Markha Valley Trek

Markha Valley Trek

Markha Valley trek is one of the most fascinating treks in Ladakh. The trek takes you on a beautiful journey in the land of fluttering colorful prayer flags, mane walls, high passes, exotic wildlife, and unusual shear canyons. It is one of the moderate to difficult treks in the Ladakh region that requires a lot of stamina, technical skills and strength.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Leh

Pass By: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Altitude:- 3,500 m/11,500 ft
Check in Hotel
Briefing about the trek at 5 pm (mandatory)
Bring a copy of ID proof and 2 photo graphs. foreigner, a copy of passport and visa
Network is available (only post-paid)
ATM is available
Can purchase or rent trekking equipment from Leh
Visit of any very high altitude place or pass is not advisable
Consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited
Stay in hotel

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 2: Acclimatisation at Leh

Pass By: Shanti Stupa Road 500 steps from Changspa Road, Leh 194101 India
Acclimatization and sightseeing in Leh
Can visit to monasteries: Shey, Thiksey, Sangam, and Hemis Monastery, Shanti Stupa and leh Palace.
Stay in hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 3: Drive Leh to Chilling and trek to Skiu

Pass By: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Altitude: Chilling 3,200m/10,500ft, Skiu 3,400m/11,150ft
Drive:- 65 km, 2-3 hours (Leh to Chilling)
Drive through GurudwaraPathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus
Trek:- 9 km, 4-5 hours (Chilling to Skiu)

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Home Stay/Camping

Day 4: Skui to Sara Trek

Pass By: Ladakh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Altitude:-Skui: 3,400m/11,200, Sara: 3,500m/11,490ft
Trek 10 km, 3-4 hours
Very well marked flat trail
Women café, tea houses at Nagding village
Spot meditation caves
Blue sheep, mountain goats, Makpai bird etc. can be found

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Home Stay/Camping

Day 5: Sara to Markha Trek

Pass By: Markha Valley, Leh 194101 India
Altitude:-Markha 3,700m/12,200ft
Trek 10 km, 4-5 hours
Flat trail with minor ascend
Tea houses at Chalak village
Find mani stones and white stupas
2-3 river crossing
Monastery and palace to visit at Markha

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Home Stay/Camping

Day 6: Markha to Hankar trek

Pass By: Ladakh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Markha to Hankar
Altitude:- Hankar 4,000m/13,100ft
Trek:- 11 km, 5-6 hours
Teahouse at Umling village
Last village of the valley
View of a beautiful monastery
Path will intersect the River a number of times
After Umlung, you will have a first look of Mt. Kang Yatse(6400m)
Packed lunch on the way
Accommodation in Home Stay/Camping

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Home Stay/Camping

Day 7: Hankar to Nimaling Trek

Pass By: Nimaling Camping Ground, 194201
Hankar to Nimaling
Altitude:- Nimaling 4,700m/15,400ft
Trek:- 9 km, 3-4 hours
An easy trek
Amazing view of Mt. Kang Yatse
Amazing view of Tigu lakes (double lakes)
Packed lunch on the way
Accommodation in Tent

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camps

Day 8: Nimaling to Chokdo via Kongmaru La Trek then drive to Leh

Pass By: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Nimaling to Chokdo via Kongmaru La Trek
Altitude:- Kongmaru 5,200m/17,100ft, Chokdo 3,700m/12,100ft
Trek 16 km, 7-8 hours
Descent to Chokdo (Shang Valley) from KongmaruLa is little long
Highest Altitude pass crossing to the trek makes it a difficult day
Cross a stream terrain and then proceed to the north
It will take 2-3 hours of hike for Kongmaru La Pass
Amazing view of Indus Valley and Ladakh Range
Steep descent and rocky terrain
From Chokdo drive to Leh (2 hours drive)
Packed lunch on the way

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel

Day 9: Leh Departure

Pass By: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
After breakfast check out hotel and drop to the Leh Airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.