakoram and China, whilst the southern view is dominated by the shapely Kang Yatze and the Ladakhi range. We take a ridge trail and descend zigzagging across scree. Afterwards, the path meets the Nimaling summer pastures, used by Hankar and Markha shepherds.
• Day 6 : Nimaling - Hankar

  We steadily descend through meadows to Thachutse and cross the Nimaling river. The trail follows the Markha river now, and will do so for the next few days.
• Day 7 : Hankar - Markha

  Several monasteries and ruins are scattered along the trail to Markha. After Umlung the valley narrows and becomes a gorge just before Markha. This large village has a fort and a monastery perched on the northern hill. The gompa is reputed to be one of the oldest in Ladakh.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 8 : Markha - Chalok

  The trail passes through quite lush riverside vegetation . En route, we come across more derelict monasteries, some well maintained shortens and at least one good example of a wolf trap. Wolves become a nuisance during the winter as hunger forces them into the villages.
• Day 9 : Chalok - Shingo

  We criss-cross the Markha river and cross it on bridges set at many of the most difficult crossing places. From a tiny group of stupas, we leave the valley and continue upwards along a river bounded by willows and wild rosebushes.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 10 : Shingo - Ganda La - Rumbak

  At the pass, colorful prayer flags flap in the wind, with the Zanskari range in the background. Afterwards, we descend steadily along the Jingchan river. We get great views towards the Stock summit and the Stock Kangri (6121m).
• Day 11 : Rumbak - Namlung La - Stok - Leh

  Descending from the pass, we enjoy excellent views towards the Indus valley. Eventually, we reach Stock, which is famous for its palace and museum.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 12 : Leh - Delhi

  Arrival at Delhi and then transfer to International airport / railway station / hotel as per the sheduled itinerary.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• New Delhi, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
• 08069247162 (Ext : 992)
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