Ladakh: The Markha Valley

Our Clients’ Reviews

Here at Exodus we thrive on feedback from our customers. It's the only way we can ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of the trip you're interested in, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers. Any feedback collected (Good or bad) from Exodus clients is posted straight onto our website - totally unedited. Read more...

1 | 2

• 

  Donald Sandeman

  LADAKH: THE MARKHA VALLEY

  

  Written August 2010

  A fantastic trek with stunning and changing scenery throughout. Although distances are not particularly long the altitude and temperature can make some of the climbs over passes fairly challenging. Leh was a busy and interesting town with a friendly small hotel.   Unfortunately the area was severely damaged by flooding a couple of days after we left.  Delhi was typically humid and smelly but interesting.  The hotel was excellent but a fairly long way from city centre or places of interest  Dilip organised an excellent city tour for our free day in Delhi 

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  The incredible scenery had to be the highlight. I expected it to be fairly uninspiring desert like but everywhere that you looked was awe inspiring.  Never a dull moment on the trek.  The road trip up to the  Khardung Pass (highest motorable road) was amazing and breathtaking in more ways than one

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Dilip and his team did a great job.  He was very knowledgeable and able to answer any question. The cook was excellent and never failed to surprise with what he could produce in difficult conditions. The entire team did everything they could to look after the group

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Be prepared for a few discomforts. A bath in the snow melt rivers can be fairly refreshing and toilet facilities are not 5 star.   Go for it if you can.

   
• 

  Jennifer Colmer

  LADAKH: THE MARKHA VALLEY

  

  Written July 2008

  This is a tough trek, due partly to the altitude, but we also had incredibly hot weather which sapped the energy.  The nature of the rocks in Ladakh changes constantly, creating an ever-changing landscape, the like of which I've never seen before. 

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Going over two high passes was really something.  I found it hard, but very worthwhile.  The sense of achievement, as well as new views into the next valley made all the huffing and puffing worthwhile.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Sanjay was superb.  His organisational skills were good, and he dealt with any minor problems that arose very competently and with humour.  He motivated us when the going got tough, and amused us at the dinner table!  His presence meant that we really didn't have to worry about any aspects of the holiday.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Take an umbrella to protect you from the sun.  Some of the walking is in very exposed areas, and it was worth taking the ridicule of others to have the benefit of my little pink umbrella!

  Whilst the Hotel City Park in Delhi was very nice, staff seemed to make an absolute meal of sorting out bills for anything.  Watch you don't pay for stuff, and then get charged a second time when you check out.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Don't expect too much from the toilets whilst camping! 

   
• 

  Anne Duke

  Stay vegetarian

  

  Written January 2007

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  For me it was the independent part of our holiday after the trek where we travelled by train around North India. My husband rated the trek, inspired by the high desert scenery.

  Read full review

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Our group leader was excellent. in terms of his organisational skills, good humour and the support he instinctively offered when anyone appeared to be finding the going tough. Fluent in English and willing to share information and anecdotes with us which made the trip even more interesting.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Stick to vegetarian meals in Leh - my Ginger Chicken ruined the trek for me!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The hotel used in Leh was disliked by the whole group. We were not looking forward to returning to it which is saying something after the confines of camping. Rooms were dark, cheerless and nothing looked clean. Many of the group used their sleeping bags for this reason. Surely for the cost of the trek you could book the group into somewhere more appealing? Perhaps with a view of the mountains?

  Exodus Response

  I was sorry to read Ms Duke's comments about the hotel in Leh. We will  certainly be looking into the points raised for future groups. Delighted to read the comments about the leader on this trip.

  Emma Garrick

  
  

  - Exodus Staff

   

1 | 2