Markha Valley Trek 9D/8N - Himalayan Hikers

Arrive in Leh and take the described 5-7 km airport transfer, estimated at 15-20 minutes, after confirming its cost. Rest at the separately charged hotel to begin altitude acclimatization. Any evening market walk should be short and gentle, subject to how you feel. Do not treat hydration alone as protection against altitude illness.

Keep a second day in Leh for acclimatization. The operator suggests 2-3 hours of easy local activity, such as a slow market or monastery visit, with rest as needed. Avoid strenuous sightseeing; activity and any local transport charges are not established as included.

Follow the detailed schedule's approximately 70 km drive from Leh to Skiu over 2-3 hours, passing the Indus and Zanskar landscapes. Walk about 2 km for one hour to camp. The source heading instead says a half-hour drive; confirm the actual roadhead and road-transfer charge.

Walk approximately 10 km over 5-6 hours along the Markha River through gradual ascents, small settlements and stream crossings. Follow the guide's current crossing decisions and settle at the Sara campsite.

Continue about 10 km over 5-6 hours through river-valley terrain, bridges and small crossings to Markha village. The heading's '10 hours' conflicts with the explicit distance/time line, which is used here. Explore the village or monastery if time and local access allow.

Gradually ascend approximately 12 km over six hours past mani walls, grazing fields and small settlements to Lower Hankar, spelled Hunkar in the source heading. Maintain a measured pace as the valley opens and altitude increases.

Climb approximately 9 km over 6-7 hours to Nimaling's high pasture, with Kang Yatse views in clear weather. Rest at camp and monitor altitude symptoms before the next day's pass crossing; weather and health may require a changed plan.

Start early for the steep Kongmaru La ascent, then descend rocky gorges to the unnamed roadhead. The detailed schedule gives about 15 km and 7-8 walking hours, followed by roughly 60 km/2-3 hours driving to Leh. The pass elevation here follows the detailed 5,336 m figure, not the conflicting headline. Confirm transfer coverage and book the excluded Leh hotel.

Check out and take the described 5-7 km airport journey, estimated at 15-20 minutes, subject to a confirmed transfer quote. Leave a buffer for local conditions and flight disruptions. No extra hotel night or onward fare is promised.