Kongmaru La Pass: Summit Day of the Markha Valley Trek (5,400m)
The Markha Valley trek builds towards one moment. For six days, you walk through Hemis National Park, cross the Zanskar River, sleep in Ladakhi homestays, and watch Kang Yatse grow larger on the eastern horizon. Then comes Day 7. The day you stand on top of Kongmaru La Pass. At approximately 5,400 metres (some sources […]
Markha Valley Trek 2026: 10-Day Itinerary, Cost, Homestays & Difficulty
By Kiran Gurung · Founder, Glacier Treks & Adventure · IMF-certified mountaineer Published: 5 August 2026 · Last updated: 5 August 2026 The Markha Valley Trek is a 10-day, 75-kilometre Himalayan trek in Ladakh that traverses the Hemis National Park, crosses two high passes — Ganda La (4,800m) and Kongmaru La (5,260m) — and is […]