12-Day Itinerary: Kargil, Leh, Srinagar, Nubra, Pangong, Spiti, Kaza

1. Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
   From Srinagar International Airport to City Centre (20 km, 45 minutes)

   Enjoy the famous shikara ride at Dal Lake.

2. Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil
   From Srinagar to Kargil (202 km, 7 hours)

   Visit the Sonamarg valley on the way for stunning views of the Himalayan range and glaciers.

3. Day 3: Kargil to Leh
   From Kargil to Leh (217 km, 6 hours)

   Visit the Magnetic Hill and the Zanskar River on the way.

4. Day 4: Leh

   Explore nearby attractions within Leh:

   • Shanti Stupa (2.5 km, free)
   • Leh Palace (850 m, ₹30)
   • Namgyal Tsemo Monastery (1.5 km, ₹50)

   Try some authentic Ladakhi cuisine at local restaurants.

5. Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley
   From Leh to Nubra Valley (120 km, 5 hours)

   Visit the Diskit Monastery and take a camel ride at Hunder Sand Dunes.

6. Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso
   From Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso (274 km, 9 hours)

   Witness the stunning colour-changing lake.

7. Day 7: Pangong Tso to Leh
   From Pangong Tso to Leh (157 km, 6 hours)

   Visit Thikse Monastery and the Hemis National Park on the way back to Leh.

8. Day 8: Leh to Sarchu
   From Leh to Sarchu (253 km, 9 hours)

   Experience the mesmerizing views of Zingzing Bar and Baralacha La.

9. Day 9: Sarchu to Kaza
   From Sarchu to Kaza (200 km, 8 hours)

   Visit the Chandratal Lake and the Kunzum Pass on the way.

10. Day 10: Kaza

    Explore nearby attractions within Kaza:

    • Key Monastery (15 km, free)
    • Kibber Village (15 km, free)
    • Langza Village (17 km, free)

    Try the local cuisine at some of the best restaurants in Kaza.

11. Day 11: Kaza to Manali
    From Kaza to Manali (200 km, 10 hours)

    Visit the serene Chandrakhani Pass on the way.

12. Day 12: Depart from Manali
    From Manali to Kullu Airport (50 km, 1.5 hours)

    Shop for souvenirs at the local markets of Manali.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Sonamarg valley (1 hour, free)
• Magnetic Hill (45 minutes, free)
• Zanskar River (1 hour, free)
• Shanti Stupa (1-2 hours, free)
• Leh Palace (1 hour, ₹30)
• Namgyal Tsemo Monastery (1-2 hours, ₹50)
• Camel ride at Hunder Sand Dunes (1 hour, ₹300)
• Diskit Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
• Pangong Tso (1-2 hours, free)
• Thikse Monastery (1-2 hours, ₹30)
• Hemis National Park (2-3 hours, ₹50)
• Chandratal Lake (1-2 hours, free)
• Kunzum Pass (1 hour, free)
• Key Monastery (1-2 hours, free)
• Kibber Village (1-2 hours, free)
• Langza Village (1-2 hours, free)

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the following places:

• Lamayuru Monastery in Leh (124 km from Nubra Valley)
• Tso Moriri Lake in Ladakh (240 km from Pangong Tso)
• Keylong Market in Lahaul-Spiti (79 km from Sarchu)
• If you have less time, consider skipping the visit to Sarchu and directly traveling from Leh to Kaza.