Markha Valley Trek

Markha Valley Trek

Duration : 14 days / 13 nights
Best Season : June till September
Destinations covered : Delhi - Leh - Alchi - Lamayuru - Prinkitila - Wanla - Hinju - Konzkela - Sumda - Dundunchenla - Chilling - Skiu - Markha - Tchatchutse - Nimaling - Knogmarula - Shang - Hemis - Leh - Delhi
Degree of difficulty : ****
Price*:

 

1-2 persons: 1260 USD per person
3-4 persons: 1190 USD per person
5-8 persons: 1120 USD per person
* Please check inclusion / exclusion section.

Fixed departure tour dates : 14th June, 6th July, 24th July, 15 august, 6th september 2006.

This two weeks tour to Ladakh takes you through Markha Valley which is one of the most visited trek route in Ladakh region. Its a must for every trekker comming to Ladkah and provide some of the best views of High Himalayan and Karakoram Ranges along with the greatest of the nomadic experiences in the Markha Valley area. One crosses the heights of upto 4500 mts on the high points and Markha Valley trek and the average altitude also remains above 3500 mts through the trek. Wanla, Konzekla give a grand panoramic view and makes this trek a paradise for all those want to be in the mountains for the obvious reason of being with the mother nature at its best.

The tour provides a great opportunity for a lover of culture and diversity when it takes you to Alchi, Lamayuru & Hemis monasteries which are also the oldest and the most beautifull monastries in Ladakh region apart from taking you around in and around Leh which is also the capitol of Ladakh. Popularly called as the moon land, The landscape around Lamayuru monastery is one of most spectacular things one could see on earth.


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Duration : 14 days / 13 nights
Destinations covered : Delhi - Leh - Alchi - Lamayuru - Prinkitila - Wanla - Hinju - Konzkela - Sumda - Dundunchenla - Chilling - Skiu - Markha - Tchatchutse - Nimaling - Knogmarula - Shang - Hemis - Leh - Delhi

Day 1: Delhi - Leh
Early morning connect flight for Leh. On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization which is 3500 Mts above sea level. In the evening short work around the Leh bazaar Overnight at Hotel

Day 2: Leh - Alchi - Lamayuru
128 Kms drive. 4/5 hrs Leave after breakfast and drive through the picturesque villages on the way visit Alchi monastery and by the late lunch you will arrive Lamayuru. Afternoon visit the most interesting monastery of Ladakh region known as Lamayuru monastery. Overnight in tents.

Day 3: Lamayuru - Prinkitila - Wanla.
3/4 hrs trek Leaving after breakfast and descending towards the village, cross a stream gentle climb across the mountainside, then a little valley towards the Prinkitila 3750 Mtrs which is crossed after a short climb. Leave dowards down a narrow gorge to the village of Shilla. Cross a river on a bridge, then on the right bank to Wanla. Visit the monastery and overnight in tents.

Day 4: Wanla - Hinju.
3/4 hrs trek Leave after breakfast and walk along the left bank of the Yapola for another 2/3 hours until reaching the village of Phenjila. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 5: Hinju - Konzkela - Sumda.
5/6 hrs trek After breakfast leave from Hinju and and ascending to the main valley. Pas the last mountain pasture(house), then leave one or two valley on the left and clumb up the pass. The last third is steep. From the summit of the Konzkela (4950 Mtrs) long descend to pastures, then keep on the left bank along the mountainside. Several good campsites at the edge of the river. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 6: Sumda - Dundunchenla - Chilling.
7/8 hrs trek Leave after breakfast and the path becomes more difficult to follow until reaching shelter formed by the rocks. Opposite these small houses, there is a bridge, cross it and start steep ascending towards Dundunchenla (4800 Mtrs) beautiful view can be seen from the pass. Immediately descend and you reach a house high up in the valley and from here the valley gets narrower and narrower until you reach Chilling. Which is famous for metals such as copper, tin,silver used for the making of ladles, tchang pots, tea pots etc. Dinner and overnight in tents

Day 7: Chilling - Skiu.
8/9 hrs Trek Leave after early breakfast easy and gradual walking with ups and down and arrive in the valley of Markha and then after few hundred meters further will reach Skiu. Overnight in Tents.

Day 8: Skiu - Markha. 7 Hrs.
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.

Day 9: Markha - Tchatchutse.
6/7 Hrs. Trek Start 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.

Day 10: Tchatchutse - Nimaling (4700 M).
3 Hrs. 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.

Day 11: Nimaling - Knogmarula (5150 M) - Shang. 8 Hrs.
Trek Cross the Markha valley and follow long climb along the mountain side, then zig zag road leads towards Kongmarula. 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.

Day 12: Shang - Hemis
4 Hrs. Trek - Leh 1 ½ Hrs. 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 monastery after that drive towards to Leh via Shey and Thiksey monastery. Tour ends here.

Day 13: Leh
Complete day for rest and visit around the local bazaar by foot. Overnight at Hotel

Day 14: Leh - Delhi.
After early breakfast transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Hotels likely to be used:

DELHI :	NA :	Please choose from Category: Budget Guest House, Standard Guest House, 3 Star Hotel, 4 Star Hotel, 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Deluxe Hotel.
LEH :	“A” Category Hotels :	Spic-n-Span, Cho Palace, Lahrimo, Kanglachen, Pangong, Mogol International.

 
“Specific hotel accommodation” subjected to availabilities otherwise alternative hotel of same category shall be provided

Price Includes :
• Accommodation in “A” category hotel at Leh with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Transportation for sightseeing as per the itinerary by Scorpio/Gypsy/Sumo.
• English Speaking monastery guide for sightseeing
• All monastery entrance fees in Ladakh
• Arrival and departure transfers at airports in Delhi and Leh with assistance
• Trek on full board
• All trekking equipments; sleeping tents, dinning tents, kitchen tent, toilet tents, carry mats, water  cans, kitchen utensils and accessories etc.
• All trekking staff: Mountain Guide, Trek Cook, Helper, Horse/Pony
• Transportation for trek staff, equipment and food items.
• Two way radio as per requirement
• Potable oxygen cylinder as per requirement
• First Aid Box (No imported medicines and accessories)
• Any Inner-line permits applicable as per the regions.

Price Excludes :
• Airfares
• Accommodation in Delhi***
• Trekking shoes
• Sleeping bags
• Any climbing equipment
• Government Service tax 4.95% on package
• Medical and insurance of any kind.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation, strike or any  other natural calamities
• Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and items of personal nature.

***Accommodation in Delhi is not calculated due to huge variation and difference in price and type of accommodation. We shall quote once we know of your choice.

Tsomoriri to Kibber Trek

Tsomoriri to Kibber Trek

Duration : 17 Days
Trekking Days : 08 Days
Best time : June to September
Grade : ****
Price*:
1-2 persons: 1530 USD per person
3-4 persons: 1445 USD per person
5-8 persons: 1360 USD per person
* Please check inclusion / exclusion section.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi Airport. Meet our representative and transferred to the Hotel. In case your flight arrives in the day time, in the evening go for the "Sound and Light Show" at the Red Fort.

Day 02: Fly to Leh by early morning flight and Arrive at Leh within one hr. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Full day complete rest to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In The evening walk to Leh bazaar. Overnight at Leh.

Day 03: This morning we go for a sightseeing of Leh, the capitol of Ladkh. Afternoon at leisure or get prepared for theh trek. Overnight at Leh.

Day 04: Leh to Tsomoriri (06 Hrs):

Drive to Tsomoriri in the early morning if you wish to spend maximum time before the trek. Breakfast can be done at Upshi in this case. Arrive Tsomoriri; explore the Lake and the area. Overnight camp.

Day 05: Korzok to Kyangdam (4595 M) - 05 Hrs:
Today it is an easy trek along the Lake towards southeast. The campsite is just at the other end of the Lake.

Day 06: Kyangdam to Skitpodangsa (4563 M) or Nurboo Sumdo. 04-05 Hrs:
As soon as you leave Kyangdam, cross the river and walk towards east through a plain ground. After 02 hours of walk you will see a spring (Chumik Sharte), trek to the same direction leaving Nurboo Sumdo campsite behind, and the Skitpodangsa is just across the river. Overnight camp.

Day 07: Skitpodangsa to Getpabuzak (4600 M) 05 Hrs:
Today it is again an easy walk along the Parangchu to the south. The campsite is just before the slopes. Overnight camp.

Day 08: Getpabuzak to Tarangyokma (4731 M) 04-05 Hrs:
Trek towards the same direction passing through several slopes. You reach the campsite after crossing the tributaries coming from the east. Overnight camp.

Day 09: Monks, Ladakh ourismTarangyokma to Karsha Gompa (4900 M) or Parang La base (Bubnen) (5089 M) 03-04 Hrs:
Today it is an easy walk. Walk to the same direction till a huge rock from where you have to cross the river to the right. If you are in a big group camp across the river, otherwise walk ahead to the base of Parang La. Overnight camp.

Day 10: Tarangyokma to Takkarzong (4850 M):
Today you have to cross the Parang-La pass through the glacier. Walk form right side of the glacier (your left) through the foothill till the crevasses becomes very narrow or finishes, and then walk towards south to the top of the pass. The pass has prayer flags and an other side is dry and very steep down. The campsite is near a huge rock with waterfalls from it. But in end of September and October water dries up, therefore you have to carry water from the Parang base.
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Day 11: Takkarzong to Thagltak (4500 M) 04-05 Hrs:
Walk down to the river (It is also called Parangchu) and walk towards east along the river through a narrow gorge. The Thagltak is reached after crossing the river and a steep ascent towards south. The campsite is up the hill, which has spring water at the campsite.

Day 12: Thagltak to Kibber 03 Hrs:
Walk towards east and you can have the view of Kibber village just after a small pass across the river. The walk from Kibber to Key takes around one and half hours. Overnight at camp.

Day 13: Kibber - Manali
Drive from Kibber/Key to Manali. Overnight hotel at Manali.

Day 14: Kullu Dussehara, KulluTourismFull day sightseeing of Manali. Overnight hotel at Manali.

Day 15: Transfer to Kullu airport for flight to Delhi.

Day 16: Delhi
This day is at Leisure in Delhi. This is a chance to sample heat, dust and frantic activity of an Indian City. You are free to "Do your own thing" or if you wish, your tour leader will take you on a tour of India's capital. It is an intriguing mixture of old bazaars, forts, mosques and mogul tombs, laced together by the spacious green avenues of Lutyen's imperial city. This day we intentionally keep as a "spare day" for bad weather conditions for the Kullu-Delhi flights. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Fly Home.

Hotels likely to be used:

DELHI :	NA :	Please choose from Category: Budget Guest House, Standard Guest House, 3 Star Hotel, 4 Star Hotel, 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Deluxe Hotel.
LEH :	“A” Category Hotels :	Spic-n-Span, Cho Palace, Lahrimo, Kanglachen, Pangong, Mogol International.
MANALI :	4 +Star :	Hotel Holiday Inn.

“Specific hotel accommodation” subjected to availabilities otherwise alternative hotel of same category shall be provided.

Price Includes :
• Accommodation in “A” category hotel at Leh with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Accommodation in Manali with breakfast.
• Transportation for sightseeing as per the itinerary by Scorpio/Gypsy/Sumo.
• English Speaking monastery guide for sightseeing
• All monastery entrance fees in Ladakh
• Arrival and departure transfers at airports in Delhi and Leh with assistance
• Trek on full board
• All trekking equipments; sleeping tents, dinning tents, kitchen tent, toilet tents, carry mats, water cans, kitchen utensils and accessories etc.
• All trekking staff: Mountain Guide, Trek Cook, Helper, Horse/Pony
• Transportation for trek staff, equipment and food items.
• Two way radio as per requirement
• Potable oxygen cylinder as per requirement
• First Aid Box (No imported medicines and accessories)
• Any Inner-line permits applicable as per the regions.

Price Excludes :
• Airfares
• Accommodation in Delhi***
• Trekking shoes
• Sleeping bags
• Any climbing equipment
• Government Service tax 4.95% on package
• Medical and insurance of any kind.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation, strike or any other natural calamities
• Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and items of personal nature

***Accommodation in Delhi is not calculated due to huge variation and difference in price and type of accommodation. We shall quote once we know of your choice