Markha Valley vs Rumtse to Tso Moriri: the numbers
| Markha Valley | Rumtse to Tso Moriri | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,260 m | 5,435 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 7 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Hard |
| Region | Leh, Kashmir & Ladakh | Leh, Kashmir & Ladakh |
| Best months | Jul–Aug | Jul–Aug |
| Also possible | Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun, Sep |
| Peaks in view | Kang Yatse, Stok Kangri | Lungser Kangri, Thugje |
| 3D route | Fly the Markha Valley trail → | Fly the Rumtse to Tso Moriri trail → |
Rumtse to Tso Moriri goes 175 m higher (5,435 m against 5,260 m). Rumtse to Tso Moriri takes 2 more days on the trail. Markha Valley is the easier of the two (Moderate–hard against Hard). Both are at their best in Jul–Aug. The trailheads are about 85 km apart in a straight line.
