Trekking through is certainly one of the most varied and beautiful treks in the world highest in habited plateaus.While on this trek one can see the spectacular and breath taking views of Great Himalayan, Zanskar and Ladakh ranges. Crossing two high Himalayan passes over 17, 400 ft. it circles from the edges of the Indus Valley, down into parts of Zanskar, and passes through terrain that changes from incredibly narrow valleys to wide open vast expanses. You will get the opportunity to meet with local families and visit monasteries that dot the landscape perched a top hills where butter lamps are lit morning and evening by an elderly nun. Trekking to the upper end of the Valley we are witness few of the most beautiful and spectacular views of snow capped mountains. Wedescend to central Ladakh Valley to reach the world famous Hemis monastery,where we end our trek. Crossing three passes - Stok La, Kagmaru and Gandla,lking on the bank of Markha river, Camping at the base of Kang Yutse peak on the plain of Nimaling are the highlights of this trek.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport the representative of Max Holidays will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel for check in and night stay.
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast a full day guided tour of Old and New Delhi (Delhi, the capital of India comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and New Delhi.Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 19th centuries and one can find mosques, monuments and forts related to Muslim history. New Delhi is the imperial city created as India's capital by the British, intricately planned and comprises of imposing buildings displaying various modern style of architecture) will take you to Red Fort (Built by the builder of the Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan, famous for its delicately carvedinlaid and Royal chambers), Raj Ghat (The creamation Ground of the father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's tomb is believed to have been designed in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Himayun. It' splan, based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. This type of garden is known as a charbagh and is based on a grid), Safdarjung's Tomb (Representing the last phase of the Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the centre of an extensive garden), Qutab Minar (73 meters high which tapers from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top. The walls consistintricately carved quotations from Koran and is one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world) Drive through India Gate (The war memorial) and President's Palace. Night stay in your hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Leh (Flight)
After breakfast transfer to Delhi airport to board flight to Leh. Onarrival at Leh airport, the representative at the airport and escort you to Hotel, which is just 15 minutes, drive from the airport will meet you.Complete day for the acclimatization, which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. Inthe evening short walk around Leh bazaar. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Leh - Stokla (Drive) - Foot of Stokla (3hrs terk)
Leave Leh early morning by Jeep and reaches at Stok. Start trek from Stok,after passing off Stok village and following left bank of the river for twohours, climb gently leaving a small pass on the left, continue into a small valley. It is the foot of Stokla. Overnight in Tents
Day 05 : Foot of Stokla - Stokla - Yurutse (6/7 hrs terk)
After by passing this beautiful stopping valley, ascent upto Stokla 4900 Mtrs. by very steep zigzag, difficult footpath, by now it is 3 Hrs. Nowsteep descent to summer pasture of Stok and follow the river which comes from Stok - Kangri massif. Overnight in Tents
Day 06 : Yurutse - Gandala - Skiu (6/7 hrs trek)
Yurutse follow path along the mountain side, then cross a small valley and follow zigzag steep path. There after cross Gandala. Then long descent towards Shingo. After 2 Hrs. descent arrive in the valley of Markha and then after few hundred meters further will reach Skiu. Overnight in Tents
Day 07 : Skiu - Markha
From Skiu, follow a good path on the right bank of Markha where one canfind great vegetation. Then cross right bank of river and cross through barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. There after walk along the left bank ofriver and after another crossing climb - towards Markha village. Good campsite beyond the village and near river. Overnight in Tents.
Day 08 :
Markha - Tchatchutse
Start trek towards the main valley on the right bank. The path is sometimes difficult in the river bed and pass the monastery of Humlung. Then carry ontrek along the right bank and arrive in Hankar where there several houses.The path improves and cross a board valley on the right side. The valley becomes narrow and higher and cross bridge on to the left bank and then reaches Tchatchuste. Overnight in Tents.
Day 09 : Tchatchutse - Nimaling
Trek starts on good path and several inclines. The river is rather far to the other side and walk near a small Lake, then cross pasture to Nimaling.This is one of the most beautiful high valley in Ladakh dominated by the Kang Yaze. Trek ascent towards other side and gradually reach Nimaling.Overnight in Tents.
Day 10 : Nimaling - Knogmarula - Shang
Cross the Markha valley and follow long climb along the mountain side, then zigzag raod leads towards Kongmarula. Follow steep descent into gorges and then keep walking on the left bank to Chukirmo. Thereafter crossing right and left bank arrive Shang. a beautiful camp in groves and there is a monastery an hour away from the village. Overnight in Tents.
Day 11 : Shang - Hemis - Leh
Trek starts from the riverbed, then follow a good path through large blocks and then go left behind. You reach a dusty trail suitable for motor vehicles and then pass a small house and series of Chortens Leave Martsellang on the right and follow a gently rising trail towards Hemis. Visit Hemis monastrey after that drive towards to Leh via Shey and Thiksey monastery
Day 12 : Leh - Delhi (Flight)After early breakfast, transfer in time to the airport to connect flight toDelhi. On arrival at Delhi airport you will be transferred to a hotel forrest and night stay.
Day 13 : Leave Delhi
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight to onward destination
