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Markha Valley Trek & Stok Kangri

20 Nights / 21 Days

Leh Ladakh

North

Delhi - Leh - Hemis - Martselang - Shang Sumdo - Kongmaru-la (Churkirmo) - Nimaling - Hankar

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Cars & Coaches wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Guided Tour at Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Flight/Train Tickets

Tickets Available at additional Cost

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Route & Stays

Route

Delhi - Leh - Hemis - Martselang - Shang Sumdo - Kongmaru-la (Churkirmo) - Nimaling - Hankar

Tour Price Starts From

₹59,500/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹89,350/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Deluxe Package

Prices may vary according to customization of Hotels and Vehicle and the size of the Group. Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

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Tour Package Overview

Ladakh - Markha Valley Trek - Combined with Stok Kangri, a tour package of 20 nights and 21 days, offers you a chance to explore the beautiful region of Ladakh Markha valley on-foot. During the tour, you visit destinations like Leh, Hemis, Hankar, Stok, Rumbak, Delhi, Markha and so on. Along with trekking, the itinerary also includes visits to some of the most well-known monasteries of the region. Read On?

Tour Highlights

Guided tours to New and Old Delhi attractions
Visit to Shanti Stupa and Tsemo castle in Leh
Explore Sankar Gompa, Spituk, Shey, Thiksey, Hemis monasteries in Leh
Overnight tents at Kongmaru La, Shang Sumdo, Hankar, Stok, Gandal
Exploring Nimaling village
Ascending trek to Churkirmo (Base Camp of Kongmaru-la), Skiu, Shingo, Stol La and Manikarmo
Descending trek to Nimaling, Rumbak village and Hankar
Visit to Stok Palace Museum in Stok village

Day 16-18:

Climbing

Days 16 to18 are going to be action-packed with treks to various nearby locations. Admire the beautiful scenery spread all around, visit the monasteries and other Buddhist monuments spread all along the destinations. Overnight in tents.

Day 19:

Manikarmo- Stok Village Drive to Leh

On day 19, begin trekking to Manikarmo. After trekking for around 4 hours, you arrive at the Stok village. Visit the Stok Palace Museum, a popular tourist attraction. Stok Museum, situated inside the Stok Palace, houses artifacts depicting the culture of Leh and Ladakh. Later, begin driving to Leh. On arrival, complete the check-in formalities at your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 20:

Leh- Delhi

Today, get on- time assisted transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival, get transferred to the hotel for relaxing. In the evening, after dinner, get transferred to the airport.

Day 21:

Departure from Delhi

Get transferred to the airport to board a flight for your onward journey.

Day 01:

Arrival in Delhi

Late evening arrival in Delhi. Meet an Bharatatva representative who helps you with an assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel for staying overnight.

Day 02:

Delhi

The 2nd day of the tour is for sightseeing of Old and New Delhi covering the major attractions such as Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial, India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun?s Tomb and Qutab Minar Complex. Stay overnight in Delhi.

Day 03:

Delhi-Leh

Today, you get an early morning transfer to the domestic airport to board a flight to Leh (3524 meters). Once you arrive at the Leh airport, get an assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Get acclimatized to the high altitudes. The evening is scheduled for a walk in the local market. Overnight in Leh.

Day 04:

Leh

Post breakfast on day 4, leave for sightseeing, accompanied by a guide. Today, you cover Sankar Gompa ? a Buddhist monastery that is a daughter-establishment of Spituk Monastery, Shanti Stupa ? a white-domed Chorten that is not only a religious site but also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding and at last Tsemo Castle, also known as Castle of Namgial Tsemo - �the official residence of King Tashi Nagmial of the 15th century.� The evening is booked for shopping at the market. Stay overnight.

Day 05:

Leh

After breakfast, continue with sightseeing. Visit the well-known Shey and Thiksey monasteries. Shey Monastery was constructed in 1655 and is popular for housing a gilded gold statue of a seated Shakyamuni Buddha. Thiksey monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat sect with a similar architecture as Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Stay overnight.

Day 06:

Leh - Hemis - Martselang - Shang Sumdo (2-3 hrs trek)

Have breakfast and begin driving toward Hemis (40 kms). Once you arrive, visit the well-known Hemis Monastery ? the largest as well as the wealthiest monastery in India. Later, begin driving to Martselang, the base of your trek. Begin your trek to Shang Sumdo (3750 meters). After around 3 hours trek, set up your tents near the village. The rest of the day is free to explore the village, admire the surrounding scenic beauty and interact with the locals. Stay overnight in tents.

Day 07:

Shang Sumdo ? Churkirmo (Base Camp of Kongmaru-la) 5 hrs. Trek:

Day 7 begins with an easy ascending trek along the left bank of river Martselang Chu from where the road slightly broadens into the Indus valley towards Martselang village. On the way, explore the village and the wild animals. You can also interact with the locals. Arrive at Churkirmo (3400 meters)where the water has high Sulpher concentration. Pitch your tents on the opposite side for an overnight stay.

Day 08:

Churkirmo (Base Camp of Kongmaru-la) - Kongmaru-La - Nimaling (4880 M): 6 hrs trek

Have breakfast and begin the trek crossing narrow gorges, after which an upward trek to Kongmaru La (5265 meters)begins. Once you arrive at the pass, enjoy a mesmerizing view of eastern Karakoram and China (towards north). The southern side offers a view of Ladakh and Kang Yatze peak (6400 meters). Later, a descending zig-zag ridge trail starts leaving you at the summer pastures of Nimaling, used by Hankar and Markha shepherds. Set up your tent for staying overnight.

Day 09:

Nimaling

All of day 9 is for a local visit to the fine meadowland and the nearby villages. Observe the daily activities of the locals, visit their traditional houses, explore the nearby area on foot and admire the surrounding local scenery. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 10:

Nimaling - Hankar (5 hrs Trek)

Today, after breakfast, begin a downward trek through the meadows to Thachutse. Trek across river Nimaling. Your trail follows river Markhar, a well-known trekking route. Finally reach Hankar (4000 meters). Treat your eyes to the surrounding picturesque scenery. Enjoy being in the lap of nature. Set up your tents for an overnight stay.

Day 11:

Hankar - Markha (5 hrs trek)

Post breakfast, on day 11, continue the trek. The route is sprinkled with several ancient monasteries and other ruins up to Markha (3850 meters). Once you cross Umlung valley, the trail narrows to a gorge before arriving at Markha. The beautiful Markha village houses a fort, now in ruins and a small monastery. Located on a hilltop, it is one of the oldest in Ladakh. Stay overnight in camps.

Day 12:

Markha - Skiu (6 hrs Trek)

Begin the trek passing lush vegetation alongside the river. The whole trek is filled with several ruined monasteries, some well- maintained Chortens and a well-preserved wolf trap. Wolf traps are formed for trapping wolves that come to the villages for food during the winter because of dearth of prey in the jungle area and resulting hunger. Finally, reach Skiu (3450 meters), a tiny village. Set up your tents here. Indulge in fun activities. Stay overnight.

Day 13:

Skiu- Shingo (5100 meters) - over Gandla (4920 meters) -Base camp of Gandla (3930 meters) 7-8 hrs trek

After breakfast, a criss-cross trek along the Markha River begins. You pass bridges that are built on the most difficult crossing places. The upward way to Shingo is a beautiful one that houses a small group of Stupas. Cross the valley and river with wild rose bushes and willow on either side. Finally reach the base camp of Gandla. �Set-up your tent for an overnight stay.

Day 14:

Base Camp Gandla -Rumbak (3900 meters) 7 hrs Trek

At Gandla, trek along the colorful prayer flags flapping in the wind, with the backdrop Zanskari range. After some time, descending trek along the Jingchan River begins. This location of the trek offers a great view of the Stok summit as well as the Stok Kangri peak (6121 meters). You finally arrive at Rumbak village, well-known for Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, paintings and dragon dancers. Get a feel of the Buddhist culture by exploring the surroundings on foot and interacting with the locals. Admire the surrounding picturesque scenery. Overnight camp or guesthouse.

Day 15:

Rumbak - Stok La (4900 meters) - Stock Base Camp (4200 meters) 7 hrs Trek

After breakfast on day 16, from Rumbak village, begin an upward trek till you arrive at Stok La (4900m). Enjoy a great view of the Indus valley and the surrounding area. Cross the pass, turn right to arrive at the base camp of Stok La. On arrival, set-up tents here for 3 days. Overnight in tent.

Tour Inclusions

Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
Tour Manager Services (On call) from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group men
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Airfare /Railway Fare
Any other meals than those mentioned above.Rates are not valid on Long weekends, national holidays, Diwali, Christmas, New Year
Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included

Need To Know

Weather

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Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
50% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.

Tour Package Pricing Chart

Quote Date:

01/01/2023

No of People

Per Person

Budget

Deluxe

Premium

Couple

₹.89,400 /-

₹.1,78,800 /-

₹.2,67,000 /-

₹.3,93,000 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.77,500 /-

₹.2,32,500 /-

₹.3,47,100 /-

₹.5,10,900 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.67,100 /-

₹.2,68,400 /-

₹.4,00,400 /-

₹.5,89,600 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.71,500 /-

₹.2,86,000 /-

₹.4,27,200 /-

₹.6,28,800 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.68,500 /-

₹.4,11,000 /-

₹.6,14,400 /-

₹.9,03,600 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.67,100 /-

₹.6,71,000 /-

₹.10,01,000 /-

₹.14,74,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.59,500 /-

₹.5,95,000 /-

₹.8,89,000 /-

₹.13,09,000 /-

1. The Tour cost may change due to Availability of Hotels / Vehicles / Season or time of travel etc.
2. Tour Pricing displayed are informative purpose only, and for reference price point as per the mentioned Itinerary Markha Valley Trek & Stok Kangri for 20 Nights / 21 Days as of today.
3. Please check with our representative for exact quote and availability.
4. The pricing is valid for travel dates after 45 days.
5. For pricing of tours within next 45 Days please contact our representative.
6. Child: 2-12 years of Age
7. Any child above 12 Years will be charged as adult
8. The tour pricing includes only land package. Any Train/Air tickets will be additional.