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Welcome to Vardhman's "Markha Valley Trek"!
On arrival in Leh, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Full day rest to acclimatize yourself. Evening go for a brisk
walk to stretch your body.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Leh And Surroundings
On the day 2 of your tour visit the most popular monasteries and palaces,
namely Shey,Thiksey and Hemis.
Hemis Gompa: This monastery is the best-known in Ladakh. Ladakh's largest
monastery. It contains a number of gold statues and Stupas decorated with
precious stones and a superb collection of Thankas, including one that is
the largest in existence. Hemis gompa is believed to have been established
in 1630 by Lama Tagstang Raspa and built by Palden Sara under the patronage
of King Sengge Namgyal on a site previously sanctified by the construction
of a cave hermitage dating from the 12th century. This monastery is the oldest
one in the area belonging to the Kargyu school. The Gompa is a unique example
of a monastic complex of this period which manifests in its structure the
geomantic principles which underlie religious constructions of this type.
Thiksey Monastery: This is situated on a mountain from where you can see panoramic
views of the Indus Valley. Within the monastery you can see many beautiful
Buddhist artifacts. 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of
the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several
temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha,
which are exquisite.
Shey Palace: Shey palace with its remarkable statue of Buddha and panoramic
views of Indus valley. Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it
was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was
the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of
Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Leh - Lamayuru-Alchi - Leh
This morning driv to the western part of Leh and visit the 11th century
monastery Lamayuru and Alchi.
Lamayuru: Situated on a drained lake the monastery at Lamayuru is known for
its scenic beauty. The monastery is the oldest in Ladakh, dating before the
10th Century, and is built on a sacred Bon (the pre-Buddhist religion) site.
Lamayuru used to be an asylum for criminals, though not any longer! is situated
at a distance of approximately 127 km to the west of Leh. The legend associated
with this monastery goes that at the time of Sakyamuni (the Historical Buddha),
nags (holy serpents) used to live in a Lake at the present day Lamayuru's
valley. It was the prediction of the Bodhisattva Madhyantaka that the lake
would get drained out, making the place for the construction of a monastery.
It is further believed that in 11th century, Mahasiddhacharya Naropa, Indian
Buddhist scholar, meditated for many years in a cave in Dukhang, still seen
today.
Alchi Gompa : Alchi has murals which predate the Tibetan style of painting,
along with Tabo (Spiti Valley) and Phugtol Gompa (Zanskar Valley). The murals
are the sole survivors of a style of painting prevalent in the first millennium.
70 Kms from Leh, on the banks of the Indus, is the Alchi Gompa dating a thousand
years back. One of its walls features thousands of miniature sized pictures
of the Buddha. Three large sized images made of clay and painted brightly
are its focal attractions. No longer an active religious center, it is looked
after by monks from the Liker monastery. This is the only monastery amongst
34 monasteries, which is not located on a hilltop.
Later in the evening drive back to Leh for an overnight rest in the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Leh -Chilling -Skiu
Morning drive to Chilling (about 4hrs), one of the famous villages in
Ladakh, known for craftsmanship especially metal works. Rech there and then
trek towards Skiu over Gand La (4930 m). It is a climb upto Gand La top &
then a descending path upto Shingo & from there we reach Skiu (3380 m).
A distance of 18 km will be covered in about 8 hr. Overnight saty will be
in the Camp.
Overnight: Camp
Day 05: Skiu- Markha
Trek (6-7hrs Walk).
The trek continues in the morning immediately after breakfast. The trail runs
parallel to Markha River. Lush vegetation, stunning flora and fauna offers
you awesome visual treat on the way. You halt for a while to lunch and thereafter
head for your destination. 6-7 hours of trekking finally ends in Markha. Reach
and check into your Camp for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Camp
Day 06: Markha -Thochungtse
Trek (6-7hrs walk)
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast walk past Markha towards Thochungtse.
Several descents bring you close to a monastery. Further ahead the trail crosses
a bridge and enters traditional villages of Humlung and Hankar. Get few minutes
of cultural immersion as you talk to local people who you will find very friendly
and hospitable. This culturally-stimulating journey progresses towards the
destination. 5-6 hours of trekking finally concludes in Thochungtse. Check
into your camp for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Camp
Day 07: Thochungtse -Nimaling
Trek (3-4hrs walk)
Today start trekking shortly after breakfast. Walking away from Thochungtse
you follow the trail that ascends to Nimaling. The trail passes by a series
of grassy ridges. As you move towards Nimaling, chortens and walls carved
with Buddhist prayers become visible. After covering 7 km, you will approach
rich pastures of Nimaling. Amid the unsurpassed beauty of Nimaling valley
you get to overnight at your camp tent.
Overnight: Camp
Day 08: Nimaling- Shang Sumdo
Trek (8-9hrs) Descending
Leaving behind Nimaling today start trekking towards Kongmaru La pass. On
reaching atop the pass at an elevation of 5,200 meters, you can catch outstanding
view of Karakoram ranges and the valley of Leh. Several pristine village settlements
can also be sighted. Thereafter, the trail descends further, meets gorges
and follows the left bank to Chumiktangmo. After lunch, you continue your
journey towards Shang Sumdo. Reach and check into your camp for an overnight
rest.
Overnight: Camp
Day 09: Shang Sumdo- Leh
This morning you will be picked you up from last point of the trek and
drive back to Leh. Upon arrical check into your hotel. Relax for a while and
in the afternoon visit to the Royal Palace of Ladakh, Japanese temple and
Sankar monastery, evening free for shopping.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Leh- Sarchu (Jeep Safari Towards Manali)
After an early breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sarchu
via through Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft world second highest motorable road.
At Pang you can stop for lunch and continue driving to Lachungla pass, which
is at a height of 5065 mts.
Upon arrival in Sarchu check in at your Camp for overnight. It will also be
the coldest night during the whole tour.
Overnight: Camp
Day 11: Sarchu-Rohtang Pass - Manali
Today drive to Manali via Baralacha Pass (4890m), Keylong (3350 m), &
Rohtang Pass (3978 m). Manali, Located in the most charming and beautiful
Kullu valley spreads out its charm on either side of river Beas. Kullu was
once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond
rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of
the shining river Beas, lay the fabled ' Silver Valley '. The valley runs
north to south of Beas River and is 80 kms. Long and about 2 kms wide.
Upon arrival, check in at our hotel. Evening at leisure to explore the area
on your own.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Manali Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Manali. Manali is a wonderful
place nestled in the midst of Himalayan ranges, although Manali is a well
know tourist destination and in the summer it is bustling with crowd, one
can still get away from the hustle and bustle by going to quite areas of Manali
like Vashisht. Visit the Doongari Devi,Solang Valley, Hadimba temple, Vashisht
hot springs, Manu temple, Tibetan monastery.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Manali-Kullu- Delhi
On the last day of your tour transfer to Kullu Airport to board the flight
for Delhi with sweet and unforgettable memories of your "Markha Valley
Trek" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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