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Markha Valley Trek

Eco india journeys, Ladakh
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Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

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Overview

An annual cleaning drive along the trekking routes between Spituk and Hemis started by Overland Escape with a dual purpose of reducing the ever-growing garbage menace along this route and creating awareness among the general public about the environmental hazards of piles and piles of rubbish trekking groups leave behind them.

Highlights

  • If you are more then 4 person avail an additional 10% discount.
  • June to September is the best time to do this trekking.
  • Moderate Trek.
  • Visit Monasteries.
  • Enjoy the uniques culture of Ladakh.

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 More Than 4 4 10 10%

Itinerary

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Day 01 Leh to Zingchen to Rumbak 4-5 hours

After having breakfast drive to Zingchen and walk towards Rumbak through a straight forward road. Leaving Zingchen village, you enter Hemis national park – a habitat of Snow leopard and mountain ungulates etc. Walkthrough a narrow trail and valley widen as you arrive Rumbak village. Rumbak offers you an opportunity to stay in a village house with the family – a trend began in recent years under home stay system being promoted and supported govt. NGOs and travel agencies. You get to try different local food during your homestay experience. Camp at Rumbak.

Day 02 Rumbak to Base Gandala Pass (4500 m)

After breakfast start trek to Ganda La Base Camp follow the path along the mountains, and then cross a small valley to a zig zag steep path,it’s a area for spotting wildlife and high altitude birds.. Camp at Gandala Base Camp.

Day 03 Gandala Base to Syu (3500 m) via Gandala Pass (4380 m)

Trek across Ganda La pass (4380m)and after about two hours of descending walk you get to the beautiful valley of Markha. A few hundred meters further is the Kaya village, where you stay in a family house. Gandala Pass, via Shingo and enter the Markha Valley. Enjoy spectacular view of Zangskar Rage from the Pass. Camp at Skyu.

Day 04- Sku to Markha 7-8 hours

From Skyu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha where one can find great vegetation. Then cross the right bank of river then the barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter, walk along the left bank of river and after another crossing climb towards Markha village. Towards the end of the village there are good camp site near the river. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 05- Markha to Thachungtse 5-6 hours

Right after breakfast you start trekking in the morning to reach Tchatchutse via Hankar village. Overnight in tents.

Day 06- Thachungtse to Nimaling 4-5 hours

After breakfast start trekking to reach Nimaling. Nimaling (4900 M) has a sweeping pasture where thousands of sheep, goats and yaks graze during the summer months. Rising to the south is 6400 M high Kang Yatse (Nimaling Peak), a lovely mountain, but not an easy one to climb. Overnight in tents.

Day 07- Nimaling to Shang Sumdo to Leh 6-7 Trek-6 Hrs Drive

After breakfast start trekking to reach Kongmaru La (5100 M). The trek to Kongmaru

la passes through narrow gorges. From the top of the pass, you can have a view of Ladakh ranges and the sight of villages to the north of Indus valley is excellent. Cross the pass and proceed to Shang. Arrive Shang and pickup by car and drive back to Leh.

Included/Excluded

  • Specialized English and Hindi speaking guide.
  • Private Transport by car.
  • Permits and Entrance fees.
  • 3 meals during the trek.
  • Breakfast during the stay in the hotel.
  • Free pick-up and drop to the airport.
  • Additional Services.
  • Insurance.
  • Additional Drinks.
  • Air Tickets.

Tour's Location

Eco india journeys, Ladakh

FAQs

Does this tour include flight ticket.

No, but we can arrange and the ticket money will be added t your package.

Accommodation type?

Deluxe accommodation during your stay in Hotel and Tent during the trek.

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