Moderate–Difficult
Ladakh
Markha Valley Trek
The Markha Valley trek is a 65–80 km trail in Ladakh crossing Kongmaru La (5,200m), passing remote villages and Hemis National Park over 7–9 days.
8 days 5,200 mJul – Sep
Region · India
Ladakh
High desert, high stakes, high reward
Above 3,500 m on every trek. Markha Valley, Stok Kangri, the legendary Chadar — Ladakh trekking is not for first-timers.
48
Treks documented
12
Beginner routes
Apr–Oct
Peak season
Permits
Mostly required
When to trek in Ladakh
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Markha Valley Trek
Jul – Sep
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Chadar Frozen River
Jan – Feb
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
Getting there
Logistics from major cities
Delhi
Overnight train/bus to base towns. 8–12 hrs.
Mumbai
Flight to nearest hub + 6–10 hr drive.
Bangalore
Flight to Delhi/Chandigarh + onward.
Chandigarh
Closest hub for most Himachal/Uttarakhand treks.
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