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Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh
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MARKHA VALLEY TREK IN LADAKH TOUR
Season : June to September
Itinerary: Stok - Khilchay - Yurutse - Skiu - Thinlespa - Hankar - Nimaling - Sumdo - Martselang
Duration: 09 Nights/ 10 Days
No of Nights : 01 Night Khilchay, 01 Night Yurutse, 02 Night Skiu, 01 Night Thinlespa, 01 Night Hankar, 02 Night Nimaling, 01 Night Sumdo, 01 Night Martslang
Grade : TM 3 |
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MARKHA VALLEY TREK IN LADAKH
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01:
Stok to Khilchay
The trek begins from Stok via village, trek along with the
left bank of Stok Nala. From Stok Nala trek towards Kilchay
by passing via Styang La Khar fort having extensive willow
grove on its base along a subsidiary valley. Dinner and
Overnight stay in camp at Khilchay.
Day 02: Khilchay to Yurutse
In morning after breakfast, start a gradual climb to Stok La
and then a descend trek to Rumbak valley, offers a
spectacular view of snow capped Stok mountains. From Rumbak
valley trek along the Rumbak Nala towards Yurutse via a
valley cross a stream. Ends up today’s trek in tents on the
foot of Kundu La. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
Day 03: Yurutse to Skiu
After a refreshing breakfast, start a long trek uphill to
the Kundu La. From the top of the pass enjoy a dramatic
panoramic view of fringed mountains merging with the
Karakoram ranges. The track descends down to Skiu valley,
along the Skiu Nala visit the Markha River and a small
monastery. On the bank of lower Skiu valley at a campsite
enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04: Skiu
Have a healthy breakfast, morning is free to rest in a camp.
Explore surrounding of Skiu and a pleasant hike along the
right bank of river Markha, en route see the confluence of
river Markha and Zanskar. At Markha visit an old and
charming village with a deserted fort, enjoy the view beyond
the village and river. Trek back to tent in Skiu for Dinner
and Overnight stay.
Day 05: Skiu to Thinlespa
After an early morning breakfast, start a pleasant uphill
trek to Thinlespa via the Markha valley. The way is full of
woody bushes growing thickly along the river and spanned to
several bridges which lead to Thinlespa, a small and
traditional village of Ladakh. Camp is set near the bank of
river at Thinlespa. Dinner and Overnight stay in the camp.
Day 06: Thinlespa to Hankar
In morning have breakfast, continue with hike to the valley
steadily and enjoy the fabulous picturesque view of Markha
villages and Humlung monastery. Continue trek to reach
Rubering La which leads to Zang La. The camp set below the
twin villages of Hankar is distinctly cooler than at
Thinlespa. Visit a ruined castle which lies in between the
twin villages. Campsite is set for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 07: Hankar to Nimaling
Today after a hearty breakfast, begin your trek from Hankar
and steadily climb up to the narrow valley. From the valley
cross bridges and reaches to Tchatchuste. Now ascend up to
the pastures to reach Nimaling plain, most spectacular high
valleys in Ladakh. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery or a
nature walk in Nimaling Dinner and Overnight stay in camp at
Nimaling.
Day 08: Nimaling
In morning have breakfast, spend a day in taking rest and
enjoy a time in leisurely activities. Later explore the
surrounding of Nimaling, a beautiful meadow where an
astonishing number of animals like yaks, goats, sheep,
horses, and dozs graze all around in summer. One can even
see Himalayan marmots, white tailed hare and a blue sheep or
fox here. or can also visit to Kang Yatze, highest peak in
Zanskar range. Return back to camp for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 09: Nimaling to Sumdo
Have a hearty breakfast, begin hikking to reach Kongmaru La.
On the way passes through narrow gorges and enjoy the
magnificent view of Ladakh ranges, Indus valley and villages
around it from the top of pass. Then descends down to
Martselang valley, pass the sulphur spring at
Chushkurmo(used in traditional medicine by the Amchi
physician) and walk along the Martselang stream that lead to
Shang-Sumdo village. Dinner and Overnight stay in tents at
Sumdo.
Day 10: Sumdo to Martselang
After a healthy breakfast, start an easy and gentle descend
to left bank of the Martselang that leads to the village of
Martselang, which broadens into Indus Valley. A vehicle will
be waiting here and transfer you to Ladakh Sarai for onward
further journey.
Tour ends... but sweet memories always remain.
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