SHAM TREK & HOMESTAYS

SHAM TREK & HOMESTAYS

India, Ladakh


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Sham trek is one of the easiest treks and the road next to the trail makes it much easier as many tourists feel reluctant to walk on the trail and prefer to drive. Leh and Shey have been the capitals of the historic kingdom of Tibet. But no doubt, trekking is a far better choice than the bumpy drive. The trail starts with centuries old monasteries and later courses through villages. This trek offers a lot in a limited time frame and is perfect for beginners - from the cultural interaction, homestays to the best landscapes. Most of the time you walk on barren land and suddenly the views open with lush green poplar trees. Extensions on the end to Pangong Tso or Nubra valley can be done along this trek as the duration of the trek is less than a week.

Itinerary

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Arrive Leh early morning and transfer to hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure & acclimatise. Explore the Leh market in the evening. Overnight hotel in Leh.
Sightseeing around Leh. Drive to Shey and Thiksey monasteries and later rest in hotel as an acclimatisation process. Overnight hotel in Leh.
The drive to Likir is short and it begins with an ancient monastery before we start walking to Yangthang. The trail goes parallel to a motorable road and later it ascends to Phobe La (3580m). We can see Yangthang from Chagatse La (3630m) after crossing the stream. Overnight homestay.
It's a short walk for about 2.5 hrs to the village of Hemis Shukpachen (3596m). We cross Tsermangchan La at 3750m and then the trail descends gently to Hemisshukpachan. Overnight homestay.
Intially the trail is gentle and after crossing the Meptak La pass (3720m) we descend to the village of Ang and further to Tingmosgang (3200m) which was once the ancient capital of Ladakh. The place is full of homestays and one can witness the ruins of the Palace. Later drive to Leh, enroute visit the 1000 year old miniature paintings of Alchi monastery considered one of the best Buddhist paintings in the Himalayan region. Overnight hotel in Leh.
Early morning transfer to airport to board the Leh-Delhi flight.

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Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

 

• More than 45 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.

• Less than 45 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited. 

 

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely. 

Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

 

 This trip is graded as an Active Holiday. These trips typically involve easy hiking on well maintained mountain trails closer to civilization in relatively low altitude regions. The effect of altitude is minimal once you acclimatize well. On a few multi-activity trips, you will go mountain biking or rafting too. Depending on the trip, you might be camping for the night or stay in homestays nestled in quaint mountain villages. 

This trip suits families or groups which have people with varied age group and fitness levels.

 

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