Trekking Amongst Tall Peaks and Great Views

 The Markha Valley Trek is one of the most fascinating and known treks in the Ladakh region of India. Being located in the north western part of India, the Ladakh region is famous for its surreal beauty. The Markha Valley trek accompanies along with the Markha River downstream taking in several high passes including Ganda La (15748 ft) and Kongmaru La (17,060 ft) along with blissful views across those landscapes with the tall peaks of Kang Yatse and the Stok Kangri (20,086 ft) coming into ones view. The trek also takes trekkers through an outlook of ancient farming with many green irrigated fields and local villages along the way.

One can also encounter several monasteries and meet the monks there.One will also be able to witness several deep river crossings, high rocky canyons, and tour many Buddhists villages on the way. With Markha Valley trek one gets to witness the dry region of mighty Kashmir. The fantastic ride of 9 days, lush green and yellow barren landscapes passing alongside Indus river, will surely charm ones soul.

Markha Valley is said to be the largest valley of the Ladakh region. Leh is the starting point of this trek, which is a great way to explore the Buddhist monuments in Leh. For sure, the Rumbak, Yurutse, Skiu, Markha, Hankar, Nimaling settlements will revitalize the trekkers. Also, most of the villages have preserved monasteries, ruined forts, and temples there. Among them, the Tacha monastery is a beautiful heart catcher that lies between those mountains.

The trek goes through dry regions, but the Indus, Markha and numerous streams will come in ones way. Since the trail goes through Hemis National Park, all its treasured and unique fauna, mountain sheep, Argali, rabbits, snow leopards could be spotted at every camping site. Ganda La and Kongmaru La are the two cardinal passes that are crossed on the way. These passes are known for the panoramic and mesmerizing views of the infinite Karakoram and Ladakh ranges. The amazing view of K2 mountain, Stok Kangri and Kang Yatse peaks are the best of this trek. A small trek ahead of Markha Valley will get one to the base of Kang Yatse peaks. The trail is said to be of easy to moderate and is recommended to all age groups. One will get a wider and non-repetitive insight into Ladakhi Himalayas too. Each day brings forth new challenges with great mesmerizing views.

The best time to visit Markha Valley Trek is between the months of June and mid-October. During this time, the weather in Ladakh is pleasant and the average temperature ranges between 20–30°C in the daytime. July and August are said to be the best months for Markha Valley trek as during these months Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh highways also open for private vehicles. Along with the Markha Valley Trek, other treks that are just soul satisfying and can be undertaken to freshen up from daily hectic schedule are the Brahmatal Trek, Sandakphu And Phalut Trek, Kedarkantha Trek, Monpa Trail and many more treks! 

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