Markha Valley Trek - Ladakh, India

Ladakh's Markha Valley Trek is one of those life-impacting experiences. This is a photographic journey of the 7 day trek in the Himalayan Northern India region that is in fact an extensive of the Tibetan plateau and Tibetan Buddhism. Read: Ladakh Trekking: A Beginner’s Guide or buy the guide.

Prayer Flags and Mountain Views Greet us at the Top of Gongmaru La Pass - Ladakh, India
Prayer flags and incredible mountain views greet us at the top of Gongmaru La Pass (5130 m) in Ladakh, India.
Gongmaru La Pass, Prayer Flags at the Top - Ladakh, India
Prayer flags at the top of Gongmaru La Pass (5,130m/16,800 feet) along the Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.
Lake Reflections of Snow Covered Mountains, Lunchtime Spot - Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh
Lunchtime stop with lake reflections of snow-covered peak on day 5 of Markha Valley Trek, Hankar to Nimiling. Ladakh, India.
Chortens in Skyu - Day 2 of Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh
Chortens on the way to Skyu, day 2 of Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.
Kang Yaze Peak Covered in Snow - Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh
Kang Yaze peak covered in snow, view from our trek up to Kongmaru La Pass on Day 6 of our Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.
Ladakhi Family in Skyu Village - Ladakh, India
Breakfast time with a Ladakhi family in their village of Skyu along the Markha Valley trek in Ladakh, India.
Hankar Village and Mountain Views - Ladakh, India
Hankar village and farm land under the gaze of snow-covered mountains. Day 4 of Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.
Engulfed in canyons. No camera can duplicate the beauty perceived by the human eye. The late afternoon close of a long Day 2, Markha Valley trek.
Engulfed in canyons. No camera can duplicate the beauty perceived by the human eye. The late afternoon close of a long Day 2, Markha Valley trek.
Gongmaru La Pass to Shang Sumdo - Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh, India
Following mountain streams from the top of Gongmaru La Pass to Shang Sumdo. Day 6 of Markha Valley Trek. Ladakh, India.
Walking Down from Ganda La Pass - Ladakh, India
Walking down from Ganda La pass in Ladakh, India.
Tea Time in Shepherd's Shelter - Nimiling, Ladakh
Tea time with a shepherd and his family in a shelter near Nimiling on the Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.
Dan at Gongmaru La Pass, Layers and Layers of Mountains - Ladakh, India
Gongmaru La Pass crossing, layers and layers of mountains. Markha Valley Trek - Ladakh, India.
Family Smile. Taken in Skyu, Ladakh
Family time in the village of Skyu, 2nd night of our Markha Valley trek.
Engraved Buddhist Mani Rock - Marhka Valley Trek, Ladakh
An engraved mani (stone) with a Buddhist prayer on it near the village of Hankar, Markha Valley Trek. Ladakh, India.
Markha Valley Trek, Day 5 - Hankar to Nimiling, Ladakh
A resting spot on the way from Hankar to Nimiling with a gorgeous view. Markha Valley Trek day 5, Ladakh, India.
Markha Valley Trek, Day 4 - Markha to Hangar, Ladakh
Trekking on Day 4 of our Markha Valley Trek, from Markha to Hankar. Ladakh, India.
Chorten in the Valley, Day 1 of Markha Valley Trek - Ladakh, India
Chorten in the valley, day 1 of our Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.
Mani Walls and Chorten, Day 4 of Markha Valley Trek - Ladakh, India
Mani walls and chorten, day 4 of Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.
Mountain Views and River Valleys - Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India
Mountain views and river valleys - day 3 of Markha Valley Trek between Skyu and Markha village, Ladakh, India.
Chorten and Snow-Covered Mountain - Hankar, Markha Valley Trek
A chorten and view of snow-covered mountains greet us as we enter the village of Hankar. Ladkah, India.
Ladakh Trekking, High Desert - Markha Valley Trek
Markha Valley Trek, Day 3 between Skyu and Markha villages goes through some high desert terrain. Ladahk, India.
Lake Reflections of Snow Covered Mountains, Lunchtime Spot - Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh
Lunchtime stop with lake reflections of Kang Yaze peak on day 5 of Markha Valley Trek, Hankar to Nimiling. Ladakh, India.
Mountain Views from Hankar Village - Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh
Snow-capped mountain views from Hankar village on day 4 of our Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh, India.
Mani Wall at Hankar Village - Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh
Mani wall full of engraved stones in Hankar Village along Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh.
Markha Village Homestay - Ladakh, India
Our homestay for the night in Markha Village, day 3 of Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh, India.