Meet at Leh and check in to the hotel. This day is reserved for relaxation and acclimatization as it is vital for a healthy trip ahead. Overnight will be spent in the hotel.
Day 2 Sightseeing and acclimatized
Spend one more day at Leh. Unravel the ancient monasteries, palaces, and museums that the place is famous for. Visit Shey and Thiksey Gompa and also Stok palace. Being in the same destination will assist in getting acclimatized well for high altitude. Towards the evening, enjoy a hike to Leh palace.The remaining evening will be spent at leisure. Overnight will be spent in a hotel.
Day 3 Leh – Zingchen (3400m) – Yurutse (4150m) (Trek/4hrs)
Today on the first day of the Markha Valley trekking, indulge in an early breakfast and drive through Spikut Village to reach Zingchen.This is where your hike of short stage and moderate gradient begins.Enjoy the trail through Rumbak Village to reach Yurutse and come across several stream crossings.Pass the village before setting up camp.The site is a winsome one with barley fields all around.
Day 4- Yurutse (4150m) – Ganda La (4900m) – Skiu (3400m) (Trek 7/8hrs)
This balmy day, in the initial stretch of the trek, ascend to Ganda La (4900 m). Expect a steep climb and strong winds towards the latter half.From the pass, enjoy views of valleys on both sides, the Zanskar range, and some distant summits of the Himalayan range. Commence descending to Shingo Village, after which, the trail makes its way into a narrow gorge leading towards Skiu, where a confluence of the rivers come from Markha Valley and Shingo.Overnight will be spent in tents.
Day 5 Skiu (3400m) – Markha (3800m (Trek 7/8hrs)
Skiu (3400m) – Markha (3800m (Trek 7/8hrs) Brace yourself for a long and moderate hike to the charming Markha Village, cross several streams along the way. Reach the hamlet that is a trove in the middle of this cold and arid desert.The place is laced with green fields, willow trees, and a deserted palace. Camp beside a gurgling stream. Overnight will be spent in camps
Day 6 Markha (3800m) – Thochuntse (4150m, Trek /4-5hrs)
Today lap up fetching views all around and come across many streams and river crossings. Make way through settlements and grazing ground.Take in the stunning view of Kangyatze Peak (6400m) when walking towards Hankar.We will select a great camping ground and set a tent there.Overnight will be spent in tents.
Day 7 Thochuntse (4150m) – Nimaling (4700 m) (Trek/ 4hrs)
Wallow in a short walk to arrive at the Nimalaing campsite. We’ll hike 7 km to Nimaling Campsite, reaching an altitude of 4840 meters and gaining another 800+ meters. Overnight stay in Nimaling Campsite at Tent.
Day 8 Nimaling (4700m) – Kongmaru La (5180m) – chokdo (3800m) – Leh 3500m (Trek 7hrs) (Drive 2hrs)
Early breakfast and take on a steep climb to reach the top of the highest pass on the trail – Kongmaru La (5180m). Cherish some moments here before climbing down to Chuskurmo, from where your trail is a flat walk along the river till you come to the road head at Shang Sumdo From here, hop on to a vehicle to drive back to Leh.Overnight will be spent at a hotel.
Day 9 Departure to Home
