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is one of the most popular and beautiful
treks with an easy access. The trail
will, in many places, reveal the impact
of the collision between the Indian
subcontinent and Eurasia, resulting
in unique rock formations rife with
beautiful colors. The area is home to
rare and endangered Himalayan wild lives.
This trek also provides an opportunity
to glimpse traditional villages and
livelihoods of the Ladakhi people. |
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Best Time to visit |
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June to September |
| Duration
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13 Days / 12 Nights |
| Destinations
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Delhi - Leh – Spituk
- Zingchen – Ganda La Base
- Skiu - Markha - Tchatchutse
- Nimaling - Kongmaru La - Shang
Sumdo - Hemis - Leh - Delhi |
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| Day 01:
Arrive Delhi - You arrive in
Delhi by International flight. After
a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our
representative would assist you at the
airport and to our hotel for check-in.
After some rest, breakfast at coffee
shop in the Hotel. After breakfast we
will go on a guided tour of Delhi at
1100 hrs., beginning with a morning
sightseeing trip to Old Delhi and followed
by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's
largest mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi
Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour
includes visits to India Gate &
President's House. Later on time we
drive back to hotel for overnight stay. |
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02: Delhi - Leh ( BY 9W-609) Dep: 0645hrs
/ Arr: 0800hrs - Early morning
transfer to Domestic Airport to connect
the flight for Leh. Upon arrival at
Leh Airport our representative would
assist you at the Airport and transfer
to Hotel. Check in to the hotel. Post
breakfast rest of the day for rest for
acclimatization. Later in the afternoon
a walk around Leh town (3500m) includes
a visit to Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shanti
Stupa & Leh Gompa - This walk shall
help us in a getting acclimatized at
this height. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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03: Leh - Spituk to Zingchen (4-5 hours)
- After an early start from
Leh, we will travel by jeep to Spituk,
where horses will be waiting to carry
our equipment. The trek will begin along
an old jeep road into a parched and
exposed region, so water and sunscreen
are absolutely vital! After plodding
through the shattered land for 3-hours,
we will enter the lush Zingchen Valley,
where the Rumbak River flows into the
mighty Indus. Further into the valley
lies our campsite, in the two-house
hamlet of Zingchen (meaning 'big field').
The rest of the day may be spent relaxing,
or even taking a dip in the stream. |
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04: Zingchen to Ganda La base (3-4 hours)
- Today we will enter Hemis
National Park, where we may be fortunate
enough to get a glimpse of wild lives
as diverse as the snow leopard, lynx,
Ladakhi Urial (a type of goat), arghali
(great Tibetan sheep), blue sheep, red
fox, Tibetan wolf, dhole (wild dog),
marmot and mountain hare. After paying
the entrance fee, we will climb gradually
through a beautiful gorge that will
unveil the imposing Stok Range from
time to time. Before reaching Rumbak,
we will stop at a teahouse run by women
from the village. After a warm cup of
tea, we will continue through Rumbak,
and pass by the house of Yurutse village,
before reaching camp at the base of
Ganda La (4545m). From our campsite,
we can see a spectacular view of Stok
Kangri and the whole of the Stok range. |
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05: Ganda La base to Skiu via Gandala
4900 m (6-7 hours) - After
a light breakfast, we will begin our
2-hr ascend to Ganda La; views of the
lofty Zanskar and Stok Ranges will leave
you breathless. The usual chorten and
prayer flags mark the top of the pass,
where one may see blue sheep and marmots
roaming the hills. After a short rest,
we will make a gradual hour-long descent
to Shingo and break for lunch. We will
finish the day by hiking through a spectacular
gorge before pitching camp at Skiu (3300m).
Within this idyllic village lies an
old monastery and ruins of an old castle
(once a rest stop for the Royal family
on their way to Srinagar). |
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06: Skiu - Markha 7hrs trek - From
Skiu, follow a good path on the right
bank of Markha where one can find great
vegetation. Then cross right bank of
river and cross through barren plain
and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter walk
along the left bank of river and after
another crossing climb towards Markha
village. Good camp site beyond the village
and near river. Overnight in Tents. |
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07: Markha - Tchatchutse 6/7hrs trek
- Markha ValleyStart trek towards
the main valley on the right bank. The
path is sometimes difficult in the river
bed and pass the monastery of Humlung.
Then carry on trek along the right bank
and arrive in Hankar where there are
several houses. The path improves and
cross a broad valley on the right side.
The valley becomes narrow and higher
and cross bridges on to the left bank
and then reaches Tchatchuste. Overnight
in Tents. |
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08: Tchatchutse - Nimaling (4700 M)
3hrs trek - Trek starts on
good path and several small inclines.
The river is rather far to the other
side and walk near a small lake, then
cross pasture to Nimaling. This is one
of most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh
dominated by the Kang Yaze. Trek ascent
towards other side and gradually reach
Nimaling. Overnight in Tents. |
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09: Nimaling - Knogmarula (5150 M) -
Shang 8hrs trek - Cross the
Markha valley and follow long climb
along the mountain side, then zig zag
road leads towards Kongmarula (5150m).
Follow steep descent into gorges and
then keep walking on the left bank to
Chukirmo. Thereafter crossing right
and left bank and arrive Shang, a beautiful
camp in groves and there is a monastery
an hour away from the village. Overnight
in tents. |
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10: Shang - Hemis (4hrs trek) - Leh
(1˝hr drive) - Trek starts
from the riverbed, then follow a good
path through large blocks and then go
left bank. You reach a dusty trail suitable
for motor vehicles and then pass a small
house and series of Chortens. Leave
Martsellang on the right and follow
a gently rising trail towards Hemis.
Visit Hemis Gompa, founded in 1630's
by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal
patronage of Sengge Namgyall. Hemis
is one of the largest and richest gompas
of Ladakh. The two-day festival of monastic
dance in June-July has raised the reputation
of Hemis particularly high. The festival
is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava,
popularly known as second Buddha and
responsible for spreading Buddhism in
the Tibetan world. Later drive towards
to Leh. Upon arrival at Leh check in
at your pre-arranged hotel for overnight
stay |
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11: In Leh - Today we proceed
for Indus Valley monastery tour. We
start with a visit to Shey - The ancient
capital of Ladakh. The monastery here
has a huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha
Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp burning
in front of the statue. Then we visit
Thiksey Gompa, an impressive complex
rising tier upon tier on a hill above
the village. The monastery has a beautiful
30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya
Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive
further to visit Stok Palace, the Royal
residence of the King of Stok &
the Museum that has a rich collection
of Ancient Ladakhi artifacts including
old Thangkas, precious stones, arms
and armory, the Queen's necklace and
the crown of the King of Ladakh among
others. Overnight stay at the hotel
in Leh. |
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12: Leh - Delhi (By 9W610) Dep: 0840hrs
/ Arr: 0955hrs -Transfer
to the Airport to catch the flight for
Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi we assist
you to check in at our Hotel. Later
in the afternoon we depart for Delhi
sightseeing that includes Humayun's
Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar.
Later we drive back to hotel for overnight
stay |
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Day 13: Departure Delhi –Day
is free for your personal activities.
After lunch, just transfer to Airport
/ Railway station for Flight/Train onward
journey. |
| So,
what are you waiting for...!!
Get going for the most adventurous vacation
of your lifetime in Markha Valley via
Ganda La with us. |
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