Trekking in Markha Valley has become very popular for good reason: The landscapes are varied; the trail passes through villages and isolated oasis dominated by the snowy peaks of Yatse Kang (6400 m) and Stok Kangri (6121m). While trekking in Markha valley, you will enjoy spectacular views of Ladakh and Zanskar ranges. Its multicolour hue and the hidden civilization maintain the rich culture of the Ladakh. In spite of arid landscapes, we come across the willow groves, bushes of wild roses and green meadows. Shepherd with their flocks can be seen in the plateau. There are chances to encounter the wild lives such as blue sheep and Ibex. After crossing the highest pass of the trek (5150 m) en route you will visit some of famous monasteries ( Hemis- Thiksey and shey ) lied along Indus Valley.
Day 1: Leh (3500 m), 1h 30min by flight
Day 2: Leh- Jhinchen to Rumbak. 4400m.4-5 h. Trek 1
Day 3: Rumbak – Ganda La base (4500m), 5 hours trek; Trek 2
Day 4: Yurutse – Skiu (3400 m) by Ganda-la (4800 m), 6 hours trek; Trek 3
Day 5: Skiu – Markha (3710 m), 7 hours trek; Trek 4
Day 6: Markha – Tchatchutse (3750 m), 6 hours trek; Trek 5
Day 7: Tchatchutse – Nimaling (4700 m), 5 hours trek; Trek 6
Day 8: Nimaling – Shang, by Konmarula (5150 m), 8 hours trek; Trek 7
Day 9: Shang — Hemis – Leh drop, 60 km
Day 1: Leh (3500 m),
1h 30min by flight
Take
your flight to Leh, on board enjoy the view of majestic Himalayas. You will be
landing at 3500m from the sea level. On arrival at Leh airport you will take
the taxi to the designated hotel. You
will relax till the mid-day. Meeting with our representative and guide on lunch
time. After lunch to get acclimatize leave for excursion to Shanti Stupa
dominate the Leh town, Royal Palace built by 5th Dalailama in 17th century which
looks like a little Potala of Lahasa. Stroll in the Bazar and night in the
hotel.
Day 2: Leh- Jhinchen to Rumbak. 4400m.4-5 h.
Trek 1
Drive early morning following the
bank of Indus river toward the west, we will cross a large tray on the shadow
of Stok Mountain range, then enter the gorge which is a part of the Hemis
National Park. Once at Jhinchen , where you will meet the team of the trek. We
will complete the load distribution and the first day of hiking begins here. Reach
Rumbak village located at the foot of Stok la. Authentic village is home to
winter snow Leopard sighting destination, stroll in village is the
best opportunity to get the insight of the local culture, their life style,
Night in camp.
Day 3: Rumbak –
Ganda La base (4500m), 5 hours trek; Trek 2
Follow the gorge and cross the river
many times through the multi-coloured rocks and willow trees. Continue to
Yurtse and visit a family to know their life style (according to availability),
after meeting the family, move upwards to the foot path of progressive cervical
Gandala camp.
Day 4: Yurutse
– Skiu (3400 m) by Ganda-la (4800 m), 6 hours trek; Trek 3
We see beautiful scenery of Yurutse
along the mountain. Crossing a small valley is followed by a zigzag climb to
the plateau. We continue for nearly three hours down the mountain till the
pass, Ganda La. A long descent to Shingo easily leads us in a splendid fashion.
After descending for about two hours, we arrive in the Markha valley where we
use the beautiful land of Skiu for camping.
Day 5: Skiu –
Markha (3710 m), 7 hours trek; Trek 4
The day starts on the right bank of
Markha: nice trail with lots of vegetation. Several successive crossings from
left bank to right bank happen in Chaluk (little houses); new traverses that
flow before it, reaches after a short steep climb the beautiful village of
Markha. We set up camp near the river.
Day 6: Markha –
Tchatchutse (3750 m), 6 hours trek; Trek 5
The trek goes on the right bank of
the main valley; the trail may be difficult by the riverbed. Before reaching
the village of Hankar, we visit the monastery of Humlung, along the river. A
little beyond Hankar, we turn from a wide valley on our right. We take a narrow
valley that requires us to cross a bridge until the left bank to reach the
pasture Tchatchutse.
Day 7:
Tchatchutse – Nimaling (4700 m), 5 hours trek; Trek 6
The trail climbs gradually; the
river is rather far to the left (parade). We continue near a small lake,
then cross the pastures Nimaling. This is one of the most beautiful high
valleys in Ladakh dominated by Yatse Kang (6400 m). Many roads leading to the
summit are rather difficult.
Day 8: Nimaling
– Shang, by Konmarula (5150 m), 8 hours trek; Trek 7
A zigzag ascends of about two hours
to the pass Konmaru, which offers panoramic views of the valley on the remote
Zanskar range. Then we continue with a steep descent in a zigzag across the
Konmaru. The trail crosses the beautiful bed of the river and continues with a
descent difficult for the horses. After several river crossings, arrive at
Shang; beautiful camp in groves. You can visit a small gompa outside the
village.
Day 9: Shang —
Hemis – Leh drop, 60 km
Following the river again, you win a
trek after a series of Chortens. Let Martselang right and follow the trail to
Hemis. Visit the monasteries: Hemis, Thiksey and Shey; transfer to the Leh. End
of service.
All ground transport by A/c car or minibus as per itinerary.
Airport transfer at Leh
A class hotel in Leh on arrival only
All meals included (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner.
English speaking local guide for sightseeing.
Experienced trekking guide for trekking
During the trek transport of your bags and logistic by pony or Mule,
Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress, dining tent
Kitchen team with all necessary items, medical kit with oxygen cylinder.
Hemis national park fee
Services of cook and helper with necessary items
Transportation of members luggage maximum 15 Kgs
GST as applicable (sub. to change) without prior notice
Any air fares
Hotel in Leh at the end of the trek, monument visiting fees. insurance, beverages and snacks, personal expenses. medical expenses and repatriation.
Early check-in or late check-out at any hotels.
Tips to guide/cook, porters, drivers and in hotels / restaurant.
Video and still camera fee where applicable, sleeping bag, personal clothing’s, any expenses if occur due to unforeseen circumstances such as to delay or cancelation of flights, weather condition, land slide, political unrest, sickness or any other circumstances beyond our control, refund to unused services. Single room/ tents surcharge and personal porters to carry the day bag.
By
air: There are daily flight to Leh from
Delhi, on arrival our representative will pick you up and will drop at
respected hotel.
Briefing
of the trip: Briefing of trip will start after lunch
on day of arrival, every participant is requested to be on time. Those missing the briefing will be not
repeated for those late arrival.
Afternoon you will take acclimatization walk to Shanti Stupa and Leh
palace.
Those who could not reach till evening on reporting day will be considered no show. No show of participant will enforce Himalayan Frontiers to either postponed the trip (if seat and trip available) or cancel their booking. Those who considered non- shown please consult the terms and condition policies applied by company.
To book the trek / tour complete and sign the booking form and post or mail to the company with your deposit of 30% of the total amount by bank transfer or by payment Online through the site: www.himalayanfrontiers.com. Acceptance of the clients booking will be confirmed in written. The balance is to be paid 30 days before the scheduled departure.
All the cancellation must be in written and signed by the
person who signed the booking form and will be effective from the date of the
reception by the company.
30 days or more before departure: The agency will
refund the entire paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (INR
3000rs per persons or equivalent in other currency), GST paid at the time of
booking and bank charges subject to the bank policies.
29 to15 Days before departure: The agency will
refund the 50% of paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (INR
3000rs per persons or equivalent in other currency), GST paid at the time of
booking and bank charges subject to the bank policies.
Less than 14 days before departure: The agency will
be obliged to withhold the full amount of the deposit paid by the customer. In
this case, the customer must inform their insurance as soon as possible and
provide as much documentation to support the cancellation of trip. It is
therefore strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover such
expenses.
Those who cancel their trip, following the terms and
conditions norms as per the time period we will refund the advance or full
payment made to book the trip by deducting the applicable taxes as of GST, bank
charges, file charges and other applicable taxes and charges. For foreign
client’s differences of currency buying has to be borne as per the present
exchange rates.
For foreign nation participants additional charges
will be add on to buy the foreign currency, (hence buying the currency charges
has to be borne by clients) bank transfer (wire transfer) charges and other
administrative paperwork to be completed which is quite long exhausted process,
we request you to understand and co-operate with. We will do our best possible
to deal such cases respecting the present circumstances.
The Company cannot be made liable for the consequences of
weather condition, cancellations of flight / train or bus, war or threat of
civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force
majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance. The company reserves the right to
use alternate transport, or vary the itinerary if breakdown, sickness or any
other force major. Any additional that result, such as extra hotel
accommodation, flight or road transport will be on your charge and must be paid
directly at the spot.
Please understand, there are certain hazards involved in
your adventurous holidays which you must accept at your own risk. The company
will not be liable for any illness major or minor injury, death sustained
during neither the trip, nor it will be liable for any uninsured losses of your
property and other losses during the trip.
It is strongly advised that clients take out insurance to
cover the unexpected and cancellation charges.
This is mandatory for all clients
travelling on any tour/ trek / expedition or independent itinerary arranged by
us. You are responsible for obtaining adequate insurance covering expenses of
unexpected / unforeseen circumstances as mentioned in liability paragraph, such
loss or damage of baggage, medical expenses, war or threat of
civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force
majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance,
helicopter (air or ground) rescue, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation
and curtailment of the itinerary.
S. No. |
Items |
No. of items |
1 |
Water proof jacket type of gore- tax or else |
1. |
2 |
Tee-shirt fleece |
2. |
3 |
Tee -Shirts (full sleeves) |
2. |
4 |
Fleece Jackets / woolen sweater
|
1 each |
5 |
Thermal inner suite (upper+ lower) |
1 pair |
6 |
Trek paint, |
1 |
7 |
Poncho |
1 |
8 |
Sun hate ( cap) |
1 |
9 |
Trekking shoes.(high ankle recommended) |
1 |
10 |
camp shoes |
1 |
11 |
Gloves |
I fleece, or water proof. |
12 |
socks |
3 pairs. |
13 |
Sunglasses / Spare glasses or contact lenses, |
|
14 |
Head light. (torch or flash light with spare batteries) |
1 |
15 |
Sun cream, stick to protect the lips |
1 each. |
16 |
toilet kit |
1 |
17 |
Camera with spare memory cards and batteries, (battery
Charger can be used only in city/ town) |
You to manage. |
18 |
water bottle, |
1 |
19 |
pair of gaiters in late and early season |
1 pair. |
20 |
walking sticks if one required, |
1 pair. |
21 |
personal medical kit as per your medical advisor. |
You to manage. |
22 |
A light towel, A toilet paper roll- wet tissue paper. |
1 each. |
23 |
A knife (Multifunctional knife)- lighters |
1 each. |
24 |
A large plastic bag to protect your clothing from dust
inside the rucksack, |
1+1 spare. |
25 |
fanny pack to keep safely
your important doc. as passport, insurance paper, credit cards, money etc. |
1 |
26 |
Rucksack + day sack |
1+1 |
27 |
Dry fruits and energy bars |
|
The contract between and any matters
arising from it will be governed by and construed in accordance with the
jurisdiction of the law courts in Manali ( India )
Region: Ladakh
Activity: Trekking
Duration: 8 night 9 days Trek ( Jhinchen to Hemis –Leh)
Season: June to September
Grade: Moderately-difficult
Moderate trek accessible for normal trekkers
Spectacular multicolor hue
Hidden villages and Oasis,
Willow grooves and fragrance of wild rose
Occasional encounter of wild lives
Interaction with local and monks of small Gompas
Stunning view of Stok mountain range and Kongyatse peak
Visit to shepherds at Nimaling plateau