overview
This easy trek (also known as “baby trek”) goes through the Sham region, the lower part of Ladakh. The trek can be done throughout the year; it is a great opportunity to discover the villages and the everyday life of Ladakhis during your homestays.
There are options to extend this trek to 4 or 5 days by hiking to Rizong monastery from Yangthang and/or walking from Temisgam to Khaltse.
INCLUSIONS
✔️ Accomodation on Twin or Triple Sharing Basis or Dormitory in the Hostel.
✔️ Meals ( Breakfast, Snacks and Dinner)
✔️ on Site Transportation on Sharing Basis(Cab or Tempo Traveller)
✔️ Travel Guide
✔️ Travel Permits
✔️ Airport Pickup and Drop
Exclusions
❌ Off Site Transportation.
❌ Private Room.
❌ Any Other Services Not Specified Above in Inclusions
❌ Any Lunch and Other Meals Not Mentioned in Package Inclusions.
❌ Any Personal Expenses.
Itenerary
ay 1: arrival in leh
Day 2: drive from Leh to Likir
Likir – Yangthang,
Time: 3-4 hrs,
Distance: 10.1 km,
Elevation gain / loss: +431m / -274m,
- visit Likir monastery before the trek
- follow the trail that leads to the Phobe La, beyond the pass lies Sumdo village
- the trail goes steadily upward to the Chagatse La and then down to the village of Yangthang
- homestay possibility in Yangthan
Day 3: Yangthang – Tsermangchen La – Hemis Shukpachen
Time: 3-4 hrs,
Distance: 10.4 km,
Elevation gain / loss: +238m / -283m,
- cross the Tsermangchen La which can be seen right from the village of Yangthang
- enjoy the panoramic landscape from the pass
- descend towards the charming village of Hemis Shukpachen
- homestay possibility in Hemis Shukpachen
Day 4: Hemis Shukpachen – Temisgam
Time: 4 hrs,
Distance: 11.3 km,
-cross the Mebtak La and walk down to the village of Ang
-follow the trail to Temisgam, visit the palace
and monastery built on a hillock
-homestay possibility in Temisgam
Day 5: Temisgam to leh
Day 6: Departure
Book Online
Group bookings: For groups of 6 or more please contact namaste@highertrekking.com or call us on +91 7453803003
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