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Ladakh's Markha Valley
Altitude 5200m, Duration 15 days, Grade T3/T4 (grades)
Background
- Summer Himalayan trekking
- More Tibetan than Tibet!
- Cross two high passes
An awe inspiring flight from Delhi to Leh takes you up and away from the monsoon clouds that shroud the southern side of the Himalaya at this time of year. Descending to the dramatic runway below Lehyou may get an impression of a stark and inhospitable land. Yet the clear crisp air and warm friendly welcome from the mainly Buddhist population alongside the beauty of the town, with its colourful markets nestled beneath the old Royal Palace, give the traveller an exciting taste of the trek to come.
Trekking in the Markha Valley is experiencing Ladakh at its best. We access this strikingly attractive valley which offers rugged trekking in a strangely barren but beautiful landscape via the 4380m Ganda La pass with its views south to the Zanskar range. The trail criss-crosses several delightful streams along the Markha valley where we overnight in tents under the stars. Above Markha the trail ascends steadily through high pastureland, passing prayer carved mani walls to the last day of the trek where we climb to the 5100mKongmaru La, before descending to the impressive monastery at Hemis. Towering walls of red sandstone surround the greenery of isolated villages. Goats and yaks graze in high alpine pastures and the high passes offer extensive views of Zanskar and the Karakoram ranges.
Why not extend your stay and visit Agra, TajMahal, or Jaipur (+ 1 to 3 days) Cost: from £170
Prices are exclusive of international flights to Delhi.
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Dates and Cost
| Start date | End Date | Days | Price* | Availability | |
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| 21st Jul 2012 | 4th Aug 2012 | 15 | £ 1265.00 | Places available | Book Now |
| 4th Aug 2012 | 18th Aug 2012 | 15 | £ 1265.00 | Places available | Book Now |
| 20th Jul 2013 | 3rd Aug 2013 | 15 | £ 1330.00 | Places available | Book Now |
| 3rd Aug 2013 | 17th Aug 2013 | 15 | £ 1330.00 | Places available | Book Now |
- Accommodation - 5 nights Hotels, 8 nights camping
- Meals - twelve breakfasts, lunches and evening meals
- Park fees as appropriate
- All road transfers in country (unless indicated in exclusions)
- Local guides
- Local trekking staff to assist (cook and porters)
- All camping equipment (excl. personal kit)
- Qualified UK group tour leader (subject to minimum numbers)
- Adventure Walks kitbag. A logoed top will be substituted for returning and non-UK clients
- 24hr back-up and support from our UK staff
- Monastery entrance fees
- Domestic flights in India
- 15% discount off the RRP on equipment and clothing purchased from Adventure Peaks shop
Adjustments/Extras
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Flights from £650 depending on availability |
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