ZINGCHEN TO CHOKDO (MARKHA VALLEY)
Trek duration: 11 Days
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Highest altitude (pass): 5130 mts
Min-max no. of pax: 2-6 people
One of the most popular treks in Ladakh – it is a perfect combination of beautiful trans-himalayan landscape with ladakhi villages. There are good chances to spot some high altitude wildlife as well as experience the life of nomadic families as they herd their yaks in these big and beautiful valleys. After couple of days of acclimatisation to high altitude in Leh you will set out to explore the heartland of the central Ladakh Valley. It involves crossing of high pass of Kongmaru La 5274 mts and walking on the banks of the Markha River crossing it a few times. Kang Yatse peak (6400m) at the head of this valley dominates the skyline as we get higher up the valley and the view towards Zanskar range from the Kongamaru La is simply are mesmerizing.
BRIEF ITENERARY OF THE TREK
Day 1 : Delhi to Leh
Day 2 : Leh to Sight seen
Day 3 : Drive to Zingchen and trek from Zingchen to Yurutse
Day 4 : Yurutse to Shingo via Gandala pass
Day 5 : Shingo to Sara
Day 6 : Sara to Markha
Day 7: Markha to Hankar
Day 8 : Hankar to Nimaling
Day 9 : Nimaling to Chokdo
Day 10: Shang Sumdo to Hemis
Day 11: Leh to Delhi
TRIP AT A GLANCE:
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4 nights in guest house/hotel
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camping during the trek
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
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Shang village
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ancient monasteries
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Life in a Drok (highand)
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Trek
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Yaks and wildlife