The Sham Valley trek—also known as the “Baby Trek”—is a short 3-day trek perfect for beginners, or
those hoping to do a bit of warm-up before a more strenuous adventure.
Those hoping to do a bit of warm-up before a more strenuous adventure. Don’t let the name deter you;
though one of the easier treks in Ladakh, the Sham Valley trek is tiring at times due to the altitude, and
you’ll certainly break a sweat. A basic level of fitness is still required, but we highly recommend it for
anyone looking for a short or beginner trek in Ladakh.
Briefing
- Duration: 6 Days and 5 Nights
- Grade: Moderate
- Group Size: 6 to 10
- Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Accomodation: Hotel/Homestay/Camp
- Transportation: SUV/Tempo Traveller
Itinerary
- Day 01 - Arrival to leh
- Day 02 - Drive to Likir and Trek to Yangthang (Drive - 60kms, 2 hours ; Trek - 10 kms, 4-5 hours)
- Day 03 - Trek from Yangthang to Hemis Shukpachen crossing Tsermangchen La (10 kms, 3-4 hours)
- Day 04 - Trek from Hemis Shukpachen to Temisgam crossing Mebtak La (11 kms, 4-5 hours)
- Day 05 - Drive back to leh and vist alchi monastery (Drive - 90kms, 3 hours)
- Day 06 - Departure from Leh.
Inclusions
- All transportation by Totoya Qualis, Xylo, Innova or scorpio
- Vegetarian food
- Mountaineering guide to explain the complete terrain
- Indian mountaineering climbing charges
- Climbing equipments
- Stay in Leh and all other places on the way during trek
- Pick up and Drop from/to Airport
Exclusions
- Trekking shoes and clothing
- Food which is not part of itenary
- Any kind of beverages, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
- Wildlife fees, permits and camping charges
Dates
- January 16th to January 21st
- January 23rd to January 28th
- February 6th to February 11th
- February 27th to March 4th
You Should Know
- >Please avoid wearing jewellery and other valuable items
- The team/Organizers are not responsible for any loss of your valuables
- We do not entertain Alcohol/any kind of Drug during the event
- We strictly follow the "Litter free Atmosphere", do co-operate
- Kindly adhere to the instructions of the Leads in order to enjoy the road trip in a safe manner
Pandemic Measures
We will be following below measures to keep our fellow travelers safe during this pandemic -
- Participants should get masks and sanitizers of their own
- People falling under the age group of below 16 and above 50 are not allowed (having their health as our concern)
- Participants with any symptoms of cough/cold/fever are advised to stay back
- We ensure that the place of stay is well sanitized and safe for travelers
You Should Carry
- Identity proof
- Face Mask
- Torch per person
- Sports shoes or trekking shoes in good condition
- Backpack
- Rain coat/Poncho
- Water bottles
- Energy bars, dry fruits, etc.
- Personal medication
- Sweater/ jackets for the night
- Toiletries (napkin, tissues, etc.)
- Flashlight/Torch with extra batteries
- Track pants and cotton T-shirt
Please check the travel instructions issued by the state govrenment/local authorities
before booking, as some destinations may have COVID-19 related travel/camping restrictions.