Beyond the Markha Valley
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore trails linking whitewashed settlements and tiny monasteries to the vast pastures of Rupshu
- Head off the beaten track to the Zalung Karpo La and remote Tibetan borderlands
- Traverse passes fluttering with prayer flags that reflect the deep Buddhist heritage
- Visit ancient monasteries and forts in the upper Indus Valley
- Enjoy a fully supported trek staying in beautifully situated campsites
- Experience traditional hospitality in our hotel in Leh
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- 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners
- airport transfers on Day 1 & Day 15
- expert bilingual guide
- group medical kit
- good quality accommodation in Delhi & Leh
- the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- private transportation
- all park entrances & permits
- mules to carry all personal and group baggage
- souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
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Itinerary
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We take the early flight from Delhi to Leh in the Indus Valley. If the conditions are clear you will be rewarded with grand views across the Great Himalaya and Zanskar ranges before landing at the capital of Ladakh. On our first day in Ladakh we spend time wandering ...
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From Rumbak we ascend to the settlement of Yurutse. The peak of Stok Kangri looms above the stark mountainscape. Our campsite (4350m) is well located in a tiny meadow within striking distance of the Ganda La. That afternoon we undertake a short walk to further assist with acclimatisation and to also gain striking views across the upper Rumbak Valley. Overnight: Tented camp
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Below Shogdo the trail enters a narrow gorge where willow, poplar and rose bushes provide a natural canopy alongside the river course. The Skui monastery (3435m) marks the confluence of the stream coming from Shogdo and the Markha Valley. We then head up the Markha Valley to Narding (3530m) and a comfortable, grassy campsite. Overnight: Tented camp
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We board the early morning flight to Delhi, on arrival trip concludes. If you are departing India today please don't book a flight out until mid afternoon in case there are delays on the Leh-Delhi flight.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
Our guide Nawang provides a combination of: a) very good care and follow up on the individual group member; b) check on security; c) good handling of the unforeseen situations which always occur on a trip like this; d) detailed and interesting information
An excellent guide. Providing the basis for an excellent trip.
Our guide Nawang provides a combination of: a) very good care and follow up on the individual group member; b) check on security; c) good handling of the unforeseen situations which always occur on a trip like this; d) detailed and interesting information
An excellent guide. Providing the basis for an excellent trip.
Our guide Nawang provides a combination of: a) very good care and follow up on the individual group member; b) check on security; c) good handling of the unforeseen situations which always occur on a trip like this; d) detailed and interesting information
An excellent guide. Providing the basis for an excellent trip.
Our guide Nawang provides a combination of: a) very good care and follow up on the individual group member; b) check on security; c) good handling of the unforeseen situations which always occur on a trip like this; d) detailed and interesting information
An excellent guide. Providing the basis for an excellent trip.
Our guide Nawang provides a combination of: a) very good care and follow up on the individual group member; b) check on security; c) good handling of the unforeseen situations which always occur on a trip like this; d) detailed and interesting information
An excellent guide. Providing the basis for an excellent trip.
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- Lunch & dinner in Delhi
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