Sham trek

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Sight Address : Sham trek is located on the left of the Du-khang it is placed inside the alchi monastery. Edit

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Sham Trek is one of the very famouse trek through the famous Apricot Valley of Ladakh. This trek is known as Sham Trek or Apricot Valley Trek. Exotic Buddhist Monasteries reflects one of the pure surviving Tibetan Buddhism. see the 1000 year old Magnificent Murals & wall paintings of Alchi Monastery. Explore Leh – the once center of Silk Route Trade. This is an easy trek for any one interested in exploring the the trek in interiors of Ladakh without talking too much pain. Places on the way of this tour are Leh, Yangthang, Ang, Khaltse, Alchi, Leh.

Sham Trek

HistoryEdit

Around 125 kms. west of Leh, on a spectacularly beautiful road, lies the earliest surviving monastery of Ladakh, known as Yung-drung or the Swastika. The Gonpa is remarkably built on sand stone and dates to the 11th Century. The monastery has a remarkable history and the surrounding area presents an interesting topography that is spread with yellow loess formation. The Alchi monastery lies 69 kms. west of Leh, the most famous and largest of all the Gonpa built by Rinchen Zangpo in 11th Century. The monastery houses some of the best murals and frescoes representing the Kashmiri style of Buddhist iconography. Each monastery in Ladakh is distinct in itself and for those who wish to experience the uniqueness of Ladakhi monasteries this is an ideal opportunity.

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June to October.

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Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Alchi Resort Leh-Ladakh ; Alchi Village,Leh-ladakh,jammu kashmir,india. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.Alchi is a village situated 70 km west from the capital in Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : Alchi is connected to Leh through regular buses.Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.The Alchi-Manali road is one of the two major road networks that connect this place with the rest of India. This is the world’s second highest motorable road, reaching 5328 m at Taglang La. The road is usually open between the months of June and mid-October.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to the alchi is 70km west to leh .If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport is 41 km from alchi,which can be reached by either bus or taxi. Alliance Air flights connect Leh with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Srinagar through regular flights.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.