Markha River (India)
The Markha River is a river in
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
Villages on the route of Markha valley trek are Rumbak, Shingo, Skyu, Sara, Markha and Hankar.Towards the head of the valley you can find the Kang Yatze, a 6,400-metre-high (21,000 ft) mountain. The Markha River also passes to the south of the Stok range which includes the 6,153-metre-high (20,187 ft) Stok Kangri mountain.[1]
Demography
Nomadic families herd their yaks in this valley.[6]
Tourism
Buddhist monastery
in the Markha valley.
See also
References
- ^ a b
Partha S Banerjee (2016). Ladakh and Zanskar Trekking Map (Map). 1:175,000. Milestone Himalayan Series. Kolkata: Milestone Books. ISBN 978-81-903270-9-1.
- ^ "Hemis National Park on Google Maps". Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ISBN 978 1 85284 675 6.
- ^ a b "The 4 Coolest Treks in Ladakh". AlienAdv Blog. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ISBN 9788173870040.
- ^ a b Maggie and Richard (31 August 2018). "Ladakh's Monasteries, Palaces and Fortresses". Monkey's Tale. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
External links
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