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Markha Valley Trek
Markha Valley Trek This trek is easily accessible from Leh and offers a large diversity of landscapes. The green oasis of the Markha Valley guarded by Kang Yatse 6400mts from east and Zanskar range from the south west. From any of the high points you can have breath-taking views of the Korakoram Saser Kangri peak (7670mts) Stok Kangri (6150mts) Kang Yatse 6400mts.and Nun Kun (7135mts.) During this trek you will go through many scattered high villages, each with irrigated fields of barley, wheat and mustard which adds brilliance to the landscape of this broken moon land, and Markha valley trek is a part of Hemis National Park, Where there is always an opportunity of spotting wild animals. We have departures to the famous Markha Valley every second day from 1st of June to 10th of October.
- Cost: 550 Euros/person for a private group of 2-3 Pax
- Cost: 450 Euros /person for a group of 4 to 8 Pax
- Size Of group: Min 2 & Max 6
- Highest Point: Gongmarula Pass 5150mts
- Grade: Medium
- Duration: 8 Days
- Cost: 520 Euros/ person for a private trek of 2-3 Pax
- Cost: 450 Euros/Person for a group of 4-8 Pax
- Size Of group: Min 2 & Max 8
- Highest Point: Gongmarula Pass 5150mts
- Grade: Medium
- Cost: 520 Euros/ person for a private trek of 2-3 Pax
- Cost: 450 Euros/Person for a group of 4-8 Pax
- Size Of group: Min 2 & Max 8
- Highest Point: Gongmarula Pass 5150mts
- Grade: Medium
- Markha Valley via Chilling 6 days
What’s included in the price:
- Transportation both ways (to the starting point and coming back from the finishing point by Jeep)
- Homestay accommodation with all meals
- Trekking guide
- Assistant guide
- Ponies or Donkies to carry the luggage
- Monastery entrance fees
- wildlife fees
- Inner line permission where ever it’s required.
Jasmin Dillon Recommends October 4, 2011
"The beauty of the nature and people were so Pure and Raw"
This trek was one of the best experiences of my life. I have had
many adventurous experiences across the world, but the this was
unique. The customer service was outstanding. The team at Dream
Ladakh helped us book out trek from Australia- they were
informative, helpful, easy to communicate with, and directed us
to choose the right trek with the small amount of time we had.
We were picked up from the airport free of charge, taken care of
at the office while they so calmly too care of sorting out the
most suitable accommodation for the few nights before our trek.
Naturally we had altitude sickness kicking in- but drinks and
snacks provided we soon felt much calmer ourselves. The team are
friendly and kind and go out of their way to help you with any
questions you have and offer help where ever they can. The
actual trek itself was PURE MAGIC. This part of the world is so
pure and untouched, the nature, the people, the whole
experience. It was hard work over our Markha Valley 8 day trek,
but with an excellent and experienced guide who spoke good
English, was super fit, full of knowledge, and such a genuine
kind person, it made it very safe and enjoyable- even when
climbing 5,200m.
As vegans we had no trouble at all with the right food be
provided, with a great cook. So much food was available for us.
The tents and equipment provided where in great condition and we
were always warm and dry. The horses and donkey which carried
all the gear were well fed and cared for by the pony man. They
all looked very happy and healthy compared to some of the others
horses we saw along the way. Dream Ladakh were professional,
have fantastic knowledge and experience, but what I liked the
most is how trustworthy they were!!! Good for: adventure, All
tourists, hiking trekking walking, Fit people of all ages,
amazing nature
jazzdillon@hotmail.com
Andrea & Manuela Recommends this, September 15,
2011
We spent our last holiday in Ladakh; would like not only visit
this fantastic country, but do a trekking. We began to look for
on internet and we found Dreamland Trek & Tour and booked with
your the Markha trek and the other trip around Ladakh. For us it
was a amzing experienrice. The trekking was magnificent; we must
thank our guide, your assistent and the ponyman. They were very
kind with us, very professional and we spent with them a great
experience and we thank them for letting us know Ladakh.
At the end of trekking, the staff of Dreamland organised for us
the trip to Nubra Valley and the big lake. Also this trips was
fantastic. We thank a lot Dreamland for the great experience we
had spent
andreamanu1@virgilio.it
Anne-Lise Garcel et Georges Korchia
La markha Valley: excellent trek c etait splendid et notre
guide, Pema, etait genial. Ils nous a raconte plein de trucs sur
le Ladakh et est un excellent cuisinier. Merci egalement a l
agence Dreamland pour sa gentillesse et son efficacite. 04/09/03
algarcel@recherche.loreal.com
Excellent Tour Company Operator - Flexible, Honest. Use
them
Lyn Michaud Recommends November 21, 2010
My wife and I had opportunity to use Dreamland Trek&Tour during
a month in Ladakh. Javeed and his staff were most helpful. We
organized our tour over the internet due to recommendations from
other Canadians. Javeed met us at the airport and ensured we
were well looked after throughout our trip including
accommodation, guides, tour drivers, pony boys - in fact the
lot! We did change our trekking schedule and Javeed met the
challenge, was flexible, and as a result we also squeezed in a
trip across Khardung La into the Nubra Valley after our trip up
the Markha and into Rupshu. We enjoyed Leh, our trek and
sightseeing journeys to a very interesting land with many
excellent gompa's combined with a rich cultural heritage.
Dreamland kept us well physically as we went to altitude and we
were pleased with their approach to the environment in Ladahk.
We found Javeed and his staff to be friendly and helpful
throughout. There are many tour operators in Leh, but Dreamland
stands out as a professional, honest, competent and well run
company.
lmichaud@telus.net
550 /450€
5150mts
Min 2 & Max 6
8
OUTLINE ITINERARY
- Day 1: Drive from Leh to Spituk (40 min Approximately) Trek to Zingchen (4-5 hrs)
- Day 2: Trek from Zingchen to Gandala Base (5-6 hrs)
- Day 3: Trek from Gandala Base to Skiu via Gandala Pass 4850m ( 6-7 hrs)
- Day 4: Trek from Skiu to Markha (7-8 hrs)
- Day 5: Trek from Markha to Thuchungtse ( 5-6 hrs)
- Day 6: Trek from Thuchungtse to Nimaling 4700m (4-5 hrs)
- Day 7: Trek from Nimaling to Shang Sumdo via Gongmarula Pass 5150m Highest point of the trek 6-7 hrs
- Day 8: Trek from Shang Sumdo to Hemis after visiting the Hemis monastery we will drive you back to Leh via Shey and Thicksey (4-5 hrs) and 2 hrs drive. Trek finishes here.
- Day 1: Trek from Zingchen to Gandala Base (5-6 hrs)
- Day 2: Trek from Gandala Base to Skiu via Gandala Pass 4850m ( 6-7 hrs) D
- ay 3: Trek from Skiu to Markha (7-8 hrs)
- Day 4: Trek from Markha to Thuchungtse ( 5-6 hrs)
- Day 5: Trek from Thuchungtse to Nimaling 4700m (4-5 hrs)
- Day 6: Trek from Nimaling to Shang Sumdo via Gongmarula Pass 5150m Highest point of the trek 6-7 hrs and we will drive you back to Leh via the famous monasteries Shey Thicksey and Hemis
- Day 1: Drive to Chilling by Jeep and trek from Chilling to Skiu 3-4 hrs
- Day 2: Trek from Skiu to Markha (7-8 hrs)
- Day 3: Trek from Markha to Thuchungtse ( 5-6 hrs)
- Day 4: Trek from Thuchungtse to Nimaling 4700m (4-5 hrs)
- Day 5: Extra day at Nimaling or Thichungtse with side walk options
- Day 6: Trek from Nimaling to Shang Sumdo via Gongmarula Pass 5150m Highest point of the trek 6-7 hrs
- Day 7: Trek from Shang Sumdo to Hemis after visiting the Hemis monastery we will drive you back to Leh via Shey and Thicksey (4-5 hrs) and 2 hrs drive. Trek finishes here.
Hemis Monastery
Location: 46 Km
Founded in 1630 by First incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang
Gyatso
Hemis Monastery holds the distinction of being the biggest as
well as the wealthiest monastery of Ladakh. It dates back to the
year 1630 and was founded by the first incarnation of Stagsang
Raspa Nawang Gyatso. Hemis Monastery is positioned inside a
gorge, at a distance of approximately 47 km from Leh. Belonging
to the Dugpa Order, it stands on the western bank of the Indus
River. The monastery also boasts of a very rich collection of
ancient relics. The Hemis Monastery also serves as the venue of
an annual festival, known as the Hemis Festival. This festival
is celebrated as a commemoration of the birth anniversary of
Guru Padmasambhav. On the day of the Hemis Festival, the thangka
of the monastery is displayed, with a gap of twelve years
between successive displays. The Thanka is the sacred
appliqué-work tapestry wrought with pearls, which depicts Guru
Padmasambhava. And not to be forgotten is a sacred mask dance
that is performed at the monastery every year. The dance takes
place on 9th and 10th day of the fifth month of the Tibetan
calendar.
Stakna Monastery
Location 25 Kms from Leh
Founded by Chosje Jamyang Palkar in 16th century.
Stakna Gompa of Ladakh is situated on the right bank of the
Indus River, at a distance of approximately 25 km from the town
of Leh. The name, 'Stakna' literally means 'tiger's nose'. The
monastery was so named because it was built on a hill, which is
shaped just like a tiger's nose. Stakna Monastery of Leh Ladakh
owes its inception to Chosje Jamyang Palkar, the great scholar
saint of Bhutan. It formed a part of the many religious estates
offered by the Dharmaraja Jamyang Namgial to the saint, around
1580 AD.
Thiksey Gompa
Location Thicksey Village 20 Kms from Leh
Founnded in 1430 AD. By Spon Paldan Sherab, nephew of Sherab
Zangpo
Thiksey Gompa of Ladakh is situated at a distance of
approximately 18 km from the town of Leh. One of the most
beautiful monasteries of Ladakh, it belongs to the Gelukpa Order
of Buddhism. Sherab Zangpo of Stod got the Thikse Monastery
built for the first time, at Stakmo. However, later Spon Paldan
Sherab, the nephew of Sherab Zangpo, reconstructed the monastery
in the year 1430 AD. The new monastery was sited on a hilltop,
to the north of Indus River. Thikse Monastery of Leh Ladakh
houses a temple, known as Lakhang Nyerma. This temple, built by
Rinchen Zangpo, the Translator, is dedicated to Goddess Dorje
Chenmo. A huge temple in its time, today it stands mostly in
ruins. Apart from this temple, there are a number of other
sacred shrines inside the monastery complex. The monastery also
has a rich collection of numerous valuable artifacts and ancient
relics. Thiksey Gompa serves as the residence of approximately
eighty monks. It has been served, for quite a long time, by the
successive reincarnations of the Skyabsje Khanpo Rinpoche. The
monastery also plays the host to Gustor ritual, organized from
the 17th to 19th day of the ninth month of the Tibetan calendar.
Sacred dances also form a part of this ritual, which takes place
on an annual basis.
Shey Palace & Gompa
Location : 14 Kms from Leh
Founded by King Deldan Namgyal in 17th century
Shey Gompa of Ladakh is situated on a hillock, at a distance of
approximately 15 km to the south of Leh town. The monastery was
erected on the instructions of King Deldon Namgyal, in the
memory of his late father, Singay Namgyal. The main image inside
the Shey Monastery is that of Buddha Shalyamuni. It is a huge
image of the seated Buddha and is considered to be the biggest
metal statue and the second largest Buddha statue in the Ladakh
region. Copper sheets, gilded with gold, make up this amazing
Buddha statue. An annual festival is also held at Shey Gompa, on
the 30th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar.
