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Walking & Trekking
India: Trekking in Ladakh
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14 days
Start
Delhi, India
Finish
Delhi, India
Trip Code
HHXL
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Full Service Camping (7 nights)
From £1,729(14 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore the panoramic views of the Markha Valley on this remote trek popular with avid trekkers (due to its proximity to the mountainous city of Leh) and wander through Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and remote villages, backdropped by the Himalayas.
Tap into your leader’s local knowledge during your many discoveries around Leh – also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas.
Enjoy fully supported camping with expert guides, porters and a professional cooking team, providing warm, homecooked Indian meals at every campsite.
Rub shoulders with the local villagers, known for their hospitality and warmth. Spend a night in Nimaling – one of the most gorgeous high valleys in Ladakh, at 4800 m above sea level – and watch as the locals bring their herds of sheep, goats and yaks to graze in the summer.
Discover old ruins hidden on the hill tops of Markha Village. This shows the former importance of this ancient route and little is known about the origin of these ruins. Here, you might even spot a wild blue sheep on the slopes, or an eagle circling above!
Is this trip right for you?
This is a trekking trip that includes strenuous activities at high altitudes. You will need to be in great health and have excellent fitness to attempt this trip, as well as be committed to training to ensure you are suitably physically prepared for the challenge.
This trip visits places as high as 4800 m above sea level, which can cause altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the ‘Medical and health’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details on travelling at altitude and ensure you are familiar with signs of Acute Mountain Sickness.
This trip involves a full camping experience, giving you access to more remote destinations in close proximity and the joy of experiencing the elements. Expect two-person tents (single supplement available) and sleeping bags, as well as a separate mess tent, to enjoy fresh meals prepared by your support crew.
Please read our packing list for required equipment carefully, and remember that you don’t necessarily have to bring all of it with you — you can hire or buy some of it in Leh.
On this trip, we use internal flights between Delhi and Leh. We use safety-approved airlines, but please note, due to unfavorable weather conditions, these flights may be delayed, causing some interruptions and amendments to the itinerary.
Itinerary
Take on the Markha Valley trek from Leh, surrounded by the Himalayas
Leave the tourist track for an incredible trekking experience in Ladakh – from Delhi to Leh, you’ll hop on the Markha Valley trek and hike through almost untouched lands. Look out for wildlife like eagles, goats and the rare blue sheep and spend most days in the wilderness of this wild land, surrounded by the Himalayas. Camp almost every night under a night sky with no light pollution and meet warm locals who will give you a unique insight into their daily life. See mysterious ancient ruins, wander through Buddhist monasteries with incredible scenic views and tuck into some of the most delicious authentic cuisine in India – this is what you’ve been looking for in a trekking trip!
Inclusions
Meals
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Full Service Camping (7 nights)
Included activities
Leh - Orientation walk
Leh - Matho Monastery visit
Leh - Shey Palace visit
Leh - Thiksey Monastery visit
Leh - Valley acclimatization hike
Leh - Ruins of Royal palace visit
Leh - Tsemo Monastery visit
Leh - Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) visit
Rumbak - Zingchen to Rumbak guided trek
Rumbak - Fully supported camping including spacious two person tents, dining tent, common toilet and shower tents
Rumbak - Expert Licensed professional local guide
Rumbak -15 kgs of porter services per person
Rumbak to Ganda La Base guided trek
Rumbak - Yurutse village visit
Ganda La Base to Skiu guided trek
Ganda La Base - Skiu monastery visit
Ganda La pass
Skiu to Markha Village guided trek
Markha Village to Thachungtse guided trek
Thachungtse to Nimaling guided trek
Nimaling to Leh guided trek
Kongmaru La pass
Hemis Gompa Himalayan Buddhist monastery visit
Optional activities
Delhi - Red Fort - INR600
Delhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR3350
Delhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
Delhi - Delhi Food Walk Urban Adventure - INR3750
Delhi - Culture Vulture Delhi Urban Adventure - INR2500
Delhi - Home-Cooked Delhi Urban Adventure - INR4000
Delhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Due to the demands of travelling at high altitudes a Passenger Self Assessment Form is required for this trip. You will be trekking on hilly terrain, generally on well-defined paths, walking anywhere between 2–7 hours per day. Altitude may exceed 4800 metres.
3. On this tour we travel from Delhi to Leh by plane. In case of unfavorable weather, we may need delay the flight by a day. On the way back, we fly from Leh on Day 13 of the trip. In case of unfavorable weather, we may need delay the flight by a day. Please book your international flights for the late afternoon/evening of day 14 of the trip as the earliest.
5. Passport scans are required at the time of booking to book domestic flights and trekking permits.
6. All trekking permits and National Parks entrance fees are included in the price of the trip.
7. This trip includes a domestic flight as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 15kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
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