Markha Valley Trek

MARKHA VALLEY TREK:- Since 1974, when Ladakh first became accessible to foreign visitors, this high and arid region has captured the imagination of adventure travelers. This itinerary between Ladakh and Zanskar offers a large diversity of landscapes, from the jagged Kongmaru La pass (5000m) to the green oasis of the Markha valley with breath-taking views of the Korakoram snow-capped peaks. 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.

12 days Markha Valley Trek( Maximum altitude: 5030 m )

TOUR COST: US$ 590 per person (Group size: Max 10 persons )
Cost in INR: Rs. 26900 per person

Day 01: Arrive Leh
Upon arrival at Leh Airport our representative would assist you at the Airport and transfer to Hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day for rest for acclimatization. Later in the afternoon you can walk around Leh town (3500m) on own – This walk shall help you in a getting acclimatized at this height.
Overnight: Guest House

Day 02: In Leh
Free day in Leh
Overnight: Guest House

Day 03: Leh - Spituk - Zinchen (3200 m) trek in 4 h.
We drive 10 km to Spituk from where we start our trek. We cross Indus river and enter in the Valley of Zinchen river. Near the village in the Valley we will have our first camp after 4 hr walk. Overnight: Camp

Day 04: Zinchen -Yurutse (3844 m) in 5 h.
After by passing this beautiful stopping valley, we ascent up to 4900 m. by very steep zigzag, difficult footpath, by now it is 3 h. Now steep descent to summer pastures of Stok and follow the river which comes from Stok - Kangri massif.
Overnight: Camp

Day 05: Yurutse - Ganda La (4900 m) - Skiu (3510 m) in 6/7 h.
Yurutse follow path along the mountainside, then cross a small valley and follow zig zag steep path. Thereafter cross Gandala. Then long descent towards Shingo. After 2 Hrs. descent arrive in the valley of Markha and then after few hundred meters further will reach Skiu.
Overnight: Camp

Day 06: Side trip to Zanskar Gorge (Night stay in Skiu)
Overnight: Camp

Day 07: Skiu - Markha (3850 m) in 7 h.
From Skiu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha where one can find great vegetation. Then cross right bank of river and cross through barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter walk along the left bank of river and after another crossing climb towards Markha village. Good camp site beyond the village and near river.
Overnight: Camp

Day 08: Markha - Hankar (4000 m) in 4 h.
Start trek towards the main valley on the right bank. The path is sometimes difficult in the river bed and pass the monastery of Humlung. Then carry on trek along the right bank and arrive in Hankar where there are several houses.
Overnight: Camp

Day 09: Hankar - Nimaling (4650 m) in 4 h.
The path improves and cross a broad valley on the right side. The valley becomes narrow and higher and cross bridges on to the left bank and then reaches Tchatchuste. We climb pastures to reach Nimaling. This is one of most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh dominated by the Kang Yaze.
Overnight: Camp

Day 10: Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 m) - Shang Sumdo (3750 m) in 7 h.
Cross the Markha valley and follow long climb along the mountain side, then zig zag road leads towards Kongmarula. Follow steep descent into gorges and then keep walking on the left bank to Chukirmo. Thereafter crossing right and left bank and arrive Shang, a beautiful camp in groves and there is a monastery an hour away from the village.
Overnight: Camp

Day 11: Shang Sumdo – Leh drive
Drive to Leh. Upon arrival in Leh, you will be transferred to hotel.
Overnight: Guest House

Day 12: Leh Departure
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi

The above cost will include services as under:
** 3 nights at Guest House, Leh on bed & breakfast basis.
** Necessary airport transfers in Leh
** Trekking Permit
** For Trekking:
Complete camping & trekking arrangements with English Speaking Guide, Cook & his assistant to prepare fresh meals, ponies/mules to carry your baggage and camping equipment- Member tent, Kitchen tent & utensils, chairs, all meals
**Government service tax as currently applicable

The above cost does not includes:
Airfare Delhi/Leh/Delhi, Monument/Monastery fees, tips, sleeping bags, personal cloths