| Trek Name | The Marka valley | Sponser Links/Recommendations |
| Grade: | Modrate | Outdoors Gears India |
| Max. Walking Hrs | 7 to 8 Hrs | Trail Blazer (Trekking in Ladakh) |
| Max Camp Altitude | 4400 Mtrs | www.ladakh.com |
| Highest Pass to Cross | 5200 Mtrs | Open Hand Cafe & Shop |
About Marka Valley Trek
The Markha Valley Trek is certainly one of the most varied and beautiful treks in the world. It ventures high into the Himalayas crossing two passes over 15,000 ft. as it circles from the edges of the Indus Valley, down into parts of Zanskar, and passes through terrain that changes from incredibly narrow valleys to wide open vast expanses. It is made all the more interesting by the ancient form of Buddhism that flourishes in the many monasteries that dot the landscape perched high atop hills. As we trek to the upper end of the Markha Valley we are rewarded with spectacular views of jagged snow capped peaks before cross the 16500 ft. Gongmarlu Pass and descending to the famous Hemis monastery, where you end your trek. The trek has alternative route from Spituk also to make it more easy.
Proposed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive New Delhi, India: On your late night arrival in Delhi, our representative will receive you and transfer to the hotel, reserved for few hrs rest, and later transfer to the domestic airport to catch morning flight for Leh.
Day 02: Arrive Leh: Delhi to Leh is an hour & few mints. spectacular flight with the sun rise and shadows over the Pan-Hi malaya's snow claded peaks. On arrival our representative will meet & greet you and transfer you to the hotel for ready check-in. After rest few hrs. in the evening an easy stroll around Leh main Market for acclimatization and orientation. Overnight in Leh.
Day 03: Acclimatization hike with a visit to Thiksey and Takthok Monastery. Morning drive to Choglamser bridge (8Km) and hike up to Stakna monastery(3hrs). The drive further east to visit the famous Thakthook monastery, on your way back visit Thiksey monastery and drive back to Leh. Overnight in Leh
Day 04: Leh – Stok (drive) – Foot of Stokla (4900M) 3 Hrs. Trek: Leave Leh early morning by Jeeps and reaches at Stok. Start trek from Stok, after passing off Stok village and following left bank of the river for two hours, climb gently leaving a small pass on the left, continue onto a small valley, It is the foot of Stokla. Overnight in Tents.
Day 05: Foot of Stokla – Stokla – Yurutse 6/7 Hrs. Trek. After by passing the beautiful valley enjoying the natural plants aroma and rock formations, ascent upto Stokla 4900 Mtrs. ( 3 Hrs). From the top of Stok-la you enjoy panoramic view of the massive Ladakh and Karakuram range, easy descent to summer pastures of Rumbak, pass Rumbak village and to reach Yurutse camp site. Overnight in tents
Day 06: Yurutse – Gandala – Skiu 6/7 Hrs. Trek: Follow path along the mountainside, then cross a small valley and follow zig zag steep path. Thereafter cross Gandala-4900mt.then a long descent towards Shingo. After 2 Hrs. arrive in the valley of Markha, after few hundred meters further will reach Skiu. Overnight in Tents.
Day 07: Skiu – Markha 7 Hrs. Trek From Skiu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha where one can find great vegetation. Then cross right bank of river and cross through barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter walk along the left bank of river and after another crossing climb towards Markha village. Good camp site beyond the village and near river. Overnight in Tents.
Day 08: Markha – Tchatchutse 6/7 Hrs. Trek. Start trek towards the main valley on the right bank. The path is sometimes difficult in the river bed and pass the monastery of Humlung. Then carry on trek along the right bank and arrive in Hankar where there are several houses. The path improves and cross a broad valley on the right side. The valley becomes narrow and higher and cross bridges on to the left bank and then reaches Tchatchuste. Overnight in Tents.
Day 09: Tchatchutse – Nimaling (4700 M) 3 Hrs. Trek. Trek starts on good path and several small inclines. The river is rather far to the other side and walk near a small lake, then cross pasture to Nimaling. This is one of most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh dominated by the Kang Yaze. Trek ascent towards other side and gradually reach Nimaling. Overnight in Tents.
Day 10: Nimaling – Knogmarula (5150 M) – Shang 8 Hrs. Trek. Cross the Markha valley and follow long climb along the mountain side, then zig zag road leads towards Kongmarula. Follow steep descent into gorges and then keep walking on the left bank to Chukirmo. Thereafter crossing right and left bank and arrive Shang, a beautiful camp in groves and there is a monastery an hour away from the village. Overnight in tents.
Day 11 : Shang – Hemis 4 Hrs. Trek – Leh 1 ½ Hrs. drive. Trek starts from the riverbed, then follow a good path through large blocks and then go left bank. You reach a dusty trail suitable for motor vehicles and then pass a small house and series of Chortens. Leave Martsellang on the right and follow a gently rising trail towards Hemis. After ending the trek and seeing off your horseman, visit Hemis monastery and later drive to Leh (1hrs). Overnight in Leh.
Day 12: In Leh for your own activities (You can attend the oracle ceremony or the Thiksey morning puja held at 0600hrs)
Day 13: Fly to Delhi: Morning transfer to Leh airport: One arrival check in hotel and evening transfer to international airport.
These extension tours can be combined from Delhi.
1. Overnight in Agra to visit Taj-Ma hal
2. Day tour of Delhi
3. Two night three day tour to Golden triangle (Agra-Fathepur Sikri-Jaipur-Delhi)
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