Markha
Valley Trek
Markha Valley Trek Ladakh, Northern India. Himalayan summer
trekking in northern India's Ladakh province, known as "Little
Tibet".
Trekking along the Markha River through "Little Tibet,"
one of the world's highest inhabited plateaus, we take in
spectacular views of the Great Himalayan, Ladakh and Zanskar
ranges. We'll cross two high passes at elevations up to 17,400'.
Trails wind past willow groves, alongside patches of wild
roses and through pastel canyons festooned with multi-hued
prayer flags undulating in the breeze. The opportunity to
meet nomadic families as they herd their yaks and a visit
to a small monastery where butter lamps are lit morning and
evening by an elderly nun leave indelible impressions of our
journey through this gloriously illuminated landscape.
Experience of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture undisturbed
by the Cultural Revolution Ancient, yet active monasteries
where monks go about their daily lives, and beautiful artwork
enhances rustic interiors Trekking through one of the most
remote areas of the Greater Himalaya in a landscape of plunging
canyons and verdant river bottoms.
Day to Day Itinerary (16 days)
| Day
1: |
Arrive in Delhi
around midnight. |
| Day
2-4: |
Fly to Leh / Explore
3500m |
| Day
5: |
Drive to Spituk Monastery
/ Begin trek Camp at Jingchen.3400m |
| Day
6: |
Trek to Ganda-la Base.
4650m |
| Day
7: |
Trek to Shingo Via
Ganda-la Pass 4890m. 4150m |
| Day
8: |
Trek to Pentse. 3500m |
| Day
9: |
Trek to Markha. 3700m |
| Day
10: |
Trek to Tachungtse.
4200m |
| Day
11: |
Trek to Nimaling .4700m |
| Day
12: |
Trek to Chuskirmo
Via Gonmaru-la pass 5100m. 4100m |
| Day
13: |
Trek to Martselang
/ Visit Hemis Monastery & Return to Leh. |
| Day
14: |
Leh |
| Day
15: |
Fly to Delhi / Transfer
to Agra / Taj Mahal |
| Day
16: |
Return to Delhi / Day room / International
flight departs late at night or early morning on Day 17 |
Fact Finder
| Duration: |
16
days - 9 days trekking |
| Trip
Details: |
- Opportunity to witness rural village life Included
English-speaking guide
- Deluxe camping, including two-person tents, sleeping
mats, dining tent with stools, toilet tent, kitchen
tent
- Trekking support staff, including expedition cook
and kitchen staff
- Meals as per itinerary Private car and driver as
per itinerary
- Double-occupancy hotel accommodations in the cities
- Sightseeing and monastery
|
| Activities: |
Cultural,
Touring, Walking, Trekking |
| Grade: |
 |
| Mode
of Travel: |
Private
coach |
| Group
& Staff: |
Min 2,
Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides,ponies/mules
plus driver |
| Accommodation: |
4 Star
in Delhi, 'A' Class hotel in Leh, tents |
| Trip
Dates: |
6th
June - 21st June 2009
20th June - 5th July 2009
4th July - 19th July 2009
18th July - 2nd August 2009
1st August - 16th August 2009
15th August - 30th August
29th August - 13th
September 2009 Special trip Witness
the Ladakh Festival
1st September - 16th September 2009. Special trip Witness
the Ladakh Festival |
Land
Costs:
Local Payment: |
USD $2000
USD $ 400 |
|
|
(Guaranteed
to run for a minimum of 2 clients ) |
Inclusions
Included:
4 Star Hotels in Delhi & Agra, 'A' class hotel in Leh,
all meals throughout the tour,Experienced regional leader
and porters on the trek, trek permit, park fees, staff insurance
etc. Transport, accommodation, and sightseeing as indicated.
Not Included:
International airport taxes, visas, all optional additional
tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of
the tour program, travel insurance, tips(suggested amount;
US$50 per week)and items of a personal nature. |
