SHAM VALLEY TREK
Trekking arrangement:
Horses, horsemen, food, cook, helpers, back up Jeep, dinning tents, kitchen tents, table, stool, sleeping tents, mattresses, Back up jeep etc.
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Duration08 Nights and 09 Days
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CategoryModerate
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Group Size01 Pax (Min)
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ActivityAdventure
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Peak PointHemis Shukpachen - Mebtak La (3750m)
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Best timeMid June till end of September
This is the trek of Sham Valley ( Lower valley) and very easy trek with village and different monastery which open through the year. |
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Trekking in Ladakh Himalaya (Lamayuru Trek)
Day 01. Arrival LehOn arrival Leh airport by flight drive to hotel. Full day rest. Overnight Hotel
Day 02.Excursion to visit Shey Palace, Thisay and Himis monasteries located along the Indus river .Overnight Hotel
Day 03. Leh -Likir Yangthang : 4 -5 hoursMorning after breakfast drive to Likir village (58 kms. ) visit the 15th century Likir monastery founded by Lama LACHEN GYALPO. Monastery is located on the top of a hill facing the valley has agricultural fields it has distinction of being the wealthiest monastery too. Precious statues made in gold, silver and copper, besides numerous rare thangkas, murals and art works form the wealth of the monastery. Later you will drive to the starting point of trekking where you will meet your trekking team. Trek crossing the Phobe La (3500m) Sumdo village . From here walk steadily upwards to cross the Chagatse La pass (3620 m), descend to village Yangthang (3625m).. Overnight Camp
Day 04. Yangthang Rizong- YangthangAfter breakfast day trip to visit Ridzong monastery . This monastery was founded by Lama Tsultim Nima. This hermitage is one of the most special monastery which has cover by mountain. This is the monastery which is maintain the culture of common kitchen of the monastery.. Lama Tsultim Nima also codified rules for adherence by monks called Vinaya Rules. Under the rules, monks cant leave till completion of education, have to shun all material comforts and forsake all material possessions. There are paintings block about the founder of the monastery which tells his whole biography. The monastery is also distinct from other due to two incarnate Lamas also has some books and scriptures written by such incarnates.The monastery also oversees the functioning of a nunnery located about two km away. The Julichen nunnery houses 26 nuns who take full participation in the economic activity of the monastery. After visit the monastery back to Yangthang. Overnight Camp
Day 05. Yangthang Shukpachen 3660-3hrs.This is an easy trail leads northwards, enroute crossing a stream and pass to cross for Tsermangchen la pass . then Walk down from the pass to Hemis Shukpachan, The named after the grove of cedars found here (rather unusual for Ladakh). Overnight Camp.
Day 06. Hemis Shukpachen - Mebtak La (3750m) -Ang : 3 hoursTodays trek is fairly easy to begin with, leading upwards between two hillocks but climbs steeply to the Mebtak La pass which is marked by prayer flags. From the pass walk down a gorge to approach the charming village of Ang. Camp here for the night.
Day 07. Himisshukpa chan to Temisgam and Nurla: 3 - LehAfter breakfast and easy trek all the way to the main road to Temisgam. One of the historical villag. From here you will drive to Leh to take a detour across the Indus to visit the 11th. Century Alchi monastery ,the oldest surviving monastic complex of Ladakh and famous for its ancient frescoes and architecture - a UNESCO listed. Heritage site. Overnight Hotel
Day 08. Local tour around Leh.After breakfast day for Leisurely to explore the Leh Palace, Sankar Gompa & Shanti Stupa .Later Leh market . Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09. FlightEarly morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.
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