Markha Valley Trekking Tour

Arrival at Delhi where you will meet our representative for your assistance and then will be transferred to Hotel for overnight halt.

As per the sheduled flight catch the connecting flight to Leh. Free for own activities and explore surrounding. Overnight at Hotel in Leh

After breakfast depart from Indus valley and head towards south along the river whose banks are punctuated with ochre rocks. Arrival at Marteslang. Overnight at Camp.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After by passing this beautiful valley, ascent upto Latza Kongmaru by very steep zigzag, difficult footpath. Dinner and overnight in Tents.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

From the pass, there are great views north towards eastern Korakoram and China, whilst the southern view is dominated by the shapely Kang Yatze and the Ladakhi range. We take a ridge trail and descend zigzagging across scree. Afterwards, the path meets the Nimaling summer pastures, used by Hankar and Markha shepherds.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

We steadily descend through meadows to Thachutse and cross the Nimaling river. The trail follows the Markha river now, and will do so for the next few days.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Several monasteries and ruins are scattered along the trail to Markha. After Umlung the valley narrows and becomes a gorge just before Markha. This large village has a fort and a monastery perched on the northern hill. The gompa is reputed to be one of the oldest in Ladakh.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

The trail passes through quite lush riverside vegetation . En route, we come across more derelict monasteries, some well maintained shortens and at least one good example of a wolf trap. Wolves become a nuisance during the winter as hunger forces them into the villages.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

We criss-cross the Markha river and cross it on bridges set at many of the most difficult crossing places. From a tiny group of stupas, we leave the valley and continue upwards along a river bounded by willows and wild rosebushes.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

At the pass, colorful prayer flags flap in the wind, with the Zanskari range in the background. Afterwards, we descend steadily along the Jingchan river. We get great views towards the Stock summit and the Stock Kangri (6121m).

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Descending from the pass, we enjoy excellent views towards the Indus valley. Eventually, we reach Stock, which is famous for its palace and museum.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Arrival at Delhi and then transfer to International airport / railway station / hotel as per the sheduled itinerary.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys