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Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh

8 nights / 9 days · Challenging

Markha Valley Trek

Ladakh’s best-loved teahouse and camping trek through Hemis National Park, past remote villages to the Nimaling pastures beneath Kang Yatse, and over Kongmaru La.

Route
Leh – Chilling – Skiu – Markha – Hankar – Nimaling – Kongmaru La – Leh
Best months
Jun–Sep
Highest overnight
4,700 m
From
₹34,900 / person
Photo: Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, Califo… · CC BY-SA 2.0

Highlights

  • Certified local trek leader and support crew
  • Homestays or camping, your choice
  • Kongmaru La crossing (about 5,200 m)
  • Kang Yatse views from Nimaling

Altitude profile

Where you sleep matters most at altitude. This trip raises your sleeping height gradually. Hover or tap a day for details.

Overnight altitude by day metres above sea level
01k2k3k4k5k D1 Day 1: Leh, 3,500 m D2 Day 2: Leh, 3,500 m D3 Day 3: Skiu, 3,400 m D4 Day 4: Markha, 3,800 m D5 Day 5: Hankar, 3,950 m D6 Day 6: Nimaling, 4,700 m D7 Day 7: Leh, 3,500 m D8 Day 8: Leh, 3,500 m D9 Day 9: Leh, 3,500 m Nimaling 4,700 m

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Leh, rest

    Complete rest.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

  2. Day 2

    Acclimatisation walk

    Short hike above Leh. Gear check.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

  3. Day 3

    Drive to Chilling, trek to Skiu

    Cross the Zanskar and walk up to Skiu.

    Overnight: Skiu (3,400 m)

  4. Day 4

    Skiu to Markha

    Long, gradual walk along the Markha river.

    Overnight: Markha (3,800 m)

  5. Day 5

    Markha to Hankar

    Past Umlung and the Techa gompa.

    Overnight: Hankar (3,950 m)

  6. Day 6

    Hankar to Nimaling

    Climb to the high pastures beneath Kang Yatse.

    Overnight: Nimaling (4,700 m)

  7. Day 7

    Over Kongmaru La to Chogdo, drive to Leh

    The big day: cross the pass and descend.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

  8. Day 8

    Buffer and rest day

    Kept free for weather.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Drop at Leh airport.

    Overnight: Leh (3,500 m)

Included

  • Airport / bus-stand pickup and drop in Leh
  • Accommodation as per itinerary on twin sharing
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Dedicated vehicle with local Ladakhi driver
  • Permit processing for protected areas
  • Oxygen cylinder and first-aid kit in vehicle
  • 24×7 on-ground support from our Leh team

Not included

  • Flights or trains to and from Leh
  • Lunches, drinks and personal expenses
  • Monument and monastery entry fees
  • Government environment and permit fees (charged at actuals)
  • Anything not listed in inclusions

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