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Walking & Trekking
India: Trekking in Ladakh
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Start
Delhi, India
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Finish
Delhi, India
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Trip Code
HHXL
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Full Service Camping (7 nights)
From £1,729(14 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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Tap into your leader’s local knowledge during your many discoveries around Leh – also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas.
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Enjoy fully supported camping with expert guides, porters and a professional cooking team, providing warm, homecooked Indian meals at every campsite.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
- DAY 1Day 1 • Delhi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Leh
- DAY 3Day 3 • Leh
- DAY 4Day 4 • Leh
- DAY 5Day 5 • Zingchen to Rumbak
- DAY 6Day 6 • Rumbak to Ganda La Base
- DAY 7Day 7 • Ganda La Base to Skiu
- DAY 8Day 8 • Skiu to Markha Village
- DAY 9Day 9 • Markha Village to Thachungtse
- DAY 10Day 10 • Thachungtse to Nimaling
- DAY 11Day 11 • Nimaling to Leh
- DAY 12Day 12 • Leh
- DAY 13Day 13 • Delhi
- DAY 14Day 14 • Delhi
Inclusions
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12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Full Service Camping (7 nights)
festival Included activities
circleLeh - Orientation walk
circleLeh - Matho Monastery visit
circleLeh - Shey Palace visit
circleLeh - Thiksey Monastery visit
circleLeh - Valley acclimatization hike
circleLeh - Ruins of Royal palace visit
circleLeh - Tsemo Monastery visit
circleLeh - Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) visit
circleRumbak - Zingchen to Rumbak guided trek
circleRumbak - Fully supported camping including spacious two person tents, dining tent, common toilet and shower tents
circleRumbak - Expert Licensed professional local guide
circleRumbak -15 kgs of porter services per person
circleRumbak to Ganda La Base guided trek
circleRumbak - Yurutse village visit
circleGanda La Base to Skiu guided trek
circleGanda La Base - Skiu monastery visit
circleGanda La pass
circleSkiu to Markha Village guided trek
circleMarkha Village to Thachungtse guided trek
circleThachungtse to Nimaling guided trek
circleNimaling to Leh guided trek
circleKongmaru La pass
circleHemis Gompa Himalayan Buddhist monastery visit
museum Optional activities
circleDelhi - Red Fort - INR600
circleDelhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR3350
circleDelhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
circleDelhi - Delhi Food Walk Urban Adventure - INR3750
circleDelhi - Culture Vulture Delhi Urban Adventure - INR2500
circleDelhi - Home-Cooked Delhi Urban Adventure - INR4000
circleDelhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£2,162£1,729
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£2,299£1,839
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£2,162£1,729
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£2,178£1,742
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,250
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Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
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£2,250
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Sunday Jun 07, 2026
Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,272
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Sunday Jul 05, 2026
Saturday Jul 18, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,272
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Sunday Aug 02, 2026
Saturday Aug 15, 2026
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£2,272
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Sunday Aug 16, 2026
Saturday Aug 29, 2026
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£2,272
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Sunday Aug 23, 2026
Saturday Sep 05, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,162
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Sunday Aug 30, 2026
Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,272
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Sunday Sep 13, 2026
Saturday Sep 26, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,272
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Sunday Jun 06, 2027
Saturday Jun 19, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,272
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Sunday Jul 04, 2027
Saturday Jul 17, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,272
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Important notes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5. Passport scans are required at the time of booking to book domestic flights and trekking permits.
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6. All trekking permits and National Parks entrance fees are included in the price of the trip.
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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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