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Elevation Leh : 3500m
Upon arrival in Leh, check in at your hotel and take the day to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. In the evening, head out to visit Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Monastery and Leh Market. Overnight stay at Deluxe Hotel.

Time: 3hrs Drive
Distance: 40km
Elevation Leh : 3500m
Today, visit the monasteries that offer a profound window into Ladakh’s Buddhist heritage. Hemis Monastery, the largest and wealthiest in the region, is famed for its annual Hemis Festival and its majestic setting amid rugged hills. Thiksey Monastery, often compared to Tibet’s Potala Palace, rises dramatically on a hilltop and houses a magnificent 15-meter statue of Maitreya Buddha, offering panoramic views of the Indus Valley. Overnight stay at Deluxe Hotel.

Time: 3-4 hrs trek
Distance: 14km
Elevation: gain/ loss: +300m
In the morning, we drive across a wide, barren plain along the Indus River until we reach its confluence with the Zanskar. From here, the road curves sharply, leading us into the Zanskar Valley. We continue driving alongside the muddy Zanskar River until we arrive at Chilling. Along the way, we’ll stop to view ancient rock art dating back to the Iron Age and Bronze Age. After visiting these sites, we continue our journey to Hamurja. From Hamurja, we begin our trek toward Markha, taking short breaks for tea and lunch. The trail to Markha is moderately easy and involves crossing the Markha River several times; however, a footbridge now makes these crossings simpler. Markha is a sizeable village with an old fort perched on the hillside and a small monastery. We will spend the night in a campsite near the village3744m.

Time: 6-7 hrs trek
Distance: 15.5km
Elevation: gain/ loss: +486m
Markha, the largest village in the valley with more than 20 families, depends heavily on tourism. Many of the men work as horsemen, the women manage homestays for visitors, and the younger generation often serves as trekking guides. Today, we begin our journey from Markha to the Thochungste campsite, enjoying breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains over the next two days. The trail to Hankar is mostly gradual, passing through the small village of Umlung. After Hankar, the path becomes slightly steeper in a few sections before finally reaching our campsite at 4,230 meters. Overnight stay at camp.

Time: 5-6 hrs trek
Distance: 12km
Elevation: gain/ loss: +400m
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, after taking good break at lake we will continue our trek to Nimaling where we had a lunch and another 1 hour trek to Dzo Jongo Base Camp 4900m.

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.