The Sham valley is one of the most visited valleys in Ladakh. It is located on Srinagar-Leh National Highway NH1 and famously known as the abode of apricot trees. Apricot is an integral part of Ladakhi culture, locally called 'chuli'.Popularly referred to as the 'Apricot Valley', the Sham Valley with its prosperous villages, medieval monasteries, rushing streams and green valleys offers easy to moderate treks through the roof of the world.