Markha Valley vs Chadar: the numbers
| Markha Valley | Chadar | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,260 m | 3,399 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 9 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Hard |
| Region | Leh, Kashmir & Ladakh | Leh, Kashmir & Ladakh |
| Best months | Jul–Aug | Jan |
| Also possible | Jun, Sep–Oct | Feb |
| Peaks in view | Kang Yatse, Stok Kangri | Suskian, Nangma, Namlas |
| 3D route | Fly the Markha Valley trail → | Fly the Chadar trail → |
Markha Valley goes 1,861 m higher (5,260 m against 3,399 m). Chadar takes 4 more days on the trail. Markha Valley is the easier of the two (Moderate–hard against Hard). Their best seasons don't overlap: Markha Valley in Jul–Aug, Chadar in Jan. The trailheads are about 40 km apart in a straight line.
