Indus Valley LADAKH: MARKHA VALLEY TREK
Isolated by the winter snow, Ladakh is a beautiful and quiet region for summer trekking. Set against the backdrop of the Zanskar and Stok mountain ranges, we trek through forests and alpine pastures. Known as Little Tibet, we explore the numerous monasteries of the Indus Valley as we walk. Along the route we meet nomadic shepherds and learn about their traditional way of life.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Delhi. Days 3/4 Leh Fly to the Ladakhi capital. Spend time acclimatising and visit the Indus Valley monasteries of Shey, Thiksay and Hemis. Days 5/6 Begin trek Starting from Spituk, follow the Indus River to Zingchen Gorge. Continue along the valley to Yurutse for spectacular views back towards the Stok mountain range. Days 7/8 Markha Cross the Ganda La Pass (4900m) and descend to the base of the valley. Follow the river to Markha, a large village with an impressive derelict hillside fort. Days 9/11 Nimaling The trail climbs steeply to a plateau with great views of Nimaling Peak (6000m). Continue across pastures and spend time with the shepherds who are based here in the summer months. Day 12 Shangsumdu Make a steep ascent from the camp to the Kongmaru La Pass (5150m). Descend to the valley floor for a last night of camping. Days 13/14 Leh Spend free time in the town and relax after the trek. Day 15 Delhi Fly to India’s capital city. Day 16 Fly to the UK.
“A strenuous trek through the meadows and valleys of Ladakh in northern India “
GREAT HI inclusive from
£1583 16 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 6 nights hotels, 8 nights camping. 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 12 dinners are included.
Markha Valley Trek Ref TMV 3500m LEH
Gandala Pass 4900m
SKYU 3400m
From/To DELHI
ZINGCHEN 3380m
Spituk
YURUTSE 4300m
MARKHA 3700m
Hemis Gompa
SHANGSUMDU 3450m
Hankar Chokdo
THACHUNG TSE 4150m
Ruberung 6401m
DELHI LEH
INDIA
Indian Ocean
km 020
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/tmv
TOUR ONLY – 15 DAYS Tour price without flights from £999
Kongmaru Pass
5150m
NIMALING 4600m
INDIA Shey Tiksay Transport: Bus and internal flight.
Trekking Details: This is a 9-day trek with an average of 6 hours of walking a day; reaching a maximum altitude of 5150m. We have graded this trip as strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Ladakh: Markha Valley Trek tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/tmv
flight DETAILS Ref: TMV
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
5000m 4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m 2000m
Day 5 – 5hrs 96 Thachungtse Yurtutse Zinchen Rest Day Day 6 – 5hrs Day 7 – 6hrs Day 8 – 7hrs Day 9 – 5hrs Day 10 – 4hrs Day 11 Day 12 – 6hrs Day 13 – 2hrs For more information and to book, go online at
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