Markha valley trek from Chilling , Ladakh

Markha valley trek from Chilling , Ladakh

Duration: 08N09D
Destination Covered: Leh, Chilling, Sku, Markha, Hankar, Nimaling, Shang Sumdo
Tour Themes: National park, Trans Himalaya mountains,
Price: On Request

Overview

Duration: 6 days
Difficulty: level 3
Distance: 78 km
Max elevation: 5260m
Elevation gain / loss: +2502m / -2019m

The Marka Valley is in Ladakh. Markha Valley is one of the most famous treks of Ladakh Region. It is an amazing trip to get introduced with magical and remote Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh. While trekking on through this trek tourists passes through beautiful Buddhist Monasteries, Mountain Villages, High altitude pastures of Nimaling and High altitude peak Kangyatse. Grunwedel of Naropas biography that was found in Hemis monastery.

A deservedly popular trek, that follows the beautiful Markha valley. It is almost always done in the direction described, as in the reverse direction the approach to the Gongmaru La is very steep and unpleasant. This means you get an impression of there being fewer trekkers on this route than there in fact are. It is a reasonably straight-forward trek, with many villages on the way, and even the odd tea house and tent, it is possible avoid camping out except for the night before crossing the Gongmaru La, which necessitates a tent, and good sleeping bag as it gets very cold here even in summer.



Itinerary

Day 01 :- Delhi- Leh

Take early morning fliught from Delhi to Leh. Check in the hotel . after lunch we shall go for walk around Leh city.

Day 02:-  Leh Sightseeing 

Today we are going to visit some monasteries such as Shey, Thiksey . we shall visit Stok palace where the present royal family members are still living. evening time we shall visit Leh palace, which is similer to  Potala palace of Lhasa.  Overnight stay as hotel.

Day 03 : Chilling - Skiu

Time: 2-3 hrs
Distance: 6.9 km
Elevation gain / loss: +189m / -18m

- cross the Zanskar river and enter the Hemis National Park
- follow the trail to Markha valley
- homestay can be arranged in Skiu

Day 04: Skiu - Markha

Time: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 21.2 km
Elevation gain / loss: +451m / -57m

- continue walking along the river, the trail to Markha passes through small villages
- Markha is a pretty village with just around 20 households
- you can visit the old monastery and the ruined fort which are above the village
- homestay is available in Markha

Day 05 : Markha - Hankar

Time: 4-5 hrs
Distance: 11.2 km
Elevation gain / loss: +305m / -35m

- walk along the river
- you can visit Techa gompa which is built on a cliff near Umlung village
- homestay is available in Hankar

Day 06 : Hankar - Nimaling

Time: 5-6 hrs
Distance: 10.7 km
Elevation gain / loss: +836m / -25m

- the path starting from Hankar village leads you to Nimaling, where villagers bring their cattle for grazing during summer
- there is a possibility for enthusiastic trekkers to hike to the base of the Kang Yatse glacier in a few hours from Nimaling

Day 07 : Nimaling - Kongmaru La - Shang Sumdo

Time: 6-8 hrs
Distance: 17.0 km
Elevation gain / loss: +439m / -1601m

- ascend the Kongmaru La and enjoy the spectacular views of Kang Yatse and Karakoram peaks from the pass
- the descent is steep and long towards the Shang gorge
- you need to cross the river several times before you reach the village
- homestay can be arranged in Shang Sumdo

Day 08 : Shang Sumdo - Hemis

Time: 3-4 hrs
Distance: 10.7 km
Elevation gain / loss: +281m / -283m

- walk to Hemis monastery, one of the well-known monasteries in Ladakh
- jeep can be arranged from Shang Sumdo or Martselang to Hemis

Day 09 :- Leh- Delhi 

Early morning we shall take flight Leh to Delhi .Our touir will terminates here.

 

 

More Details

Markha Valley Trek Cost Includes

  • Domestic flights (Delhi - Leh - Delhi)
  • Land transportation as mentioned in the program by a private vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur.
  • Accompaniment: the assistance of a local staff: guide, cook (and cook helpers for large groups).
  • The Jeep for the carrying of individual camping, cooking and collective material.
  • hotel in Delhi and Leh, camping during the Nature Safari
  • full board except the meals in Delhi and Leh

Markha Valley Trek Cost Excludes

  • India visa fee(payable at airport upon arrival)
  • Bar bills (Coke, mineral water, hard or soft drinks)
  • Personal expenses
  • Donation or tips
  • Emergency evacuation for the Rescue.

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.