
This circuit starts after the visit of the beautiful Lamayuru monastery. The first portion of the trek is less frequented then the second portion. As you will be entering into the valley, the adaptation of the Altitude is gradual. The second pass Konskila la has beautiful view. In Leh we will go for the sight seeing of the local monasteries like Stok, Shankar monastery, Hemis, Thiksey. Visit the Lamayuru and Alchi monasteries as well then leaving Lamayuru behind forward to Wanla village through Prinkitila pass (3780m). After that we will be crossing many other beautiful villages like Hinju, Sumdochenmo, Chilling, Skiu etc. The most important among the villages are Sumda and Chiling, which are famous for their bronze and copper work. After crossing the Zanskar River you will be entering into famous Markha valley, this part of the trek is more frequented. To reach the Markha village we should go through the path of the Markha River. For three days you will be trekking in a valley by crossing some villages. On the way from Markha to Marcelong we will be visiting Hankar village, Nimaling plateau. Then you will camp one night on altitude of 4700m in Nimaling. The big plateau of Nimaling is dominated by Kangyatse peak (6400m) and has beautiful view of the valley. Shang sumdo village is on the way to Marcelong. Drive back to Leh from here and back to Delhi from Leh.
| Trekking Destination: | Markha Valley Trekking |
| Highest Access of the Trekking: | 4870m |
| Grade: | Strenuous |
| Transportation: | Bus, Car & Yaks |
| Types of Trip: | Trekking, Hiking |
| Trekking Hour: | Approximately 4 to 8hrs each day. |
| Total Days: | 19 Days |
| Trip Cost: | On request |
| Day 01 | Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi late in the evening or very early morning of Day 02 (depending upto the flight) transfer to hotel for few hours stay. |
| Day 02 | Delhi/Leh Transfer to domestic airport for flight to Leh at 0545 and arrive Leh at 0635 Hrs. Rest of the day free for acclimatization. Overnight at the Hotel |
| Day 03 | Leh, full day sightseeing Stok, Choklamsar (Tibetan refugee camp) & Shankar Monastery & O/N at hotel. |
| Day 04 | Leh, Full day sightseeing Hemis monastery, Thiksey monastery & O/N at hotel. |
| Day 05 | Leh – Lamayuru (3900m) 125km via Alchi about 3hrs drive; visit Lamayuru & O/N in camp. |
| Day 06 | Lamayuru - Wanla (3200m) 4/5hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 07 | Wanla – Hinju (3750m) 5/6hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 08 | Hinju – Sumdochenmo (3900m) 5/6hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 09 | Sumdochenmo – Dundunchen (3850m) 5/6hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 10 | Dundunchen – Chilling (3250m), 5/6hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 11 | Chilling – Skiu (3400m), 5/6hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 12 | Skiu - Markha Village (3700m), 6/7hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 13 | Markha Village – Hankar Village 4/5hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 14 | Hankar Village Nimaling (4870m), 4/5hrs walk & O/N in camp. |
| Day 15 | Nimaling – Shang Sumdo Village (3660m), 6/7hrs walk & O/N in camp |
| Day 16 | Shang Sumdo – Marcelong then drive to Leh 2/3hrs walk + 1:30hrs drive & O/N at hotel |
| Day 17 | In Leh Free. Overnight in Hotel |
| Day 18 | Leh/Delhi Transfer to Leh airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi transfer to hotel for day use room. Afternoon sightseeing of Delhi. Late evening transfer to airport for homeward flight. |
| Day 19. | Final Departure. |
- Complete board and lodge except in Delhi & Agra it will be on bed and breakfast basis
- All transfers and sightseeing in Delhi including overnight trip to Agra by air-conditioned coach
- All ground transportation including sightseeing in and around Leh will be by non air-conditioned Jeeps
- All trekking arrangements such as two men tent with mattresses, kitchen/mess tent, utensils, meals, cook, helper, local guide, pack ponies for luggage and camping fee.
- Entry to monasteries ( for Ladakh portion only )
- Lunches & Dinners in Delhi & Agra
- Entry to monuments in Agra during visits
- Sleeping bags and Personal clothing
- Insurance and medical evacuation
- Ladakh Development tax which is US$ 10 Per Person, anything not specified above and any item of personal nature
- Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblock due to natural climates and accidents. etc.










