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Sham Valley Trekking (Apricot Valley Trek )

Tour Itinerary for 7 Days  – 6 Nights

Destinations Covered: Leh – Likir – Yanthang – Hemis Shukpachen – Temisgang – Khalsi Village :-

Region: Ladakh
Best Time: June – Sep
Grade:  Easy Trek :-
Altitude Max: 3700 Mts

DAY 1 : Arrive – Leh (D)

Meet on arrival at Leh airport by our Representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day for relaxation, this is necessary for getting acclimatized. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 2 : Leh   (B/D)

After breakfast leave for Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries. Shey is 15 kms from Leh is set up on a hill, the monastery has two story statue of the sitting Buddha wrought of copper and gold that leaves the sense breathless. Thiksey enroute to Hemis Gompa provides a panoramic view of the green Indus valley. Thiksey houses beautiful tankas, there are 60 resident lamas. Later visit Hemis the Ladakh biggest monastery the Gompa contains quite a few gold statues and stupas decorated with precious stones. It has a super collections of tankas including the one which is supposed to be the largest tanka in existence and is exhibited once in every 11 years, alsoVisit Ladakhi family .Returm back to Leh for Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

DAY 3 : Leh – Likir – Yanthang (5 to 6 hours trek)  (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will drive to Likir (3650 meters) from we will start trek towards From Likir the route heads west up to Phobe La (3580m) and beyond this lies Sumdo village. The trail goes steadily upwards till you get to Chagatse La (3630m). Across the pass is the village of Yangthang (3630m). Overnight stay at tents.

DAY 4: Yangthang – Hemis Shukpachen (5 to 6 hours trek)  (B/L/D)

In the morning after breakfast, we will start our trek towards Hemis Shukpachen. The trail heads north, descending for a bit, crossing a stream before climbing up west again to Tsermangchen La (3750m). After a short rest at the pass we head down to Hemis Shukpachen. The village, named after the grove of cedars, is one of Ladakh’s prettiest. There are several sparkling streams surrounded by shady willows and large barley fields that provide a touch of green to the otherwise desolate, Rocky Mountains. Overnight stay at tents.

DAY 5 :Hemis Shukpachen – Temisgang (5 to 6 hours trek)  (B/L/D)

In the morning after breakfast we start our treks towards Temisgang via Mebtak La (3750 M), from the pass we head down the gorge to Ang. Ang a charming village with apricot orchards. Overnight stay at Tents.

DAY 6 : Temisgang – khalsi – Leh (B/L/D)

In the morning after breakfast, we will start our trek to Khalsi via Bongbong-La (3700 meter), from Khalsi drive back to Leh. En-route visit Alchi monastery. Upon arrival at Leh, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the Tibetan local market and look for last minute souvenir . Dinner and  Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 7 :Leh – Delhi (B)

In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to the airport to catch the flight for onward destination.