Beyond the Markha Valley
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore trails and passes linking the Indus Valley to the remote region of Rupshu
- Head off the beaten track to Zalung Karpo La and the vast Tibetan borderlands
- Traverse passes where prayer flags reflect the deep seated Buddhist heritage
- Visit traditional villages in the upper Markha Valley
- Savour our fully supported trek staying in a remote campsites
- Visit ancient monasteries and forts in the upper Indus Valley
- Explore the labyrinth of alleyways, vibrant markets and palaces of the vibrant capital of Leh
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- 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners
- airport transfers on Day 1
- expert bilingual guide
- group medical kit
- good quality accommodation in Delhi & Leh
- the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- private transportation
- all park entrances & permits
- mules to carry all personal and group baggage
- souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
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Itinerary
On arrival in Delhi you will be met by a World Expeditions representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore Delhi and sightseeing tours can be arranged. Due to the differing times of arrival of group members and the early morni...
We board the early morning flight from Delhi to Leh where you will be rewarded with spectacular views across the Great Himalaya and Zanskar ranges. On arrival in Leh it is essential to rest and start the all-important acclimatization process. Our schedule today is fle...
In Leh we visit the Kings Palace to appreciate its reconstruction undertaken over the past twenty years. The Sikh Road Museum also located in the Old city of Leh provides further insights into Ladakh’s proximity to the Sikh Road and Leh’s Trading relationships with Ka...
We include visits to Shey Palace – the capital of upper Ladakh until the Royal family moved to Leh in the 17th century. We also visit the nearby Tikse monastery perched on a sugarloaf mountain overlooking the Indus Valley. The monastery reflects an important link in L...
We transfer to Markha village. After establishing our camp we have the afternoon to explore the village and surrounds including the tiny monastery that has been ably renovated over the years by funds from trekking groups. The monastery is under the charge of a monk seconded from Hemis monastery. Overnight: Tented camp
meals : B,L,D
From Markha we follow the trail (a dirt road in some sections) leading through the village of Umlung (with options to ascend to the hill top monastery), while the impressive flanks of Kang Yates 6400m loom high above the valley. Reaching Hanker the highest village i...
On the next two stages we slowly ascend towards the base of the Zalung La to ensure maximum time for acclimatisation and fitness. From our camp we slowly ascend past mani walls and small shepherd encampments and vast grazing lands while a few river crossings may be t...
A short but necessary day as we head towards the Zalung La. A few small river crossing may to be encountered before we reach camp with opportunities that afternoon to explore the surrounding ridges as we complete our preparations to cross the Zalung La the next day. Overnight: Tented camp
meals : B,L,D
We enter a narrow gorge where snow leopard scats are regularly sited as we ascend steeply in places to the colourful prayer flags that define the Zalung Karpo La. From the pass views stretch across the vast Rupshu region with distant peaks that extend to the borderlan...
After the vigour’s of crossing the pass this is a delightful stage where we enter a narrow gorge to reach a small river flowing from the settlement at Dat. The walk gradually ascends across grazing grounds amid impressive side gorges to the camp at Lagto Kamlung where...
A full on day to complete the trek to abandoned settlement at Dat where we say bid farewell to our crew and mule attendants and commence our drive to Tso Morari. It will take the best part of 2 hours to reach the Manali to Leh highway to reach Tso Kar (4480m) with pot...
A full day to explore the serene waters of Tso Morari. We walk along the shoreline where numerous flocks of birdlife settle on the lakes edge while a host of 6000 metre plus snow-capped mountains provide an impressive backdrop. We include an early morning traverse acr...
An early start to complete the short ascent to the nearby plateau at sunrise. A fitting finale to our trek before we commence our drive to Leh. We follow a more direct route that heads directly to the upper Indus valley before we follow the course of the Lion River all the way back to Leh. Overnight: Hotel Omasila or similar
meals : B,L,D
An opportunity to rest and wind down and complete your sightseeing and shopping and preparing for your early morning flight to Delhi. Overnight: Hotel Omasila or similar
meals : B,L,D
An early morning flight to Delhi will afford more impressive views across the mountain ranges you explored the previous week. Trip concludes in Delhi. However, we recommend booking your international flights the next day in case of inclement weather causing your flight from Leh to be cancelled. Please contact us for accommodation options in Delhi or other arrangements you may have.
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Beautiful scenario and very helpful staff
World Expedition provided an excellent service from the very start until the end of the journey, everything was well organized. All the equipment, hotels, campsites,...
A superbly organised and managed adventure in a wild and culturally fascinating region of the planet
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The Markha Valley trek in Ladakh was a great experience
Incredible scenery and a great team around us. Our Leader Tundup did an excellent job. Also Chandra in Delhi helped me out with a Taj Mahal visit. Only negative, is ...
World Expeditions organisation of our hiking trip to Ladakh couldn't have been better
The local representatives and guides were outstanding. Their expertise and their level of service were fantastic. A big thank you to the entire WE team for organi...
Our guide Nawang provides a combination of: a) very good care and follow up on the individual group member; b) check on security; c) good handling of the unforeseen situations which always occur on a trip like this; d) detailed and interesting information
An excellent guide. Providing the basis for an excellent trip.
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What's excluded
- Lunch & dinner in Delhi
- Aerated and alcoholic drinks on trek
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc
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- Airport & departure taxes
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- Travel insurance
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- Flights Delhi/Leh/Delhi
- Airport transfer on final day
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- 6 nights hotel
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