Sham Valley
Saspol Caves, Ladakh
Cliff-side cave temples with faded medieval murals, often overlooked on the way to Alchi.
- Altitude
- 3,200 m
- From Leh
- ~65 km, 1.5 hours
- Best time
- All year
- Permit
- None
Above the village of Saspol, a cluster of cave shrines holds wall paintings from around the 13th–15th centuries. A short scramble leads up to them, with sweeping views over the Indus.
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