Route Details
- cross the Zanskar river and enter the Hemis National Park
- follow the trail to Markha valley
- homestay can be arranged in Skiu
Route Details
- continue walking along the river, the trail to Markha passes through small villages
- Markha is a pretty village with just around 20 households
- you can visit the old monastery and the ruined fort which are above the village
- homestay is available in Markha
Route Details
- walk along the river
- you can visit Techa gompa which is built on a cliff near Umlung village
- homestay is available in Hankar
Route Details
- the path starting from Hankar village leads you to Nimaling, where villagers bring their cattle for grazing during summer
- there is a possibility for enthusiastic trekkers to hike to the base of the Kang Yatse glacier in a few hours from Nimaling
Route Details
- ascend the Kongmaru La and enjoy the spectacular views of Kang Yatse and Karakoram peaks from the pass
- the descent is steep and long towards the Shang gorge
- you need to cross the river several times before you reach the village
- homestay can be arranged in Shang Sumdo
Route Details
- walk to Hemis monastery, one of the well-known monasteries in Ladakh
- jeep can be arranged from Shang Sumdo or Martselang to Hemis
Getting There & Back
it takes one hour and a half to drive from Leh to Chilling (60 km)
it takes one hour to drive from Hemis to Leh (40 km)
It is worth taking some extra time to stop and visit the highlights in the area, check the Indus valley tour to Hemis for more details.
All the itineraries can be customized to suit your own special interests, preferences and abilities. Please contact us for more information.
