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Ladakh: The Markha Valley

Tripcode: TGR

Countries visited: India

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A classic trek in 'Little Tibet', combining stunning mountain panoramas and barren hillsides with pretty villages and lush meadows

Group on trek in Ladakh

Isolated for many months of the year by snow, Ladakh remains one of the best places to experience the unique culture of the High Himalaya.

Crossing the Ganda La we follow the Markha River, climbing through gorges, barley and mustard fields and picturesque Ladakhi villages. We hope to spot blue sheep and Ibex scrambling over the rocky slopes, with the stark peaks of the Stok, Matho and Zanskar ranges towering above.

From the high-altitude yak pastures we have time to explore some of the surrounding peaks, and from the top of the highest pass, the Gongmaru La (5200m) we can enjoy incredible views of the Karakorum, the Himalaya and into Tibet.

We end the trek with a spectacular walk down a gorge to Hemis, the largest and most famous of the Ladakhi monasteries.

RT TripWhat makes this trip responsible?

Markha Valley Project
In summer 2007 there was an extreme amount of rain in Ladakh, an area of mountainous desert at 3500m. The rain destroyed many houses, fields and caused loss of life and livelihood to many families, especially in the Markha Valley. We are working with local families to help rebuild houses and provide furniture.

For more information, please see our Project page.

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Countries visited: India

LADAKH: THE MARKHA VALLEY
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Start Delhi.
Day 3
Fly to Leh: rest of the day to acclimatise.
Day
4 - 5
Exploring in and around Leh, visiting the town, palace and monasteries at Shey and Thikse. Optional jeep drive to the Khardung La (the highest motorable road in the world).
 
Day 6
Short drive to Jinchen; trek to Rumbak.
Day
7 - 8
Cross the Ganda La to Skyu in the Markha Valley.
 
Day
9 - 11
Follow the Markha River, passing monasteries and remote villages to the high plateau at Nimaling.
 
Day 12
Cross the Gongmaru Pass (5200m) with superb views of the high mountains of Ladakh.
Day 13
Finish the trek near Hemis, visit monastery and drive to Leh.
Day 14
Fly to Delhi.
Day 15
Fly to London.
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Campsite in Markha Valley
Group on trek in Ladakh Buddhist chortens in the Markha Valley, Ladakh Trekkers crossing bridge in Markha Valley Chortens at Wanla, near Lamayuru, Ladakh Two Ladakhi children Young monk blowing conch; Hemis monastery roof, Ladakh

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