Trek Itineraries

Stok Markha Expedition

01

Drive to Stok – Trek to Mankarmo

5 hours

Duration

4200m

Elevation

Route Details

Time: 4–4.5 hours
drive from Leh following the Indus River via Choglamsar
cross the river and climb to Stok village
start trekking from the end of Stok village
follow the Stok River through a wide valley
possible river crossings
easy walking on a gentle trail
chances of spotting herds of blue sheep
reach camp at Mankarmo
full-service camping
sleeping altitude approximately 4200m
meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

02

Cross Matho La – Ganpoche

4373m

Elevation

Route Details

gradual ascent towards Matho La (4960m)
long but non-technical climb
increasingly dramatic views of Ladakh mountains
panoramic scenery in shades of purple, green, and brown
easy descent to campsite near shepherd huts at Ganpoche
full-service camping
sleeping altitude approximately 4373m
meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

03

Cross Shang La – Shang Phu

4373m

Elevation

Route Details

leave camp for a long climb to Shang La (4950m)
climb to a ridge and contour into the next valley
gentle ascent to the pass
views of the Matho Range to the north
descend to Shang Phu
camp near shepherd houses
full-service camping
sleeping altitude approximately 4373m
meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

04

Cross Gyuncho La – Chuskurmo

4150m

Elevation

Route Details

enter a side valley and climb towards Gyuncho La (4718m)
short descent and stream crossing
climb to a second col at 4693m
descend through a barren valley
reach Chokdo village on the Markha Valley route
dramatic gorge with purple-colored rock formations
time to visit a local house for tea
camp close to village
full-service camping
sleeping altitude approximately 4150m
meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

05

Cross Gongmaru La – Nimaling

4854m

Elevation

Route Details

toughest day of the trek
climb following a small stream and river bed
final steep zigzag ascent to Gongmaru La (5236m)
prayer flags mark the top of the pass
views of Nimaling valley, Ladakh Range, and Indian Himalaya
clear views of Kang Yatse (6400m) and Dzo Jongo
easy descent to Nimaling
high-altitude pasture with sheep, goats, and dzos
opportunity to buy local yoghurt or cheese
animals may wander through campsite in the evening
full-service camping
sleeping altitude approximately 4854m
meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

06

Rest Day at Nimaling

Route Details

free day for acclimatization
optional short walks around camp
rest and recovery
full-service camping
meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

07

Cross Lalung La – Riyul Sumdo

4500m

Elevation

Route Details

leave base camp and trek through a remote valley
very few trekkers on this route
steady climb to Lalung La (5320m)
views back towards Dzo Jongo and Kang Yatse
steep descent into a narrow gorge
dramatic rock formations
contour across valleys before descending to Riyul Sumdo
full-service camping
sleeping altitude approximately 4500m
meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

08

Trek to Lato – Drive to Leh

Route Details

final descent through a scenic valley
several river crossings
reach green fields of Lato village
meet Manali–Leh highway
say goodbye to pony men and camp staff
drive back to Leh via Kyamur River and Upshi
arrival in Leh by lunchtime

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