In between the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges behind the Himalayas,
is the secluded but relatively verdant Markha Valley.
There
are India Adventure Tours that take excursionists to
this intriguing place.
The trek towards the site not
easy, but it is well worth the India Adventure Travel
experience.
Markha valley is replete with quaint villages, lush
fields and rock cliffs of different hues.
This valley
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But first, Adventure Tour India sojourners must span the
Ganda La before entering the valley. Conversely, Kongmaru
La is the exit from the valley.
India Adventure Travel to the valley commences at the town of Leh. Three days of stay here would do for proper acclimatization.
That notwithstanding, Leh would fascinate one with
its colorful bazaars and streets, the centerpiece of
which is the splendid Leh Palace.
Along the way of such Adventure Tour India, one may visit several of the outlying historical and cultural spots of Ladakh, including the 500-year old Shey palace and gompa. The adventurer can also visit the Tikse and Hemis monasteries. |
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The trek itself starts from Stok, in which one must climb steadily to cross the first of the passes, the 4848 m-high Stok La. A rock ridge follows, after which the descent to the hidden Rumbak Valley begins. The next pass is the 4878 m-high Ganda La, a place saturated by snowy peaks.
In a matter of time, the Adventure Tours India adventurers arrive at Markha Valley.
Village after village lines the periphery of the valley's share of the river. Moreover, the valley has ruins of a fort strategically positioned atop a crag.
When departure beckons, one must traverse alpine meadows, where the 6400m ice-clad Kang Yatze rises into visually arresting view.
The exit route would prove to offer a taste of Wildlife Adventure India, as yaks, dzos, sheep, goats and horses from the lower villages graze the high pastures. Spotted too are marmots and white-tailed hares, along with Himalayan griffon vultures and lammergeirs.
If one may, the adventurer can savor a well-earned interval before scaling the 5274m pass of Kangmaru La.
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