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Markha
valley trek & Stok Kangri ascent
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Markha valley trek and Stok Kangri ascent
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Region: Markha
valley, Ladakh. Total Days: 18 Delhi-to-Delhi, Trek days: 12, Grade: Moderate to Strenuous. Maximum
elevation: 6,153 STOK KANGRI. Best Season: Mid of June to September
On the southern skyline of Leh, the stunning Stok Kangri peak 6'153 mtrs is a perfectly suited to someone seeking for
first Himalayan summit. Arriving at Leh by overland or flying, spending few days acclamatising, we visit the some of the great
monasteries at Thiksey, Shey, Phyang before heading off the wonderful trek through Markha valley. The trails crosses several
remote and picturesque villages. Crossing the Kongmaru la 5'150 mtrs before Nimaling below the impressive peak of Kang Gyatse 6'400 mtrs. Approaching
at base camp, we take a straight forward route to summit. Impressive view of Ladakh range and far Karakoram
range.
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Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi, Meeting upon at International airport, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: fly to capital
of Ladakh Leh, transfer to hotel.
Day 03: acclimatisation,
explore leh bazar.
Day
04: Excursion around Leh. Visit Shey, Thiksey.
Day 05: Leh - Hemis - Shang Sumdo (drive) trek to Chukirmo 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 06 : Chukirmo
- Nimaling - 8 to 9 hrs.
Day 07 : at Nimaling
Day 08 : Nimaling
- Markha 6 /7 hrs.
Day 09: Markha - Skiu 5
hrs
Day 10: Skiu - Base camp
Ganda la (16,097 ft / 4,878 m) 7 hrs..
Day 11: base camp - Rumbak
5 hrs.
Day 12: Rumbak - Kilchey
7 hrs.
Day 13: Kilchey Upper -
Munikarmo 6 hrs.
Day 14: upper Munikarmo - Base camp
Day 15: At abc: Explore
the surroundings and make your way to the summit.
Day 16: abc Munikarmo :
Retrace your steps to Munikarmo. Overnight camping.
Day 17: Munikarmo - Stok - Leh 4/5 hrs.
Day 18: early morning drive
to airport, fly to New Delhi. Depart to home town.
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"Perfect ascent of Stok Kangri in a 4 days climb from Leh. One
week in the area of Leh is a perfect acclimatisation. Base and advanced base camp in surrounded by beatifull nature. The summit
of the elegant 6153 meter mountain is steep but without technical dificulty. The guide knows how to let enjoy this lovely
country with surprises of lovely food and friendship with I 'll never forget. This experience
askes for another visit. When you saw already mountains all over the world, you must go to Ladakh and ask for this
guide ! " Paul Van Aelst, Belgium
"At first, lets thanks you for our trek, it was a big interesting experience with really a kind people than
Sanjay (always ready to help). Prem (who can made all food for you was like a magician), and Sonam. They are discreet, helpful,
always smiling. All the things which is necessary to have good time. We really enjoyed our trip, and sure that we will keep
your address for us or friends who would like to discover Ladakh. And we hope, we can come back later in this place to discover
another part of Ladakh. Thanks lot, jullay”. From Muriel and Stephane, Lyon, France.
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ITINARARY
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18 days Cost Includes:
· Hotel accommodation at 3 star basis New Delhi and Leh.
· Transportation by jeep as per itinary, sight seeing in around Leh.
· Airport transfer at Leh, New Delhi.
· All meals: bed tea, break fast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner.
· Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules/horse.
· All trek gear and accessories, single tent or twin sharing basis.
· Camp fee and Hemis high altitude national park fees.
Cost excludes:
· Domestic flight fare Delhi – Leh or Leh
– Delhi, Sleeping bags, meals in Leh, New Delhi,
Alcohal, personal laundry,
· Personal insurance. Entrance fee at monasteries. Tipping. Entrance fee at monasteries.
12 days trek Leh to Leh.
Cost includes:
· Jeep Transportation as programe,
· All meals bed tea, breakfast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner.
· Local staff, trekking mules. trek gear and accossories, tent on twin sharing
basis or single tent.
· Camp fee and national park fee.
Cost excludes:
· Deomestic airfare, Hotel accommodations,
· sleeping bag, alcohol, personal laundry, insurance,
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Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi, Meeting upon at
International airport, transfer to hotel, excursion around Delhi.
Day 02: fly to capital
of Ladakh Leh, transfer to hotel.
Day 03: acclimatisation,
explore leh bazar.
Day
04: Excursion around Leh. Visit Shey, Thiksey.
Day 05: Leh - Hemis - Shang Sumdo (drive) trek to Chukirmo 5 to 6 hrs. From the village of Martselang, proceed up the torrent,
to Sumdo. On the right, a valley leads to Shang. Continue up the valley, passing through the tiny settlement of Chogdo. Overnight
camp is set at the snout of the deep gorge.
Day 06 : Chukirmo
- Nimaling - 8 to 9 hrs. Immediately after leaving camp, enter into deep gorge. As soon as the pass becomes visible, the trail
climbs steeply to the beautiful grassy slopes at the foot of Kongmaru La (17,409 ft/ 5,150 m) with its wonderful views from
the top. Descent to Nimaling. Cam on the other side of the river.
Day 07 : at Nimaling
- The Nimaling plain is a broad undulating meadow which slopes upwards to the base of the ice-clad Kang Gyatse 6400 mtrs.
which dominates the area. Nimaling with tiny pasturage in the summer for an astonishing number of animals yaks, dzos, sheep,
goats, horses not only from the Markha but also from villages all around. Himalayan Marmots and white tailed Hared can be
seen in plenty and it is not unusual to sight an occasional blue-sheep or wolf can be seen. Camp by the river.
Day 08 : Nimaling
- Markha 6 /7 hrs. The trail descends steadily down the narrow valley; pass small villages and barley fields. Further on in
a gorge lies the Humlung monastery, not often inhabited. The valley is worth visiting. Camp is set near the village for the
night.
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Day 09: Markha - Skiu 5
hrs - A very pleasant walk up one of the loveliest sections of the valley, with thick bushes along the river, which is spanned
by several bridges. Camp is set at Skiu.
Day 10: Skiu - Base camp
Ganda la (16,097 ft / 4,878 m) 7 hrs. - Climb up a well-timbered gorge, which opens on to the broad grassy shoulders of the
upper valley of Sumdo. The small villages with its
few houses and fields lies at the junction of a small stream with the Skiu Nala. Camp is set here for the night.
Day 11: base camp - Rumbak
5 hrs. - Approximately an hours steep climb gets you to the top of the pass. From here spectacular panorama of snow- capped
mountains merging into the distance Karakoram range is revealed. The trail descends steadily
to the head of the Rumbak valley and passes through the small settlement of Yurutse. Rumbak is a very pretty village of farmers
and caravaneers. Overnight camp.
Day 12: Rumbak - Kilchey
7 hrs. - Immediately after leaving camp, cross the Nala over the bridge and follow the trail to the right bank of the Rumbak
Nala. After a short while a steep ascent through scree and through a complicated knot of ridges leads you to the top. A steep
descent leads to the campsite which shelters summer shepherds.
Day 13: Kilchey Upper -
Munikarmo 6 hrs. - Descend through the narrow gorge over avalanche debris. Just before the spot where a side stream joins
Stok Nala, turn right and keep following the main valley, walking for quite some distance over gentle slope. The slope gets
steeper as the valley winds to the right. On leaving the curve, you get your first glimpse of the snow-capped group of mountains.
Overnight camping.
Day 14: upper Munikarmo - Base camp - Immediately after leaving camp, start climbing up the west ridge till top.
From here walk eastwards. Base camp is generally set at 5,300 mtrs in moraine below the glacier. Walk through hard ice, climb
up an ice wall with 70-degree gradient, past an old snow ridge and crecices. To avoid the loose rocky area just above the
snow ridge, traverse the exposed west flank, another ice wall with a 75-degree gradient.
Day 15: At abc: Explore
the surroundings and make your way to the summit. Overnight camping..
Day 16: abc Munikarmo :
Retrace your steps to Munikarmo. Overnight camping.
Day 17: Munikarmo - Stok - Leh 4/5 hrs. Keeping on the left bank of the Stok Nala, the trail descends,
going past the jagged ruins of the Staklang Kar fort. At its base is a thick grove of willow. The trail is well worn, being
used for the summer movement of cattle and sheep to the higher pastures. The small gorge opens on to an alluvial plain. The
6through apricot orchards and barley fields, ending at the village of Stok
and the Ladaklh Sarai. Drive 6 kms to Leh, and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 18: early morning drive
to airport, fly to New Delhi. Depart to home town.
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