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Markha Valley

Surveys high-altitude multi-day treks across Ladakh, Bhutan and Nepal's lesser-known routes, using Markha Valley's monasteries and high passes as the standout alternative to crowded Everest-region trails.

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A high-altitude desert valley with snow-capped peaks, sparse grassland vegetation, a shallow stream in the foreground, and barren mountain slopes characteristic of the trans-Himalayan region. - Photo by Anuj Bansal on Unsplashbest of list

The Himalaya Beyond Everest: Markha Valley and the Trekking Trails Worth Booking

Everest gets the crowds, but Markha Valley delivers Kang Yatse's 6,400m backdrop, village homestays, and a simple permit process. See how six other Himalayan trails stack up.

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