Sham Valley
Main Activity : Trekking
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Maximum Group Size : Up to 12 people
The Sham Valley trek is known to be a “baby trek” as it involves trekking for short distances over low passes. It is great for families and amateurs. The duration of the trek ensures that trekkers get enough time to get acclimated to the high altitude. While trekking, a group leader and a guide leads the trek, the support staff moves ahead of the group and gets the meals and campsite ready before the trekkers reach the place. Meals for the trekkers are prepared by a cook.
The trekking route is close to the national highway making the trek logistically simple and easy to perform. The trail takes you to distinctive Ladakh and stunning monasteries, a perfect way to explore the history of Ladakh without a prior trekking experience.
While trekking in Sham Valley you will be surrounded by mountainous deserts and multicoloured hills. As freshwater is not carried by the group, You will camp near a stream during your stay. You will cross passes such as Spangpo La (4,082m), Mebtak La (3796 m) and Lago la (3832 m). From the top of Mebtak La & Lago La, you will have magnificent views of pink and mauve-coloured mountains across to the south side of Indus Valley.
You can also visit the Temisgam village which is considered to be the largest and the most prosperous village on the Sham Valley trek. You will find apple and apricot orchards, fertile fields for potatoes, barley etc and fine examples of large, whitewashed Ladakhi homes in Temisgam. You can also visit the Temisgam monastery which is located in the middle of the village and is open for tourists.
You will be trekking in the snow leopard and blue sheep area and if you are lucky you may get a glimpse of the ghost of the Mountains.
Before returning to Leh you can visit the Lamayuru Monastery and the Alchi Monastery. You will by crossing Fotu la (13,478 ft) to enter the moon land of Ladakh, Lamayuru. You will come across Stupas perched on hill tops, prayer rocks and a surreal barren landscape. You will find white blocks of houses balanced precariously – but perfectly atop these landforms.
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