Markha River (India)

Villages along the river valley include Skiu (Skyu), Markha, Umlung and Hangkar (Hankar).

[1] The Markha River lies within the Hemis National Park.

[2] The Markha Valley is one of the most popular trekking routes in Ladakh,[3] accessible from Ganda La pass near Spituk in the west, which is usually the beginning point of the trek,[4] and Gongmaru La pass near Hemis,[5] where the trek usually ends.

Towards the head of the valley you can find the Kang Yatze, a 6,400-metre-high (21,000 ft) mountain.

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