Kang Yatse Trek
Overview
About the Kang Yatse Trek:
One of the most famous trekking route in Ladakh, the Kang Yatse Trek with Markha Valley Trek is a heaven for nature enthusiasts. Walking on the banks of lovely Markha River, you get to discover an outstanding variety of panorama from the rugged terrains to holistic grasslands. The vegetation and fauna you will come upon alongside the way will be awe inspiring. At last, when you attain the majestic Kang Yatse peak, the splendor of region will maintain you spell-bound.
In the direction of your go to you’ll additionally come throughout many nomadic tribes and get to ride the simplicity of lifestyles in Ladakhi villages. Away from the hustle-bustle of nerve-racking town life, a trek to Markha Valley is trip the place you re-connect and be one with nature.
Climb up steep slopes, go over valleys and plateaus, go to ancient forts and peaceable monasteries, and discover the flora and fauna in the ecosystem of untouched herbal splendor - all in this one trip.As a section of day by day hygiene protocol, perfect care of hygiene and sanitation is maintained all via to make certain utmost care and non-public protection of the guests.
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Trek Plan
Day 1
- Day Highlights:Â Leh Market, Local Sightseeing
- Day Details:Â Arriving at the Leh Airport, get transferred to the hotel. After checking-in, spend the day relaxing and getting acclimatised to the high altitude climate. Spend your evening exploring the Leh markets and other local attractions.
Day 2
- Day Highlights:Â Leh Palace, Shey & Thikse Monasteries
- Day Details:Â Spend the day getting mesmerised by the beauty of Leh! Visit the Leh Palace, find peace in Shey and Thikse monasteries, explore the town and enjoy all it has to offer. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the hotel.
Day 3
- Day Highlights:Â First Day of Trekking, Zingchan Gorge, Indus River
- Day Details:Â Start your day with a healthy breakfast before driving off to Chilling. Upon reaching Chilling, the first phase of trekking begins. Trail through the desolate plains along the Indus River and trek up through mountainous terrain along the beautiful, willow-lined Zingchan gorge. Upon reaching Skiu, settle down in the campsite and spend overnight.
Day 4
- Day Highlights:Â Zigzag Terrains, Markha Village, Local Life
- Day Details: After a light breakfast you’ll embark on a trek from Skiu to Markha. Although 3,700m, the hike is not very tiring and trails through zigzag terrains over the pristine Markha River a couple of times; the views all through the trail are gorgeous. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the village and visit a small monastery; overnight stay in camps.
Day 5
- Day Highlights:Â Kang Yatse, Blue Sheep, Grazing Meadows
- Day Details:Â After breakfast in the camp, embark on a steep climb and passing through grazing meadows, reach Thachungtse; on the way, spot some the blue sheep. Starting from here, the Kang Yatse (6400m), an awe-inspiring, snow-clad, rugged mountain will be your trek companion for the next two days. Arriving in Thachungtse, get into the camps and retire for the night.
Day 6
- Day Highlights:Â Scenic Lake, Prayer Stones
- Day Details:Â Trekking today, you will reach Nimaling, which is located 4,700m above the sea level and is the highest camp on the trek. On the way, you will be passing through a horizon laced with stones that has prayer inscriptions and stunning lake; overnight stay in Nimaling.
Day 7
- Day Hightlights:Â Kongmaru La, Ice Walls
- Day Details:Â Today you hit the last leg of the trek as you climb up the steep slopes and pass the Kongmaru La Pass; the highest in this trek. Enjoy the most amazing ice wall views towards the north of Kang Yatse Peak and end the day on a delightful note followed by an overnight stay.
Day 8
- Day Highlights:Â Visit Hemis Monastery, Local Markets
- Day Details:Â After the morning meal, you will be driven towards Leh with an optional visit to Hemis Monastery. Arriving in Leh, check-in into a hotel and spend the evening exploring the local markets; dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 9
- Day Highlights: Kang Yatse Trek with Markha Valley Tour Ends Here
- Day Details:Â Following an early morning breakfast, get transferred to the Leh Airport, from where you can board a flight to Delhi.
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