A wonderful introductory trip to the remote and magical Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh . This superb trek , beginning at Stok , passes through beautiful mountain villages ; colourful Buddhist monasteries , and the high altitude pastures of Nimaling ( home to the legendary snow leopard and Himalayan blue sheep ) – from which the views of the Kanz Yatze Peack are magnificent . This holiday comes to an end with a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra .
STOK TO HEMIS Via Markha Valley
Duration : 16 Days
Best Time : Mid June to September .
Highest Point : Kongmaru La (5100mts)
Focus : Villages , Monasteries , Wildlife , high passes and dramatic land scape
Physical Challenge : Moderate overall , climb over Shangla and Matho La can be exhausting .
Route : Delhi – Leh – Stok – Rumbak – Shingo – Shiu – Markha – Tchatchutse – Nimaling – Kongmaru La – Shjang – Hemis – Leh – Delhi – Agra – International airport .
