11 Days Markha Valley Trek

Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Leh- Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Spitok Zinchen – Yurutse Skiu – Markha - Thochuntse – Nimaling - Kongmaru La - Sumdo – Hemis -Leh – Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi - Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatization)

As you arrive at Delhi, board a flight to Leh and relax there for the whole day after checking in to the hotel. This stay is necessary so that you can get used of the height and the climate. Stay at the hotel for the night.
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Day 02 : Leh – Shey – Thiksey –Hemis

You can start your day by visiting monasteries like Shey Gompa, and see the Buddha statue there. Then, go visit the Thiksey Gompa, which is one of the most beautiful monasteries of the world. We would then proceed to Hemis Monastery which is one of the most famous and largest in Ladakh. Stay at the hotel for the night.

Day 03 : Leh - Spitok (drive) - Trek to Zinchen (3200 mts/10500 ft)

We would today leave for Spituk in early morning with Jeeps. There we would halt to visit the Spituk Gompa and would start our trek from here. We would cross a bridge and walk north-west of the river Indus. Then we would reach to Zinchen and camp near the village. Stay at the tents for the night.

Day 04 : Zinchen - Yurutse (3900 mts / 12792 ft) via Rumbak

We would start our trek by climbing from Zinchen to Rumbak. After reaching there, relish the beautiful view of snow capped White Mountain. Thereafter we would move to Rumbak Nala towards Yurutse. Stay at the tents as you reach there.

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Day 05 : Yurutse – Skiu (3100mts/10170ft) via Ganda La

After trekking for a while we would reach the peak of Ganda La. We would be able to see the wide Zaskar range and the grand summits of Himalaya. Then we would move down to the Shingo village. As we reach there, we would proceed to Skiu. Retire to the tents for the night. Dine and relax.

Day 06 : Skiu - Markha (3800 mts / 12470 ft)

Today we would move to Markha valley and would cross various picturesque streams. Markha in itself is very beautiful then we would stay in the tents for the night in the vicinity of the village.

Day 07 : Markha – Thochuntse

Now we would visit a place near Markha that would also require us to cross rivers. We would halt at Hankar at one of the villages and stay in tents for the night. Dine and relax.
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Day 08 : Thochuntse - Nimaling (4700 mts / 15415 ft)

We would today watch many of the famous Mani Walls which are carved by Buddhist carvings and would also halt at the chortens on the way. This is considered the most famous valleys in Ladakh. Stay at the guest house for the night.

Day 09 : Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 mts/16890 ft) - Sumdo

This day we would start moving to the north of Markha and cross it by climbing to the top of the three passes, the 5,306 M Kongmaru La. We would witness the various picturesque hilltops from here. Now we will embark upon a descending trek and move to the Martselang Valley, following the Martselang stream of the Sumdo. Stay at the tents for the night.

Day 10 : Sumdo – Hemis – Leh

Now we would descend towards the Martselang into the valley of Indus at Martselang Village. Now board the jeeps that are waiting for you. Retire to the tents for the night.

Day 11 : Leh – Delhi

Move towards your home country as you a board a flight fom Delhi. From Leh to Delhi, via flight. Your taking trip ends here.
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