7-Day Leh Ladakh itinerary for Nature Lovers

1. Day 1: Exploring Leh
   Start your day by visiting the Leh Palace for a panoramic view of the city, followed by a visit to the Shanti Stupa for a breathtaking view of the surroundings.

   Estimated time: 3 hours. Distance: 2.5 km.

2. Day 2: Nubra Valley
   Drive through the Khardung-La Pass (considered to be the World's highest motorable road) to reach the picturesque Nubra Valley and enjoy the scenic beauty as you pass through villages, sand dunes and monasteries.

   Estimated time: 8 hours. Distance: 122 km.

3. Day 3: Excursion to Pangong Tso
   Witness the blue waters of the Pangong Tso lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. After spending some time by the lake, visit the nearby villages and monasteries.

   Estimated time: 8 hours. Distance: 160 km.

4. Day 4: Magnetic Hill and Alchi Monastery
   Drive to the mysterious Magnetic Hill which has an illusionary effect of making cars move uphill with the ignition turned off. Later, visit the Alchi Monastery, famous for its intricate wall paintings.

   Estimated time: 6 hours. Distance: 70 km.

5. Day 5: Hemis National Park
   Explore the Hemis National Park which is home to rare species like Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolf and Himalayan Brown Bear.

   Estimated time: 6 hours. Distance: 45 km.

6. Day 6: Tso Moriri Lake
   Visit the enchanting Tso Moriri Lake which is surrounded by mountains and is a breeding ground for many rare birds.

   Estimated time: 7 hours. Distance: 215 km.

7. Day 7: Kargil and Drass
   Drive to Kargil and Drass which contain memorials, museums and monuments dedicated to the Indian army and their efforts in the Indo-Pak war.

   Estimated time: 7 hours. Distance: 200 km.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Entry fee for Leh Palace and Hemis National Park: 200 INR ($3) per person.
• Cost of permits: 600 INR ($8) per person for Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso.
• Cost of hired taxi for 7 days: 18,000 INR ($240) per vehicle.
• Total Estimated Cost: 21,200 INR ($283) per person.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can visit other places like Tso Kar Lake, Zanskar Valley and Tsomoriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. If you have less time, you can skip Kargil and Drass and only visit the highlights of Leh Ladakh.