6-day Sham Valley adventure

Arrive in Leh and check-in to a guesthouse in the city. Due to the high altitude of 11,500 feet, Leh requires that travellers spend the first two days of their visit acclimatizing to the climate and weather. Make sure to eat frequent meals, hydrate regularly and take short walks. Overnight in a guesthouse at Leh.

Overnight in a guesthouse at Leh.

Arrive in Leh and spend the day at leisure. You'll be accommodated in a family-run, traditional guesthouse at Leh. Today's meal package includes dinner only. You can visit any of the several restaurants in Leh to have meals at your own expense.

Today, you'll spend the day exploring the beautiful city of Leh. You can visit nearby places of interest like the Shanti Stupa, the Leh Palace and the Tsemo Gompa. You can also take a trip to the local marketplace to do some last minute shopping. Overnight in a guesthouse at Leh.

Overnight in a guesthouse at Leh.

Visit local attractions in Leh. You'll spend the night in the same guesthouse in Leh as yesterday. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can try the local Ladakhi cuisine for lunch at any of the restaurants in Leh at your own expense.

Begin the day with a drive to the village of Hemis Shukpachan. An off-beat road takes you into the mountains over the Phobe-La pass with beautiful views all around. In the evening, explore the mustard and barley fields of Hemis Shukpachan with short nature walks and hikes. Overnight in a home-stay at Hemis Shukpachan.

Overnight in a home-stay at Hemis Shukpachan.

Drive from Leh to Hemis Shukpachan. All travel will be arranged in an SUV or a Tempo Traveller, depending on your group size. You'll be accommodated in a home-stay at Hemis Shukpachan. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Embark on a trek from Hemis Shukpachan to Tingmosgang. With dramatic views of the Ladakhi mountains all around, you'll cross the Maptek-La pass and hike through the Ang village. The well-marked trail leads down to Tingmosgang, where you'll visit the ruins of a historical fort and a small monastery. Overnight in a home-stay at Tingmosgang.

Overnight in a home-stay at Tingmosgang.

Trek from Hemis Shukpachan to Tingmosgang. You'll be accompanied by an experienced trek leader and followed by a support vehicle. You'll spend the night in a home-stay at Tingmosgang. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today, you'll drive back from Tingmosgang to Leh for an exciting session of white-water rafting on the Zanskar River. In the evening, you can explore the Leh city and visit some of the popular cafes and restaurants to taste the local cuisine. Overnight in a guesthouse at Leh.

Overnight in a guesthouse at Leh.

Drive from Tingmosgang to Leh and go rafting in the Zanskar River. You'll be accommodated in a guesthouse at Leh. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can visit any of the several restaurants in Leh to have meals at your own expense.

Check-out from the guesthouse and proceed to your next destination. Your Sham Valley trek ends here.

Your trip ends by early morning.

Check-out from the guesthouse. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. Your Sham Valley trek ends here.