Leh- Ladakh Markha Valley Trek between Ladakh and Zanskar offers a large diversity of landscapes, through the Markha valley trek with breath-taking views of snow-capped peaks. The trek to Markha valley provides the opportunity to see the common Ladakh farmers and peoples performing daily chores. Markha is famous for its old monastery and paintings also. Leh-Ladakh became accessible to foreign visitors in 1974.
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Route: Delhi - Leh – Marteslang – Chokdo – Latza Kongmaru – Kongmaru La – Nimaling – Hankar – Markha – Chalok – Shingo – Ganda La – Rumbak – Namlung La – Stok – Hemis – Leh – Delhi.
Day 1. Arrival Delhi: Assistance on arrival. Transfer to the hotel. There is overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2. Delhi / Leh: In the morning transfer to the airport to board flight to Leh. Assistance on arrival, transfer to the hotel. Having reached check in at hotel sight seeing for the rest of the day. There is overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3. In Leh: In the morning after breakfast full day sight seeing of the city. There is overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 4. Leh / Marteslang – Chokdo (4050m): In the morning after breakfast drive to Marteslang in 5 Hrs. then trek to reach at the destination. There is overnight stay in Chokdo Village.
Day 5. Chokdo / Latza Kongmaru (4800m): In the morning after breakfast journey to the Latza Kongmaru. This is the adventure ascending through the local valleys.
Day 6. Latza Kongmaru / Kongmaru La (5030m) /Nimaling (4650m) in 5 hrs: In the morning the journey l continues to Nimaling. There are breathtaking sights including northeastern views of Korakoram, China and Kang Yatze (6400m) in the south through zigzag passages taking ridge trail descending to Nimaling.
Day 7. Nimaling / Hankar (4000m) in 5 hrs: In the morning there is another exciting day traveling through meadows Thachutse then to Hankar. This is the journey across the Nimaling River and beautiful valleys following the trail of the Markha River.
Day 8. Hankar/ Markha (3850m) in 4 hrs: The trail continues along to Markha where several scattered monasteries and ruins can be sighted along the way. 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.
Day 9. Markha / Chalok (3450m) in 4 hrs: The trail passes through lush riverside vegetation to Chalok. Along the way visit some of the local monasteries.
Day 10. Chalok / Shingo (4150m) in 6 hrs: In the morning adventure continues leaving the valley for a trail across the bridges of Markha River. This exciting trail continues to Shingo.
Day 11.Shingo / Ganda La (4920m) / Rumbak (3750m) in 7 hrs: This exciting trail continues with a challenging trail to Rumbak, enjoying colorful environs including the Zanskari mountain range. Then continue a steady descend along the Jingchan River. There are great views towards the Stock summit and the Stock Kangri (6121m).
Day 12.Rumbak / Namlung La (4570m) / Stok (3700m) in 6 hrs: The adventure continues descending on to Stok, which is famous for its palace and museum. Enjoy a side stop via Namlung La before continuing on the trail.
Day 13. Stok / Hemis: The trail continues on to Hemis, visiting the Hemis and Thiksey Gompa before driving back to Leh. Having arrived check in at hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14. Leh / Delhi: In the morning at leisure around Leh, then transfer to the airport to board flight to Delhi. Having arrived check in at the hotel and relax for the day. There is overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15. Delhi / Back Home: In the morning after breakfast full day sight seeing of Delhi visiting important places of tourist interests then transfer to the airport to board flight back home.
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