The Adventurous Trek to Markha Valley

On arrival at Leh Airport, our tour representatives help you to get a fullfill transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest. You can relish gradual walks to nearby lanes, interact with local people, Relish the street food, explore local markets, etc. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

In the morninga after posting your hearty breakfast, drive to Spituk (approx 8 kms). This is the starting point of the Markha Valley Trek. Visit the 11th century Buddhist monastery and enjoy the serenity of the place. Later proceed to Valley of Zinchen River, crossing the Indus River. Here, after 4 hrs of long walk, you halt for overnight camping.

This morning after having breakfast start your trek toward Yurutse via Stok-Kangri and Stok-La. Ascend with very steep zigzag road to Stok-la, trek for 3 hrs and then descend through the summer pastures. Moving ahead, cross the river and escarpment, and follow the river coming from Stok-Kangri massif. After full day trek, you reach Yurutse. Halt here at the camp for an overnight stay.

This early morning get ready to reach Skiu via Ganda La. Trek along the mountainside, cross a small valley and pass over Ganda La following steep zigzag path. Thereafter, descend to Shingo. With 2 hours of descend, you arrive at the Markha valley. Then after trek of few hundred meters you reach at Skiu. Reach your camp here for an overnight stay.

This morning explore great vegetation while trek on the right bank of river Markha. After crossing the right bank of river, pass through the barren plain and reach Chaluk. Ascend towards Markha village after crossing the left bank of the river. You camp is on this site. Thus, you may relish the view beyond the village and near river. Relish the remaining time at leisure and laterwards halt for overnight camping.

In the morning, continue with the trek to the main valley, on the right side of the river bank. At this times the trek becomes difficult due to high current of the river. Visit the Humlung monastery. Afterwards, continue with the trek towards the right bank of the river and reach Hankar. Here you may interact with the inhabitants. Camp is to be set here for overnight stay.

This early morning get ready to trek further across a valley on the right side of the river bank. As you move further, this valley becomes narrow and higher. On the left bank of the river, you cross bridges to reach Tchatchuste. From here, ascend towards pastures and reach Nimaling. This is the most picturesque valley in Ladakh, providing this mesmerizing view of the Kang Yatze (elevation 6,400 m).

Start the trek by crossing the valley of Markha and drive with long climb along the mountain side. Reach Kongmaru La, crossing the zigzag road. With steep descent into canyons, continue to trek to the left bank of the river to reach Chukirmo. Laterwards, cross the right bank and then left bank of the river to arrive at Shang Sumdo. Shang Sumdo is a beautiful camping spot in groves. You may be also visit a monastery that is nestled at a distance of an hour from the village. Return back to the camp for overnight stay.

This morning after having breakfast Visit Hemis, 360 years old and an important monastery of Ladakh. Here, gigantic Tankha (one of the largest in the world) is showcased once in every 12 years. Last it was displayed in the year 1992. Reach to the camp and you may use the remaining hours of the day at leisure. Explore the nearby areas of the camp, relish serenity of the place and relax. Return back to your camp for overnight stay.

In the morning, leave the camp to visit Shey Monastery. This monastery is famous for a copper statue of Buddha that is 7.5 m in length and is plated with gold. Later, we proceed to Thikse (Thiksey) Monastery. Here, on a hill top monastery, there are numerous temples and wall paintings devoteed to Lord Buddha. This monastery is almost 800 years old and silver and gold statues are also seen in this monastery. Adjacent is the summer palace (Leh Palace). Arrive at your pre-booked hotel in Leh, check in, and freshen up. You may use the remaining hours to rest at the hotel or explore the nearby areas and colorful markets of Leh. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

This morning after having breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Leh Airport to board your flight for onwards journey.