Multi-day TrekStrenuousLadakh HimalayaAdventureHimalayanBuddhistTrekking
Markha Valley Trek
Ladakh's best-known tea-house style trek, crossing dry valleys, village homestays, monasteries, river crossings, and high passes near Hemis.
Distance65 km
Duration6 days
Max Elev5,260m
DifficultyStrenuous
TypePoint-to-point
SeasonJune to September
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The Markha Valley Trek is one of Ladakh's most popular multi-day routes because it combines stark high-altitude scenery with village stays, Buddhist cultural markers, and big views near Kang Yatse. The standard route requires acclimatization in Leh, careful pacing, and comfort with river crossings and passes above 5,000 meters. Most travelers arrange the trek with a local operator or guide, especially for logistics, homestay coordination, and current permit requirements.