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Shyam Valley Trek
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Who is attending
0 people, 12-65
Exertion Level
Medium
Language
English
Comfort
Midscale
Complain about the tour
The Sham Valley Trek (also known as Ladakhs baby trek) passes through the Sham area in the lowest section of the country. The Sham Valley was altered by the running stream, which brought the entire region to life and converted it into a breathtaking sight for passionate hikers and nature lovers. The walk may be done at any time of year, and it is a fantastic way to learn about Ladakhi communities and daily life. This simple hike is suitable for both beginners and families.
- Lamayuru Monastery is a well-known monastery in Ladakh.
- Likir is known for its eleventh-century monastery.
- Ang is a lovely village with apricot orchards.
This 08-days tour will take you trekking across the most famous Indian area of Leh and Ladakh.
Organized by: travel-expert Naveen K
Program
Day 1. Arrive Delhi by flight
Assistance upon arrival at Delhi International Airport by our representative. And it will transfer you from the airport to the hotel.
Accommodation: Ibis New Delhi Aerocity/Equivalent 3 hotel.
Meal: No Meal on this day.
Day 2. Delhi Leh by flight
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to Delhi airport to board the flight to Leh. Our representative will meet you at Leh airport and transfer you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is open for you to relax and adapt to the altitude (3500 m). In the late afternoon, there is a pleasant introductory walkthrough of Leh and its bazaars. Leh was formerly a major trading city on the ancient Chinese Silk Road. The town is characterized by the nine-story Namgyal Palace, which has been likened to a miniature counterpart to the Potala Palace in Lhasa.
Accommodation: Ladakh Himalayan Retreat/Equivalent 3 hotel.
Food: Breakfast
Day 3. Leh sightseeing
After breakfast, you will travel on a sightseeing tour of Lehs gompas (monasteries). You will first go to the Gelukpa orders Thikse Monastery. Its red and white buildings, perched on a hill, can be seen for miles. You will go to Hemis Gompa, which is part of the Drukpa order. It is not only Ladakhs largest and wealthiest monastery, but it also has one of the most extensive collections of ancient relics, as well as unique 17th-century paintings and painted stone reliefs that adorn the courtyard gallery, making it a real Unesco World Heritage Site. Then youll go to Matho monastery, which is located on the other bank of the Indus River from Thikse. In the evening you will come back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Ladakh Himalayan Retreat/Equivalent 3 hotel.
Food: Breakfast
Day 4. Leh - Likir (3,400m) Yangthang (3690m) (Trekking
After breakfast, you will proceed to the trekking beginning point; you will visit Likir on the way. Despite the short distance, the route is hot, with no cover or water, and requires crossing two passes. The road leads west from Likir to Phobe La (3580m), and beyond that to Sumdo hamlet. The route ascends slowly until you reach Chagatse La. (3630m). The settlement of Yangthang is located across the pass (3790m).
Trekking: 08km/04hrs (Approximate)
Accommodation: Camp/Tent
Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5. Yangthang (3690m) -Tsermangchen La (3850m) - Hemis
This day trek will be easy because both the approach and descent have modest grades. The route starts north, descends for a short distance, crosses a creek, and then climbs west to Tsermangchen La. (3755m). Youll descend to Hemis Shukpachen after a little respite at the pass. The settlement, called after a cedar forest, is one of Ladakhs most beautiful. Several beautiful streams, bordered by shade willows and huge barley fields, add a splash of color to the otherwise barren Rocky Mountains.
Trekking: 05km/03hrs (Approximate)
Accommodation: Camp/Tent
Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6. Hemis Shukpachen - Mebtak La (3750m) -Tingmosgang
This is the final day of your trek. The route begins to rise between two hillocks west of the town until it veers south and reaches the Mebtak La (3750m), which is designated with prayer flags. You will descend the canyon from the pass to Ang village, which is located on the banks of a river, then cross the river and hike all the downward to Tingmosgang village, which is a picturesque settlement with apricot orchards.
Trekking: 07km/04hrs (Approximate)
Accommodation: Camp/Tent
Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7. Tingmosgang - Lamayuru - Leh (165km/4hrs)
Today, you will drive to Lamayuru & explore the Lamayuru monastery there. Lamayuru Monastery, one of Ladakhs oldest and largest monasteries, is reported to have been erected about the same time as Alchi Monastery. Then youll continue driving to Leh, stopping at Alchi Temple along the way. The Alchi Gompa, known as the worlds oldest Buddhist learning center, is one of Ladakhs most wonderfully constructed monasteries. It is also the largest and most prominent of Tibetan translator Rinchen Zangpos gompas.
Accommodation: Ladakh Himalayan Retreat/Equivalent 3 hotel.
Food: Breakfast
Day 8. Leh - Delhi
This morning you will transfer to Leh airport to board the flight for Delhi where you will catch your ongoing flight back home.
Accommodation: No accommodation on this day.
Food: Breakfast
Exertion Level
Medium
Activities within the same location or change of several locations during the route, infrastructure-developed locations, periodic outings to nature.
A comment from the tour leader
Describe how intense the program of your is going to be
It all depends on the itinerary as how busy the trip is, some trips are for a very short time, therefore are very busy and they see a lot in the lesser time. Some trips are leisure trips where you spend two nights in each city, therefore they are a relaxed tour, but before going on the holidays travelers are aware of the intensity of a tour.
How much are you going to walk per day?
More or less you walk 5 to 8 km per day, someday can be very activities other days can be more.
Are there any special skills required for a tour?
No special requirements unless its a trekking tour or hiking tour, better if clients let the tour company know if anything is challenging for them.
I need to wear things on my own or will there be porters?
We have porters at the railway stations, you pay and they carry your luggage.
Whats the most challenging part of your schedule?
The first thing is always to keep the group together, to win the confidence of a client, to finish the day schedule, to take them to decent restaurants, and many more.
Conditions
Included
- 03 nights double or twin shared room camp/tent accommodation on full board basis (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
- 04 nights hotel accommodation in 3 hotel in Delhi (01) & in Leh (03N) on bed & Breakfast basis only.
- All ground services by the air-conditioned vehicle.
- Trekking equipment and materials, including food.
- A Professional trekking English-speaking tour leader throughout the trip.
- First aid box.
- Current government service applicable tax.
Not included
- International flight tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Domestic flights: (Delhi - Leh, and Leh - Delhi)
- Any food not mentioned in the inclusions of the itinerary.
- Tips for the trekking tour leader, hotel porter, driver, and other trekking staff.
- Rescue and evacuation services.
- Miscellaneous expenses: drinks, souvenirs, personal expenses, etc.
- Indian visa fees.
Allocation
Hotel 3*, Camping
Comfort
Midscale
Is affordable, with a modestly enhanced level of facilities, décor and amenities.
Accommodation
Double
Important information
Tour preparation
Single room supplement costs will provide as per the demand of the guests.
A Russian - speaking tour leader services and costs will provide at the request of the guests.
Cancellation terms
In the event of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
45 days before arrival: 25% of the Tour/service cost
15 days before arrival: 40% of the Tour/service cost
07 days before arrival: 65% of the Tour/service cost
48 hours before arrival OR No Show: No Refund
For the X-mas and new year period from 20 Dec to 05 Jan the payment is non-refundable.
In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/ contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation missed meals, etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
Guest requirements
No services are held. All arrangements are subject to availability upon receipt of your completed booking.
Traveling times from one destination to another destination are approximately and it depends on road conditions.
Please note the names of the hotels mentioned in the above offer only indicate that our rates are based on the tariff of the respective hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is being held at these hotels unless and until a confirmation is received from the respective hotels and is communicated to you.
Check-in & out time at all envisaged properties is 1400 hrs & 1200 hrs respectively.
The check-in baggage allowed for all domestic flights is 15 Kg and hand baggage is 07 Kg. Excess baggage will be chargeable as per airline regulations.
Satellite phones and drone cameras are not allowed in India.
For air tickets, train tickets & Jungle safari booking, we required scan copies of passports on a top priority basis.
Christmas & New Year Eve mandatory room supplement and Gala Dinner will be applicable and will be decided closer to the travel date.
Do I need to pay full amount at once?
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