Amazing Ladakh With Markha Valley Trek

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Amazing Ladakh With Markha Valley Trek

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Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi International Airport, after meet and greet by local tour manager, transfer to hotel.
Overnight: hotel in Delhi

Day 2: Delhi – Leh Fly

Morning after breakfast transfer to airport and Fly to Leh for the spectacular early morning flight due north over the mountains, the western end of the great Himalayan chain. It is still early when we arrive in Leh (3505m) on arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day relax in the hotel and walk around the local market. Acclimatize to the change in altitude. In afternoon visit LEH PALACE: Overlooking Leh, Leh Palace is one of the major attractions in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. This 9 storey palace was built in 17th century for King Singge Namgyal. In evening (at Sunset) visit Shanti Stupa, one of the magnificent Tibetan structures that has ever been built.
Overnight: Hotel in Leh

Day 3: In Leh

After breakfast visit Stok Palace- built by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal in 1825, in the present times is the presidential palace of the royal descendants of King Sengge Namgyal. Matho Monastery or Matho Gompa is one of the attractive monasteries in the lap of Himalaya. This monastery was constructed by Lama Tugpa Dorjay in the 16th century.. Stakna Gompa or Stakna monastery (The literary meaning of the word ‘Stakna’ is “the nose of a tiger) is a popular Buddhist monastery among the travellers across the globe. This place shares a distance of 25 km from the main city of Leh. The monastery was enshrined by a Bhutanese saint and scholar named Chose Jamyang. Thiksy - one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksy was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century. The monk's quarters stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall. The library at Thiksy is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.
Overnight: Hotel in Leh

Day 4: Nubra Valley (Drive145 Km)

After an early breakfast, leave for Nubra valley via the highest motorable pass, the KHARDUNGLA (5606 mts). Up and down this pass, we see fantastic panoramic view of Stok Kangri and other surrounding peaks. On arrival visit DISKET MONASTERY. In evening visit sand dunes at HUNDER to enjoy a brief camel ride of double hump camels.
Overnight: Hotel in Disket/ Hunder

Day 5: Nubra – Pangong Tso Drive 160km

After an early breakfast leave for PANGONG LAKE, the longest high altitude lake, at the height of 4350m. This endorheic lake is 12 kilometres long and extends from India to Tibet, with two-thirds of it lying in the latter. Owing to its altitude, the temperature here ranges from -5°C to 10°C as a result of which the lake freezes completely during winters in spite of its salinity. A unique feature of the lake is that it does not remain blue throughout the year or even the day, rather it changes colours from azure to light blue to green and grey too! Only 40% of this lake is in India, rest is in Tibet (China).
Overnight: Camps in Pangong Lake

Day 6: Pangong – Leh Drive 170km

Morning after breakfast depart and drive to Leh. On the way back visit HEMIS. The position of Hemis monastery, lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance. As headquarters of the Drukpa (old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole of Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.
Overnight: Hotel in Leh

Day 7: Leh – Sku Village – Drive Sku Village – Hamorchan – Trek 4hrs. Walk

Morning after breakfast depart and drive to SKU VILLAGE. By now we would be well acclimatized, and will drive early in the morning for 2 hours from Leh to Sku along the Indus River in the beginning and later along the Zanskar River. On the way we can visit MAGNETIC HILL, which defies the law of gravity. It is believed that this Magnetic Hill near Leh has magnetic properties so strong to pull cars towards it. We put the car in the marked box and place it in neutral gear and voila!! The car starts climbing. Our next stop is SANGAM, the confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers. Just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous confluence of two rivers, Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). We Start our trek near Sku Village to HAMORCHAN 3500 m, 4 hours walk. Easy walk for the first Day. Camp near a Spring.
Overnight: In Camps

Day 8: Hamorchan – Markha Village Trek 3800.Meter, 5 Hrs. Walk

Morning after breakfast Trek to MARKHA VILLAGE 3800 m, 5 hours walk. A fairly long, but easy walk, as we trek along the valley to Markha. The terrain along the valley is not demanding so there is plenty of opportunity to admire the magnificent scenery. The colors of the barren mountains of Ladakh are truly spectacular, pastel pinks, blues and greens shine in the brilliant sunshine and change color dramatically as the sun rises and sets. We follow the river all day and will have to cross the river a few times and although bridges have been built in some places there will be some river crossings. We will have lunch in Sara, where there is usually some welcome shade in a tea tent. Beyond the settlement of Chalak there is an impressive line of chortens and a huge mound of goat horns, which are placed on the chortens to ward off any evil spirits trying to enter the valley. Climbing up to a small col we descend again to the river and a medieval fort silhouetted on the hillside tells us that we have almost reached Markha. Just before Markha we will need to don our river crossing sandals for at least 2 river crossings. Markha is only a small village and there will be time to explore the small monastery in the afternoon. Our camp will be on the grazing flats near the village.
Overnight: In Camps

Day 9: Markha Village - Thachungtse Trek 4250.Meter, 6 Hrs. Walk

Morning after breakfast Trek to THACHUNGTSE 4250 m, 6 hours walk. Just beyond Markha the trail meets the Chacham Valley. We will have one or two river crossings this morning. Just after the river crossings is Tache gompa, set way above us on the cliff face. There is time to visit the monastery, which is the most important in the valley and is affiliated to Hemis. Continuing up the valley we walk through Umlung village to Hankar where there are more impressive fort ruins and a small gompa. We have lunch in Hankar at the Eco Cafe that we are helping to set up and support as part of our Himalayan Community Support Projects. From Hankar the trail turns off from the main valley and now follows the Nimaling stream to Thachungtse where we camp. We may be lucky and see Blue Sheep (a type of wild goat) high up on the grazing areas above the campsite.
Overnight: In Camps

Day 10: Thachungtse - Nimaling Trek 4750.Meters, 4 Hrs. Walk

Morning after breakfast Trek to NIMALING 4750 m 4 hours walk. A short but quite tough walk to Nimaling. The trail climbs steeply to the plateau where the valley opens out. Ahead are spectacular views of Kang Yangtse, at 6400m, the highest peak in the valley. In this area there is no permanent habitation but during the summer months the shepherds bring their flocks of sheep, goats and dzos (cow-yak cross breeds) to graze on the high altitude pasture. The shepherds stay in stone shelters close to the grazing area for the whole summer and we can often buy yoghurt or local cheese from them. In the evenings the animals are brought down from the hills and it is quite usual to have hundreds of them wandering through the campsite. Look after your edibles! We should get to Nimaling by lunchtime and in the afternoon there is an optional walk up behind camp towards Kang Yangtse. This is well worth doing and highly recommended for the impressive close up views of Kang Yangste, which at 6,400m is the highest peak in the Markha Valley.
Overnight: In Camps

Day 11: Nimaling -Chogdoo Trek Via Kongmaru La 5286.Meter, 6 Hrs. Walk Drive Back To Leh – 2hrs. Drive

Morning after breakfast, Trek to CHOGDOO via KONGMARU LA, 6 Hours walk and a 2-hour drive to Leh Cross the GONGMARU PASS (5200m) with superb views of the high mountains of Ladakh. 6 hours’ walk. Our trail begins by climbing to the Gongmaru La. It is a fairly long, steep ascent zig zagging to the top of the pass at 5,286m, but the views from the top are worth the effort. Looking back, we see Kang Yangtse, Dzo Jongo East and West and Regoni Malari. Ahead there are views across the Stok Range and down to the Indus valley. The descent is steep at first and we then enter a spectacular gorge and descend more gradually with a few small river crossings. High up on the barren cliffs we may spot the elusive Blue Sheep which inhabit this area. Passing through Chuskurmo and Chokdo we continue our short descent to the village of Shang Chokdoo. Our Transport will pick you and drop at Leh. On arrival in Leh transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Leh

Day 12: In Leh

After breakfast, explore the local market of Leh (Reserve day).
Overnight: Hotel in Leh

Day 13: Leh – Delhi Fly

After breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to Delhi. Arrive Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. After wash and change depart for city tour of Delhi. Begin with a visit to RAJ GHAT, where Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the nation was cremated in 1948. Thereafter drive pass the magnificent RED FORT (closed on Mondays) built of red sandstone, dating from the very peak of the Mughal power. Then, RICKSHAW RIDE through CHANDNI CHOWK. After that, visit to black and white onion domes and minarets of the JAMA MASJID, the most elegant mosque in India. After Lunch, drive past RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN (the Presidential Palace) and the Secretariat buildings - the centre of Government activity, down to the impressive RAJPATH (the main avenue), to the World War I memorial arch, INDIA GATE, the High Court Building and the OLD FORT.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi

Day 14: Departure -- Fly

Transfer to airport for homeward flight.

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