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Trekking Tours:
Markha Valley Trek
Tour Code: (NHI - MVT)
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The Markha valley Trek is
certainly one of the most varied and beautiful treks in the
world. It ventures high into the Himalayas crossing two passes
over 15,000 ft. as it circles from edges of the Indus valley,
down into parts of Zanskar and passes through terrain that
change from incredibly narrow valleys to wide open vast
expanses. It is made all the more interesting by the ancient
form of Buddhism and flourishes in the many monasteries that
dot the landscape perched high atop hills. As we trek to the
upper end of the Markha Valley we are rewarded with
spectacular views of jagged snow capped peaks before cross the
16500 ft. Gongmarlu pass and descending to the famous Hemis
monastery, where we end our trek. The trek has alternative
route from Spituk also.
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Day 01: Leh – Stok (drive) –
Foot of Stokla (4900M) 3 Hrs. Trek.
Leave Leh early morning by jeeps and reaches at Stok. Start
trek from Stok, after passing off Stok village and following left
bank of the river for two hours, climb gently leaving a small pass
on the left, continue onto a small valley. It is the foot of
Stokala, overnight in Tents.
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Day 02: Foot of Stokla –
Stokala – Yurutse 6/7 Hrs. Trek.
After by passing this beautiful stopping valley, ascent upto
Stokla 4900 Mtrs, By very steep zigzag, difficult footpath, by now
it is 3 Hrs. now steep descent to summer pastures of Stok and
follow the river which comes from Stok – Kangri massif, overnight
in Tents.
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Day 03: Yurutse – Gandala –
Skiu 6/7 Hrs. Trek.
Yurutse follow path along the mountainside, then cross a small
valley and follow zigzag steep path. Thereafter cross Gandala.
Then long descent towards Shingo. After 2 Hrs. descents arrive in
the valley of Markha and then after few hundred meters further
will reach Skiu, overnight in Tents.
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Day 04: Skiu – Markha 7 Hrs.
Trek.
From Skiu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha
where one can find great vegetation. Then cross right bank of
river and cross through barren plain and arrive at Chaluk.
Thereafter walk along the left bank of river and after another
crossing climbs towards Markha village, Good campsite beyond the
village and near river, overnight in Tents.
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Day 05: Markha – Tchatchutse
6/7 Hrs. Trek.
Start trek towards the main valley on the right bank. The path
is sometimes difficult in the riverbed and passes the monastery of
Humlung. Then carry on trek along the right bank and arrive in
Hanker where there are several houses. The path improves and cross
a broad valley on the right side. The valley becomes narrow and
higher and cross bridges on to the left bank and then reaches
Tchatchutse, overnight in Tents.
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Day 06: Tchatchutse – Nimaling
(4700 M) 3 Hrs. Trek.
Trek starts on good path and several small inclines. The river
is rather far to the other side and walk nears a small lake, then
cross pasture to Nimaling. This is one of most beautiful high
valleys in Ladakh dominated by the Kang Yaze. Trek ascent towards
other side and gradually reach Nimaling, overnight in Tents.
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Day 07: Nimaling – Knogmarula
(5150 M) – Shang 8 Hrs. Trek.
Cross the Markha valley and follow long climb along the
mountain side, then zig zag road leads towards Knogmarula, Follow
steep descent into gorges and then keep walking on the left bank
to Chukirmo. Thereafter crossing right and left bank and arrive
Shang, a beautiful camp in groves and there is a monastery an hour
away from the village, overnight in Tents.
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Day 08: Shang – Hemis 4 Hrs.
Trek – Leh 1 1/2 Hrs. drive.
Trek starts from the riverbed, then follow a good path through
large blocks and then go left bank. You reach a dusty trail
suitable for motor vehicles and then pass a small house and series
of Chortens. Leave Martsellang on the right and follow a gently
rising trail towards Hemis. Visit Hemis monastery after that drive
towards to Leh via Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Tour ends here.
OPTIONS: Please add three
days of traveling by road from Delhi to Leh and one rest day at Leh.
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