+977 9810650405info@hsj.com.np
TripAdvisor · Travelers’ Choice 2026

Markha Valley Trek

Duration
9 Days
8 nights
Group Size
2–14
people

Trip Overview

 

Ladakh really is a "Little Tibet". Although Tibet is politically part of China today, Ladakh, like parts of Nepal, is situated on the Tibetan plateau. Ladakh has many Tibetan refugees who fled Tibet with the invasion from China. The daunting height of the Himalaya adds to its isolation, even today the main road routes to Ladakh remain closed for more than six months of each year. Until 1979, there were no regular civilian flights into Ladakh so from October to June the region was completely cut off.

Today, it is full of amazing sights - strange gompas perched on soaring hilltops, dwarfed by snow capped mountains, the barren shattered looking landscapes splashed with small, brilliant patches of green and ancient palaces clinging to sheer rock walls. But most of all it is notable for its delightful people - friendly as only Tibetans can be and immensely colorful.

One of the most popular trek in Ladakh – it is a perfect combination of beautiful transhimalayan landscape with ladakhi villages. There are good chances to spot some high altitude wildlife.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

9 days
1
Day 1

Fly Delhi – Leh (3500m)

2
Day 2

Monastery visits in Leh (3500m)

3
Day 3

Drive Leh to Chilling and trek to Skiu (3400m) 4-5hrs

4
Day 4

Trek Skiu to Markha (3700m) 5-6hrs

5
Day 5

Trek Markha to Thachungtse (4150m) 5-6hrs

6
Day 6

Trek Thachungtse to Nimaling (4720m) 3-4hrs

7
Day 7

Trek Nimaling to Shang Sumdo(3660m) over the Kongmaru La (5130m) 6-7hrs

8
Day 8

Drive Shang Sumdo to Leh. 2-3 hrs

9
Day 9

Fly Leh to Delhi

What’s Included

Included
Twin Share accommodation for 4 nights at Guest House in Leh
Twin Share accommodation for 4 nights at Guest House in Leh
All meals on the trip
Monastery Entry fees, Camping fees
Full board camping arrangements on the mountain with a large mess tent, tables & stools
White Magic Trip Leader assisted by certified, experienced, English-speaking guides
Mules for porterage of personal and group luggage
All Transport as per the itinerary above
Not Included
Delhi-Leh-Delhi Airfare
Sleeping Bag & Items of personal clothing
Personal climbing equipment
Air Fares, Visas, Insurance, Airport taxes, laundry, phone calls, beverages and bottled water, souvenirs and other expenses of a personal nature.
Tips for guides, cooks & muleteers
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control

Departure dates

9 days · fixed departures or your own dates
1traveller
No scheduled departures right now. Contact us to arrange a private departure →

Traveler Stories

KimEverest Base Camp Trek
Deck and StrebellaNagarkot Sunrise Tour with Sallaghari-Changunarayan Hiking
DavidKathmandu - Pokhara Sightseeing with Everest Scenic Flight & Annapurna Heli tour
$820$749per person
Adults
1
Total$7491 × $749
2,023 reviews on Tripadvisor — travellers rate us 4.8 out of 5
Free cancellation — cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
7% of profit donated — Through the Himalayan Community Project, we fund education, healthcare & conservation in rural Nepal.
Ram SapkotaAmrit SapkotaAswin SapkotaAju SitaulaSushma Rijal
Ram & TeamBased in Kathmandu 🇳🇵
Chat
$749per personFree cancellation
Enquire us

Traveler Reviews

Overall rating
5.0/5
Across 20 reviews of HSJ trips
Taher
Verified booking · Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Day Tour Private/ Group option
5.0

Really excellent day! Rajan was my tour guide and he was excellent. Explained every historical site and the background behind it and was very informative the whole day. He made sure I was ok always, gave good reccomendations for delicious food and we got to sp…

Dave
Verified booking · Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Day Tour Private/ Group option
5.0

We really enjoyed our tour of the 7 UNESCO sites today. Dipendra was very informative and told us all about the history and fascinating facts of the many temples we visited. This is a full day trip and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Kathmandu.

Greg
Verified booking · Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Day Tour Private/ Group option
5.0

A great way to see all of the important sites in Kathmandu in just one day! The guide, Dipendra was great! Informative and funny!

Gloria
Verified booking · Kathmandu 7 UNESCO Heritage Sites Day Tour Private/ Group option
5.0

Dioendra our guide was terrific!!! Professional, punctual, very knowledgeable We visit 7 UNESCO sites and spend several hours knowing the fascinating and magical Nepalese culture…. Wonderful time !!! Highly recommended this tour with Dioendra!!

Compare Similar Experiences