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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Ladakh in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Leh
    15 minutes (2.1 miles) from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

    In the morning, visit Leh Palace, a nine-story palace built in the 17th century. In the afternoon, explore the Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-domed stupa. In the evening, wander around the colourful Leh Bazaar.

  2. Day 2: Nubra Valley
    120 km (74.6 miles) from Leh (4 hours)

    In the morning, drive to Khardung-La, one of the world's highest motorable passes. In the afternoon, visit Diskit Monastery and Hunder Sand Dunes. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride in the sand dunes.

  3. Day 3: Pangong Tso
    160 km (99.4 miles) from Nubra Valley (5 hours)

    In the morning, visit the beautiful Pangong Tso Lake, a high-altitude lake situated at 4,250 metres. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake. In the evening, hike around the lake and enjoy the stunning views.

  4. Day 4: Zanskar Valley
    240 km (149.1 miles) from Pangong Tso (8 hours)

    In the morning, visit Phugtal Monastery and enjoy the scenic drive to Zanskar Valley. In the afternoon, hike to Zongkhul Monastery and explore the valley. In the evening, relax and enjoy dinner with a local family.

  5. Day 5: Hemis National Park
    150 km (93.2 miles) from Zanskar Valley (5 hours)

    In the morning, visit Hemis Monastery and then enter Hemis National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a trek in the park and spot the rare snow leopard. In the evening, camp in the park for an authentic experience.

  6. Day 6: Magnetic Hill and Alchi Monastery
    140 km (87 miles) from Hemis National Park (4 hours)

    In the morning, visit Magnetic Hill, a natural wonder where cars appear to move uphill on their own. In the afternoon, visit Alchi Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, return to Leh and enjoy a local dinner.

  7. Day 7: Stok Kangri Summit Trek
    20 km (12.4 miles) from Leh (1 hour)

    In the morning, start the challenging Stok Kangri Summit Trek. In the afternoon, enjoy the scenic views and reach the summit. In the evening, return to Leh and celebrate with a traditional Ladakhi dinner.

Recommendations

If you have more time, consider visiting Tso Moriri Lake and Tso Kar Lake. For a side trip, take a helicopter ride over the Himalayas. To maximize your fun, try rafting in the Zanskar River or paragliding in Leh. Don't forget to acclimate to the high altitude and pack warm clothing for the chilly nights.

For hotels and flights, check out https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo.

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