Markha Valley vs Pangong Tso
Pick Markha Valley for
adventure, a real challenge, culture and heritage, fewer people, a smaller budget
Pick Pangong Tso for
camping, road trips, couples, an easier walk, fewer days
| Markha Valley | Pangong Tso | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Ladakh, Hemis National Park, Leh | Ladakh, Changthang, Leh |
| Highest point | 5,150 m | 5,360 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 70 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 9–10 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹4,000 |
| Gateway | Leh | Leh |
| With kids | Not advised | Possible |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Hemis National Park fee and Ladakh permits. | Ladakh protected-area permit required. |
Markha Valley: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Pangong Tso: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- ❄︎Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely