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Markha Valley
Markha Valley Trek 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.) Sculpted canyons, fantastic rock formations, medieval villages, Buddhist gompas and snow-peaks. The Markha Valley is one of the most popular treks in Ladakh. Its located close to Leh, the walking is mostly below 4000 meters with night stops around 3500 meters and has the best of Ladakh. This trek being in of Hemis National Park, there is always an opportunity of spotting rare species of wild animals.
Other Significant places you will cover with this package are: Nubra Valley and Pangong La
- Cost: 1100 Euros/Person for a private trek of 2-3 Pax
- Cost: 980 Euros/Person for a group of 4-8 Pax
- Size of group: Min 2 & Max 8 Person
- Highest Pass: Gongmarula 5200m Pass 4850mts
- Grade: Medium
Charlie O Connor & Family Recommends October 31,
2011
Awesome adventure, special people
We had a universally excellent experience with the whole team at
Dreamland and we cannot recommend them highly enough. They were
efficient, friendly, cheerful, informative, and responsive and
everything went exactly according to plan - which has not been
our experience with other operators in India. We booked our trek
from Australia and via email exchanges were able to work out the
best plan for our family (we have 2 boys aged 9 and 10 years
old). All of the team were great from the guys who picked us up
at the airport to Javeed, the owner. We did a 4-day trek
including a 4,900m pass (Stok La) and the team (guide, cook,
assistant cook, pony guy) were very cool, from the 6am wake-up
cup of tea delivered to our tent, to the delicious meals each
night. They were particularly generous to the kids, making sure
that they had suitable food, playing cards with them, chatting
and joking, as well as pointing out things of interest along the
way.
Back in Leh, after the trek, one of our boys got a stomach bug
he couldn't shake easily, and needed to see a doctor. Although
we were no longer their responsibility, both Javeed and our
guide (Achuk) came with us and helped negotiate our way to a
doctor who spoke English. They were genuinely concerned and keen
to ensure that Matt got the attention he needed.
We all had a fabulous, memorable experience in a spectacular
part of the world, mostly as a result of the cheerful attention,
professionalism and local knowledge of the Dreamland team. We
would recommend them to anyone and many operators in more
developed parts of the world could learn from their example.
Good for: experience, trekking, Cool people, advice, local
knowledge, support
email : charlie.oconnor@liw3.com
Magali et Christophe PIRET-GERARD & Family July-Aug
2014
Unforgettable Family Holiday Trekking with Dreamland Trek & Tour
"Nous vous conseillons vivement l'agence "dream ladakh" qui nous
ont organisé la totalité de notre voyage familial (2 parents et
4 enfants (de 15 à 22 ans) en Inde (depuis notre arrivée à
l'aéroport de New Dehli avec visite de Agra Tasj Mahal et
alentours en 2 jours jusqu'à notre retour à l'aéroport de New
Dehli) et au Ladakh (15 jours). Ce fut un voyage
extra-ordinaire! L'agence est très compétente, ouverte à toute
proposition, réactive et rassurante. Avant d'entamer notre
trekking Lamarayu-Chilling (1 jour de repos)-Chansumdo (11
jours), nous nous sommes acclimatés 3 jours à Leh. Les 3 jours
pleins d'acclimatisation sont essentiels (Leh est à 3.500m
d'altitude - prévoir granules COCA en homéopathie, somnifères
pour les premières nuits et diamox si nécessaire). Les 3
premiers jours nous avons visité Leh, les monastères aux
alentours et avons emprunté le 3ième jour la route la plus haute
du monde (point culminant 5.600 m) en voiture (en très bon état)
avec d'adorables chauffeurs. Si vous souhaitez de plus amples
explications sur les monastères et le boudhisme il peut être
intéressant de demander un guide spécifique pour les visites des
monastères les explications des moines sur place étant
laconiques. Nous avons logé à l'hôtel proposé par dream ladakh
qui était très bien (bonne literie) et qui avait l'avantage
d'être situé à côté de l'agence (le seul ennui c'est les chiens
qui aboient pendant la nuit dans cette partie là de Leh).
Le trekking s'est très bien déroulé pour nous 6 grâce au guide
et son assistante (charmants et très compétents). L'excellent
cuisinier et son assistant nous ont fait de délicieux repas très
sains et variés et fourni tous les jours de la bonne eau de
montagne (bouillie pendant plus d'une minute pour tuer toute
bactérie).
Les tentes étaient très confortables et le staff très aidant.
Des petits chevaux portaient nos bagages et le matériel et
étaient menés par de très gentils meneurs ladakhis. Nous avons
fait l'ensemble du trekking en 11 jours mais si vous avez un peu
plus de temps, nous vous conseillons de le faire en 13 jours
afin d'être plus relax et de mieux répartir les heures de
marche. Nous avions également demandé qu'un cheval nous
accompagne, ce qui a permis à la maman qui manquait de souffle
de faire les ascensions à cheval et aux enfants d'être portés
lors d'une foulure ou maladie passagère. En bref, ce voyage
aventureux nous a permis de voir un pays où vivent des ladakhis
charmants et authentiques, ou la nature est intacte et les
paysages à couper le souffle. Ce pays nous a tous émerveillé et
transformé."
Dreamland was just beyond expectation!
Jaap de Graaf Recommends January 1, 2013
Last summer I went with two families (4 adults, 4 children) to
Ladakh in India and did a trekking in the Markha Valley (9
days). The trekking organisation we took was Dreamland Trek &
Tour in Leh. This organisation was excellent in every aspect.
The information on the site and through email was clear, quick
and to the point. The organisation of the trekking was 100%.
Good staff, new gear, lovely food, strong and healthy horses,
friendly guides and a ecological approach. They just finished a
garbage cleaning trek in the valley so that everything is
cleaned up.
Jaap de Graaf & family and friends.
Good for: Information, tourguides, short and long treks
email : jaapdegraaf@hetnet.nl
1100 /980€
4850mts
Min 2 & Max 6
14
OUTLINE ITINERARY
- Day 1: Arrival at Leh airport, to be received by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.
- Day 2: A Complete day of visit to the monasteries (104 Kms). Shey, Thiksey and Hemis.
- Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley (120 Kms) via K-top highest motorable road 5606m visit Hunder & Diskit
- Day 4: Nubra to Pangong Lake via Shayok Valley drive after visiting Sumur and Panamik overnight at Spangmik.
- Day 5: Spangmik to Leh via Chemrey, Takthok and Stakna monasteries.
- Day 6: Trek from Zingchen to Gandala Base (5-6 hrs)
- Day 7: Trek from Gandala Base to Skiu via Gandala Pass 4850m (6-7 hrs)
- Day 8: Trek from Skiu to Markha (7-8 hrs)
- Day 9: Trek from Markha to Thuchungtse ( 5-6 hrs)
- Day 10:Trek from Thuchungtse to Nimaling 4700m highest Camping point during the trek (4-5 hrs)
- Day 11: 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 12: Rest in Leh
- Day 13: Rafting on Zanskar River OR Downhill Mountainbiking from Khardungla Top 5606m to Leh
- Day 14: Transfer to airport and fly back to Delhi with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.
Our typical day of trekking is based on an average level of client physical fitness coupled with the nature of our weather and terrain. This could include very warm days during summer, high passes, and the need to move between campsites which ensure adequate grazing for the ponies.
- 06:00 Bed tea is served to your tent. A great way to warm up before packing up your gear.
- 06:30 Hot water is provided for your morning wash.
- 07:00 Breakfast is served
- 08:00 Your personal packing is complete and your trail lunch is available to place in your day pack. Your guide will go over the day’s travel plans highlighting those areas along the route you will want to visit.
- 08:15 Off on the trail with your guide, or with instructions as to the route and where he will meet you if he needs to assist with pony packing (dependant on party size).
- 12:00 Lunch along the route, often in a meadow or beside a stream. A typical lunch might consist of a sandwich, juice box, cheese, boiled egg, boiled potato, apple, cookies or chocolate bar.
- 17:00 In camp with a pot of tea after a great day of sights and trekking. The tent is up and you are making notes in your journal and taking photos of the picturesque landscape.
- 18:30 Supper is served. Time for more tea and, perhaps, an early bed.
Expect to have rather lengthy days of travel with plenty of time to take photos and look at the scenery, visit tea tents or local villages as you pass through. You will have plenty of time in camp each evening to meet with other travelers, compare notes, read a bit, take photographs or visit surrounding villages or sites either before or after your supper is served. By starting early you will have made substantial progress in the cooler part of the day, and will be able to take your time ascending the passes which can be up to 17,000 feet (5,180 M) on some routes, arriving at your next camp with some reserves of energy for the evening.