Markha Valley Winter Trek itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Leh
Elevation: 3500 M
On arrival assistance from our representative and transfer to the hotel. The primary 2 days for this trek in the Ladakh vicinity are extremely essential. These 2 days will make sure that you trek and experience the Markha valley trek to the fullest. Flying into Leh brings you to an altitude of 10000 feet+. Consequently, it's important that we get ourselves acclimatized. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Acclimatization Day in Leh
On day 2, we can discover the marketplace of Leh in addition to moving for some sightseeing (Thiksey monastery, Leh palace, and the well-known Shanti stupa) Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Leh - Chilling - Skiu
Altitude: 3360m M
Drive: 75 kms
Time: 06 hours
Trek: 4 Km
After breakfast, we will drive from Leh to Chilling. Chilling is a small village along the road from here we can begin our trek to Skiu. We can go the river via a bridge to attain the opposite side of the river. The entire terrain can be snow-covered. With a few ascends and descends, we are able to reach the village of kaya first accompanied by Skiu. Test into the homestay and relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Skiu - Sara
Altitude: 3500 M
Trek: 08 kms
Time: 04 - 05 hours
After breakfast, we will start our trek, ith a totally frozen Markha river on our right, we can additionally revel in how it's miles to walk on chadar as we are able to get a few lengthy stretches in this frozen river. It'll take us about four hours to attain Sara village. Sara village is a small village with about 10 or 12 houses and maybe about 2 of them presenting homestays however it sure is worth staying at Sara.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: - Sara – Markha Village
Altitude: 3,800 M
Trek: 09 kms
Time: 06 - 07 hours
After breakfast we will start our trek to Markha Village. This day trek will comprise of short ascends and descends as a way to lead us to a vintage wood bridge. After crossing this bridge we can head to skip a good way to lead us to Markha village. Even though it is also a small village, Markha has its personal historical Monastery and a school. Spend the night at Markha in a homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Markha Village - Skiu
Altitude: 3,360 M
Trek: 17 kms
Time: 07 - 08 hours
After having explored, the Markha Village, we are able to be retracing our steps returned to attain Skiu. Everything might have modified with the continuous snowstorm and our trek lower back will consequently no longer be monotonous. We attain the Skiu village and check into the homestay. It's far an extended stroll back so after having our food. Dinner and overnight stay at Skiu
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7: Skiu – Chilling – Leh
Trek: 4 Kms
Drive: 75
Time: 06 hours
Trek back to chilling. With a few graduals ascends and descends, we can attain chilling and take the equal bridge to cross the river. Board the car and return to Leh. We forestall on the way and pay a visit to the famous Gurudwara Patthar Saheb. On arrival at Leh, Check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Leh Departure
Morning check out from the hotel and transfer to Leh airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Highlight
PRICES OF THE ABOVE TOUR
(All Prices in INR on Per Person Basis)
Per person cost on sharing twin/Double room with Validity till March 2023
TOUR PRICE:
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Price based on per person
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INR 32,500/- Per Person
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Prices Include:
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- Accommodation for 03 nights on double/twin share basis in Leh and 04 nights at homestay/Tents during trek.
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- All Meals as mentioned above in the programme
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- Pick and drop from Airport
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- All Transportation as per itinerary
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- Services of Camping staff, kitchen staff and guide and porters/ponies during trek.
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- First Aid kit and Oxygen Cylinders
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- walkie-talkie sets for communication.
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- Documentation/permit of the expedition from the local authority
Price doesn't Includes:
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- 5% GST
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- Personal clothing and gears required for climbing by the clients
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- Personal expenses such as table drinks, room’s services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tip etc.
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- Any kind of insurance
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- Any other service or item which is not mentioned as “Price Includes”
EXCLUSION:
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· Travel insurance
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· Personal expenses such as table drinks, room’s services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tip, etc.
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· Any additional expenses caused by or liability for a disturbance in the trip program due to or circumstances, weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots, etc.
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· Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, or loss of goods.
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· Personal Belongings such as Down Jacket, walking sticks, etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1) Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns, landslides, river crossings, the availability of Pony/Porter, and the health of climbers can all contribute to changes. The Expedition Leader and our Escort will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy-going nature will be an asset!
2) Please ensure your insurance covers you for the heights you are likely to attain and for helicopter rescue as well. When you have chosen and booked your insurance, please provide SHIKHAR TRAVELS with your insurer’s name, their 24-hour emergency telephone number, and your Policy number with them. Remember, your insurance is not worth the paper it's written on if we don't know the details and you need their assistance.
3) Our kitchen staff and the escort will give you the accompany till base camp
General Conditions:
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· The prices are on Per Person basis Net to you
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· All flight timings and fares are based on the current schedule and are strictly subject to Change
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· Rates valid till 30 Nov. 2022
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· Upon confirmation of the booking we would require 50% of the total invoice and the balance amount can be paid 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
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Above cost will not apply if there will be a major change in INR to the USD exchange rate.
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· Class of travel on trains may change based on availability at the time of booking
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation Charges: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of Shikhar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd.
For cancellation made 4 weeks prior to the scheduled departure, there will be a cancellation fee of 50% of the invoice. For cancellation made within 4 weeks of scheduled departure, there will be cancellation charge of 100% of the invoice.
In certain cases the cancellation policy (including conditions applicable on the advance deposit made/required for holding the reservation) may differ & would be applicable as per the cancellation policy of that hotel / Service provider. This will be charged over & in addition to the cancellation policy.
Unused Services & Refund
No refund will be made for any unused services or other arrangements due to any changes in schedule made by passenger while traveling. However, in certain cases, the refund will be considered as per the policy of the carrier/ hotel/ tour company / or other suppliers used for providing services.
Refund request must be made within 2 weeks of the completion of the trip.
If there is any additional expenses due to bad weather or any other reason beyond the control of the tour operator on account of hotel stay, transportation, and meals etc. extra bill will be raised. Neither Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers/hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses.
Responsibility, Liability, Extra Cost, Prices and Brochure Accuracy - Changes and Errors
All the packages are sold under the business management of Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. and they are in no way to be considered as the principal or operator of the subject services. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any package as conditions require. Neither Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers/hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses due to loss, delay or damage caused by accident, illness, bad weather, strikes/riots, roadblock etc.
Governing Law
This condition and each term shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of India without reference to conflict of laws principles and disputes arising in relation hereto shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi.
