Markha Valley Trek - Trekking in India
Trip Code: LM (13 days in India)
Markha Valley Trek is a fascinating short trek across high passes with tremendous views of mountains,
gorges, arid landscape dotted with villages with their colorful fields
of mustard and barley. With breathtaking views of the countryside, interaction with the locals and
their Buddist culture, make this trip a trekker's delight. Located at the western end of the Tibetan plateau,
Markha Valley is one of the best places to experience the unique culture of this high
Himalayas also known as "Little Tibet." The Markha Valley
is by far one of the most beautiful valleys in the region of Ladakh and a popular
destination due to its proximity of its whole circuit to Leh.
GRADE C (moderate to strenuous):
Markha Valley Trek is 7 days
of moderate to strenuous hiking on uneven terrain at medium to high elevation (maximum
5, 150 m). 6 nights camping - 6 nights hotel. Markha Valley Trek involves walking at
medium to high elevation so a higher level of physical fitness is required.
| DAY 1 |
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Arrive Delhi |
| DAY 2 |
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Free day in Delhi to explore |
| DAY 3 |
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Fly to Leh (3,521m) |
| DAY 4 |
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Acclimatizing day. Day hike to Leh Palace and Shankar village |
| DAY 5 |
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Drive to Spituk and trek to Yurutse (4,150 m) along the bank
of the Indus River |
| DAY 6 |
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Cross Granda La pass (4,850 m) and trek to Skiu |
| DAY 7 |
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Trek to Markha village |
| DAY 8 - 9 |
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Trek to Thachungtse via Hanker village and to Nimaling |
| DAY 10 |
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Trek to Sumdo crossing Kongmaru La pass (5,150m) |
| DAY 11 |
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Hike to Hemis Monastery (3,505 m) and drive to Leh visiting
Thiksey and Shey en route. |
| DAY 12 |
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Fly to Delhi. Afternoon free to explore |
| DAY 13 |
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Free
day in Delhi. Late evening transfer to airport for homeward bound
flight |
Markha Valley Trek - Trip Cost & Details
| Land & Internal Cost (twin sharing basis) |
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$1370 (10 to 16 members) per person |
| $1670
(6 to 9 members) per person |
| $2210
(3 to 5 people) per person |
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| Airfare
- $385 extra per person |
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Delhi - Leh - Delhi |
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| Single
Supplement: |
| $415 |
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Recommended Travel Season: June - October |
COST INCLUDES
- Expert Leader
- All transfers in Delhi and Leh
- All hotel accommodations on Bed and Breakfast basis - 3 nights Hotel Claridges or similar in Delhi.
- 3 nights hotel accommodations on Full Board basis at Hotel Kanglachen or similar in Leh
- Walking tour and sightseeing as per itinerary with entrance fees
- Transfer from Leh to trek start point and transfer from trek end point to Leh
- 7 days trek with all meals, camping equipment, sherpa/cook staff, porters/pack animals
COST
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- India visa fee
- Medical immunization
- International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
- Excess baggage charges, if any
- Lunch and dinners in Delhi (3 lunch & 3 dinners)
- Insurance of any kind
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other
means which client's insurance should
cover
- Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
- Tips to Leader and all Support staff
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