Today go for sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries / palace, like Shey palace is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by King Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Gompa. And next to Thiksey Gompa, about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to bae one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. After lunch around 2 / 3 hrs drive toward south of Leh to Hemishukpachan village, the village takes its name from Juniper forests which serve to offering to lcoal deities. On the way many small chorten remind that in a Buddhist countery, where religion is part of everyday life Ladakhi. After drinking tea guide will take to visit the small monastery, where view of overlooing the village. This is an opportunity to meet the locals when they are bussy with their different works. Overnight : Guest House Meals : BLD Elevation : 3660 m

Today first hour walk on flat and after a shrot descent, we climb to the pass `Metak La ( 3890 m ). Then descent to Ang and Temisgam village the trail is carved into the rock ocher, Pink and purple remaining that the Himalayes apperared. On the way visit 14th century palace of the Temisgam from where onc can enjoy a panoramic view of the village of Tia, Temisgam and sonwy peaks to the north of the Indus valley. And drive continues to beafutful winding road to Lamayoru, then visit Eleventh century monastery which was three improtant tempel perched on a rock overlooking the village. Overnight: Dragon Guest house Overnight : Guest House Meals : BLD Elevation : 3660 m

This is the most beautiful day of hiking in terms of secenery. The color of the rocks changes depending on daylight and contracts with the green of the village of Lamayoru. We climb up Prinkiti La ( 3700 M ). After a good rest descent to Wonla village. Here after lunch visit the monastery of Rinchen Zangpo perched on a hill overlooking the village of Wonla. And drive back to Alchi, after check in Heritage Home resort visit the sacred site Alchi composed of four temples, the oldest were built in the eleventh century. These temples are known for its frescoes of the Indo-Kashmiri style and are classified world heritage of UNESCO. Overnight : Guest House Meals :BLD Elevation : 3660 m Markha Valley is located between the Zanskar and Leh region of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir State. This valley runs parallel to the Himalayan range and is at a short distance from Leh. Markha Valley trek has beautiful, wild and barren landscapes and therefore it is often called as Little Tibet. Strategically located, the valley offers the stunning views of Ladakh and Zanskar ranges, the 21,000 ft Kang Yissay and the 20,086 ft Stok Kangri peaks. One of the most popular treks in the Ladakh region is the Markha Valley Trek that allures adventurists across the world. It is a trek that passes through places with different landscapes. The Markha Valley Trek when winds onto the Hemis National Park and Rumbak Valley, will give the opportunity to witness rare species of animals of the Himalayan belt and if you are fortunate enough you might encounter a Snow Leopard. Nonetheless the valley is the home of several species like the lynx, Ladakhi Urial (a type of goat), Arghali (great Tibetan sheep), Blue sheep, Red fox, Tibetan wolf, Dhole (wild dog), Marmot and Mountain hare. Moreover this trail in Ladakh region also offers birding opportunity. The Markha Valley Trek covers some remote human settlements like Rumbak village followed by Yurutse and Markha that leave the explorers mull over the rich indigenous culture of the Indo-Tibetans. One may also live get a chance to enjoy a home stay in one of these remote villages. Further the trekking trail in Ladakh region also lead your way up to the shrines like Lhatos and Mani before entering the Markha village. The journey winds and trails up to the Kongmaru La at 5100 meter, wherefrom one can capture the spectacular view of the hulking high Kang Yatze Peak and the Tibetan border. The traditional Markha Valley Trek commences from Spituk and heads up to Ganda La Zingchen and there after to Skiu, which is an isolated village and houses an old monastery and ruins of an old castle that was once a rest stop for the Royal family on their way to Srinagar. From Skiu, the tracks lead to Markha and thereby to Shang Sumdo via Kongmaru La.

An early start is imperative for the Markha Valley Trek, from Spituk village drive along the south banks of the Indus River until enter the Zinchen Gorge. Here ponyman will be waiting with horses to carry bags. The trek will begin along an old un-metaled road into a barren & dried region of Ladakh with wild roses along the trail. After trekking through the parched land will enter the lush Zingchen Valley, where the Rumbak River flows into the mighty Indus. Further into the Hemis National Park and if fortunate one can will get a rare sighting of a Ladakhi Ural or Arghali and other wildlife. Hemis National park is home to the lynx, Ladakhi Ural (a type of goat), Arghali (great Tibetan sheep), Bharal (blue sheep), red fox, Tibetan wolf, dhole (wild dog), marmot etc. And gradually climb through a beautiful gorge before reaching the valley leading to the village of Rumbak ( 3900 m ). At Rumbak will stop for tea at tea house made of a parachute run by women from Rumback village. After a cup of tea continue ascend up to the house of Yurutse. Yurutse is a tiny village in Rumbak valley here a single family lives throughout the year and they grow barley and potatoes in their fields. Overnight: Homestay Meal plan : BLD Elevation : 3100 m

A gradual ascent followed by a steep climb gets one to the Ganda la (4900 M). The ubiquitous chorten and Tibetan prayer flags mark the top of the pass, where one may see Blue sheep, Marmots and Arghali roaming the hills around. Views of the lofty Zanskar range and the distant Himalaya range are great as well. After a short rest, a gradual long descent to Shingo village. Overnight: Homestay Meal plan: BLD Elevation: 3950 m

After a few stretching exercises and breakfast, walk through a spectacular gorge before reaching at Skiu village (3300m), there are ruins of an old monastery and a castle which makes a perfect setting for a photography session with deep blue skies and barren landscape of Ladakh in the background. Skui is second largest village in markha valley, here the villagers grow barley, potatoes and different vegetable in their small fields. Overnight: Homestay Meal plan: BLD Elevation: 3300 m

From Skiu head east up to the Markha Valley. En route there is an abundance of willow thickets and poplars where ancient mani walls and chortens line the trail and barren cliffs rise high above the valley. The trail continues through a series of willow and gorse thickets to a bridge over the Markha River. Trekking along the Markha River, get stunning views of the valley below. We will cross the river at and reach Markha (3800m). Markha is the largest village in the valley, consisting of around 20 families, an old monastery and a ruined fort. Overnight: Homestay Meal plan: BLD Elevation: 3800 m

The Markha valley trail continues passed old stone-mills, a ruined castle and the auspicious monastery, which is proudly perched upon a cliff that looms above Markha. The path then intersects the river several times before cutting through the last hamlets in the valley. After leaving the village of Umlung will afforded first view of mighty Kang Yatse - 6400m, which will stay in sight until cross Kongmaru La. Hangkar is a small villager where 8 families lives, most of the families depend upon of animal like Yak, Goat and Sheep etc. Overnight: Homestay Meal plan: BLD Elevation: 4200 m

After breakfast will follow a trail which leads up to the beautiful plateau of Nimaling, where the people of the Markha valley bring their herds to graze during the summer months. At 4600m Nimaling is the highest fixed camping place in the Markha valley trek, where spectacular views of the huge peak of Mt. Kang Yatse – 6400m to the right. Overnight: Fixed camping Meal plan: BLD Elevation: 4600 m

After breakfast cross Kongmaru La – 5150m, the highest pass in the trek with its wonderful views from the top. There are snow peaks in every direction and on a clear day the giants of Karakoram, including K2, can be seen on the north-western horizon and Indus Valley and Ladakh range. From the pass descent is quite steep, but will gradually level out as enter Shang Gorge, with its fascinating rock formations. More river crossings before arrive at the sour-spring of Chuskurmo (used in traditional medicine by the Amchi / Tebitan doctors). And continue walk to Chogdo village. Overnight: Homestay Meal plan: BLD Elevation: 4600 m

01 Hrs walk and 1 Hrs drive. Meal plan: B Today make an easy descent along the river to Shang village to where it broadens into the valley of the Indus. On the way visit Hemis monastery and after that drive to Leh via Shey and Thiksey monastery. Overnight: Homestay Meal plan: B Elevation: 3500 m