The trek involves a series of pass crossings and first day is te drive to Timsogam a small village and then the trek starts with ascending a slope which leads you to the pass crossing over the Rongthil la( 4,000m) and then another pass the Muptak la( 3,800m) is crossed and finally the large village of Hemis Shukpachan is reached. Next days walk is a level walk till the base of Tsermangchan la which is croassed after gentle ascending at 4,600m and further descending leads you to the village of Yangtang. Nesxt days walk is also an easy walk and after crossing Chagtse pass at 4,200m descend to the village of Likir which is connected to road and houses a large monastery, visit the monastery and then walk to the village of Rafta, a very small village then from here after crossing Mandang la pass( 4,100m) reach Umla and from here an easy trek to the village of Taroo which is a big village just behind the village of Phyang which houses an important monastery in Ladakh and the Phayang festival in July every year is quite famous. From here finally drive to Leh.
FACTS
OF THE TREK
Name
of Trek:
Sham Valley Trek
Permit:
Not necessary
Grading:
Moderate
Technical
Equipment:
Not required
Season:
June - October
Duration:
7
days
Duration
of tour:
15
days
Costing:
USD
50 (per person)
DETAILED
ITINERARY
Day
01:
Arrive
Delhi
Day
02:
Delhi
- Leh
Day
03:
Leh
local visit Stakna
and Stok monasteries
Day
04:
Leh
local visit Shey,
Thikse and Hemis monasteries
Day
05:
Leh - Timsogam( Drive) - Himis Shukpachan( Trek Starts) over Rongthil la & Maptak la
Day
06:
Himis Shukpachan - Yangtang over Tsermangchan la
Day
07:
Yangtang - Likir over Chagatse la
Day
08:
Likir - Rafta
Day
09:
Rafta - Umla over Mandang la
Day
10:
Umla - Taroo
Day
11:
Taroo - Phyang( Trek Ends) - Leh( Drive)
Day
12:
Day At Leisure At Leh
Day
13:
Leh - Delhi
Day
14:
Sightseeing In Delhi/Optional Trip To Agra.Fly Back Home.
