7 Days 6 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leh

            Our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation in Leh where you will check-in. For the rest of the day, allow your body to acclimatize to the high altitude. In the evening, take a stroll in the Leh Main Bazaar before dinner. Dinner and overnight in Leh.

Day 2: Acclimatization day in Leh

            After breakfast, you will leave for a walking tour of Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace as part of the physical preparation and acclimatization. Dinner and overnight in Leh.

Day 3: Leh to Skyu

            It's trek day. After breakfast, you will be dropped in Chilling from Leh. Chilling is the starting point of your trek. You will cross Zanskar river before making entry into the Hemis National Park. From here, you will follow the trail to reach Skyu. Dinner and overnight in Skyu.
Trek time: 2 hours

Day 4: Skyu to Markha

            After breakfast, you will leave for Markha village. You will walk along Markha river passing a handful of households. Upon reaching Markha, visit the old monastery of the village. Dinner and overnight in Markha.
Trek time: 7 hours

Day 5: Markha to Hankar

            After breakfast, you will set off for your next destination, Hankar. You will walk flanked by Marka river and reach the tiny village of Umlung at 16,000 feet. Techa Monastery sits on top of a hill near Umlung village. You can pay this monastery a visit before continuing your trek to Hankar. Dinner and overnight in Hankar.
Trek time: 5 hours

Day 6: Hankar to Nimaling

            After breakfast, you will leave for Nimaling, the huge pasture which serves as grazing ground for cattle in summers. As you trek towards Nimaling, you will catch a breathtaking view of Kang Yatse Peak (6400 meters). Dinner and overnight in Nimaling.
Trek time: 7 hours

Day 7: Nimaling to Shang Sumdo to Leh

            After breakfast, you will start a strenuous climb to reach the highest point of the Markha Valley trek. It is Kongmaru La pass at an elevation of 5250 meters. This is almost the same height as the Everest Base Camp. If you are lucky and the weather is clear, you will be able to spot K2, the 2nd highest mountain in the World. After the unbelievable experience at Kongmaru La, you will start descending and reach Shang Sumdo. The pick up vehicle will be waiting at this point for you to hop on. Dinner and overnight in Leh.
Trek time: 8 hours

What is included?

            Accommodation in Camps/Homestays during the camp
Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on all days during the trek
Transportation for drop and pick up
Airport transfers, Inner Line Permits, Toll Taxes, Red Cross Society Fees.

What is NOT included?

            Entry tickets for Monasteries and Museums
Tickets for activities like ATV ride, rafting etc.
Domestic/International Airfare, Medical/Travel Insurance
Personal expenses/purchases
Extra billing at the hotel, tips during meals or tips to drivers/waiters