You want to do a trek in Ladakh but you don’t have prior trekking experience?
The Sham valley trek (also known as “baby trek”) is the one for you. Indeed, this is the easiest trek in Ladakh: only 3 days, only 4 hours of walk per day, always below 4,000m altitude. Therefore, this trek is perfect for beginners, for people of average fitness and for those travelling with kids.

The Sham valley trek allows you to discover the magnificent mountains and green valleys of western Ladakh. The trek passes through several villages where you can meet local people and learn about their way of life. You could help the villagers in the fields and stay overnight in traditional Ladakhi houses (homestays).

The trek itinerary starts from Likir village, located 58 km west of Leh. You can visit beautiful Likir monastery before starting the 10-km-hike to Yangthang village where you will spend the first night. On the 2nd day, you will cross the Tsermangchen La pass, the highest point on this trek, before walking down to the charming village of Hemis Shukpachen. On the 3rd day, you will follow a pleasant trail leading to Temisgam where you can visit the palace and monastery.

Duration:

3 days

Level:

easy

Max. altitude:

3,874m (at Tsermangchen La)

Distance:

32 km

Best time:

all year

Itinerary:

Likir - Yangthang - Hemis Shukpachen - Temisgam