Markha River (India)
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The Markha River is a river in Ladakh, India. It is a tributary of the Zanskar River and starts at the junction of the Langtang Chu and Nimaling Chu. Villages along the river valley include Skiu (Skyu), Markha, Umlung and Hangkar (Hankar).[1] The Markha River lies within the Hemis National Park.[2]
The Markha Valley is one of the most popular trekking routes in Ladakh,[3] accessible from Ganda La pass near Spituk in the west, which is usually the beginning point of the trek,[4] and Gongmaru La pass near Hemis,[5] where the trek usually ends.[4] Villages on the route of Markha valley trek are Rumbak, Shingo, Skyu, Sara, Markha and Hankar.
Towards the head of the valley you can find the Kang Yatze, a Script error: No such module "convert". mountain. The Markha River also passes to the south of the Stok range which includes the Script error: No such module "convert". Stok Kangri mountain.[1]
Demography
Nomadic families herd their yaks in this valley.[6]
Tourism
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Many small monasteries exist, of which Techa Monastery[6] is the most important Buddhist monastery in the Markha valley.
See also
References
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