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| Chadar Trek Ladakh (UT) | Markha Valley Ladakh (UT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Moderate 46.4/100 | Moderate 56.9/100 |
| Operators call it | Moderate/Difficult | Moderate/Difficult |
| Days | 9 | 8 |
| Max altitude | 3,400 m | 5,260 m |
| Total ascent | 400 m | 2,600 m |
| Longest day | 16 km · 8 h | 22 km · 9 h |
| AMS risk | moderate | severe |
| Acclimatization | 3 days | 2 days |
| Best months | Jan–Feb | Jun–Sep |
| Snow on trail | Nov–Mar | Nov–Apr |
| Price from | ₹18,500 (Trekveda) | ₹19,499 (Trekkers of India) |
| Operators listed | 12 | 14 |
| Permit | Yes · Ladakh administration / ALTOA — trekker registration with a compulsory medical fitness check and insurance in Leh | Yes · Hemis National Park — wildlife / environment fee (Ladakh Wildlife Dept), paid at the Chilling–Skiu check post |
| Nearest railhead | Jammu Tawi — far; fly to Leh | Jammu Tawi — far; fly to Leh |
| Roadhead | Chilling / Tilad Do (Shingra Koma road end) | Chilling (start) · Shang Sumdo (end) |
| Hours from a road (max) | 1.3 h | 4.3 h |
| Coldest camp night | -14 °C | -27 °C |
| Crowding | Quiet | — |
| Peaks you'll see | — | Kang Yatse I, Kang Yatse II, Nyimaling Kangri, Dzo Jongo East |