Day 1: Arrive in Leh
Rest day at altitude. Evening at Leh Market if you feel settled.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Leh
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5-Day Sham Valley and Monastery Trail
Lower Ladakh at gentler altitude — Lamayuru, Alchi and Likir, the Moonland formations and the Indus valley monasteries. The easiest Ladakh itinerary for families or anyone wary of the high passes.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2: Leh monasteries
Thiksey at morning prayers, Shey Palace, Stok Palace museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Leh
Day 3: Sham Valley to Lamayuru
Magnetic Hill, Nimmu confluence, Basgo, then Lamayuru and its Moonland ridges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Lamayuru
Day 4: Lamayuru to Leh via Alchi
Alchi Monastery on the way back, and Likir before returning to Leh.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Leh
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Leh airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Trip Highlights
- Lamayuru "Moonland" formations
- Alchi Monastery — 11th-century Kashmiri murals
- Likir and Basgo
- No pass above 13,500 ft
What's included
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner where specified
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle with an altitude-experienced driver
- Inner Line Permits and protected-area permits
- Oxygen cylinder and basic first aid in the vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
What's not included
- Airfare to and from Leh
- Lunch throughout unless specified
- Monastery entry fees and camera charges
- Any activity not listed under inclusions
- Travel insurance — strongly recommended at these altitudes
- Costs arising from road closures, evacuation or weather delays
Pickup point
Leh Airport (Manali or Srinagar for the bike expeditions)
Cancellation policy
Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.
Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.
Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.
Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.
Flights and Inner Line Permit fees already paid to third parties are non-refundable.
Trips cut short by road closures, weather or altitude sickness are refunded for unused services only — Ladakh road conditions are outside anyone's control.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to acclimatise in Leh?
Two nights before crossing any high pass. Every itinerary here builds that in — it is the single thing that decides whether a Ladakh trip goes well.
When is the best time to visit Ladakh?
May to September for the full circuit, when Khardung La and Chang La are reliably open. Winter trips run December to February for Leh, the monasteries and the Chadar trek, but the high passes are shut.
Do I need permits?
Yes — Inner Line Permits for Nubra, Pangong and Changthang, and protected-area permits for Hanle and Umling La. We arrange all of them; just send scanned ID at booking.
Is Ladakh safe if I have never been to high altitude?
For most people, with proper acclimatisation. Tell us at booking if you have a heart or lung condition, are pregnant, or have had altitude sickness before, and our team will tell you honestly whether a particular itinerary suits you.
Will there be mobile network and ATMs?
Only postpaid connections work in Ladakh, and only in Leh and parts of Nubra. Pangong, Hanle and Zanskar have no signal. Withdraw cash in Leh — ATMs elsewhere are unreliable.
Ready to book Sham Valley and Monastery Trail?
Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.
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