From Chang-Thang to the Markha Valley

One third of the trek is less frequent with its vast valleys, By this trek you will explore the Chang-Thang, “literally means the high altitude plateau”, Home of the Nomade (Changpas) to which can be reach by passing several passes. A small village of Tukche is the nomade headquarter with its huge salt water lake of Tsokar. “the Tibetan wild ass”and occasionally visible snow leopard are found here. Rare and exotic birds are also found on the the lake.

Now trail leads toward the Kharnak Rupshu valley by traversing the Manali-Leh high way, one can meet some Nomade living mostly in tinny hamlet or well in tents, Further you will join to the most famous trekking route of Ladakh “Markha valley”. The trek ends at Shang, you will be transferred to Leh by visiting the famous monasteries of Hemis, Thiksey, Shey, dropping at yours hotel, end of service.

DAY 01: Arrival Delhi,
Reception in air port, transfer to hotel, O/N in hotel.

DAY 02: Delhi-Leh: (3500 m). hotel.
Transfer to domestic air port, flight to Leh. Transfer to hotel, Afternoon Visit monastery in the town, Shanti stupa and old fort of Leh.

Day 03: Leh to Rumtse 4040 mtrs. 75 kms.
Leave early, On the way visit Sh ey-Thiksey–Hemis monasteries, further drive to the campsite

Day 04: Rumtse to Kyamar, 40 50 mtrs. 5 hours Trek 1
The first day of trek, easy trail leads to a beautiful campsite close to the spring

Day 05: Kyamar to Tisaling 4200 m, over Kumarla and Mandachandla-6-7 hours Trek 2
As it is a long day so the early start is advised, Trail goes up following the riiver, gradual ascent to Kumur la 4900m, enjoy the spectacular view on the
Chang-Thang range, Than steady descend to river bank, wade through river and again ascent to the next pass Mandachandla, Now easy descend toward the campsite on pasture land of Tisaling .

Day 06: Tisaling to Tukje (4267 mtrs) vis Shibuk over Shibukla (4980 mtrs) 6-7 hours. Trek 3
2 hours trek till the pass, again spectacular view of the surrounding Himalaya, descend to Shibuk, where Marmot can be seen playing hide and seek. Now easy flate track on the large valley to the nomade headquarter at Tukche, on arrival in Tukche, establish the camp, later visit the village and small gompa perched high on the top of village, Stroll on the shore of lake to watch the birds and lake changing its color frequently while sun setting.

Day 07: Tsokar to Spangchen (4580 m.) - 5.30 hrs Trek 4
One and half hours dusty trail till main road of Manali–Leh high way. half an hour on the main road, Take diversion for 2 hours to the valley of Kharanak Rupshu, campsite near the spring.

Day 08: Spangchen to Lungmotche (4550 m) 5 hours. Trek 5
Easy trail till kharanak village of nomade, after a while diverson to Lungmotche toward the yarla, camp at the foot of yarla.

Day 09: Lungmotse to Datt (4200 m) over Yarla (4950 m) 8 hours. Trek 6
It is the longest day of the trek. While crossing the pass, one can see the Kyang (the wild donkeys). In Datt you will visit the old monastery and the village, itself is very beautiful to visit.

Day 10: Datt to Sora (4600 m) 5 hours. Trek 7
Walking through the beautiful gorge, willow trees can be seen along the trail;
crossing the crystal clear water streams. Fishing is strictly forbiden by the Buddhist low; on the right side of the trail, one can see the ruins of an old
castle of the king of the valley. Camp site of Sora is surrounded by the mountains and barley fields.

Day 11: Sora to Langthangchhu (4500 m) 5.30 hours Over Zalung karpola (5197 m). Trek 8
Little hard until the pass, but all around amazing view of the several mountain Ranges; descend through the rocky and dusty path to the camp site.

Day 12: Langthang Chhu to Nimaling (foot of Kongyatse west) (4900 m) 5:30 hours. Trek, 9
Gradual ascent in beginning and than steep climb to the pass for 4 hours, than easy trail to the plateau of the base of the Kongyatse west (6200)
You can see the herd of yaks, sheep and goats in the plateau grazing here and there.

Day 13: Nimaling to Shang (3980 m) 8hours over Kongmarula (5150 m). Trek 10
Two hours gradual climbing to the pass; while descending, the trail goes through the many villages and the colorful rocky gorge. In Shang, visit the
monastery. Night in camp.

Day 14: Shang-Hemis to Leh (3500 m)
Drive to Leh, drop at yours hotel, end of service, On the way visit the following monastery via. Hemis is situated 48 kms from the Leh on the opposite side of the Singee Tsangpo river (Indus). It is the largest and most famous monastery in the Ladakh It has been founded about 350 years ago by Stagsang Reschen who was invited in Ladakh by the King Singee Namgyal. Another monasteries of Thiksey/Shey will be visited.

DAY 15: Leh-Delhi flight,
Transfer to the domestic air port, flight to Delhi. Transfer from airport to hotel, afternoon at leisure. O/N in hotel.

Day 16: Departure;
Visit old or new Delhi (Full day sight seeing ).evening transfer to International airport for Flight to onward destination.

Cost per person: Departure from 2 person onward