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Markha Valley Trek

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102 km Length
approx. 5 days Duration
4.200 m Elevation gain
3.750 m Elevation loss
5.260 m Highest point
Jun–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Markha Valley Trek

Difficulty
Length 102 km
Elevation gain 4.200 m
Elevation loss 3.750 m
Highest Point 5.260 m · Konmaru La East
Lowest Point 3.178 m · Indus River
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions No

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

102 km
4.200 m
3.750 m
Konmaru La East
5.260 m
Indus River
3.178 m

Best time to go

June – September
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About the trail

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.

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Good to know about the Markha Valley Trek

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Markha Valley Trek

Arrival

You will arrive to Markha Valley Trek via Sheikh ul Alam Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Airplane / Cab. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Markha Valley Trek is via Sheikh ul Alam Airport.

You can get to the airport per Cab / Airplane. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in homestays
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

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