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    Markha Valley Trek

    The Markha Valley trek is in a remote region of North West India. Rugged landscape and friendly people.

    This trip provides you with a chance to visit an out of the way corner of India in the far north west of the country. Ladakh is a high altitude desert surrounded by the Himalaya, Karakoram, Ladakh and Zanskar mountain ranges.

    Our trip starts with a flight from Delhi to Leh, the Capital of Ladakh. This area of India is called 'Little Tibet' partly because of its high, arid mountains and partly because of the strong Tibetan Buddhist tradition going back many centuries. We spend two days sightseeing in the Leh area, apart from providing an insight into Tibetan Buddhism, this allows us to acclimatise to the altitiude before we start our trek through the Markha Valley. While the Markha Valley is well known in Ladakh this is an area away from the usual tourist and trekking destinations.

    After our trek we fly back to Delhi where the trip ends.

    Day 01 Fly to Delhi
    Day 02 Fly to Leh
    Day 03 Sightseeing at Spituk and Phyang Monastery
    Day 04 Sightseeing at Alchi Likir and Rizdong Monastery
    Day 05 Start Markha Valley trek. Leh to Zinchen via Spituk 3400m
    Day 06 Zinchen to Yurutse 4140m
    Day 07 Yurutse to Skiu over Ganda la (pass) 4900m camp at 3300m
    Day 08 Skiu to Markha 3710m
    Day 09 Rest day at Markha
    Day 10 Markha to Hankar
    Day 11 Hankar to Nimaling
    Day 12 Animaling to Sumdo
    Day 13 Sumdo to Leh via Martsellang
    Day 14 Fly to Delhi


    Contact us for trip details and price.

    Lamayaru Trek
    Begin our trek at Ladakh's famous Lamayaru Monastery and trek through remote villages.

    Markha Valley & Everest View Trek
    A combination of two treks in regions that are 1500km apart in the Himalaya - each spectacular in its own way.

    South India & Rajasthan
    Take in the cultural heritage and temples of South India and forts and palaces of Rajasthan.

    Everest View Trek & South India
    Trek along the Singalila ridge with views of Mt. Everest and then soak in the warmth and culture of South India.

    Rajasthan & Everest View Trek
    Visit the forts and palaces of Rajasthan and trek in the Himalaya for a panoramic view of Mt. Everest.

    The Trekking Company 11 Lonsdale Street Braddon ACT GPO Box 1900 Canberra 2601 AUSTRALIA