Markha Valley Trek

                                           Trekking  in  the  Zanskar Mountains 

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Towering Peaks of the Zanskar Range. The Zanskar Mountains of the Greater Himalayan range are amongst the highest in the world, providing many challenges to a trekker along with some of the best landscapes one can ever hope to see ! xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx x   xxxxxxx xx 
Tour Highlights LEH :  An  important  town on the  legendary 'Silk Route',  Leh has  also   been  an  important   centre,  of  Buddhist  religion ,  culture  and art since 3rd century A.D. Situated at  3368 m  ( 11,500 ft ), Leh is  a store house of  culture & heritage.  MONASTERIES : The region is dotted  with centuries  old 'Gompas',   which   are  a  cache  of  untold   treasures  of   Art,  Culture    and History.   
 Tour Duration     : 14 Days        Season :June  to  October
 Cost Per Person  : US$ 1323          Contact us Now !

  TREKKING  TOUR                                          MARKHA  VALLEY  TREK    ITINERARY                                                   

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  • Day01:Delhi-Leh - Early morning arrival at Delhi; proceed by air to Leh. Day at leisure to relax and unwind. Overnight in Hotel. 
  • Day02: Leh - Day to explore the town. Visit the Leh Palace and the Monastery. Enjoy the sunset from the 'Shanti Stupa' located atop a hill. Overnight in Hotel.
  • Day03: Leh - Day excursions to Shey Palace and Thiksey Monastery. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Hotel.
  • Day04: Leh-Stok la base - The trek begins; drive to Stok from where you trek about 3 hrs to reach the base of the Stok-la pass (4900m). Camp overnight in a small valley. 
  • Day05: Stok-la base - Yurutse - A tough day of trekking; climb the steep path leading to the top of the pass and then decent into the valley on the other side to reach the village Yurutse- with many beautiful traditional houses. Camp overnight close to the village. ( 7-9 hrs walking)
  • Day06: Yurutse - Day for rest and leisure. Overnight camp. 
  • Day07: Yurutse-Skiu - Ascend the Ganda-la pass (4700m) and cross over to reach Skiu- a small village. Camp overnight. (7-8 hrs walking)
  • Day08: Skiu-Markha - An easy trail; you pass through green pastures, barren plains and cross the river a couple of times before reaching the Markha village. Camp in a beautiful location by the river side. ( About 7 hrs walking)
  • Day09: Markha - Day to relax and visit the village.
  • Day10: Markha-Tchatchutse - Trek along the river; the path is interesting and not difficult.  7-8 hrs of trekking brings you to the green pastures of Tchatchutse. Camp overnight.   
  • Day11: Tchatchutse-Nimaling - An easy trek along a well marked path takes you through some of the most spectacular landscape on this route, finally bringing you into the Nimaling valley (4700m)- considered amongst most beautiful in the Ladakh region. The imposing Kang Yaze peak dominates the surroundings. Camp overnight. (Only 3-4 hrs walking)
  • Day12: Nimaling-Shang - The days trek takes you over the Kongmaru-la pass (5150m), the highest and the last on the route. The path passe through deep gorges and is difficult at places. Camp overnight at Shang. (8-10 walking) 
  • Day13: Shang-Hemis-Leh - A 3-4 hrs trek along an easy trail brings you to Hemis. Visit the monastery before driving back to Leh. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Hotel. 
  • Day14: Leh-Delhi - Take the morning flight to Delhi. Day at leisure for sightseeing and souvenir hunting. After dinner transfer to Airport for flight back home.

TOUR ENDS

NOTE :                     
COSTS INCLUDE: Airport Transfers, Accommodation in Medium Class Hotels (where applicable) on a twin sharing basis, all Meals,  Permit fees / Entrance fees etc,  Guide / Escort,  Air / Rail / Road Transport  (where applicable).   
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE: Airfare to India, Airport Tax, Visa Fees, Personal Insurance, Expenses of personal nature.

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