Sham Valley
Valley in the Himalayas
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Sham Valley, nicknamed the "Apricot Valley",[1] is a Himalayan valley along the Indus River and NH1 - Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway[2][3][4] in the Leh district[5] of the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh.[6] The valley is located around 170 kilometres from Kargil and 180 kilometres from the Ladakh's capital Leh.[7] The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh.
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The valley, which starts from Spituk and also includes area till Lamayouro, is well known amongst trekkers.[6] The valley is 32 km long and it takes 4-5 days to complete the trek. The maximum elevation is 3874 metres.[7][8] Likir village located in the valley is famous for its Buddhist Monastery.[6]
History
On 16 August 2024, the Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh including Sham valley.[5][9]
Economy
Villages
- Alchi
- Bazgoo
- Giramangu
- Lamayouro
- Likir
- Saspochey
- Suspol
- Hemis Shukpachan
- Tingmosgang
- Uleytokpo
- Yangthang
- Khaltsi
- Tingmosgang
- skurbuchan
- Nurla
- Domkhar
- Wanla
- Takmachik
- Skindiyang
- Rizong
- Henistok
- Hanu
- Dha
- Garkhoon
- Biama
- Hordass
- Darchiks
- Sanachay
Major tourist attractions
- Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Magnetic Hill
- Confluence of Indus River and Zanskar River
- Basgo Monastery
- Likir Monastery
- Alchi Monastery
- Rizong Monastery
- Lamayuru Monastery
- Saspol Caves
- Mangyu temple complex
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