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Duration: 15 Days 14 Nights
Camel Safari: 08 Days
Grade: Moderate
Best Season: Mid June October
Highest Point: Kongmaru La (5,200 meters)
Destinations: Delhi - Leh - Stok - Markha Valley Zinchen Markha Nimaling Hemis
Trip Profile
Since 1974, when Ladakh first became accessible to foreign visitors, this high and arid region has captured the imagination of adventure travelers. This itinerary between Ladakh and Zanskar offers a wide range of landscapes, from the jagged Kongmaru La pass (5,200m) to the green oasis of the Markha valley with breathtaking views of the Karakoram snow-capped peaks. Many scattered high villages, each with irrigated fields of barley and potatoes, add color to this otherwise quite barren environment, and provide the chance to meet the Ladakh farmers. Markha will be an opportunity to visit the old monastery, famous for its paintings.
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Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
The tour starts from Delhi where you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi - Leh
Early morning transfer to the airport to board your flight for Leh. Crossing over the great Himalayas, the flight is a spectacle in itself. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend your day acclimatizing in Leh.
Day 03 Leh
Explore the magnificent local monasteries and scenic beauty of Leh.
Day 04 Leh - Stok - Stok La
Start your trek from Stok village heading west towards Stok Kangri massif and Stok La pass.
Day 05 -11 Markha Valley - Zinchen - Siku Markha Nimaling Shang Hemis Leh
During the Markha valley trek you will pass through Zinchen, Siku, Markha, Nimaling and Shang. After reaching Hemis transfer to Leh. You cross the Zinchen River a few times on your way to Ganda La pass (4,680m). The surrounding barren landscape lies in shadow of the mighty Karakoram Range. You move east following the Markha River and up to Markha monastery, well known for its traditional Buddhist paintings. This route passes through remote villages and monasteries, crossing over high passes and wading across wild streams. This northern end of the Zanskar Range is home to the blue sheep and ibex, which can be spotted high on the valley slopes. You follow the valley and climb to shepherd huts on the Nimaling Plains (4,720m) before crossing the Kongmaru La pass (5,200m). Here you enjoy the superb mountain panorama and later descend through the gorges of wonderfully colored rocks to Martselang, where you meet your jeeps to visit the famous Hemis monastery before arriving in Leh.
Day 12 Leh
Today you are free to rest or explore the beautiful surroundings.
Day 13 Leh-Delhi
From Leh, catch the early morning flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of they day will be free.
Day 14 Delhi
Today you have the choice to take a sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi, a same day trip to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra or spend the day for individual exploration / relaxing.
Day 15 Delhi:
Morning free, evening departure transfer to international airport to board your flight home.
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