Trekking in Laddakh

Ladakh trek 

This will be 11 nights including 3 nights in Leh and 8 days trekking in the Markha valley 

£1250 per person includes 3 days in Leh half board 

The trip will include 3 days discovering the ancient city of Leh 

Visiting the the bazaar,  exploreingthe old town and palace, and  Shanti Stupa at sunset.

• Leh Palace and the Old Town. The nine-storey palace looks over the town. Below it, the lanes of the old town are full of mud-brick houses, chortens and little courtyards, and a heritage walk is a lovely way to spend a gentle morning.

• Shanti Stupa. This white stupa sits on a hill above town and is best visited at sunset. You can drive up rather than climb the steps while you’re still adjusting.

• Namgyal Tsemo Gompa. This small monastery is perched above the palace and has prayer flags and huge views. Save it for day 2 or 3, because the walk up is steep.

• Leh Bazaar. Here you’ll find Tibetan handicrafts, pashmina, apricots, and cafés for momos, thukpa and butter tea.

Leh is 3000 metres abov sea level, so the perfect place to acclimatise before the trek.

MARKHA VALLEY 8 DAYS

• Day 1: Drive from Leh to Spituk (40 min Approximately) Trek to Zingchen (4-5 hrs)

• Day 2: Trek from Zingchen to Gandala Base (5-6 hrs)

• Day 3: Trek from Gandala Base to Skiu via Gandala Pass 4850m ( 6-7 hrs)

• Day 4: Trek from Skiu to Markha (7-8 hrs)

• Day 5: Trek from Markha to Thuchungtse ( 5-6 hrs)

• Day 6: Trek from Thuchungtse to Nimaling 4700m highest Camping point during the trek (4-5 hrs)

• Day 7: Trek from Nimaling to Shang Sumdo via Gongmarula Pass 5150m Highest point of the trek 6-7 hrs

• Day 8: Trek from Shang Sumdo to Hemis after visiting the Hemis monastery we will drive you back to Leh via Shey and Thicksey (4-5 hrs) and 2 hrs drive. Trek finishes here.

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On the trek we will be sleeping in tents, one per person ( couples will share)

Luggage will be transported by horses, just need a day pack, for water, sun cream etc..

The trekking day will usually unfold as follows:

• 06:00 Bed tea is served to your tent. A great way to warm up before packing up your gear.

• 6:30 Hot water is provided for your morning wash.

• 07:00 Breakfast is served

• 08:00 Your personal packing is complete and your trail lunch is available to place in your day pack. Your guide will go over the day’s travel plans highlighting those areas along the route you will want to visit.

• 08:15 Off on the trail with your guide, or with instructions as to the route.

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• 12:00 Lunch along the route, often in a meadow or beside a stream. A typical lunch might consist of a sandwich, juice box, cheese, boiled egg, boiled potato, apple, cookies or chocolate bar.

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• 17:00 In camp with a pot of tea after a great day of sights and trekking. The tent is up and you have time to relax.

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• 18:30 Supper is served. Time for more tea and, perhaps, an early bed.

  
  

  Expect to have rather lengthy days of travel with plenty of time to take photos and look at the scenery, visit tea tents or local villages as you pass through. You will have plenty of time in camp each evening to meet with other travelers, compare notes, read a bit, take photographs or visit surrounding villages or sites either before or after your supper is served.