Markha Valley Trek Tour

Arrival at Delhi IGI Airport, Transfer to the Hotel.

Fly to Leh (3500m) by flight. Afternoon at leisure in Leh where we can take a walk to the colorful bazaar. Stay overnight at hotel.

Free day in Leh. Morning sightseeing of Phyang & Spituk monastries. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Drive from Leh to Marteslang by car/bus. Again trek from Marteslang to Chokdo (4050m) in 5 hrs.

Leave the Indus valley and head south. Trek along the river whose banks are punctuated with ochre rocks.

Trek from Chokdo to Latza Kongmaru (4800m) in 5 hrs. After crossing narrow gorges, start ascension towards the Kongmaru La.

Trek from Latza Kongmaru to Kongmaru La (5030m) again to Nimaling (4650m) in 5 hrs.

From the pass, there are great views north towards eastern Korakoram and China, whilst the southern view is dominated by the shapely Kang Yatze (6400m) and the Ladakhi range. Take a ridge trail and descend zigzagging across scree. Afterwards, the path meets the Nimaling summer pastures, used by Hankar and Markha shepherds.

Trek from Nimaling to Hankar (4000m) in 5 hrs.

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.

 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.

The trail passes through quite lush riverside vegetation. En-route, there are more derelict monasteries; some well maintained Chortens and at least one good example of a wolf trap. Wolves become a nuisance during the winter as hunger forces them into the villages.

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

At the pass, colorful prayer flags flap in the wind, with the Zanskari range in the background. Afterwards, descend steadily along the Zingchan river. There are great views towards the Stok summit and the Stok Kangri (6121m).

Trek from Rumbak to Namlung La (4570m) and again to Stok (3700m) in 6 hrs – Drive to Leh (by Bus/Car).

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

This is a surety day, in case the flight back to Delhi is cancelled due to bad weather.

Fly from Leh – Delhi by plane. On Arrival transfer to Hotel. Free day in Delhi. Stay overnight at hotel.

Fly from Delhi to Home : On time transfer to Indira Gandi International Airport (Delhi) to fly home.