One of the popular treks in Ladakh over 2 passes, Ganda La (4970 m) and the Kongmaru La (5250 m). Following meandering Markha river system, basking on the high grassy plains of Nimaling with the majestic presence of Mt. Kang Yatze (6400 m) and passing through beautiful villages and old monasteries along the trail. Markha Valley trek gives you an exhilarating experience of Ladakh. Enroute one might find ibex, blue sheep, marmots, foxes and a rare possibility of finding snow leopard!

DEL/LEH (3500 m)
Flt to Leh. Afternoon only a small walk as pax are advised to rest on the first day at this altitude.

LEH
Sightseeing of monasteries like Tikse, Shey, Spituk, Phyang and Stock Palace.

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LEH/SPITUK/ZINCHEN (3600 m)
We drive 10 km to Spituk from where we start our trek. We cross Indus river and enter in the Valley of Zinchen river. Near the village in the Valley we will have our first camp after 5-6 hr walk.

05

ZINCHEN/YURUTSE (4200 m)
After about 3 hr walk we reach at Rumbak village, cross the small stream and later in the afternoon we arrive at Yurutse. Walk about 2 km ahead of the village and camp. Total 5-6 hr walk.

06

YURUTSE/GANDA LA/SHINGO (4200 m)
The first Pass, Ganda La (4950 m), which we reach after 1 1/2 hrs. From here we have a view to the Zanskar range and the Valley. While descending we pass a small village nearby where we camp. 5-6 hr.

07

SHINGO/SKIU (3400 m)
We descend through the beautiful gorge to Skiu village alongside Markha river. 6-7 hr.

08

SKIU/MARKHA (3600 m)
Always along Markha river, which we have to cross some time. En route we see beautiful chortens. 6-7 hr.

09

MARKHA/HANKAR (4200 m)
The village of Hankar is the highest village in Markha Valley and the last before Nimaling plateau. Mt Kang Yatze (6400 m) slowly rises in front of us as we continue walking to Hankar. 6-7 hr.

10

HANKAR/NIMALING (4750 m)
Beyond Hankar the trail leaves Markha river, ascending gradually to vast Nimaling Plateau, presided by the magnificent Mt Kang Yatze snow mountain. 4-5 hr.

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NIMALING
Day free to climb west shoulder (6000 m) ofMt Kabg Yatse.

12

NIMALING/SUMDO(3660 m)
Today we reach the highest point on our trek, 5150 m (Kongmaru La) where we arrive in about 2-3 hrs from our camp. A steep descent follows after the Pass, later through the gorge, and the valley slowly opens us as we arrive in Zanskar Sumdo to camp. 7-8 hr.

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SUMDO/HEMIS(3550 m)/LEH
We reach Hemis Monastery where our trek ends, 3-4 hr. Hemis is the most important monastery of Ladakh, 360 years old. The gigantic Tankha, one of the largest in the world, is displayed once in 12 years. Last was in 1992. We visit the monastery and drive 40 km/ 1 hr to Leh to our hotel.

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LEH/DELHI
Flt back to Delhi around noon. Rest of the time free.

DELHI/AGRA
Drive 210 km to Agra. En route visit Sikandara, the mausoleum of Akbar. Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing, visiting Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb and world famous Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. It took 22 years and 20,000 people to build the Taj Mahal.

AGRA/JAIPUR
Drive 240 km to Jaipur. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri.

JAIPUR/DELHI
Sightseeing of City Palace, Observatory, Wind Palace. Afternoon Amber Fort on Elephant back. Thereafter, drive 260 km/5 hrs back to Delhi. Transfer to international airport.

DELHI/DEPARTURE
Transfer to international airport.