Markha Valley trek, Ladakh
| Markha Valley trek, Ladakh |
Dates 2008: July 12 to 26, August 2 to 16, August 23 to September 6
Dates 2009: July 11 to 25, August 1 to 15, August 22 to September 6
Private departures can be organised from June to mid September
Grade & trek days:Vigorous (grade 3), 9 trekking days Number of days:15 Accommodation:6 nights hotels & 8 nights camping Trip cost '09:Ex. Delhi: £1,095 (incl. Leh flight) Min group size:2
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Ladakh - the land of high passes - also known as little Tibet, is one of the most remarkable regions of India. It is a high and arid landscape with a vibrant green in the valley bottoms surrounded by snow capped peaks. Although politically part of India, geographically and culturally Ladakh is actually an extension of western Tibet. Ladakh has fervently retained the monastic Buddhism that is being forcefully suppressed within Tibet. Leh, the capital of Ladakh, has long been a remote and fascinating outpost. Its situation in the upper Indus Valley made it an important cross-roads for pilgrims and traders. We spend ten days passing through rugged Ladakhi country and crossing two high passes. Since acclimatisation is one of our most important considerations we fly into Leh at 3,500m and our first few days will be spent visiting the remarkable palaces and monasteries in Ladakh: Leh, Shey and Thiksey. The combination of a cultural exploration of the rich Buddhist culture of Ladakh and a challenging trek in the mountains will make this is a distinctive Himalayan journey.
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