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==Images==
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[[File:Indus Zanskar confluence.jpg|thumbnail|Indus–Zanskar River confluence]]
[[File:Indus Zanskar confluence.jpg|thumbnail|Indus–Zanskar River confluence]]
[[File:Alchi.jpg|thumbnail|Alchi monestry]]


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 07:59, 27 August 2024

Sham Valley is a Himalayan valley located in the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. Likir located near the valley. The village is famous for its Buddhist Monastery. The valley is known amongst trekkers coming to Leh. It's starts from Spituk and goes till Lamayouro.[1]

The valley is 32 km long and it takes 4-5 days to complete the trek. The maximum elevation is 3874 metres. It is located 180 to 200 kilometres from the territory's capital Leh and Kargil is around 170 kilometres.[2][3] Srinagar-Leh National Highway passes through the valley.[4][5][6] The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh. Apricot is region's main crop.[7]

Villages

Major tourist attractions

Images

Indus–Zanskar River confluence
Alchi monestry

References

  1. ^ Agni and Amrita (2024-05-13), "Trek to Sham valley", Tale of 2 Backpacers
  2. ^ "Sham valley travel guide", Ju Leh Adventure
  3. ^ Vargis.Khan (2021-07-18). "Sham Valley Ladakh - Travel Guide and Sightseeing". Vargis Khan. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  4. ^ "NH 01", Times Of India, 2023-06-23
  5. ^ Banerjee, Tania (2018-11-15). "Sham Valley Ladakh : A travel guide". Azure Sky Follows. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  6. ^ "Srinagar-Leh Highway | Leh to Srinagar Highway | Go2Ladakh". www.go2ladakh.in. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  7. ^ "Shaam Valley Ladakh". Cliffhangers India. Retrieved 2024-08-27.