8N / 9D · 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.
max 4,700 mfrom ₹34,900 / person
Adventure
Trekking in Ladakh
From the easy village-to-village Sham trek to the high passes of Markha and the frozen Chadar.
- Where
- Sham Valley, Markha Valley, Lamayuru–Chilling, Rumbak, Zanskar
- Best time
- June to September (Chadar: January–February)
- Duration
- 3 to 15 days
- Difficulty
- Easy to very challenging
Ladakh’s treks cross high, dry country with little shade and big altitude gains. The Sham Valley trek (3–4 days) is the gentlest introduction. The Markha Valley trek is the most popular multi-day route. Lamayuru to Chilling crosses several passes through dramatic, colourful geology.
Every trek includes a certified local leader, cook and support staff, ponies where needed, permits, and an evacuation plan.
Good to know
- Spend at least two nights in Leh before starting
- Treks above 4,500 m need prior fitness training
- Homestay treks support local families directly
Cost
Indicative ₹3,500–6,500 per person per day, fully supported. We include it in packages or book it as a stand-alone add-on.
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