Markha Valley Trek 10D/9N via Ganda La - Bikat

Reach Leh by noon and check into the included hotel/guesthouse. Keep the day for rest and gentle acclimatization; any market visit is optional and should not involve exertion. Arrange airport access separately unless the operator confirms it in writing.

Spend another day in Leh adjusting to altitude, with light local exploration only as appropriate. Monastery and town visits are suggestions, not an included sightseeing circuit. Rest and report symptoms before proceeding to the higher camps.

Take the early jeep transfer to Zingchen, about one hour. Trek 3-4 hours through the Zingchen valley into Hemis National Park, ascending toward Rumbak and passing Yuruche to Ganda La base. The source describes a village teahouse stop; refreshments outside the meal plan are not assumed included.

Ascend for about two hours to Ganda La, approximately 4,900 m, then descend toward Shingo. Total walking is listed as 6-7 hours. Take care with the altitude and pass conditions; mountain views and wildlife sightings depend on conditions.

Descend the gorge to Skiu, approximately 3,300 m, and continue along the Markha River past religious shrines, mani walls and seasonal settlements. The mostly gradual river trail includes crossings. Reach the Sara campsite after about five hours, depending on water levels.

Walk approximately four hours to Markha, passing seasonal teahouses and village landscapes. Arrive by afternoon if conditions allow and explore the village, monastery or fort remains without adding a promised paid excursion.

Continue past old mills, the cliffside Techa monastery and Umlung, with repeated river crossings. After a lunch halt near Hangkar, proceed to Thachungtse pasture. The source estimates 5-6 hours and identifies Kang Yatse views along the route in clear weather.

Climb about four hours to the Nimaling plateau, a seasonal grazing area below Kang Yatse. Rest at the highest camp before the pass crossing. The source gives both 4,600 m and 4,700 m for this camp; confirm the actual camp location.

Cross Kongmaru La at approximately 5,200 m, then descend steep terrain into Shang Gorge, negotiating streams toward Chuskurmo and Shang Sumdo. The walking estimate is seven hours, followed by about two hours driving to Leh. The included hotel night follows this long crossing day; the trek meal plan ends at lunch.

Check out of the hotel by the published 10:00 time. Arrange the onward airport or road journey independently unless separately quoted; no additional sightseeing or night is included.