Trekking Markha Valley Ladakh - Adventure Tour, Himalaya Tourism, Ladakh Trekking Destinations

Trekking Markha Valley - Duration - 21 Days
The most popular in Ladakh, this trek traverses mountain passes to isolated villages and monastic settlements in the fantastically lit lunar landscape of the Markha Valley. The trail climbs past ancient monasteries to the pastel alpine meadows of Nimaling in the shadow of Kangyatze Peak. From here we ascend to the Kongmaru La (5,150 meters, the highest point on the trek) with its impressive views of the Karakorums and K2. The trail ends at Hemis where we spend the night and visit the monastery. We meet our vehicles in the morning for the ride back to Leh.

Duration :
21 Days Tour

Trekking Season :
June to October

Day 01 Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi International airport Kai representative will welcome, assist and provide transfer to respective hotel for immediate occupancy.

Day 02 Delhi - Leh (Fly)
Morning after early breakfast Kai representative will transfer from hotel to domestic airport to connect flight to Leh by 9W609 (0540/0655). Upon arrival in Leh Welcome in traditional Ladakhi style and transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize. Overnight at respective hotel.

Day 03 Leh
Morning after breakfast visit Phyang & Spituk Monasteries after visit return to the hotel for hot meals. Afternoon visit Leh Palace & Bazzar. Evening return to hotel for meals & overnight.

Day 04 Leh -Stock-Stock-la (Trek)
After breakfast drive to Stock upon arrival start trek to Stock-la en-route cross-river Rumback two to three times. Upon arrival in Stock-la meals & overnight in tented camp. On a clear day one gets nice commanding view of Stock- Kangri peak.

Day 05 Stock-la - Yurutse
After breakfast trek to Yurutse enroute cross Rumback river couple of times. Upon arrival in Yurutse meals & overnight in tented camp.

Day 06 Yurutse - Ghandala Pass - Shingo (Trek)
After breakfast trek to Shingo crossing Ghandala pass 4900 mts. Upon arrival at Shingo meals & overnight in tented camp.

Day 07 Shingo - Skiu (Trek)
After breakfast trek to Skiu. Upon arrival in Skiu meals & overnight in tented camp. (Nice campsite).

Day 08 Skiu - Markha (Trek)
After breakfast trek to Markha - good path on the bank of the Markha. Upon arrival in Chaluk walk towards Markha - a beautiful village, near the river. Upon arrival in Markha meals & overnight in tented camp.

Day 09 Markha - Hankar (Trek)
After breakfast trek to Hankar - the path is sometime difficult in the riverbed. Upon arrival in Hankar check into your two men tented camp for meals and overnight.

Day 10 Hankar - Nimaling (Trek)
After breakfast trek to Namaling - this is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh (4700m), dominated by the Kang Yaze (6400 m). Upon arrival in Namaling meals & overnight in tented camp.

Day 11 In Nimaling
The day of rest & over night stay.

Day 12 Nimaling - Kongmaru-la - Shang (Trek)

After breakfast trek to Kongmaru-la (5150 m) long climb along the mountainside.
Upon arrival in Shang meals & overnight in tented camp.

Day 13 Shang - Hemis - Leh (Trek)
After breakfast trek to Hemis - a good footpath through large blocks of rocks. Upon
Arrival in Hemis treks ends, Vehicles will be awaiting to drive you back to Leh
Enroute visiting Shey & Thiksey Monastery after visit continue drive to Leh,
Upon arrival in Leh meals & overnight hotel.

Day 14 Leh
Day at leisure in Leh (buffer day).

Day 15 Leh - Tsemorari

After early breakfast drive to Tsemorari via Mahai Bridge (268Km/8hrs). Upon arrival check
Into two men tented camp in Kurzok village 4100 mts. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at two men tented camp.

Day 16 Tsemorari
After breakfast walk around the lake and see the various species of birds &
Visit Kurzok Gompa and village. Meals & overnight in two men tented camp.

Day 17 Tsemorari - Rumtse
After early breakfast depart for Rumtse via Tsokhar (the salt lake) driving over
Tanglang-La 5600 Meters second highest motorable pass in the world after
Khardung-La-5990 meters, upon arrival check into two men tented camp for
Meals and overnight.

Day 18 Rumtse - Leh
After early morning breakfast depart for Leh, upon arrival check into hotel for
Meals & overnight.

Day 19 Leh - Delhi
Kai representative will assist & provide transfer to the airport in time to connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi assistance & transfer will be provide to the respective hotel.

Day 20 Delhi
Morning depart for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting India gate, Parliament house, President's house, Parliament Building, India gate, Jama Masjid & Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb. Return hotel in the evening for wash & Change and dinner, after meals Kai rep will provide transfer in time for your international fight back home.

Day 21 Delhi - Back Home

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