FAMILY TREK IN LADAKH
Trek duration: 11 Days
Level of difficulty: Easy
Highest altitude (pass): 3750mts
Min-max no. of pax: 2-6 people
The Sham Valley, which is also known as the "Apricot Valley", being the abode of Apricot Flower that blossoms in the valley during the winters, is one of the easiest treks in Ladakh region. The trek is suitable for beginners as well as families. Often dubbed as a 'baby Trek', the Sham Valley Trek tempts you with on-offer pleasurable walks to some of the remote villages in the Ladakh region passing through small mountain passes, streams, shady willows and barley fields. The contrasting landscape and wild nature offer trekkers and hikers with opportunity for several clicks of natural views. The trek starts from Likir, stretching from an altitude of 3500 meters to Hemis Shukpachen at 3700 meters. En route it has few highland drifts, the Phobe La at 3580 meters, Mebtak La at 3750 meters and Tsermangchen La perched at 3750meters upholding a uniform elevation, and making it desirable for beginners as well as promoting family adventure activities in Ladakh.
BRIEF ITENERARY OF THE TREK
Day 1: Delhi - Leh
Day 2 Leh - acclimatization)
Day 3: Leh – Shey – Thiksey – Hemis
Day 4: Leh - Likir - Yangthang
Day 5: Yangthang - Hemis Shukpachan
Day 6: Hemis Shukpachan - Temisgam
Day 7: Temisgam – Lamayuru
Day 8:Lamayuru - Leh
Day 9 :Leh – Tsomoriri Puga School
Day 10 : Puga – Leh
Day 11: Leh – Delhi
TRIP AT A GLANCE:
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6 nights in guest house/hotel
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camping during the trek
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Camp at Tsomoriri
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Taglang La
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
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Cross over Taglang La
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sumdo Tibetan village
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ancient monasteries
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Life in a Nomadic (highand)
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Trek
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Yaks and wildlife
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Jeep Safari
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School