The months of June through the middle of September are ideal for visiting Markha Valley. Ladakh experiences nice weather at this time of year, with daytime highs often between 20 and 30 °C. The best months for a Markha Valley walk are July and August since these are the months that the Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh roads open to private cars.

The Markha Valley walk is renowned for being a well-liked yet genuine hike that provides you with a look into local life and beautiful surroundings. With two choices of routes available, you have no excuse not to embark on this adventure.

Although the Markha Valley trip is not very difficult technically, it is necessary to be in good physical condition to appreciate the journey. Remember that you will likely only have access to the bare necessities and spend every night in a tent. Regardless of your level of experience, it is advised that you hire a guide or an agency to show you about the Valley. This will give you peace of mind and provide you with important information about the region and its residents. Last but not least, you will ascend to high heights, so ensure your insurance policy includes hiking/trekking over 3000m.

Due to the high altitude and treacherous hills that must be negotiated along the journey, the Markha Valley Trek may be challenging for some. Long treks lasting more than 6 to 8 hours will be quite strenuous and demanding. Training your body's overall endurance before the excursion is the greatest approach to make sure it is somewhat easy for you. Additionally, a few days in Leh will enable your body to adjust to the local environment and weather. Hours of trekking in the heat can leave you dehydrated and weak. Make sure you consume enough glucose to prevent it.

India is a wonderful nation that will provide every tourist with an experience they won't soon forget. Before arriving in the tranquillity of Ladakh, this journey stops briefly amid Delhi's bustle. Ladakh is a region in Northern India that is a component of the greater area of Kashmir and is governed as a union territory.

We reach Leh, which serves as both the nation's joint capital and biggest town. It is still possible to see the palace in Leh, which served as Ladakh's capital when it was the Himalayan Kingdom. The merchandise available in the marketplaces and stores still has numerous influences from that era because Leh was a significant stopover on trade routes through the Indus Valley. Hinduism is the second most practised religion in the valley after Buddhism and is also the oldest. Other religions are also represented, such as Sikhism and Christianity.

Despite having everything a visitor might need, Leh nonetheless has the impression of a secluded mountain village today. A wide range of services is available, along with a nice selection of hotels, stores, and eateries. You won't need anything in this serene and beautiful environment, albeit occasionally there may be issues with the internet and the electrical supply due to its remote position.

Ladakh is undoubtedly unique due to its magnificent alpine landscape and remote position, but we'd say that engaging with the locals is the main attraction. Ladakhi people are kind, serene, hospitable, and honest; your memories of them will last a lifetime.

Geographically, India is undoubtedly a significant global participant in both people and business. With borders to six other nations, it is one of the nations with the most ethnic diversity in the world and a thriving vacation destination. Ladakh, one of its union territories, is located in the north. It is a mountainous region with most of its territory located at an elevation of over 3000 metres. Ladakh is home to a wide variety of mountains, ranging from accessible trekking peaks to challenging mountaineering objectives. It comprises portions of both the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges.

Ladakh's climate is often cold and dry, with an average of 80 millimetres of yearly precipitation. From the bitterly frigid months of January and February to the warmer months of July and August, the weather fluctuates greatly. The best months for mountaineering are July, August, and September since they provide consistent warm days and cool but clear nights.

Once in the nation, it is simple to get Indian rupees, which are the official currency of Ladakh. With your Joining Instructions, we will give guidance on how much to pack for each route, but generally speaking, roughly 200 euros should be plenty for most journeys. This will cover a few meals, beverages, tips for local employees, and other miscellaneous costs like laundry and toiletries. Of course, you can need more if you wish to purchase extra souvenirs. We advise you to carry US dollars or a combination of dollars and euros.

We provide all the necessary technical gear for your journey free of charge.

Ice axes, crampons, helmets, harnesses, climbing equipment, and ropes are included in this. Similarly, all necessary camping gear is given.

The gear list that will be supplied with your joining instructions has complete information on everything you will need, although you will need to provide appropriate clothing and a backpack.

There are frequently less expensive alternatives to some of the more expensive things required, as we are always eager to minimise your expenditures. Certain goods can also be rented. Do not allow the expense of the necessary equipment to prevent you from joining us.

The majority of our international excursions are guided by Himalayan local guides and highly certified mountaineering leaders with extensive expertise.

Any journey involves risk.

The risks certainly increase when you include the dangers of travelling in developing nations and over hilly terrain. Therefore, asserting that any of our missions can ever be 100 percent safe would be both unrealistic and reckless. We would contend that some amount of danger is a necessary component of any adventure. It is our responsibility to take precautions to reduce and manage the risk.

Safety is our primary focus at Bike and Trek Adventure, and we have an impeccable safety record. This implies that we may always ask for assistance if necessary and that we have a third-party crisis management organisation on board.

Additionally, our crew will have a complete medical kit with them.

It should be mentioned that there are certain restrictions on the connection in the mountainous regions of India since the use of satellite communication equipment is prohibited. Instead, we used walkie-talkies to contact Base Camp.

​Although we provide reasonably priced adventures, we also want you to live comfortably while on your expedition. The hotels and guesthouses in Delhi and Leh will be basic but comfortable, and the native cuisine will be available in plenty. We will camp in basic mountain tents and the circumstances are basic during the mountain part. We will have a high-altitude chef and support staff with us, access to a mess tent, and basic but ample food as before. Overall, you will undoubtedly be properly taken care of, but you must be ready for extremely modest facilities and a simple way of life.

Anyone over the age of 15 who can handle the physical demands of the journey and the basic living circumstances is invited to join us. We can only offer this trip to those who are over the age of 15, but we do not specify an upper age restriction.

If you are unsure, please get in touch with us to discuss this.

For a trip to be financially feasible, we must always determine the bare minimum required, which for this trip is 7.

We also limit the number of participants on each trip to a maximum of 12-15, since we think larger groups are more challenging to manage and lose their feeling of community.

As a general rule, we wind up taking groups of 8 to 10 people on the majority of our excursions.

Although we make every effort to keep team members healthy (by carefully preparing food and ensuring that all water ingested is cleansed), there is always a chance that you might become ill. Similar to this, some persons still have difficulty adjusting to the altitude even with a decent acclimatisation profile. Your expedition leader will regularly monitor team members' health and, should someone fall ill, will talk to you about your alternatives.

When the situation can be controlled, the team member may be able to wait at a lower altitude or take a break until their health has sufficiently improved to allow them to continue. Sometimes leaving is the only choice. A local staff member will accompany a participant if they need to descend or leave the group. The expense of this would need to be covered by the person as it is not included in the itinerary.

In other circumstances, it might not be possible for a team member to escape the mountains on foot, and we might then need to think about alternate evacuation routes. Since military procurement of helicopters is common in this mountainous region, their availability may be constrained. In rare cases, a mule can be used to transport a team member to safety. Because any costs associated with the evacuation would be borne by the individual, any insurance coverage must include helicopter evacuation (please be aware that some insurance companies do charge excess for helicopter evacuation).

Since there aren't many medical facilities in the highlands, the team does bring supplies to support members who could be experiencing medical issues or crises. They consist of a variety of drugs, a transportable altitude chamber, and oxygen cylinders. All of them may be beneficial, but we must reiterate that travelling to distant locations and at altitude never comes without risk.

​All of our programmes may be reserved online, but if you'd prefer, we're always ready to take your reservation over the phone or by email. Please get in touch with us directly if you'd like to set up a private guided option, and we'll be happy to assist.

Sadly, we have no control over the weather. Though we do make an effort to choose locations and routes that should be ideal for the activity and provide the finest circumstances. We attempt to stick to our schedule as closely as we can, but we reserve the right to alter it if necessary for safety concerns because, well, mountains are mountains and circumstances do vary from year to year.

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Please inform us in advance so that we can be of assistance.

Your primary luggage can be carried by a porter or mule as an option on our India treks for an additional fee. When you choose this option, all you have to carry is a daypack with the necessities for that day of hiking, which is a huge aid. You'll receive complete instructions on this before leaving, but typically this pack has to include everything you'd bring for a hill hike.

You could occasionally also be requested to carry a piece of the team's emergency gear, but it won't be any bigger than a sandwich box and won't weigh more than a kilo.

Anywhere in India, untreated water should not be consumed. Each team member will receive a water purification solution, and we will train them on how to handle the process of treating their drinking water. This is a simple procedure that quickly becomes a part of daily life. In some locations, filtered water is accessible, and bottled water is occasionally a choice as well. To reduce the amount of plastic trash generated, we do our best to discourage the excessive use of bottled water.

We are deeply committed to preserving the environment. As part of our Green Trail initiative, we will be gathering plastic along the way and bringing it back.

When making your reservation, you must inform us of any medical issues you may have. Before your trip, you will also be requested to complete a thorough medical questionnaire.

To safeguard your safety and the safety of other team members, we must have a clear picture of each team member's health. The information submitted will remain wholly secret.

Depending on the information provided, we may need further information or request that you speak with your doctor to obtain their approval before going on the trip.

Although we make every effort to be inclusive, we do hope that you can see how crucial this is.