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- visit Spituk gompa before starting the trek
- follow the south bank of the Indus river until it enters the gorge leading to Zingchen
- possibility to drive from Spituk to Zingchen by jeep
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- the trail continues further through the narrow gorge until it reaches the valley leading to the small village of Yurutse
- homestay possibility in Yurutse
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- a long day to cross the Ganda La and reach Skiu village in the Markha valley. On the way you will see marmots, Himalayan hares, pikas, eagles...
- beautiful panoramic view of the Zanskar and Stok ranges from the pass
- homestay possibility in Skiu
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- it's a pleasant walk through small villages while following the river to reach Markha
- Markha has around 20 families and it is the largest village in the valley
- take your time visiting the gompa and the ruins of an ancient fort above the village
- to enjoy village life, you can stay in homestay
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- follow the trail along the river
- on the way, you can visit Techa gompa, perched on top of a cliff
- homestay can be arranged in Hankar
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- follow the trail that leads you to the plateau of Nimaling, where people bring their animals for grazing from June to September
- you can hike to the base of the Kang Yatse glacier in a few hours from Nimaling
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- climb the Kongmaru La, the highest pass of the trek. You will have a great view of the Kang Yatse peaks from the top
- steep and long walk down towards the Shang gorge
- cross the river a few times before you arrive to the village
- homestay is available in Shang Sumdo
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- easy walk to reach Hemis monastery, one of the most important gompas in Ladakh
- possibility to drive from Shang Sumdo or Martselang to Hemis by jeep
Getting There & Back
it takes 20 minutes to drive from Leh to Spituk (10 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.
