Intimidating, exhilarating and challenging
– the Zanskar trek is all of it and
more. The trek promises to keep you in high
altitudes, as the lowest altitudes in the
region are as high as 3000 meters above
sea level. The trek offers trekking enthusiasts
a fine long distance trekking in the
Himalayas to return with a mesmerizing and
unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
The trek brings trekkers face to face with
the might and elegance of the majestic and
rugged ranges of Himalayas, the sight of
small hamlets and many monasteries that
dot the multihued mountains. All those explorers
who incline for a trekking experience that
has the potential to make adrenaline flow,
this trek is one of the most eligible. Located
in the higher altitudes of the Himalayas,
Ladakh is dominated by Buddhists and shares
borders with Tibet, Kashmir and Himachal
Pradesh. The land is spectacularly preserved
with its native culture still intact, as
it happens in most remote mountains of the
World.
Markha
Valley Trek
Location
:
Ladakh
Altitude
:
4500 m
Best Time
to visit
:
June to October
Grade
:
Strenuous
An indelible trekking experience is promised
to trekking enthusiasts by the Markha Valley
trek with all its picturesque vistas of
the pristine locales, some of the oldest
Buddhist monasteries and nomadic dwellings
along the trail. An average height of 3500
m throughout the trek rises up to
4500 m on
the higher points. The trekking tour presents
trekkers an exotic prospect of visiting
Alchi, Lamayuru & Hemis monasteries,
which are also the oldest and the most striking
monasteries in Ladakh region. The Lamayuru
monastery, also known as the moon land,
is one of the most spectacular sights on
the face of the earth. The trek takes you
in and around Leh, which is a charming hamlet
and the capital of Ladakh. The people still
live a simple life, reflecting upon their
native culture intact. A bounty for an avid
lover of culture and diversity, trekking
along the Markha river through ‘Little
Tibet’ offers spectacular views of
the Great Himalayan, Ladakh and Zanskar
ranges.