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5 Days / 4 Nights
Easy
4.6
Ladakh's classic 'baby trek', an easy, low-altitude introduction to Himalayan trekking through the Sham Valley's apricot orchards, ancient monasteries, and villages of Likir, Yangthang, and Temisgam.
Altitude
12,700 ft (3,871 m) max
Distance
25-30 km
Season
May to September
Trip Category
domestic
Base Location
Leh
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Everything you need to know about Sham Valley Trek
Everything you need to know about Sham Valley Trek
It earns the nickname for being one of the easiest and lowest-altitude treks in Ladakh, ideal for beginners and families.
It typically runs 4-5 days, covering 25-30 km through villages and gentle passes.
It is an easy trek with short daily walking distances and minimal altitude gain.
May to September, when Ladakh's high-altitude roads and trails are fully accessible.
The trailhead is Likir village, about 1.5 hours from Leh.
Yes, it is widely recommended as an ideal introduction to high-altitude trekking given its manageable altitude and terrain.