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Markha Valley Trek

Skiu, Ladakh, India

4.7 (0)

Overview

Ladakh's classic tea-house trek — 5–7 days of river gorges, homestay hamlets and the Kang Yatse wall via Kongmaru La (5,260 m).

Why visit: The definitive Ladakhi trekking week, village to village.

Things to do

›Kongmaru La crossing
›Hankar & Markha villages
›Kang Yatse views
›Tea-house nights

TrekkingHomestayCamping

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Travel Information

Best time

Jun–Sep

Entry fee

Permits/guide

Est. budget

₹2,000–4,000/day

Duration

5–7 days

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Within

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