Markha Valley , Leh
About Markha Valley
Markha valley is a hugely popular trekking destination. It is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The terrain is treacherous, but the brave will be indeed rewarded. Expect to stay in temporary tents while you're trekking and experience stay in a cold desert valley surrounded by spectacular views of Ladakh and Zanskar mountain ranges. The trek passes through Hemis National Park, you'll cross Gandala La and Kongmaru La mountain passes and you'll tread through the Markha river. Reach Spituk (base camp which is about 7 kms away) from Leh and begin your trek.
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Places to Visit near Markha Valley
![Hemis National Park Hemis National Park](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2315/2877778019_9d25df7f5b_z.jpg)
Adventure, Nature, Wildlife
Hemis National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*6.5 km from Markha Valley - See map
Located on the west bank of the Indus, in beautiful eastern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State, Hemis National Park is the largest national...
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Historical
Stok Monastery, Jammu And Kashmir
*14.5 km from Markha Valley - See map
A rambling palaces monastery located some 15km from the main town of Leh. The Stok Monastery is an example of the fortification used by the...
Read more![Hemis Monastery Hemis Monastery](http://www.trodly.com/pictures/attraction/x4734.jpg.pagespeed.ic.vRhs0WkVrA.jpg)
Pilgrimage, Historical
Hemis Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
*15.9 km from Markha Valley - See map
Hemis Monastery is about 45 KMs from Leh and is one of the richest and oldest Buddhist monasteries in India. Consider visiting in the month of...
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Pilgrimage, Historical
Spituk Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
*17.3 km from Markha Valley - See map
The site of a recent change of hands from the ‘red hat’ to the ‘yellow hat’ brand of Buddhist. The monastery has 100+ monks donned with...
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Pilgrimage, Historical
Shey Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
*17.3 km from Markha Valley - See map
The sixteenth century, Shey monastery and palace loacated on the main Leh - Manali road is about 15 Kms from Leh. Shey monastery has a 2 storey...
Read more![Thiksey Monastery Thiksey Monastery](http://www.trodly.com/pictures/attraction/x4740.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Ll--DXS_jk.jpg)
Pilgrimage, Historical
Thiksey Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
*17.6 km from Markha Valley - See map
Thiksey Monastery is about 18 kms from Leh and is the largest monastery in central Ladakh district. The giant statue of Maitreya, about 40 ft high...
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Adventure
Magnetic Hill, Jammu and Kashmir
*20.1 km from Markha Valley - See map
A supposedly magnetic hill, which through the use of powerful magnetic disturbances of a by-gone era, still attracts those on vehicles of the...
Read more![Phyang Monastery Phyang Monastery](http://www.trodly.com/pictures/attraction/x3004.jpg.pagespeed.ic.9e_bXgSmOR.jpg)
Pilgrimage, Historical
Phyang Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
*20.7 km from Markha Valley - See map
With a certain amount of mystery, this monastery remains shrouded in the mists of history. Formed of the Dri-gung-pa school of Buddhism and the...
Read more![Gurudwara Pathar Sahib Gurudwara Pathar Sahib](http://www.trodly.com/pictures/attraction/x4689.jpg.pagespeed.ic.qi9HQTAdcp.jpg)
Pilgrimage
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Jammu and Kashmir
*21 km from Markha Valley - See map
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is located on the Leh-Kargil highway just 25 KMs outside of Leh. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is located at the places where...
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Historical
Leh Palace, Jammu and Kashmir
*21.2 km from Markha Valley - See map
The palace that overlooks town. Dominating the skyline, it's open to the public and it's said that from roof you can get the best view of the...
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Nature, Historical
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
*21.4 km from Markha Valley - See map
Perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the main town. It’s a three story building with commanding views of the valley below. Astride a...
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Pilgrimage, Historical
Shanti Stupa, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir
*21.4 km from Markha Valley - See map
Shanti Stupa is located atop a hill overlooking the city of Leh, reachable by road of approximately 3 miles. The site is fairly new; built in 1991...
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A Ladakh motorcycle tour through various mountains and valleys will be one of the greatest travel moments of your life. This motorcycle adventure is a scenic overload; beginning in the town of Leh, we ride into Lamayuru, the Moon Land, get to whitewater raft in the legendary Zanskar River, and hit...