SHAM VALLEY TREK

Get well acquainted with the climatic conditions of the capital city- Leh. Some may fall sick to altitude sickness in the coming days, hence the day is necessarily reserved for the assimilation to the weather of Leh. You can stroll to the Local bazaars of Leh and the nearest venue of Shanti Stupa and feel the vibes of the landscape around. Overnight stay takes place in the hotel rooms.

The day is reserved for you to arrive at Yangthang which happens to be the first leg of this trek. You need to be extra fit to traverse the crossings during the trail. The day gets over within 6 hours as the trek for today is easy and sceneic too. You need to mive from the famous monastery of Likir to Changasta La. A small village along with a stream is right infornt of your eyes called as Phobe La. This valley stands at an altitude of 3839 m. further you are going to arrive at the valley of Yangthang . The campsite for the night will be at this village.

As done you get done with your morning meals, move towards Hemis Shukapachen via Tsermangche. This trek has acquired its name as baby trek due to its easy gradients. From the village of Yangthang , move into Tsermangchen La, standing tall at 12,303 ft.� The trek takes place for about 3 hours thus covering 8 km in a day. Take rest before descending into the Hemis Shukapachen. Streams, fields and the mountain heaps is what this place looks like collectively. Overnight stay will be within this landscape.

Post your breakfast, move into the most beautiful landscape of Mehtab La and later descend into the valley of Ang. The trek gets completed in around 3 hours and covering 10 km approximately. From the Hemis Shukapachen, ascend into Mehtab La, standing at an elevated height of 3750 m. Mehtab La can be recognized from a distance as the landscape has elevated prayer flags within its vicinity. Moving past Mehtab La, move into the valley of Ang. Ang is a popular place for the apricot orchards that are spread across acres of Land. Overnight stay will be in the camping site in Ang.

As soon as you wake up, freshen up and get done with your meals. Move from Ang to Temisgam , our desired spot. Temisgam is a place comprising of a palace and monastery within its vicinity. The castle is known as the Tingmosgang situated over the shores of the river Indus. On the same day you need to descemd into the place called Nurla. This place stand at an altitude of 2,800 m. This trek welcoming throughout the year. The alpinism gets concluded within 3 hours covering 8 easy km during the day. Drive back to Leh for later part of the evening. Stay overnight in the hotel at Nurla.