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Sham Valley Trek, on this trek there are several villages among the richest in Ladakh. This trekking is known as Sham valley or Apricot valley trek. Arrive at Likir monastery, where the track to Likir monastery meets in between Saspol – Bazgo, it is hardly an hour walks from the road. Through the Indus valley and the ancient kingdom of Sham, we will discover the main Ladakhi monasteries and the wonderful sites surrounding them.Lamayuru and Alchi is all accessible by road, and Temisgang, Ridzong and Likir line the trekking route. This itinerary is of moderate difficulty and the path does not rise above 4100m. The trail crosses numerous villages where the people have kept their Ladakhi ways and customs.
Grade : Easy
Places Covered : Delhi > Leh > Likir > Phobe La > Yangthang > Tsermangchan La > Hemis Shukpachen > Mebtak La > Ang > Temisgang > Bongbong La > Khalsi > Leh > Delhi
Duration : 7 Night(s) and 8 Day(s)
Day 1: Arrive - Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Arrive – Leh
Meet on arrival at Leh airport by our Representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day for relaxation, this is necessary for getting acclimatized. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Leh
After breakfast at the hotel, full day sightseeing tour of Ladakh ancient monasteries such as Shey, Thiksey, Hemis. Evening free to explore the local market. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Leh – Likir – Yanthang (5 to 6 hours trek)
After breakfast, we will drive to Likir (3650 meters) from we will start trek towards From Likir the route heads west up to Phobe La (3580m) and beyond this lies Sumdo village. The trail goes steadily upwards till you get to Chagatse La (3630m). Across the pass is the village of Yangthang (3630m). Overnight stay at tents.
Day 5: Yangthang – Hemis Shukpachen (5 to 6 hours trek)
In the morning after breakfast, we will start our trek towards Hemis Shukpachen. The trail heads north, descending for a bit, crossing a stream before climbing up west again to Tsermangchen La (3750m). After a short rest at the pass we head down to Hemis Shukpachen. The village, named after the grove of cedars, is one of Ladakh’s prettiest. There are several sparkling streams surrounded by shady willows and large barley fields that provide a touch of green to the otherwise desolate, Rocky Mountains. Overnight stay at tents.
Day 6: Hemis Shukpachen – Temisgang (5 to 6 hours trek).
In the morning after breakfast we start our treks towards Temisgang via Mebtak La (3750 M), from the pass we head down the gorge to Ang. Ang a charming village with apricot orchards. Overnight stay at Tents.
Day 7: Temisgang – khalsi – Leh
In the morning after breakfast, we will start our trek to Khalsi via Bongbong-La (3700 meter), from Khalsi drive back to Leh. En-route visit Alchi monastery. Upon arrival at Leh, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the local market. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Leh - Departure
In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to the airport to catch the flight for onward destination.
Trek and Services Ends.
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