From Delhi to Leh: An 11-Day Journey through the Himalayas.

1. Day 1: Qutub Minar Complex
   40 minutes (10.2km) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

   Marvel at the 73-metre sandstone minaret and adjacent monuments.

2. Day 2: India Gate
   30 minutes (13km) from Qutub Minar Complex

   Visit the grand war memorial designed by Lutyens.

3. Day 3: Jama Masjid
   20 minutes (3.9km) from India Gate

   Explore India's largest mosque and the bustling Chandni Chowk market.

4. Day 4: Golden Temple
   60 minutes (14.4km) from Jama Masjid

   Discover the serene and shiny temple complex revered by Sikhs worldwide.

5. Day 5: Wagah Border
   5 hours (28okm) by car from Golden Temple

   Witness the ceremonial flag-lowering between India and Pakistan.

6. Day 6: Jallianwala Bagh
   1 hour 30 minutes (93.5km) by car from Wagah Border

   Pay homage at the site of one of India's most notorious atrocities by British forces.

7. Day 7: Lamayuru Monastery
   70 minutes (110km) by plane from Amritsar Airport

   Explore one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Leh district.

8. Day 8: Magnetic Hill
   60 minutes (30km) from Lamayuru Monastery

   Experience the optical and gravitational illusion where cars appear to move uphill.

9. Day 9: Alchi Monastery
   30 minutes (20km) from Magnetic Hill

   Admire the intricate wood carvings and frescoes of the ancient gompa.

10. Day 10: Pangong Tso Lake
    4 hours (148km) from Alchi Monastery

    Enjoy the serene beauty of a saline lake that stretches from India to Tibet.

11. Day 11: Shanti Stupa
    5 hours (238km) from Pangong Tso Lake

    End the journey at a white-domed Buddhist stupa with stunning views of Leh.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Qutub Minar (2 hours, ₹600)
• India Gate (1.5 hours, Free)
• Jama Masjid (2 hours, ₹50)
• Golden Temple (2 hours, Free)
• Wagah Border (3 hours, ₹100 reserved seating, ₹20 standing)
• Jallianwala Bagh (1 hour, Free)
• Lamayuru Monastery (2 hours, ₹100)
• Magnetic Hill (1 hour, Free)
• Alchi Monastery (1.5 hours, ₹50)
• Pangong Tso Lake (3 hours, ₹20 entry fee)
• Shanti Stupa (1.5 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹990

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit Nubra Valley, Tso Moriri, and other monasteries near Leh. If you have less time, skip Jallianwala Bagh or Pangong Tso. Avoid travelling in winter when many passes are closed due to snow.