Ladakh - Markha Valley Trek

Best Season : July till mid September One of the popular treks in Ladakh over 2 passes, Ganda La (4970 m) and the Kongmaru La (5250 m). Following meandering Markha river system, basking on the high grassy plains of Nimaling with the majestic presence of Mt. Kang Yatze (6400 m) and passing through beautiful villages and old monasteries along the trail. Markha Valley trek gives you an exhilarating experience of Ladakh. Enroute one might find ibex, blue sheep, marmots, foxes and a rare possibility of finding snow leopard!

Day 1 DELHI   Arrival and sightseeing. Overnight : Hotel Qutub or similar   Day 2 DELHI / LEH (3500 m)   Flight to Leh. Afternoon only a small walk as passengers are advised to rest on the first day at this altitude.   Day 3 LEH   Sightseeing of monasteries like Tikse, Shey, Spituk, Phyang and Stock Palace.   Day 4 LEH / SPITUK / ZINCHEN (3600 m) TREK STARTS   We drive 10 km to Spituk from where we start our trek. We cross Indus river and enter in the Valley of Zinchen river. Near the village in the Valley we will have our first camp after 5-6 hr walk.   Day 5 ZINCHEN / YURUTSE (4200 m)   After about 3 hr walk we reach at Rumbak village, cross the small stream and later in the afternoon we arrive at Yurutse. Walk about 2 km ahead of the village and camp. Total 5-6 hr walk   Day 6 YURUTSE / GANDA LA / SHINGO (4200 m)   The first Pass, Ganda La (4950 m), which we reach after 1 1/2 hrs. From here we have a view to the Zanskar range and the Valley. While descending we pass a small village nearby where we camp. 5-6 hr.   Day 7 SHINGO / SKIU (3400 m) We descend through the beautiful gorge to Skiu village alongside Markha river. 6-7 hr. Day 8 SKIU / MARKHA (3600 m)   Always along Markha river, which we have to cross some time. En route we see beautiful chortens. 6-7 hr.   Day 9 MARKHA / HANKAR (4200 m)   The village of Hankar is the highest village in Markha Valley and the last before Nimaling plateau. Mt Kang Yatze (6400 m) slowly rises in front of us as we continue walking to Hankar. 6-7 hr.   Day 10 HANKAR / NIMALING (4750 m)   Beyond Hankar the trail leaves Markha river, ascending gradually to vast Nimaling Plateau, presided by the magnificent Mt Kang Yatze snow mountain. 4-5 hr.   Day 11 NIMALING / SUMDO (3660 m) Today we reach the highest point on our trek, 5150 m (Kongmaru La) where we arrive in about 2-3 hrs from our camp. A steep descent follows after the Pass, later through the gorge, and the valley slowly opens us as we arrive in Zanskar Sumdo to camp. 7-8 hr. Day 12 SUMDO / HEMIS(3550 m) / LEH We reach Hemis Monastery where our trek ends, 3-4 hr. Hemis is the most important monastery of Ladakh, 360 years old. The gigantic Tankha, one of the largest in the world, is displayed once in 12 years. Last was in 1992. We visit the monastery and drive 40 km/ 1 hr to Leh to our hotel. Day 13 LEH / DELHI Flight back to Delhi around noon. Rest of the time free. Day 14 DELHI / AGRA Drive 210 km to Agra. En route visit Sikandara, the mausoleum of Akbar. Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing, visiting Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb and world famous Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. It took 22 years and 20,000 people to build the Taj Mahal. Day 15 AGRA / JAIPUR Drive 240 km to Jaipur. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri Day 16 JAIPUR Sightseeing of City Palace, Observatory, Wind Palace. Afternoon Amber Fort on Elephant back. Day 17 JAIPUR / DELHI Drive back to Delhi 260 km. Transfer to international airport. Day 18 DELHI / DEPARTURE Transfer to international airport. THE PRICE IS (USD Per Person) Min 02 Pax USD 2050/-   03 - 06 Pax USD 1850/-   07 - 09 Pax USD 1650/-   10 + 1 Free USD 1550/-   The Price Includes the following : Transport Delhi to Delhi for the tour by non-air-conditioned car / coach. All accommodation as per the itinerary All meals during the tour. Hot Breakfast & Dinner served, but lunch is usually packed. All Camping arrangements like sleeping tents, mattresses. English speaking local guide. Sightseeing as per the itinerary. Government Service tax. Does Not Include the following : Any expense of personal nature such as telephones, laundry etc. Any type of drinks or mineral water. Sleeping bags.( can be arranged on prior request ) Air Tickets, Visa Fees, Insurance, Risk cover, etc. Toilet tents (only provided on advance notice) otherwise its nature’s way when camping. • Sanskriti Tours Pvt. Ltd. reserves right to alter, cancel or divert the trek, at its own discretion. The same if done is for the benefit of clients traveling. AS the weather & mountain conditions have to accessed for the safety pupose. We shall not be liable for any claims coming due to last minute cancellation or diversion of the trek / tour. • Sanskriti Tours Pvt. Ltd will accept no responsibility for loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air & transportation schedules or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war quarantine or other causes. All such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers/company themselves.