flying to India in September

Though I’ve spent well over a year traveling the subcontinent, I’ve never been to the hiking mecca of Ladahk. I land in Leh September 11th, 2015 to do Markha and more.

AT A GLANCE

Markha Valley is the most popular hike in Ladahk, northern India, bordering Tibet
easy access out of Leh
6-8 days
111km (69mi)
early June to mid-October
moderate-demanding
big risk of altitude sickness
2-3 high passes (4900m-5200m)
several nights at very high altitude