Trek to Markha Valley

Namaste, Welcome to India! You will be welcomed by your private driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Leh in Ladakh! Take advantage of the height to admire the magnificent landscapes available for you. Arrival at the airport and reception by your new driver and installation at your hotel.

The city of Leh is at an altitude of 3500m, so it is necessary to make a day of acclimatization for your body to get used to the altitude. Take advantage of this day to rest but also to discover the city of Leh. You will visit the old city of Leh, old of 500 years. The city has not changed much, partially in ruins, it is an authentic city, it is such that at the time of the Silk Roads. Visit the palace and if you are acclimatized, push on to Namgyal Tsemo Gompa which dates from 1430. Overnight in Leh.

Today you will be hiking in the Markha Valley, one of the most popular treks in Ladakh. Magnificent landscapes and surreal rock formations. You therefore leave Leh by car to reach the starting point of your trek, Chilling (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car). You will pass magnificent gorges formed by the Zanskar river. You will start your trek and after a 2 / 3h walk you will arrive at your first stage, the village of Skyu, gateway to the Markha valley. Go and visit the old Gompa of the village. Night in Skyu at 3350m.

Start your day by walking after a good breakfast. Today you will walk 4 / 5h through beautiful small traditional villages where you can stop to rest. Take the opportunity to taste a salted butter tea, a popular drink in Ladakh, Tibet ... You will arrive at the end of the day for the village of Shingo. The landscapes today are different from the arid landscapes that you have passed so far. It is a green valley which gives a touch of color to the landscape. Night in Shingo at 4200m.

Today you will enter the protected nature reserve of which the city of Markha and Rumbak are part. You can observe Ibex, Tibetan antelopes, marmots and many bharals or ibex from the Himalayas. To reach this village, however, you will need courage to pass the Ganda-La pass but the view at the top will be your reward. Plan 5 / 6h of walk. Overnight in Rumbak at 4100m.

Today is a long day of walk (about 6/7 hours of walking), and you will still have to show courage to pass the Stock-La pass which rises to 4900m. The climb is long and steep, but once at the top, all efforts will be forgotten by the view that will take your breath away. Then descend to the village of Lchangma chan where you can rest. Night in Lchangma chan at 3900m.

End of the trek. Return to Leh today by car. On the way stop to visit Alchi Monastery, the oldest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh which dates from the 11th century. Overnight in Leh.

Leave the Indus Valley today to take the road to Tso Kar in the Changtang at an altitude of 4500m. Landscapes are different from those you have seen so far, rather desert and snow-capped peaks. You will then see the salt lake of Tso Kar appear. The fauna is unique, watch the birds migrating in the region. Night in a tent near the lake.

Today discover another lake, Lake Tso Mirori, the most beautiful lake in Ladakh with an intense blue color. Visit the monastery in the town of Korzoc and its unique school. It is the only sedentary city in the region. Then take advantage of the rest of the day to stroll around the lake and observe the amazing wildlife.

Today a guide will bring you to meet the Cahng-Pa nomads, originally from Tibet. They live in Yak canvas tents all year round and follow the migration of pastures. They live mainly from the manufacture and weaving of cashmere known worldwide. Night in a tent.

Today you leave this place truly cut off from the world and take the road to Leh. On the way you will pass the turquoise lake of Kyagar Tso, you will cross the Namshang La pass to finally descend to the Indus valley. Overnight in Leh.

Last day in Ladakh in the city of Leh, take advantage of this day to go rafting for thrill seekers, visit Sankar Gompa for culture lovers or take the opportunity to pack your bags for shopping enthusiasts. Overnight in Leh.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Installation at your hotel and overnight in Delhi.

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