Markha Valley

Markha Valley is lying in South of Indus Valley, between Stok range and Zanskar. This beautiful area is included in Hemis National Park, and its trans-himalayan ecosystem has a unique biodiversity of wild flora, avi-fauna and mammals. It is particularly well-known to be home to snow leopard, protected specie.

Bluesheep above Rumbak

Markha Valley is also one if the most famous trekking in Ladakh. During summer, many trekkers go through the villages of the area. They are attracted by natural beauty of the valley, but also by its rich cultural heritage and way of life of the inhabitants.

Trekker in Markha Valley

Although all families of Markha Valley still depend on agriculture and livestock for their subsistence –the valley is one of the most remote of Ladakh- tourism is an increasing part of households’ income.

Pashmina goats with their herder in Nyimaling