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himalaya
twin peaks of ladakh
IMAGE: Beautiful sunrises and sunsets captured on the Markha Valley Trek with Richard I'Anson | Richard I'Anson
21 DAYS 5 NIGHTS HOTEL 15 20 BREAKFASTS, NIGHTS CAMPING 19 LUNCHES
AND 19 DINNERS
• A stunning trek in Ladakh combining climbs on the western summit of Kangyaze (6300m) and Dzo Jongo (6250m)
beyond the markha valley
IMAGE: Trek across the Zalung Karpo La and beyond the Markha Valley,
• Savour unrivalled views of the Karakoram
• Visit remote villages and monasteries perched on sugarloaf mountains
• Explore ancient monasteries and forts in the upper Indus Valley
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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
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Delhi, 2 | Fly to Leh, 3/4 | In Leh 5/8 | Trek to Ganda La and cross pass to Shingo Village Base 9/10 | Trek to Markha via Narding 11/13 | To Tachungtse and Kangyaze base camp 14 | Climb western ridge Kangyaze 2 (6200m) 15/16 | To Dzo Jongo Base Camp 17 | Climb Dzo Jongo (6250m) 18/19 | Trek to Namaling and Shang Sumdo 20 | Return to Leh 21 | Fly to Delhi, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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GRADE |
ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/EXPLORATORY TREK > TECHNICAL GRADE: 1, BASIC
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Delhi 2 | Fly to Leh 3/4 | In Leh, visit Shey Palace and Tikse monastery 5/6 | Commence trek to Rumbak 7 | Trek to the base of Ganda La 8 | Cross Ganda La to Shogdo village 9/10 | Trek Markha valley to Hankar village 11 | Trek to base Zalung La 12/13 | Cross Zalung La to Dat 14 | Drive to Leh via Hemis monastery 15 | Fly to Delhi, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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GRADE | MODERATE
Pakistan
India
Delhi
hidden valleys of ladakh
IMAGE: Admiring the village of Shogdo | Brad Atwal
10 DAY TREK
Pakistan
Tibet
Nepal
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Leh Kangyaze
India
Delhi
Dzo Jongo
Tibet
Nepal
Leh
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: TPL Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: MVT Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
UPDATED
16 DAY TREK & CLIMB
15 DAYS
9 NIGHTS CAMPING 5 NIGHTS HOTEL
10 DAY TREK
where you are unlikely to see other trekkers |
Brad Atwal
14 BREAKFASTS, 13 LUNCHES AND 13 DINNERS
20 DAYS 8 NIGHTS HOTEL 11 NIGHTS CAMPING
• Witness the celebrated Hemis festival
• Wander the shores of the serene waters of Tso Moriri
• Cross Zalung Karpo La and witness the
19 BREAKFASTS, 17 LUNCHES AND 17 DINNERS
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GRADE | MODERATE
Pakistan
India
Delhi
jagged ridges of the Zanskar range
• Trek along the well-defined trails in the Markha Valley
• Explore the wild and remote Tibetan borderlands
• Visit the ancient monasteries and forts in the upper Indus Valley
• Experience traditional hospitality in our hotel in Leh
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Delhi 2 | Fly to Leh 3 | In Leh, Visit Shey Fort & Tikse monastery 4 | Drive to Zinchen, commence trek to Rumbak 5 | Additional acclimatisation in Rumbak and surrounds 6 | Trek to Ganda La base 7 | Cross Ganda La to Shogdo 8 | Trek to Narding 9 | Trek to Markha village 10 | Trek to Hankar village 11 | Trek to base Zalung La 12 | Cross Zalung La to Tsorka 13 | Trek to Dat 14 | Drive to Tso Moriri 15 | At Tso Moriri, return to Leh 16/17 | Hemis Festival 18 | In Leh 19 | Fly to Delhi 20 | In Delhi, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip which are similar to the trips on this page. View exact inclusions online.
Leh
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: HVL
Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
Tibet
Nepal