Which is harder, Chadarent - L'Airette or Zangla to Markha?

Zangla to Markha is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (40 mi (65 km), 8,130 ft (2,478 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Chadarent - L'Airette vs Zangla to Markha

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units

	Chadarent - L'Airette	Zangla to Markha
Distance	1.1 mi2 km	40 mi65 km
Elevation gain	161 ft49 m	8,130 ft2,478 m
Typical duration	1 day	4 days
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	Local	National
Country	India	India
Best time to hike	Best months: April, July	Best months: May, June, September
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Chadarent - L'Airette vs Zangla to Markha: which should you hike?

At 40 mi65 km, Zangla to Markha is the longer route — roughly 39 mi63 km more than Chadarent - L'Airette (1.1 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Chadarent - L'Airette is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.