Sham Valley Trek

Duration
5 Days
Trek Altitude
3880 meters
Destination
Ladhak
Trek Distance
32 km
Group Size
Max 12 People
Best Time
June to September
Sham Valley, also known as the "Apricot Valley," is located in the Ladakh region of northern India. Sham Valley Trek is situated to the west of the better-known Nubra Valley and lies along the lower reaches of the mighty Indus River. The valley is renowned for its stunning landscapes, vibrant apricot orchards, and traditional Ladakhi villages. The villages in Sham Valley Trek offer a glimpse into the traditional Ladakhi way of life. The inhabitants are primarily of Tibetan descent and follow Tibetan Buddhism. You can find ancient monasteries, chortens (Buddhist stupas), and prayer flags adorning the landscape. Some notable monasteries and gompas in the Sham Valley include Likir Monastery, Rizong Monastery, and Basgo Monastery. These religious sites are not only architecturally fascinating but also spiritually significant for the local Buddhist population.

Sham Valley Trek Itienerary

Arrive at Leh and acclimatisation.

Start your journey from Leh

Likir is approximately 52 kilometers away from Leh, and it usually takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to reach by road.

Begin your trek from Likir. The first pass you’ll encounter is Phobe La, Then Continue your trek to Chagatse La Continue your trek to Chagatse La

Reach campsite at the Yangthang Village and stay overnight there

  • Drive Distance – 55 km
  • Drive Duration – 2 to 3 hours
  • Trek Distance – 10
  • Trek Duration – 5 to 6 hours
  • Altitude – (11,400 ft) to (11,545 ft, Drive) to (11,740 ft) to (12,176 ft) to (12,078 ft)

Begin your trek early in the morning Ascend towards Tsermangchan After spending some time at the pass, begin your descent towards Hemis Shukpachan.La,

As you approach Hemis Shukpachan, you’ll notice the charming traditional Ladakhi houses and terraced fields.

Reach the campsite near water streem and stay overnight there

  • Trek Distance – 10 km
  • Trek Duration – 5 to 6 hours
  • Altirtude – (12,078 ft) to (12,710 ft) to (11,904 ft)

Start your trek towards Mebtak La The trail may lead you through rocky terrain, narrow paths, and possibly some streams.

As you ascend towards Mebtak La,Spend some time at the pass to rest Begin your descent from Mebtak La towards Temisgam

Reach campsite at the Temisgam and stay overnight there

  • Trek Distance -11 km
  • Trek Duration – 5 to 6 hours
  • Altirtude – (11,904 ft) to (12,462 ft) to (10,592 ft)

Start your journey to Leh

Sham Valley Trek Faq

Easy to Moderate trek

June to September

3880 meters

32 km

it takes 5 days to complete this trek

Daily 60 minutes of jogging before 7 days of trek

Daily 60 minutes of running before 7 days of trek

Yoga and Surya Namashkar for flexibility

“I have been doing treks with Himalaya Shelter for the last two years and they are awesome people with pure humbleness.“

Writes Priyesh.

We at Himalaya Shelter consider our trekkers part of our community, a family of sorts and really understand the efforts that you put into taking that much-needed break and setting off to the mountains. Some of you may wait for months and even a year to plan out that perfect excursion. That’s why we want it to be “a perfect excursion” for you.

Our testimonials (read below) are a testament to our service-oriented mindset.

We take safety into great consideration and ensure our team is trained to handle emergency situations.

For a better experience, we provide accommodation on Twin Sharing throughout the trek. With most trekking operators you would get triple or even quad sharing accommodation.

Our Accommodation will have attached washrooms

Furthermore, we provide the essential safety gear for your trek –

Without any additional charges.

We pamper you with great food which keeps you going on the trek. (On our google maps out of 300 reviews over 80 Trekkers mention great food😋)

We do not outsource services to ensure topmost quality throughout your journey. We use our own fleet of Vehicles to ferry you to the base camp and return.

You do not need a permit to visit The Rumtse to Tso Moriri Trek if you are an Indian citizen

Reviews

Sham Valley Trek Inclusions
  1. Accommodation for a total 3 Nights
  2. Meals from Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Breakfast will be served. Veg Meals with Egg options can be served.
  3. Certified Trek Leader, Cook and Support Staff
  4. Forest Permits, Camping charges
  5. Camping Equipment including tents, kitchen & dining tents, toilet tents etc Gaiters, Microspikes
Sham Valley Trek Exclusions
  1. Any Add Ons apart from the inclusions above
  2. The bag offloading charges are INR 800 per bag per day
  3. Any kind of Insurance