Markha Valley Trek

India India

Worth knowing

The Markha Valley Trek runs for a length of 102 kilometers through India.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 5 days to walk the Markha Valley Trek.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in homestays, in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

Facts about Markha Valley Trek

Difficulty
Length
102 km
Elevation gain
4.200 m
Elevation loss
3.750 m
Highest Point
Konmaru La East / 5.260 m
Lowest Point
Indus River / 3.178 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
No
102 km
4.200 m
3.750 m
Konmaru La East
5.260 m
Indus River
3.178 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Markha Valley Trek
  • in homestays
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the Markha Valley Trek
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Markha Valley Trek is:

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Arrival to the Markha Valley Trek

You will arrive via Sheikh ul Alam Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Flugzeug / Taxi. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure from the Markha Valley Trek

Departure is via Sheikh ul Alam Airport.

You can get to the airport per Taxi / Flugzeug. Takes about 2 hours.

Map and elevation profile of the Markha Valley Trek

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