Due to its easy accessibility from Leh , the Markha Valley is one the most popular treks. It is one of the most beautiful valleys in Ladakh offering a lot in a short time span – shepherds settlements , scenic views of the snow capped mountains, villages which are dotted like oases on this trail where you often cross paths with the local inhabitants. The scenery looks excellent in the changing light
Trip Highlights
- Ancient monastries
- Spectacular scenary
- Local interaction and cooking lessons
- Rafting
Price – $1500 per/person
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Leh
Transfer to hotel and rest for acclimatization.
Day 2
Half day sightseeing of Stok Palace Museum, Shey and Thiksey
Day 3
Acclimatisation walk
Day 4
Drive to Rumbak Lato. Trek to Rumbak ( 3878m)
Day 5
Trek to the base of Gandala( 4543m)
Day 6
Cross Gandala pass ( 4979m). Trek to near the village of Skiu – 3360m
Day 7
Trek to Markha Village (3770m)
Day 8
Trek to Thachungtse( 4257m)
Day 9
Trek to Nimaling( 4860m) – 4 hrs
Day 10
Cross Kongmaru La (5290) trek to Chuskyurmo at 4140 metres
Day 11
End at Shang , drive to Leh
Day 12
Fly to Delhi in the morning.