Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh

Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days

❄ Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1 Leh

  Meet and greet on arrival at Leh airport. Check into the hotel. Full day free for acclimatization. You are advised to stay and relax in the hotel. O/n Leh.

  Why acclimatization is mandatory? – Leh is at an elevation of 11,500 ft approximately above sea level. Though most people do not experience symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in Leh. But it is advisable to be cautious and be alert for symptoms of AMS. The most common symptoms of AMS are headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, coughing and irregular breathing. One should avoid smoking tobacco, alcohol and caffeine-based drinks as they dehydrate the body and interfere with the process of acclimatization. It’s important to take rest for 24 hours and wear heavy woollens.

• Day : 2 Leh

  Full day free for acclimatization and preparation for the trek. O/n Leh.

• Day : 3 Leh – Spituk – Zingchen

  After breakfast drive to Spituk by car (30 mins). Start Trek to Zingchen (3380 ft.) 4 to 5 hours. O/n Zingchen.

• Day : 4 Zingchen – Ganda La Pass Base

  After breakfast Trek from Zingchen to Ganda La Pass Base (Trek - 3/4 hours). O/n Ganda La Pass Base Camp.

• Day : 5 Ganda La Pass – Sku

  After breakfast Trek via Ganda La Pass (4920 m) to Sku (Trek – 6/7 hours). O/n Sku.

• Day : 6 Sku – Markha Valley

  After breakfast Trek from Sku to Markha Valley (3850 m/ Trek – 6/7 hours). O/n Markha Valley.

• Day : 7 Markha Valley – Hankar

  After breakfast Trek from Markha Valley to Hankar (4000 m) (Trek – 4/5 hours) O/n Hankar.

• Day : 8 Hankar – Nimaling

  After breakfast Trek from Hankar to Nimaling (4650 m) (Trek – 3/4 hours). O/n Nimaling.

• Day : 9 Nimaling – Shang

  After breakfast Trek from Nimaling to Shang (Trek – 7/8 hours) via Kongmaru Pass (5030 m). O/n Shang.

• Day : 10 Shang – Hemis (Trek Ends) – Leh

  After breakfast Trek from Shang to Hemis and drive to Leh by car. Check into the hotel. O/n Leh.

• Day : 11 Final Departure

  Today morning drop at Leh airport for your onward journey. The trek ends here with the sweet memories of Hazel Treks N Tours.