11 Days Sham Trek
11 Days Sham Trek
This is one of the most popular and beautiful treks with an easy access. The trail will, in many places, reveal the impact of the collision between the Indian subcontinent and Eurasia, resulting in unique rock formations rife with beautiful colors. The area is home to rare and endangered Himalayan wild lives. This trek also provides an opportunity to glimpse traditional villages and livelihoods of the Ladakhi people.
Day 01 : Delhi – Leh
Morning flight to Leh. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Day for acclimatization. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Leh
After breakfast proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour. We start with a visit to Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh. Then we visit Thiksey Gompa, an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. Later we visit the Stok Palace, the Royal residence of the King of Stok & the Museum that has a rich collection of Ancient Ladakhi artefacts including old Thangkas, precious stones, arms and armoury, the Queen’s necklace and the crown of the King of Ladakh among others. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 03 Leh – Likir – Yangthang (2 Hrs Drive To Likir / 5 Hrs Trek)
After breakfast drive from Leh to Likir for 2 hours. At Likir you will meet all your trekking staff and ponies. One can visit Likir monastery situated on a hill towards the village. Start your trek through a barley field to cross a small stream and then to village Sumdo. Then gradually trek to village Yangthang to camp overnight.
Day 04 Yangthang – Hemis Shukpachan (5-6 Hrs Trek)
Trek to Wulle valley and then ascent for one hour to Shemchan La and then descent towards Hemis Shukpachan, the highest village in this route. It’s a big village and is famous for Cedar trees found in plenty here, hence the name of village. We will visit a family house and have some butter tea and Ladakhi chang (the local beer) There is a small but beautiful monastery just outside the village that we can visit. Camp for overnight stay.
Day 05 Hemis Shukpachan – Timosgam – Khasltse – Lamayuru (5-6 Hrs Trek & Then Drive To Lamayuru)
Trek through the Apricot rich village of Ang and reach Timosgam, the historical village, where one can visit the monastery and the Palace. This valley has warm weather as compared to Indus valley and hence conducive to thick vegetation and hence there are plenty of apricots, apples and nuts making it one of the richest valleys in Ladakh. Since people are rich they have beautiful houses with wonderful interior. From Timosgam we drive to Khasltse and Lamayuru. Overnight stay in tented camp in Lamayuru.
Day 06 Lamayuru – Alchi – Leh
In the morning visit the Lamayuru monastery to be part of the morning religious ceremony. It’s a very soothing and spiritual experience to be there among these warm and friendly monks.Then drive for Alchi and cross the River Indus and reach Alchi, Ladakh’s most loved monastery. On the way to Leh visit the Basgo monastery, famous for its Buddha statue. In Leh overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 07 Leh – Over Khardung La (HT 5602 M) – Hunder (HT 4350 M) (Nubra Valley) – approx 5 hrs
The road journey from Leh to NUBRA VALLEY passes over KHARDUNG LA (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5602 M / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. The villages look pretty with greenery, willow & poplar trees. Till partition Nubra Valley was one of the trade centers, the ancient famous Silk Route passed through this area. Overnight in your camp at Hunder.
Day 08 In Nubra Valley – Bacterian Camel Safari at Hunder – Panamik – approx 1 ½ hrs – Samstanling Gompa in Sumoor – approx ½ hr – Hunder – approx 1 hrs
After breakfast you will get the unique opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped mountains on the horizon. On the return journey you stop by to visit SAMSTANLING GOMPA founded by Lama Tsultims Nima.From here you will drive back to Hunder for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 09 Hunder – Leh – approx 3 hrs
After breakfast drive to Leh over Khardung La. Afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 10 Free in Leh for personal activates
Day 11 Leh – Delhi
Transfer to the airport to fly to Delhi. Tour Ends.