Markha Valley

  Monsoon season is one of the most fascinating and enticing seasons for trekking in India. Although the season brings with it its set of pros and cons, I like to look at the better side of it and reap as much joy as possible. To have raindrops drizzle over you as you traverse exotic wild locations somewhere deep in the mountain has by far been my most endearing  trekking  experience, and here I am, all in, to advocate for it. If we set aside the  m inor inconveniences of the monsoon season and focus on the larger picture, then the season does seem to fit the bill for an ideal trekking experience. After all, can there be any competition against cozy temperatures, slightly gloomy weather conditions, and surprising drizzles that can perfectly out-do all other ambiances? Of course not. Monsoon season is a great time to hop onto trekking expeditions and relish the refreshing wilderness at its green-est. Two of my favorite treks to accomplish during the monsoon season are the  Ali Bedni Bug

  The monsoon season is indeed a fascinating and excellently refreshing season that brings with it a sense of liveliness. From unprecedented drizzling and raining episodes to cozy ambiances, the monsoon season allows us to appreciate and relish even the most subtle elements of nature. While you may want to snuggle into your blankets and spend your monsoons curled up in your bed, venturing onto the  Markha Valley Trek  in Ladakh or the Bali Pass Trek in Uttarakhand; during monsoons can prove to be better alternatives. The landscapes  o f Ladakh and Uttarakhand outlined during the Markha Valley trek and the Bali Pass trek remain most endearing, appealing, and hospitable during the monsoon seasons, and that is precisely why the monsoon season is known to add a unique flavor to the overall experiences of both the treks. MARKHA VALLEY TREK - Popularly known as the tea-house trek, the Markha Valley trek is a journey that spans over eight days, covering nearly 65 km of distance on foot. With

  Standing 14,000 ft above sea level, on a mountain top amidst bewitching and transfixing mountainscapes with breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, is truly an other-worldly experience. While several Indian treks take you above 14,000 ft, the Markha Valley trek and the Valley of Flowers trek are two of our favorite monsoon treks that remain distinctive and offer unparalleled, unique experiences. Both these treks juggle in two different states of the country. The Markha Valley is a delightful and appeasing valley snuggled in the eastern corner of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Valley of Flowers is an enticing and intriguing valley located in the Pushpawati River Valley of the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Both these treks stretch over opposite topographies as well as climatic conditions and consequently offer two completely different yet equally refreshing and mind-boggling experiences.   MARKHA VALLEY TREK - Settled in the exotic and barren land of Ladakh, the t