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Markha Valley - Kings School Canterbury

India
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
CHALLENGING CHALLENGING

A two-week trekking expedition through Ladakh's spectacular Markha Valley

Trip Code: MARV
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Markha Valley - Kings School Canterbury

Highlights
  • Witness the traditional way of life in the Markha Valley on an 8-day trek 
  • Enjoy spectacular views from the Kongmaru La (5290m) of nearby Kang Yatze (6400m)
  • Explore Ladakh, a stronghold of Tibetan Buddhism often referred to as 'Little Tibet'
  • Visit several Indus Valley monasteries including Thikse and Hemis

At a Glance
  • Group Size 12 to 18
  • 8 days trekking
  • Max altitude - 5290 metres
  • Join In Delhi

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 6 nights Hotel
  • 7 nights Camping
Overview

In the remote north-western corner of India, the Himalayan region of Ladakh is a truly inspirational destination for a Schools trekking expedition. Following a beautiful high valley, this superb trekking route leads through a spectacular mountain world, coloured by green irrigated fields and the red of the monks' robes at the villages and monasteries en route. After acclimatising and sightseeing at the monasteries around the ancient regional capital of Leh and taking a jeep ride up to the Khardung La (5380m) you'll set off on a trek into the Markha Valley. Crossing the Ganda La to reach Skiu in the Markha Valley, you'll enter a region where the way of life has changed little for centuries. Gradually gaining height on a riverside trail, the group's highest camp is at 4860 metres on the Nimaling Plain in the realm of the snow leopard and impressive lammergeier or bearded vulture. Returning to the Indus Valley via the Kongmaru La (5290m) there are excellent views of nearby Kang Yatze (6400m) and northwards to the peaks on the Tibetan border. This popular itinerary offers a real taste of the unique culture and magical landscape of Ladakh.

Is this holiday for you?

For almost all of this trekking route we follow good trails, which are the main routes between the villages. Crossing the 2 high passes on the trek, we will encounter zig-zag paths on scree. This is not a particularly long or sustained trek and we have allowed 3 days and nights in Leh to help the group acclimatise to the altitude, before setting off. The holiday is made relatively challenging o …

For almost all of this trekking route we follow good trails, which are the main routes between the villages. Crossing the 2 high passes on the trek, we will encounter zig-zag paths on scree. This is not a particularly long or sustained trek and we have allowed 3 days and nights in Leh to help the group acclimatise to the altitude, before setting off. The holiday is made relatively challenging on account of 8 days of trekking at generally quite high altitude, including 2 high pass crossings at close to 5000 metres.

 

 

Why KE?

Much like our travellers, we can't get enough of this stunning part of the world and have run this irresistible trekking holiday in Ladakh every year since 1998; we know exactly how to get the most out of this breathtaking area rich in culture and adventure. 

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