Markha Valley of Himalayan Mountain Ranges is a popular trek route in the Ladakh Region. The villages near this river valley include Skiu, Markha, Umlung and Hangkar. Markha Valley trek route is accessible from Ganda La pass near Spituk in the west, which is usually the beginning point of the trek; and Gongmaru La pass near Hemis, where the trek usually ends. The villages on the route of the valley are Rumbak, Shingo, Skyu, Sara, Markha and Hankar. Towards the head of the valley one can find the Kang Yatze Mountain, which is 6400 meters in height. Many small range monasteries are situated near the Markha Valley among which Techa Gompa is the most important Buddhist monastery in this region.
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