Markha valley trek 7 Days & 6 Nights Fixed departures

Package Itinerary

• Day 1 Leh (3600m) to Zingchen (3430m) by car, visit Spituk monastery (3260m), Trek Zingchen to Rumbak (3960m), 2-3 hrs, 6.5 km.

  Leaving Leh today after breakfast you drive to Spituk which is 7 km and has a Gelukpa sect monastery built on a hill and has a magnificent view of the Indus Valley. You will continue to drive to the starting point of trekking at Zingchen, leaving the main Indus valley behind and traversing to the left valley upstream along the small river to Zingchen. Beginning the hike from here, you gradually ascend to Rumbak village on a well-defined path. Meals: L, D
  
• Day 2 Rumbak (3960m) – Stok La (4865m) – Rumbak (3960m) – Yurutse (4160m), 7 hrs, 14 km.

  Leaving Rumbak trek to Stok La (4,865m), At first we trek on a beautiful, gently sloping trail, but then the path becomes steeper and steeper as it zigzags up to the top of the pass. Rock flutes rise all around us, home to the elusive snow leopard. From the top the views are even more spectacular; layer upon layer of multicolored rock cathedrals are spread before us in every direction. The descent back to Rumbak and continue to Yurutse village for an overnight stay. Meals: B, L, D
  
• Day 3 Yurutse (4160m) – Ganda La (4965m) – Skiu (3360m), 7-8 hrs, 18 km.

  Gradual ascent to the base of pass 4500m and then steep climb to Ganda la pass 4965m. The views from the top of Zanskar range to the south, Ladakh ranges to the north, and Karakoram beyond Ladakh range. Soon after a long descent to Shingo 4060m and then on a narrow and stunning gorge leading towards Skiu, the valley opens out dramatically. We are in the main Markha valley. Skiu Village for overnight stay. Meals: B, L, D

  
  
• Day 4 Skiu (3360m) – Markha (3760m), 6-7 hrs, 21 km.

  Leaving Skiu today we will have a long, easy, and pleasant walk up the Markha valley. We hike along the Markha River and cross numerous adjoining streams. The trail passes through willows, poplar trees, and sea-buckthorn bushes. Passing by Chaluk, the last river to be crossed before Markha. Markha is a wonderful village. Homestay – Meals: B, L, D
• Day 5 Markha (3760m) – Hankar (4030m), 4-5 hrs, 11 km.

  Leaving Markha today you cross the river several times. We follow the clear path along the right bank and pass beneath the Humlung monastery. A few hours later arrive at the high village of Hankar for overnight Homestay – Meals: B, L, D
• Day 6 Hankar (4030m) – Nimaling (4840m), 5-6 hrs, 10 km.

  Continue on the track leaving the broad valley and turning towards the narrow valley. As the trail goes higher and higher up the landscape presents spectacular scenes. Lastly crossing the bridge and continuing to the higher meadows of Thachungtse. Easy trail at start aftr Thachungtse then gradual ascend with several small inclines and over meadows. Now you are trekking through one of the most beautiful high valleys in the Ladakh. Soon after the view of Kang Gyatse Peak remains on our site while trekking. Kang Gyatse Peak dominates the Markha valley. During summer several small doksas look after their sheep, yak, dzo, horse, and goat. Continue trekking across the vast and grassy plains of Nimaling and have a 360° view of the impressive landscape. Overnight in Camping – Meals: B, L, D
• Day 7 Nimaling (4840m) – Kongmaru La (5260m) – Chogdo (3920m), Trek 5-6 hrs, 12 km, Chogdo (3920m) – Leh by car 2 hrs - 55 km.

  Today leaving Nimaling, continue on a path where a small stream to cross then gradual climb to the top of the highest pass of our trek, with its wonderful views from the top as far as the eye goes in all directions. On a clear sky, one can see Kangyatse, far across K2 and Karakoram Range, and its peak rising above 7000m. After the pass a steep and long descent to Chuskirmo. We pass the small village of Chogdo drive to the Shang Sumdo and continue to Leh.