12 Days - Chang-Thang To Markha Valley Trek

PACKAGE STARTS RS. 

Route : Delhi-Leh-Rumtse-Kyamar-Tisaling over Kummar La(4900 Mts.) and Mandachand La

– Tukje-Spangchen-Lungmotche—Datt- over Zalung Karpo La (5197 Mts.)- Nimaling (base of Kang Yatse)-Shang (Over Kongmaru La 5150 Mts)-Hemis – Leh-Delhi

 

Name of the Trek                : Chang-Thang to Markha Valley Trek

Sector                                   : Ladakh
Trekking Grade                   : Hard

Best season                        : Jun – Oct

Highest Altitude                 : Zalung Karpo La (5197 Mts.)

Duration of Tour                : 14 days

Duration of Trek                : 10 days

 

 

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Domestic flight Delhi – Leh(3500 Mts.)
Day 02) Journey from Leh to Rumtse(4040 Mts.) / 75 Km / 02 hrs drive
Day 03) Rumtse – Kyamar(4050 Mts.) / 05 hrs trek
Day 04) Kyamar – Tisaling(4200 Mts.) over Kummar La(4900 Mts.) and Mandachand La / 06-07 hrs trek
Day 05) Tisaling – Tukje(4627 Mts.) via Shibuk(4980 Mts.) / 06-07 hrs trek
Day 06) Tukje – Spangchen(4580 Mts.) / 06 hrs trek
Day 07) Spangchen – Lungmotche(4550 Mts.) / 05 hrs trek
Day 08) Lungmotse – Datt (4200 Mts.) / 08 Hrs trek

Day 09) Datt – Sora(4600 Mts.) / 05 hrs trek
Day 10) Sora – Langthang Chhu(4500 Mts.) Over Zalung Karpo La (5197 Mts.) / 06 hrs trek
Day 11) Langthang Chhu – Nimaling (base of Kang Yatse)(4900 Mts.) / 06 hrs trek
Day 12) Nimaling to Shang(3640 Mts.) (Over Kongmaru La 5150 Mts.)  / 08 hrs trek
Day 13) Shang-Hemis to Leh(3500 Mts.) / 60 Km/ 02 hrs trek
Day 14) Flight from Leh-Delhi

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RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
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Deluxe		High Season: Rs. Low Season : Rs.	High Season: Rs. Low Season : Rs.	High Season: Rs. Low Season : Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in alpine/Dom tents while camping on Double sharing basis
• All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking. Breakfast & dinner would be hot and lunches would be packed during the trek
• Local Accompanying English speaking Trekking guide
• Cook & Helper during the trekking
• Insulation mats for trekking style camping (Clients are requested to bring their own sleeping bags)
• Dinning tent(if above 04 pax)
• Kitchen tent fitted with kitchen equipment
• Ponies/Porters during trekking to carry baggage, food material, camping equipment
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners in the Hotels
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Sleeping bags, Trekking Shoes and clothing
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

 

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Detail Itinerary :

 

Day 01) Domestic flight Delhi – Leh(3500 Mts.)
Arrive  Leh a/port. Once reached in Leh, you will then be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon visit to a monastery within the town and sightsee of the Shanti Stupa and Old Fort of Leh.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

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Day 02) Journey from Leh to Rumtse(4040 Mts.) / 75 Km / 02 hrs drive
We will depart for Rumtse early, en route visiting the Shey, Thiskey and Hemis monasteries.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 03) Rumtse – Kyamar(4050 Mts.) / 05 hrs trek
The first trek will begin with an easy trail which leads to a beautiful campsite close to a spring.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 04) Kyamar – Tisaling(4200 Mts.) over Kummar La(4900 Mts.) and Mandachand La / 06-07 hrs trek

Due to the nature of this trek, an early start is advised. The trail will cross along a river until ascending to the Kumur La. Here you can enjoy the spectacular views of the Chang-Tang Range, before descending steadily to the river bank. We will then wade through the river and climb back up again to the next pass – Mandachand La. An easy descent will then bring us to our campsite; situated on the pastureland of Tisaling.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 05) Tisaling – Tukje(4627 Mts.) via Shibuk(4980 Mts.) / 06-07 hrs trek

We begin the day with a 2 hour trek to the Shibuk La pass, meanwhile enjoying the spectacular views. We will then begin to descend to Shibuk, where marmots play hide and seek. The track becomes easy and flat as it proceeds through the large valley to the nomad headquarters at Tukje, where we will then make camp for the night. Later in the day, we will visit the village and its small Gompa, whilst taking a stroll along the lake that provides splendid views of the sunset.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 06) Tukje – Spangchen(4580 Mts.) / 06 hrs trek
The trek will begin with 01:30 hrs along a dusty trail until we reach the Manali – Leh highway.

We will spend half an hour on the main road, before taking a diversion for 02 hours to reach the valley of Kharanak Rupshu.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 07) Spangchen – Lungmotche(4550 Mts.) / 05 hrs trek
It is an easy trail until we reach Kharanak Village of nomads. After a while we will make a diversion to Lungmotche toward Yarla.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 08) Lungmotse – Datt (4200 Mts.) / 08 Hrs trek
Today will be the longest day of treks. As we cross Yar La, one can see the Kyang (wild donkeys. In Datt you will visit the old monastery and the village itself, before spending the night on a beautiful campsite.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 09) Datt – Sora(4600 Mts.) / 05 hrs trek
As we walk through the beautiful gorge, crossing the crystal clear water streams, on the right side of the trail, one can see the ruins of an old castle. We will camp in Sora which is surrounded by mountains and barley fields.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 10) Sora – Langthang Chhu(4500 Mts.) Over Zalung Karpo La (5197 Mts.) / 06 hrs trek

The day will begin with a steady climb to the Zalung Karpo La, with amazing views of the mountain ranges. We will then descend through the rocky and dusty path until reaching the campsite.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 11) Langthang Chhu – Nimaling (base of Kang Yatse)(4900 Mts.) / 06 hrs trek
Today’s trek will start with a gradual ascent before a steep 4 hour climb to the pass. The trail then becomes easier when reaching the plateau at the base of the Kang Yatse (6200 m / 20,314 ft.). You will be able to see the herds of Yak, Sheep and Goat upon the plateau grazing here and there.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 12) Nimaling to Shang(3640 Mts.) (Over Kongmaru La 5150 Mts.)  / 08 hrs trek

A zigzag ascent for around 2 hours will lead us to the panoramic Kongmaru La. We will then follow a steep descent until Chuskirmo and a beautiful riverbed. A vibrant rocky path will lead us to Shang; a pleasant campsite. We will also visit a small Gompa outside of the village and a monastery.

Overnight stay at Camp.

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Day 13) Shang-Hemis to Leh(3500 Mts.) / 60 Km/ 02 hrs trek

We will be picked up by an arranged vehicle where we will head back for Leh. Once reached in Leh, you will be dropped off at your hotel. En route you will be visiting the monasteries of Hemis – 48 km from Leh – situated on the opposite side of the Singee Tsanpo River (Indus). Thiskey, as well as the Shey Palace will also be visited.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

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Day 14) Leh-Delhi Flight
You will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Delhi. Once reached in Delhi you will then be transported to your hotel where you will be staying overnight. The afternoon can be spent at your own leisure.

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Tour Ends But Memories Remains – Always