7-Day Adventurous Itinerary from Hyderabad to Ladakh

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Hyderabad
    ETA: 2:00 PM
    Distance from RGI Airport: 30 min (24 km)

    Upon arrival, check into a hotel and rest for a bit. Head over to Charminar, a 16th-century mosque. Explore the market stalls around Charminar, and enjoy a delicious biryani at Paradise Biryani.

  2. Day 2: Hyderabad to Srinagar
    Departure Time: 6:00 AM
    Distance: 1520 km (24-hour drive)

    Take an early morning flight to Srinagar. After checking in at the hotel, get a feel for Srinagar by visiting the Dal Lake and taking a shikara boat ride- a traditional Kashmiri wooden boat.

  3. Day 3: Leh
    Departure Time: 7:30 AM
    Distance: 420 km (9-hour drive)

    Set off to Leh and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude. Visit the Leh Palace, Hemis National Park and Shanti Stupa for sunset.

  4. Day 4: Leh
    Distance: 100 km

    Spend the day trekking from Saboo to Khalsar and eating momos.

  5. Day 5: Nubra Valley
    Departure Time: 9:00 AM
    Distance: 180 km (5-hour drive)

    Visit the famous Deskit Monastery and enjoy the scenic beauty of Nubra Valley. Take a camel safari ride at Hunder Sand Dunes and visit the Panamik Hot Springs.

  6. Day 6: Pangong Lake
    Departure Time: 6:00 AM
    Distance: 160 km (5-hour drive)

    Witness the breathtaking view of the Pangong Lake and enjoy the chilly weather there along with some hot tea or coffee.

  7. Day 7: Leh to Srinagar
    Departure Time: 7:00 AM
    Distance: 420 km (9-hour drive)

    Bid farewell to Leh and head back to Srinagar. Visit the Mughal Gardens and Dal Lake again and shop at the local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Charminar (30 minutes, free)
  • Paradise Biryani (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Shikara Boat Ride (2 hours, ₹400)
  • Leh Palace (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Hemis National Park (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
  • Trekking (Varies, ₹1000)
  • Camel Safari Ride (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Panamik Hot Springs (2 hours, ₹400)

Total Estimated Costs: ₹4200

Useful Tips:

If you have extra time, visit the Lamayuru Monastery or go trekking to Markha Valley. If you run out of time, skip the Dal Lake shikara boat ride.

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