CLASSIC MARKHA VALLEY

Arrival at Leh Airport, receive by our staff and settle you to the Hotel. afternoon short visit to the market.

Visit Hemis, Thiksey & Shey used to be the old capital of Ladakh. Thiksey is a beautiful monastery built in the style of the Potala Palace in Tibet. Drive back to hotel for lunch. You can spend time checking out the charming Leh Town and its narrow by-lanes in the evening.

Time: 3 hrs Drive & 1hr Trek
Distance: 80 km
Elevation: gain/ loss: +100m
The trail goes through a flat and desolate plain along the river Indus till its confluence with the Zanskar where we make a u-turn and enter the Zanskar Valley and drive up along the Zanskar till we reach Chilling. A little ahead of Chilling lies Kaya-Do where we cross the river on a trolley and make our way to the small village of Skiu. Overnight stay at Sara Village.

Time: 3 hrs trek
Distance: 6km
Elevation: gain/ loss: +300m
The trail to Markha is not too strenuous, rising about 300m across 22km, crossing the Markha river a couple of times. Markha is a substantial village, complete with a derelict fort on the hillside and a small village monastery. Overnight at Homestay.

Time: 6-7 hrs trek
Distance: 11 km
Elevation: gain/ loss: +450m
Kang Yatse (6400m), a magnificent snow-clad mountain commands the views for the next two days. On the walk there are sights of some fascinating geological creations of large boulders balanced precariously on top of consolidated earth spikes. Continue down over a bridge to Thachungtse, a lovely valley to camp in. A popular place to spot herds of blue sheep slide up and down the steep cliffs with incredible agility. Overnight at Homestay. Hankar, is a home to 15 families, the picturesque hamlet boasts a Ruined Fort, a silent witness to Ladakh’s rich past. Hankar serves as a pivotal point, where the trails diverge towards the enchanting Zanskar, Changthang Region trails,

Time: 6-7 hrs trek
Distance: 12km
Elevation: gain/ loss: +650m
You pass several mani (stones with prayer inscriptions) walls and suddenly come across a small pond. The view is wonderful from here - both of Kang Yatse, whose bulk gets reflected in the still waters of the lake, and also of the Markha Valley which we are now welL above.

Time: 6 hrs trek + 2hrs drive
Drive to Leh Distance: 14 km
Elevation: gain +400 / loss: -1900
Nimaling serves as a vital highland pasture for the herders of Markha Valley,
accommodating their sheep, goats, yaks, and horses during the summer months.
Situated amidst towering mountains exceeding 6000 meters, Nimaling not only sustains
the villagers' agricultural lands but also serves as their primary water source. Amidst its rugged beauty, wildlife like wolves, foxes, and wild goats roam freely. Trek from Nimaling to the Kongmarula Pass at 5200 meters typically takes 2-3 hours. From the pass's summit, trekkers are treated to sweeping panoramic vistas of surrounding valleys.
Following the descent into the valley below, adventurers several stream crossing reach Chokdo village, where a waiting car transports them back to Leh.