INDIA: MARKHA VALLEY TREK Travel through the Himalaya’s last frontier. 60 RYDERWALKER.COM | 888.586.8365 ASIA J ourney to the summit of the world, Ladakh, India, which rests on the western end of the Himalaya and is comprised of four mountain ranges: the Great Himalaya, Zanskar, Ladakh and the Karakoram. It is a maze of enormous snowcapped peaks and is home to the largest glacier outside of the polar regions, the Siachen. Valley heights range between 8,000 and 15,000 feet above sea level while the neighboring summits rise above 25,000 feet. During our twelve-day exploration of the range, we will experience elegant hotels in Delhi and the finest accommodations in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, a vibrant, bustling village with fascinating bazaars, temples and shrines. While on the trek proper, we will enjoy five star camping with cutting edge outdoor equipment. The trek is supported by a large ground support staff and ponies. Ryder-Walker guides attend to your every need on and off the trail. DETAILS • 11 nights, 12 days • One night luxury hotel, 4 nights first class hotel, 6 nights high elevation luxury camping. • All meals included during camping portion. Breakfast and dinner included in Delhi and Leh. • Our itinerary allows for appropriate acclimatization before ascending the higher elevations. GUIDED TOUR* April 22 – May 3 Price: $5,600 (single +$540) Minimum of four people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* April – June, September – October Price: $6,195† (single +$650) †Price based on a group of four. PHOTOS: ACE KVALE, XERAZED©-ADOBESTOCK.COM, THANIPAT©-ADOBESTOCK.COM, OPPOSITE PAGE-ASAFELIASON©-ADOBESTOCK.COM