Markha Valley a name belongs to the prosperous past of Ladakh. Traverse through the ancient silk route of trans-Himalaya connecting the mysterious civilization of Tibet to central Asia, a real remote Ladakh stuck into the age of nomads.
Flights are there from Delhi,Simla and Srinagar To Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport in Leh. Flight tickets can be cheap if booked well in advance.
Road
You can approach Leh either from Delhi, via Manali, Himachal Pradesh,1028Km. Or else you can reach from Srinagar via Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir, 812 Km.
Train
Delhi is the last Railway Station if you plan to come via Manali. Otherway Jammu, Katra, (KEA), Jammu Tawi ( JAT) are the available options from Srinagar side.
Stay at Leh on 2-3 sharing basis in Guest House or Home stay.
Stay at the campsite on 2 sharing basis in tent
Breakfast and Dinner at the campsite and packed lunch during activities. Veg/Non-Veg as per preference.
Climbing and Forest Fees based on your Nationality
Sleeping bag, mat, crampon, ice-ax, rope.All gears with pro-quality standards.
Transportation – Pickup and drop on arrival and departure of Leh, trek start and end point by car.
Exclusions:
Off-Loading of backpack up to 10kg for 350 INR per day
Food at Leh.
Keeping in mind the altitude of Leh, book an additional acclimatization day at Leh with the cost of 1500 INR, stay + breakfast.
Any other personal equipment or gear.
Any charges for camera, if included.
Any insurance.
Anything is not mentioned into above inclusions.
Cancellation:
Cancellation prior to 30 days from the start of the event– full refund.
Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event– 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 15 days to the start of the event– No refund, but if you want to do the same or any other itinerary sometime later within a year, you can avail 50% of the cost paid as a discount on new Itinerary Fee.
There will be a deduction of 3.09% as bank processing charges on all refunds.
To cancel the registration, an email intimation needs to be sent to explore@rockyfeet.org/ explore@rockyfeet.com
T Shirts | Socks | Undergarments | Thin Nylon Ropes for multi-purpose use | Toilet Paper Roll | Towel | Soap Papers | Head lamp / Torch | Batteries & charger | Water Bottles | Light weight Pants | Personal Medical & First Aid Kit | Tickets & bookings | Photo Identity Card
Specialized Gear
Ruck Sack/ Day Pack | Sleeping Bag (Provided) | Trekking Shoes | Snow Gaiters | Trekking Stick/pole | Camera
Fitness
Stay fit enough to deal with long walk of and around 12-18km per day into the thin air.
Better acclimatization can keep you ahead to enjoy the trek. It’s really important to get used to the thin air of Ladakh. Our Exploration leader will take care of this aspect in detail.
To get prepared, involve into brisk jogging, cycling, walking or any other sort of cardiac exercise routine at least 45 days prior to the event.
Enrolled participants need to submit a duly filled medical report of basic wellness authorized by certified physician.
Safety & Medical
Acclimatization Guidance; mandatory medical health check-ups of all participants prior to activity start day.
Duly prepared First aid box including oxygen cylinder.
All major safety gears related each category of sports are mandatory to use.
Contingent to be accompanied by certified & capable trainers and guides
Availability of Doctor facilities by a registered medical practitioner.
Emergency evacuation services available (*at own cost)
Responsible Traveller
‘Responsible Traveller & outdoor ethics’ – session for the participants on acclimatization day.
Bio & Non-Biodegradable waste segregation at Campsite.360 degree waste management at the event.
Cleaning & collection team at the end of the event, in case required for big team size.
Leave no trace, bring only memories.
Giving Back
As a part of ‘An Earth Day Resolution’ project, We will plant 2 trees for each traveler traveled with us.
Every time you travel with us, you contribute a minimum of 500 INR to RockyFeet Environment Fund to support our conservation project.
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Review
Markha Valley Trek, Silk Route of Ladakh December 19th, 2019RockyFeet