10-Day Adventurous Itinerary for Leh Ladakh

1. Day 1: Leh Palace
   30 minutes (5.7 km) from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

   Visit the historic palace with panoramic views of the city. Don't miss the old mural paintings and antiques.

2. Day 2: Shanti Stupa
   25 minutes (4.5 km) from Leh Palace

   Climb the stairs to the top of the Stupa for breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain range. Enjoy the serene atmosphere.

3. Day 3: Nubra Valley
   4.5 hours (121 km) from Shanti Stupa

   Explore the vast valley with sand dunes and double-humped camels. Visit the Hunder Monastery and try local thukpa and momos.

4. Day 4: Pangong Tso Lake
   4.5 hours (155 km) from Nubra Valley via Wari La Pass (open only from June to September)

   Marvel at the crystal clear blue waters of the high-altitude lake. Take a walk around the lake and spot migratory birds.

5. Day 5: Tso Moriri Lake
   6.5 hours (220 km) from Pangong Tso Lake via Chushul (open only from May to September)

   Experience the serenity of the secluded lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Do not miss the Thukpa and Momos by the lake.

6. Day 6: Hemis National Park
   5 hours (153 km) from Tso Moriri Lake

   Take a guided tour of the largest national park to see snow leopards and other wildlife. Also, visit the ancient Hemis Monastery and Museum.

7. Day 7: Magnetic Hill
   1 hour (30 km) from Hemis National Park

   Experience the gravity-defying hill where vehicles appear to move upwards on their own.

8. Day 8: Alchi Monastery
   1.5 hours (68 km) from Magnetic Hill

   Visit the ancient monastery famous for intricate mural paintings and woodwork. Stroll through the village and interact with friendly locals.

9. Day 9: Zanskar Valley
   10 hours (240 km) from Alchi Monastery

   Drive to the picturesque valley for thrilling treks, river rafting, and rock climbing. Also, visit the Stongdey Monastery and Zongkhul Monastery.

10. Day 10: Khardung La Pass
    4.5 hours (80 km) from Zanskar Valley

    Drive to the world's highest motorable pass (open only from May to November) for spectacular views and adventurous trekking.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Leh Palace (1 hour, INR 550)
• Shanti Stupa (2 hours, free)
• Nubra Valley (2 days, INR 8,000)
• Pangong Tso Lake (1 day, INR 4,000)
• Tso Moriri Lake (1 day, INR 4,000)
• Hemis National Park (4 hours, INR 2,000)
• Magnetic Hill (1 hour, free)
• Alchi Monastery (2 hours, INR 800)
• Zanskar Valley (2 days, INR 5,000)
• Khardung La Pass (1 day, INR 2,500)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 27,850

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Diskit Monastery and Sand Dunes in Nubra Valley or a multi-day trek in Markha Valley. For those with limited time, skip either Tso Moriri Lake or Zanskar Valley. Carry enough cash as ATM facilities are limited in remote areas.