11 Days Markha Valley Trek

Day 01: ARRIVE AT LEH

Arrival Leh in the morning and transfer to the hotel. Full day of rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs).Overnight in hotel.

 

Day 02: LEH SIGHTSEEING

Following day, after breakfast we shall drive to visit some of the famous monasteries that are situated at the lower part of Ladakh like Alchi, Likri and Rizong. LotsawaRinchenSangpo founded Alchi monastery. Alchi being the region most unique artistic treasures dating back to the 11 century.Afternoon/Eveningfree for preparation of the trek.

 

Day 03: LEH-SPITUK-ZINCHEN

After breakfast we shall drive to Spituk around 7 kms from Leh town. Start your trek through flat and desolate plane and arrive Zinchen through a gorge. Overnight stay will be at the Camp in Zinchen.

 

Day 04: ZINCHEN-YURUTSE

Today we have to follow the trail straight towards Hemis national park.Follow a narrow trail and arrive Rumbak and camp at Yurutse below Gandala Pass. 

 

Day 05: YURUTSE-SKYU

After breakfast we shall depart to follow the trail along the mountainside and start ascent towards Ganda La pass (4900m) and descent towards Shingo village and arrive in Skyu 3980m.

 

Day 06: SKYU-MARKHA

Following the Markha River, we will hike through its valley till we arrive in Markha, the largest village in the valley, consisting of around 20 houses.

 

Day 07: MARKHA-THACHUNGTSE

We shall continue the journey to the next destination Thachungtse. The Markha valley trail continues down the path that intersects the river several times before cutting through the last hamlets in the valley Overnight stay will be in the tents at Thachungtse.

 

Day 08: THACHUNGTSE-NIMALING

Early morning we shall stroll towards Nimaling, the trail ascent toward to 4700m, which is the highest camp on the trek, giving us spectacular views of Kang Yatse and Zangskar Range.

 

Day 09: NIMALING-SHANG SUMDO

After breakfast start ascend towards Kongmaru La (5100m) the highest pass on the trek. The pass offers nice views of mountains and villages of the Indus valley. As we contibue to move further the steep descend will lead us to Shang Sumdo where we will camp for last night of trek.

 

Day 10: SHANG SUMDO-LEH

The last day of trek is very easy, as we walk down along the stream visit famous Hemis and Thiksay monastery and drive back to leh.

 

Day 11: DEPARTURE LEH

Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.