Markha Valley Homestay Experience: Living with Ladakhi Families
The Markha Valley trek is unlike any other Himalayan trek in India. You walk 75 kilometres through Hemis National Park, cross two high passes, and wake up every morning to the sight of Kang Yatse towering over the valley. But that is not what makes it special. What makes it special is this: you sleep […]
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 […]