Moderate Trek
Trekking
India/Ladakh UT
February – June – July – August
September
09 max
LEH – LEH 07 Nights 08 Days
LEH – LEH 07 Nights – 08 Days
| Name of the Trek | Markha Valley |
|---|---|
| Guide No | +91 8588846600 |
| Trek Grade | High Altitude Trek |
| Trek Distance | 60 KM |
| Pickup Point | Leh Airport |
| Drop Point | Leh Airport |
| Pick Up Timing | As per flight |
| Drop Timing | As per flight |
| Travel Route | Leh - Skiu - Sara - Markha Village - Thachungtse - Nimaling - Kongmaru La - Chogdo - Leh |
| Guides Services | Experienced Trekking Guides |
The perfect blend of adventure, culture and natural beauty, Markha Valley Trek offers the best of everything one could hope for from an expedition. Markha Valley Trek takes you on an enchanting journey through stunning Himalayan landscapes and Ladakhi villages, and it offers a closer look at the nomadic life of the mountains. Trekking in Ladakh has always been a favourite of adventurous mountaineers and nature lovers. It provides ample opportunity to explore the largest valley of the region, the Markha Valley, and nearby mountain peaks that hold the reputation of being the adventure hub in India. Kahlur Adventures is a Trekkin/Mountaineering company in India with a team of expert mountaineers who have traversed the Himalayas and the mountains of India.
On this trek, you will witness exotic wildlife, charming mountain villages, colourful rock formations and Ladakhi lifestyle. Markha Valley Trek is a non-technical peak but can be challenging with steep ascents, descents, and uneven terrains. With Kahlur Adventures by your side, you will be able to navigate through the difficulties of the trek efficiently. Our team consist of seasoned trek leaders and mountaineers who know all these valleys like the back of their hands. The best time for the Markha Valley Trek is between June and September. The most fascinating fact about this expedition is that you will visit Mother Nature one of the rarest phenomena. The arid region of the Himalayas is a High-Altitude Desert of India making it quite extraordinary.
Day 1– Arrive in Leh | Elevation: 3,500 M
Day 2- Full day Rest and Acclimatization
Day 3- Leh to Skiu drive and trek to Sara | Elevation: 3410 | Trek 4Km
Day 4- Sara to Markha | Elevation: 3710 M | Trek 12Km
Day 5- Markha to Thachungtse | Elevation: 4150 M | Trek 13 Km
Day 6- Thachungtse to Nimaling | Elevation: 4720 M | Trek 09 Km
Day 7- Nimaling to Chogdo over the Kongmaru La Drive to Leh | Elevation: 5130 M | Trek 13 Km
Day 8- Departure from Leh
Enjoy one of the most attractive and famous trek of Ladakh Himalaya with the Indian adventure company Kahlur Adventures and we have curated a route map that will be the most exciting. We make all the bookings in advance to make your travel hassle-free, and the special fully guided departure to Markha valley winter trek
On the first day of Markha Valley Trek, you will fly to Leh. The flight from to Leh is invigorating as you will get a literal bird’s eye view of the Himalayas from the window and land at one of the highest airports in the world. Kahlur Adventures’ representative will welcome you at the airport and drive you to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. You will have your meals at the hotel and stay the night here.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
Meal:***
This day is for sightseeing and acclimatization. Leh has many tourist sights and popular monasteries, Shey and Thiksey to be exact. Lunch and Dinner will be served at the hotel by Kahlur Adventures and you will retire to your room for the night.
Overnight in the hotel in Leh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Today you will have an early breakfast at the hotel before checking out. After that, you will start on a about 3-hour drive from Leh to Siku. The picturesque views outside will keep you glued to the window seat on this drive. You will be driven on the Srinagar Leh highway, passing the Magnetic Hill and Patthar Sagub Gurdwara en route to the Indus and Zanskar confluence. From here, the drive will continue to Skiu Village via Zanskar Gorge. Skiu is a mountain village and the starting point of today’s trek. Trekking in India is a whole new experience as it lets you immerse in the cultural heritage of this diverse country. You will follow the trail behind Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader to a flat plain beside the Markha River and continue trekking toward the small settlements with a backdrop of the mountains. There will be a small halt for lunch and then the trek will go on till Sara. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
You will leave behind the campsite at Sara and start trekking to Markha, which is at an elevation of 3,700 M. Today’s trek will take about 4 to 5 hours. You will come across Chortens, Prayer Walls and Markha River on the trail to Markha. The altitude gain is only 200 M but the intensity of exposure to the sun can be exhausting on this stretch. You will reach Markha after a 12 km-long trek. Markha, the destination of the day is a small village that has a desolate fort and a monastery. Upon arrival, you will set up camp with the help of Kahlur Adventures for an overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
You will wake up in the lap of the mountains of India and start the day with breakfast at the campsite. For the next two days, you will get an uninterrupted view of snow-clad Kang Yatse Mountain which is 6,400 M tall. The trek from Markha to Thachungtse is filled with monumental landscapes that will keep you engrossed in the journey, such as large boulders perfectly balanced over consolidated earth spikes. You will cross a bridge before Thachungtse and the campsite is in a valley. You may also spit blue sheep near the campsite. Have dinner under the canopy of stars and retire to your tent for the night.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
On this day, you will trek from Thachungtse to Nimaling for about 4 to 5 hours. There will be several prayer-inscribed stones and a lake on the way. From the lakeside, you get the perfect reflection of Kang Yatse, Markha Valley and nearby mountain peaks. The views from here will leave a lasting imprint on your soul. Overnight stay at the camp.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
You will start for the grazing grounds of Nimaling after packing up the camp. You will make an ascent to Kongmaru La Pass which is at an elevation of 5,260 M, the highest point of this trek. Colourful prayer flags fluttering to the symphony of winds will welcome you with a spell-binding view. After spending some time at the top you will start the descent under the guidance of Khalur Adventures trek leader on this steep slope. Moving forward, you will reach a stream and then Chuskirmo with Chortens and a shop. After traversing further down the path, you will board vehicles for a drive to Leh. The best part about the Markha Valley trek is that you will not travel back and forth on the same route. In Leh, you will check into a pre-booked hotel for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
At the last of this expedition, you will check out from the hotel and be driven to the airport by Kahlur Adventures. You will take a flight from Leh to onward destination. We hope to accompany you soon on your next escapade in the great outdoors.
Meal: Breakfast Only
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Kahlur Adventures India.
(Leh To Leh 07 Nights 08 Days)
(Delhi To Delhi 07 Nights 08 Days)
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When you have firmly decided to undertake the Tour with Kahlur Adventures, you will need to book the trip with us. We must allocate enough time to prepare, obtain necessary documents and permits, and book hotels and Transport for the trip.
25% advance during the time of booking for confirmation
50% Amount one month prior of arrival in India
25% Amount to be one week prior of arrival in India.
• If the cancellation is made 30 days before the tour starts, 25% of the full payment will be deducted and 75% will be refunded.
• If the cancellation is made 20 days before the tour start, 35% of the full payment will be deducted and 70% will be refunded
• If the cancellation is made 07 days before the tour start, 80% will be deducted and 20% will be refunded.
• No refund is made if the trip is cancelled after the departure for Expedition.
• No refund is made during the running tour.
• The cost of travel permit or any other documentation charges will not be refundable
Note: Kahlur Adventures do all the ground operations in advance (As soon as we received the confirmation request from the guest). We pay advance payment to all our vendors to ensure all the services that we promise with the guest.
