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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

Region: Ladakh
Best Time: June – Sep
Grade: Moderate
Altitude Max: 3700 Mts

DAY 1 : Arrive – Leh

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 

After breakfast at the hotel, full day sightseeing tour of Ladakh ancient monasteries such as Shey, Thiksey, Hemis. Evening free to explore the local market. Thiskey Monastry, Hemis Monastery and Stock Museum Hemis is one of the biggest monasteries of Ladakh, Thiskey is on a Hill lock with Panorama view of River Indus and green fields and the Himalayan Mountains, on the way back visit Stok Palace have beautiful charm and the things kept reserved in it. Overnight stay at hotel

DAY 3 : Leh – Likir – Yanthang (5 to 6 hours trek)

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)

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)

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

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.