The Sham Valley Trek, also known as the “Baby Trek,” is an ideal adventure for beginners and nature enthusiasts.
7 Days
Easy
8 Guest
3900 m
The Sham Valley Trek, also known as the “Baby Trek,” is an ideal adventure for beginners and nature enthusiasts. Starting in Leh, you’ll acclimate to the altitude and immerse yourself in local culture. The trek leads through the picturesque Sham Valley, featuring apricot orchards, quaint villages, and ancient monasteries.
As you traverse traditional Ladakhi villages like Yangthang and Tingmosgang, you’ll experience warm local hospitality. Exploring centuries-old monasteries such as Alchi provides insight into the region’s rich Buddhist heritage. The trek combines easy walks with slight challenges, allowing you to enjoy breathtaking landscapes at a relaxed pace.
Day 1 Arrival in Leh
In the morning, fly from Delhi to Leh. On arrival at Ladakh, meet our representative. Check-in to the pre-booked hotel. Take rest and be acclimatized. Visit the local market of Leh in the evening. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 2 Leh Local
Today, we shall go on a sightseeing tour to some important monasteries in the area. We will be visiting Shey Gompa, which was once the summer capital of Ladakh kings; Thiksey Gompa, which is said to be one of the most beautiful structures in Ladakh and the famed Hemis Monastery belonging to Drukpa Order. Overnight stay at the guest house.
Day 3 Leh – Likir – Yangthang across Phobe La (3500myr) 9 kms/4 to 5 hrs
Post breakfast, we will drive to Likir, which is 58 kilometers away. It is the beginning point of our trek. We will trek today to cover a short distance. Overnight stay at homestay
Day 4 Visit Rizong Gompa
Visit Rizong monastery 3hr to reach the monastery and back to yangthang 4hr Overnight stay in homestay
Day 5 Yangthang – Hemis Shukpachan across Tsermangchan La (3750mtr) 8 kms 2/3 hours
Our trek for today will be easy, despite the fact that it involves climbing up to a pass. Both ascent and descent will be on gentle slopes. We will trek to north, dipping down a bit and then crossing a stream ascending west to Tsermangchan La (3750 meters). We will climb down to Hemis Shukpachan after crossing the pass. There are several streams bordered by shady willows and large barley fields. Overnight stay at home stay.
Day 6 Hemis Shukpachan – Ang across Mebtak La (3900mtr) 10 kms/ 4 hrs
A fairly easy day trekking day as well. We will trek upward between two hillocks in the west of village located upwards until it heads south and ascends up to Mebtak La (3900 meters).
And back to leh visit alchi monastery on the way. Overnight stay at guest house
Day 7 fly back to Delhi
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