Markha Valley Trek Tour

Assistance on arrival and followed to transfer by representative to hotel for overnight.

After Breakfast tour breifing by India Insight Staff after briefing followed full day sightseeing of Jama Mosque, Red Fort, Gandhi Museum, Government Building, (India Gate, Indian President House, Parliament House) PM Qutab Minar & Humayn Tombe. Overnight at hotel.

After early breakfast drive vice versa to New Delhi Railway Station, for in time train to Kalka Shatabadi Exp. ETD 0740 hrs and arrival at Kalka around at 1200 hrs. Then continue drive to Manali, 275km/06-07 hrs. from Kalka. Through the himalayan village. O/n hotel.

After breakfast Half day local excursion of the" Queen of the mountain "Situated at an altitude of 1965m. (6730ft) On the west bank of the Beas River, it makes an idyllic stop before heading on over the Rohtang Pass the barren mountain landscapes beyond. This rapidly expanding resort caters for both Western and Indian people.

After an early breakfast at 0730 hrs commence morning drive 6 -7 hrs to Jispa 140 kms. Over the Rohtang pass 3990m. Lahaul valley is quite rocky & barren & totally opposite to the lush green Kullu valley, the people of this valley are mainly Buddhists & the local society still follows the ancient culture of polygamy!!!! The first part of the climb from Manali of about 51 kms brings us to the top of Rohtang pass, which offers panoramic views of the snow capped mountains on a clear day

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After a leisurely breakfast around 0900 hrs commence drive to Sarchu (4250m) 120 kms 4-5 hrs over the spectacular Barlachla pass (4998m) on arrival check into North Quest fixed tented camp for overnight.

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After breakfast visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa & Tsemo Castle, Shankar Gompa first Gelukpa (yellow hat) monastery to be established in ladakh. Richen zangpo predicted that a monastery would be founded here that would set and example to the other monasteries in the land. As it is situated in middle in the Leh town. Shanti stupa visible from most of the town this new stupa was officially opened in 1985 the peace pagoda is part of the legacy of the Japanese Fuji Guru. Tsemo Castle called the victory tower in Ladakh. Rest of the dey local markets. Overnight at hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Shey/Thisey & Stok Palace : After breakfast drive toward Hemis around 45 km from Leh, En route visit Shey, & Thiksey monasteries accompanied by local English speaking guide : - Shey was the old capital and the home of the kings of Ladakh before the new capital became established in Leh the palace sits in a strategic position on a spur jutting out into the Indus valley. the main temple contains a large Buddha statue sculpted by Nepalese craft men. Thiksey, this large Gompa is an impressive sight, situated on top of a craggy hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath it. it was founded in the 15th century by Gelukpa monks. Stok, 14 kms southeast of Leh, is a place, where the present day royal family resides.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

This Day. The Car Will Drive You Spitok Village About 15 Minutes Drive 7 Kms From Leh. Start Trek From Spituk To Jingchin For The First Two Hours You Will Be Walking On Flat Surface Which Is Good Fr Acclimatization Later You Will Enter Into The Jingchin Valley Following The River On The Left Bank Up Stred Jinchen Is Small Village With One Family Divided Into Three Houses. Afternoon To Explore Around Jinchen & Acclimatization. Meal & Overnight Camp.

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After Breakfast Start Trek, The Initial Part Of The Trail Gradually Ascends It Is One Of The Beautiful Walks & Is Also Know As The Snow-Leopard Area & You May Come Across Lot Of Wild Life On This Days Walk. At The End Of The Gorge You Will Reach Rumbak Village & From Here On The Trail Continues On The Right To The Tiny Settlements On Yurutse. Camp Is Set A Little Beyond This At The Foot Of Gandhala.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

The Climb To Gandhala(16,097 Ft/4,920m) Follow the mail trail that heads to the true right of the valley. from the highest campsite about 03 km from Yurutse village. Take the right trail to ascend the yak pasture towards the pass. From the Gandla 4920 m view extend south to the Zanskar Range and the distant summits of the Himalaya Range.

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A Very Pleasant Walk Up One Of The Loveliest Sections Of The Markha Valley. Markha Is One Of The Biggest In This Valley. The Way Through Woody Bushes Thickly Along The River Which Is A Spanned By Several Small Bridges Over Which The Trail Marches To Thinlespa. The Camp Is Set After Thinlespa 1 N Half Hrs We Set The Camp Beneath The Markha Village The Landscape Is Very Nice Evening We Enjoy And Drink Local Wine With Villagers.

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The Trail Continues Eastwards, Climbing Steadily Up The Valley Through The Picturesque Village Of Markha And Its Interesting Monastery, Which Is Worth Visiting. Coming In From The South Is The Trail From Rubering La One Of The Routes To Zangla In Zanskar, From Markha The Country Changes And The And The Warm Relatively Heavily Wooded Section Of The Lower Markha Is Left Behind The Camp Below The Twin Villages Of Lower And Upper Hankar Is Distinctively Cooler Than At Thinlespa.

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From Thachunche Camp Join The Normal Trail Back To Nimaling Past Villages Seemingly Poorer Than Those Of Lower Areas. The Nimaling Plain Is A Broad Undulating Meadow Which Slopes Upwards To The Base Of Ice Clad Kangyatse Which Dominate The Area . Nimaling With Tiny Ponds And Rivulets Flowing All Over Its Meadows, You Find Numbers Of Animals Like Yak, Dzos, Sheep, Goats, Horses And Himalayan Marmots And White Tailed Hares Are Seen.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Full day free for explore the high meadow land. overnight at camp.

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Crossing To The North Of Markha Begin The Climb Up To The Highest Of The Three Passes Kongmarula(17,409 Ft/5,274 M)With Its Wonderful Views From The Top. The Trial Descends Steeply To The Head Of Martselang Valley Pasty The Sulphur Springs Of Chuskyurmo And Follows The Martselang Stream To The Village Of Sumdho At The Confluence Of The Shang Nala And The Martselang. Overnight In Camping.

Activities : Camping , Hill Stations & Valleys

01 hrs trek + drive : Hrs An Easy Descent Mainly Along The True Left Bank Of The Martselang To Where It Broadens Into The Valley Of The Indus At The Village Of Martselang. The Jeep Waits For You At The Village Of Martselang And Drive You Hemis Monastery.

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Full day leisure for individual activities shopping extra. Overnight at hotel. (This is the reserve day for flight because some time the weather is not allow to fly)

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Early in the morning drive to airport take flight to Delhi ETD 0735 hrs ETA 0850 hrs. On Arrival meet to assistance drive to hotel for overnight. Pm day leisure for the individual activates. Overnight at hotel.

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Am day leisure for the individual activates (Check-Out 1200hrs.)

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Later evening time transfer to international airport for onward journey.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys