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Trekking in Markha Tour ...... |
| Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days |
| Places Covered : Delhi - Leh - Stok Drive - Rumbek - Shingo - Pensay - Markha - Thaungtse - Nimaling - Sumda - Hemis - Leh - Delhi |
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Day 01: New Delhi (by flight)
On arrival in New Delhi, a representative from India-Tourism.Ws greets you and transfers you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Enjoy welcome dinner. Have a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: New Delhi
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark on full day sightseeing tour of Delhi which includes visit to the major attractions like Lotus Temple, Birla Temple, Akshardham Temple, Government Buildings, Parliament House, President House, Qutub Minar, Old Fort, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandani Chowk, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Leh (By flight)
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will be transferred to the Delhi Domestic Airport to board flight to Leh. On arrival in Leh, India-Tourism.Ws representative will assist you to transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for rest and acclimatization. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
 Day 04: Leh
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit to the famous monasteries of Leh - Thiksey, Shey and Shankar Monasteries. Explore the attractions of these famous monasteries. In time return back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 05: Leh
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit to the monasteries of Phyang and Spituk. Also visit the Leh Bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06: Leh - Stok Drive / Trek to Base of Stok La - 03 Hrs Walk
Take your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Stok Village. Visit the Stok Palace built in the beginning of the 19th century. Visit the Museum showing many priceless articles of ancient times. Start you first day of trek following the main trail to the out skirts of the village and then follow on the left bank of the river which comes from the massif of Stok Kangri- 6160 mts climb gently, then leave a small pass on the left and go up a small valley. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 07: Base of Stok La - Rumbek - 07 Hrs Walk
Take your breakfast at the camp. Take a long and the steep ascend to the Stok La - 4800 mts. Enjoy breathtaking views back into the Indus Valley. From here take a sharp descent of 02 hrs and arrive to the outskirts of Rumbek Village. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Camp at Rumbek.
Day 08 : Rumbek - Shingo - 07 Hrs Walk
Take your breakfast at the camp. From here follow the trail ascends to the Yurutse Village. Trek on good path along the mountainside, then cross a small valley zigzag steeply up to a flat then go along the mountain side to Ganda La. Take an easy descent of 02 hrs and arrive to the Shingo. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp at Shingo.
Day 09: Shingo - Pensay - 05 Hrs Walk
 Enjoy your breakfast at the camp. Take a long descent through a wooden ravine to Skiu Village where the trail meets the Markha Valley. Here, turn left to the Markha River and make another 02 hrs easy walk to arrive the camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 10: Pensay - Markha - 07 Hrs WalkAfter breakfast, make two hours trail and cross the river by a newly built bridge. Then re-cross the stream at Chalak. Beyond this settlement there is an impressive line of Chortans & a huge mound of goat horns, probably to ward off any evil sprits trying to enter the valley. From here cross the Markha River two times & then short climb towards Markha. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 11: Markha - Thaungtse - 06 Hrs Walk
Take your breakfast at the camp. Go up to the main valley on the right bank then main trail follows the valley through Umlung & Hankar Village and the site of more impressive fort ruins. The valley narrows and goes higher. Cross onto the left bank over a wooden bridge to reach the pastures of Thaungtse. Have dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 12: Thaungtse - Nimaling - 03 Hrs Walk
Take your breakfast at the camp. Trek to the Nimaling and check into the camp. Have dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 13: Nimaling
Take your breakfast at the camp. Day is free to explore the surroundings or there are some climbing options along the ridges opposite Nimaling plateau. Have dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 14: Nimaling - Sumda - 08 Hrs Walk
Take your breakfast at the camp. Climb steeply along the mountainside. Trek down to the Indus Valley. Make descent down through the gorgeous to the first village Chakdo. From here, trek to the Sumda to spend night at the camp.
Day 15: Sumda - Hemis - 05 Hrs Enjoy your breakfast at the camp. Descend down the valley until the trail meets the jeep tack at Martselang. Turn left by the large Chorten above the Martselang Village. From here, make ascent the dusty trail to arrive at Hemis. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 16: Hemis - Leh - 48 Km
Have hearty breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, visit the famous Hemis monastery, founded by the Tibetan monk Stagtsang Raspa during the Reign of the Senge Namgyal in 17th century. Drive to Leh. On arrival in Leh, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 17: Leh
Enjoy very hearty breakfast served at the hotel. After breakfast, spend this day in your own individual activities. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 18: Leh - Delhi - Departure
In time you will be transferred to the Leh Airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to the hotel. After change and wash and some relax, finish your last minute shopping. After a farewell dinner, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the New Delhi International Airport in time to board flight to home/onward destination.
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