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