The Markha Valley Trek is certainly one of the most varied and beautiful treks. It ventures high into the Himalayas crossing two passes over 15,000 ft (4575 m) as it circles from the edges of the Indus Valley, down into parts of Zanskar, and passes through terrain that changes from incredibly narrow valleys to wide-open vast expanses! It is made all the more interesting by the ancient form of Buddhism that flourishes in the many monasteries that dot the landscape perched high atop hills.

The trails are decorated by elaborate "chortens"(shrines) and "Mani"(prayer) walls that further exemplify the region's total immersion in Buddhist culture. As we trek to the upper end of the Markha Valley we are rewarded with spectacular views of jagged snow capped peaks before crossing the 5150m Kongmaru La (Pass) and descending to the famous Hemis Monastery, where we end our trek. There are also a few days to explore the fascinating town of Leh and raft the Indus River.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to pre booked hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi - Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation)
Take the morning flight for Leh from Delhi. On arrival at Leh met our representative and transfer to pre booked hotel/Guest house for relax and acclimatisation. This is necessary for getting acclimatised at high altitude. Evening one can visit the color full market of Leh. Overnight in the hotel/guesthouse.

Day 03 : Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis
On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area.

Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17'Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order.

Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 04 : Leh - Spitok Zingchen (3200 mts/10496 ft))
Leave Leh early morning by Jeeps and reach Zingchen (1 hr). Visit the Spituk Gompa, built about 500 years ago. Start the trek from here by crossing a bridge and walking south-west of the river Indus. The gorge section leads to the confluence of Indus and Zingchan. Camp near the village of Zingchan. Overnight in Tents.

Day 05 : Zingchan -Rumbak (3900)
It's a gradual climb from Zingchan to Rumbak. From here one gets fabulous views of the snow capped Stok Mountains. the camp side is just in the vally 100 meter from Parachute Cafe. Evening visite Rumbak. visite a family with Guide. So that you can experience ladakhi life style.

Day 06 : Rumbak To Shingo Agradual ascent from Rumbak lead you to Yurutse.
Only one house with field infrond giving a typical view of a traditional ladakhi House. 4100 m approx.From here you continue in the small valley you reach Kandala base camp. A gradual ascent followed by a steep climb gets one to the Ganda la (4900 M). From here views extend south to the Zanskar range and distant summits of the Himalayan range. This i s followed by a long descent to Shingo village. Once you reach Parachute Cafe the camp side is just 15 minute from Shingo village.

Day 7 From Shingo the trail heads into a narrow gorge leading towards Skiu.
At Skiu there is a confluence of the rivers coming from Markha valley and Shingo. Today you walk in narrow gorge crossing many time small stream. Once you reach Sky can take a stop at parachute cafe. visite monestary of Sku. From here you walk along Markha river.Today you will get to see beautiful view with varied colour of mountain. Once you crosee marka river you have almost reach camp site. Just some 10 minute walk after bridge.

Day 08 : Hamurga - Markha (3800 mts/12464 ft)
Today the trial continues along Markha river. It's a very pleasant hike, up the Markha valley today with the trail crossing numerous streams. Markha is a quaint village with a deserted fort and a small village Overnight in the tents.

Day 09 : Markha - Thochuntse
From Markha the country changes and the warm, relatively heavily wooded sections of the lower Markha is left behind. One will be required to cross the river several times as there are no bridges here. Hankar, enroute, is the highest village in the Markha valley. Overnight in the tents.

Day 10 : Thochuntse - Nimaling (4700 mts/15416 ft)
Trek starts on a good path with several small inclines and a series of grassy ridges. There are a series of Mani walls (walls carved with Buddhist prayers) and chortens en route. This is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh and is dominated by the Kangyaze peak. Overnight in the tents.

Day 11 : Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 mts/16892 ft) - SUMDO
Today one will cross to the north of the Markha, climbing to the top of the highest of the three passes, the 5,306 M Kongmaru La, with its wonderful views from the top. There are snow peaks in every direction. when the sky is clear you you will get clrear view of ladakh Range with Changla Pass. The second highest motorable pass in the world. From here the path is step descend. Once you are in the narrow valley, you start following a small stream.One the valley is widen you are in camp Chu Skurmo or lemoni water, because of the the small spring.

Day 12 Chu skurmo to Shang sumdo. Today is just just 3 and half hours walk.
From the camp side the trial is gradual descend. You get to see some isolated familly on the right and left sde of the valley and a small school. Once you reach school, it is just a one and l15 minute walk to shang sumdo. Sumdoo mean. a point where three valley merge together. Transfer to Leh by car. Night at hotel.

Day 13 Flight to Delhi, Transfer to Leh airport, reporting time prior to 2 hour before departure.

Afternoon, if possible visite old Delhi.Evening transfer to IGI.