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Markha valley is one of the best destinations for the trekking and it is located in Ladakh, also called "The Little Tibet" or "The Moon Land" because of its topography. The accessibility and beauty of this trek has made it the most popular hiking and trekking routes in recent years and Ladakhi People. The best period to go trekking in Markha Valley is from June through October in the year.

Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: After Breakfast transfer to railway station for super fast train to Chandigarh 3 hrs. Arrive at Chandigarh, met upon arrival and drive straight to reach Manali (1920 M) by covering 338 kms. Arrive Manali and check into Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03: Manali - Morning at leisure. Afternoon proceed for half day city tour. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 04: Manali/Jispa (Jeep) - Morning after breakfast drive to Jispa (3142 M) 147 kms/6 - 7 hrs approx.) via Rohtang pass (3980 M). Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

Day 05: Jispa/Sarchu (Jeep) - Morning after breakfast drive to Sarchu (4253 M) (95 kms/4 hours approx.) via baralachala (4892 M). Sarchu is inhabited by Himalayan Clan Gaddi and few lonely soldiers at an army outpost. It is also the actual border between Lahaul and Zanskar. Arrive and overnight stay in Tents.

Day 06: Sarchu/Leh (Jeep) - Morning after breakfast drive to Leh (3500 M) (233 kms/8 - 9 hrs approx.) via Lachulangla (5065 M) and Tanglang La (5360 M) - the second highest pass in the world with metalled road. Leh is the capital of Ladakh and is situated on the banks of the river Indus. Arrive and check into Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07: Leh - Morning free for independent activities. Afternoon sight-seeing of Spituk, Phyang & Shankar Gompas. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Leh to Spituk (starting point of trek) - After breakfast leave for Spituk village. After crossing Spituk bridge, start trek to Zinchen. (Trek / 4 hrs approx). Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

Day 09: Zinchen - Yurutse (Trek / 6 - 7 hrs approx). - After breakfast leave for Zinchen with box lunch, an easy days trek. Dinner an overnight in Hotel.

Day 10: Yurutse - Skiu (Trek / 6 - 7 hrs approx). - After breakfast start trekking to reach Skiu via Gandala (4900 M) by covering approx. 11 kms. Dinner and overnight stay in Tents.

Day 11: Skiu - Markha (Trek / 6 - 7 hrs approx) - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Markha (3550 M) after crossing Chaluk Village. Markha village has about 30 homes and from here you will enter the Markha Valley. Just east of the village there is a Markha Gompa on a hill. Dinner and overnight stay in Tents.

Day 12: Markha - Tchatchutse (Trek / 5 - 6 hrs approx) - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Tchatchutse via Hankar village. Dinner and overnight stay in Tents.

Day 13 : Tchatchutse - Nimaling (trek / 5 - 6 hrs approx) - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Nimaling. Nimaling (4900 M) has a sweeping pasture where thousands of sheep., goats, yaks and cowyak crossbreeds graze during the summer months, rising to the south is 6400 M high Kang Yaze (Nimaling Peak), a lovely mountain, but not an easy one to climb, Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 14: Nimaling - Shang (Trek / 7 - 8 hrs approx) - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Kongmaru La (5150 M). The trek to Kongmaru la passes through narrow Gorges. At the top of the pass, view of the Ladakh range and the villages of the Indus valley to the north is excellent. Cross the pass and proceed to Shang. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 15: Shang - Hemis (Trek / 4 hrs) - Morning after breakfast start your last leg of the trek to Martselang and further to Hemis. Dinner and overnight stay in Tents.

Day 16: Hemis – Leh exploratory - After breakfast visit Hemis monastery. Later drive back Hemis to Leh by jeep. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 17: Leh exploratory - After breakfast free at leisure. Afternoon visit Leh palace. Leh Gompa and bazaar. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 18: Leh – Delhi (Flight) - Transfer to domestic and fly back to Delhi then transfer to Hotel.

All land transportation by private vehicle, Bus & Train, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
Domestic flight ticket: Leh – Delhi and local airport departure taxes.
Hotel accommodation in Delhi, Manali & Leh with Bed and breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
All 3 delicious major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. Kitchen tent, (Single, roomy Marmot & Big Agnes tents (double for couples) & our famous 'Tibetan Festival 'Kamzang' expedition-style trekking Tent' as a dining tent, Toilet tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.)
Fresh coffee & gourmet teas prepared by our expert cook while on trek.
1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 special trekking Cook, Kitchen boys (local staff), necessary Sherpa and Horse Portering.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 30 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking. (If more than 30 Kg then cost will be charged extra 14 Euro or 19 US $ per day for a porter).
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All Official taxes and service charge.
Farewell dinner.

Our Service Excludes:

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Delhi, Manali & Leh (Ladakh).
Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags or equipment rental.
Laundry, tipping and other items of a personal nature.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
All Drinks: Alcohol and bottled except tea and coffee.
India Visa fees.
Airfare: to & from your country.
Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes.
Personal travel health insurance.

Tips:

Allow approx $ 230 for meals and tips for the crews

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