7-Day Adventure Itinerary for India in August 2023

1. Day 1: Rishikesh
   40 minutes (14.5 miles) from Jolly Grant Airport

   Start your day with an early morning yoga session by the holy river Ganges. In the afternoon, go bungee jumping from the highest bungee jumping platform in India. End your day with a peaceful boat ride on the river.

2. Day 2: Manali
   9 hours (300 miles) from Rishikesh

   Start your morning with a hike to Jogini Waterfall. In the afternoon, explore the Solang Valley and try paragliding. End your day with a visit to the Hidimba Devi Temple.

3. Day 3: Leh
   10 hours (270 miles) from Manali

   Start your day with a visit to the Shanti Stupa for a stunning panoramic view of the city. In the afternoon, go river rafting on the Indus or Zanskar river. End your day with a visit to the Leh Palace.

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

   Start your morning with a scenic drive to the Nubra Valley. In the afternoon, ride a double-humped camel in the white sand dunes of Hunder. End your day by stargazing at the Nubra Valley.

5. Day 5: Srinagar
   9 hours (250 miles) from Nubra Valley

   Start your day with a visit to the Mughal Gardens. In the afternoon, go water skiing on the Dal Lake. End your day with a peaceful shikara ride on the lake.

6. Day 6: Gulmarg
   1 hour 30 minutes (34 miles) from Srinagar

   Start your day with a gondola ride up to the Apharwat Peak. In the afternoon, go skiing or snowboarding down the mountains. End your day with a visit to the Maharani Temple.

7. Day 7: Mumbai
   2 hours 30 minutes (750 miles) from Gulmarg

   Start your day with a visit to the Gateway of India. In the afternoon, take a ferry to Elephanta Caves. End your day with a visit to the Marine Drive for a beautiful sunset view.

Recommendations

You can also consider going mountain biking in Manali, visiting the Thiksey Monastery in Leh, or taking a Bollywood tour in Mumbai. For a side trip, consider visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra. To maximize your fun, make sure to try the local street food and shop for souvenirs in each city you visit.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Yoga session in Rishikesh (2 hours, $10)
• Bungee jumping in Rishikesh (1 hour, $30)
• Boat ride in Rishikesh (1 hour, $5)
• Hiking to Jogini Waterfall in Manali (3 hours, $5)
• Paragliding in Solang Valley in Manali (1 hour, $70)
• Visit to Hidimba Devi Temple in Manali (1 hour, $2)
• Visit to Shanti Stupa in Leh (1 hour, $3)
• River rafting in Leh (2 hours, $40)
• Visit to Leh Palace in Leh (1 hour, $5)
• Camel ride in Nubra Valley (2 hours, $20)
• Stargazing in Nubra Valley (1.5 hours, $5)
• Visit to Mughal Gardens in Srinagar (2 hours, $10)
• Water skiing on Dal Lake in Srinagar (1 hour, $20)
• Shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar (1 hour, $10)
• Gondola ride in Gulmarg (2 hours, $20)
• Skiing/snowboarding in Gulmarg (4 hours, $50)
• Visit to Maharani Temple in Gulmarg (1 hour, $3)
• Visit to Gateway of India in Mumbai (1 hour, $2)
• Trip to Elephanta Caves in Mumbai (4 hours, $25)
• Visit to Marine Drive in Mumbai (1 hour, $5)
• Total Estimated Costs: $352

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