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Ladakh The Markha Valley
A The classic Ladakh trek; superb views, traditional villages and colourful Buddhist monasteries
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16 days from £0 (minimum 6 passengers)
Destination: India  

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Ladakh The Markha Valley The classic Ladakh trek; superb views, traditional villages and colourful Buddhist monasteries
Ladakh is a world of its own; isolated for many months of the year by snow, it is still one of the best places to experience the unique culture of the high Himalaya. After a sensational flight to Leh and exploration of the major monasteries in the Indus Valley we start walking. The trek follows the Markha River from its junction with the Zanskar to a point close to its source near the peak of Nimaling. Climbing up through gorges, we pass fields of barley and mustard which surround the picturesque Ladakhi villages with their flat-topped houses. We may well spot Blue Sheep and Ibex scrambling over the rocky slopes beneath the superb mountain scenery, with the stark peaks of the Stok, Matho and Zanskar ranges towering above. From the high-altitude yak pastures we have time to explore some of the surrounding peaks, and from the top of the highest pass, the Gongmaru La (5200m.) we can enjoy incredible views of the Karakorums, the Himalaya and into Tibet. We end the trek near Hemis, the largest and most famous of the Ladakhi monasteries.

Trip Profile:
7 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 5200m, average 3900m. Grade B/C.

Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
6 nights hotels, 7 nights camping.

Food:
Included, except main meals in Delhi and Leh.
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Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Delhi.
Day 3
Fly to Leh: rest of the day to acclimatise.
Day 4
Exploring in and around Leh, visiting the town, the palace and the monasteries at Shey and Thikse.
Day 5
As above
Day 6
Drive to Chilling and begin the trek.
Day 7
Follow the Markha river, passing monasteries and remote villages to the high plateau at Nimaling.
Day 8
As above
Day 9
As above
Day 10
As above
Day 11
Cross the Gongmaru Pass (5200m) with superb views of the high mountains of Ladakh. Afternoon visit to Hemis monastery.
Day 12
As above
Day 13
Return to Leh.
Day 14
Fly to Delhi.
Day 15
Free in Delhi; evening depart.
Day 16
London.

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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Optional single supplement £110
Insurance £77

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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A The classic Ladakh trek; superb views, traditional villages and colourful Buddhist monasteries

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