Markha Valley
Key information: Markha Valley 
- Ladakh - Tibetan and Buddhist (and known as Little Tibet) yet part of India - is one of the world's most beautiful and most intact areas.
- This trek crosses a mountain range from the upper Indus valley, then follows the beautiful Markha valley for a few days before crossing back to the roadhead in the Indus valley.
- Superb views of the high, dry mountains, interesting wildlife and of course the heartwarming Ladakhi people.
- This is a high, remote and tough walk in mountains (crossing passes up to 5,100m), on which you will have to be self sufficient: be prepared.
Walkopedia rating
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- Walkopedia rating90
- Beauty34
- Natural interest15
- Human interest10
- Charisma34
- Negative points3
- Total rating90
- Note: Negs: altitude; some popularity.
Vital Statistics
- Length: 8-9 days
- Maximum Altitude: 5,100m
- Level of Difficulty: Difficult
This walk description page is at an early stage of development, and will be expanded over time. Your comments on this walk, your experiences and tips, and your photos are very welcome.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND PHOTOS
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Posted on: 24/03/2017
From an anonymous WalkoO friend - THANK YOU!
Travelled from Leh over the Ganda La up the Markha Valley to Kang Yatse at the end. Fantastic scenery and friendly locals. Crossed the Nimaling Plain and out over the Kongmaru La. Tough walking at times and the Kongmaru La is pretty high.
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