10-Day Adventure Itinerary for Ladakh

1. Day 1: Leh Palace
   15 minutes (5.5 km) from Leh

   Explore the nine-story palace and take in panoramic views of Leh. Learn about its cultural significance.

2. Day 2: Magnetic Hill
   50 minutes (30 km) from Leh

   Marvel at this magnetic phenomenon. Park your car on this stretch and watch it defy gravity.

3. Day 3: Tso Moriri Lake
   7 hours (219 km) from Leh

   Be awestruck by this serene lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Spot native animals and birds.

4. Day 4: Chadar Trek
   2 hours (58 km) from Leh

   Hike across the frozen Zanskar River and through dangerous icy terrains. Requires prior experience.

5. Day 5: Nubra Valley
   5 hours 40 minutes (120 km) from Leh

   Experience camel rides, hot springs and more against a backdrop of sand dunes and mountains.

6. Day 6: Alchi Monastery
   1.5 hours (68 km) from Leh

   Admire over 1000-year-old murals and frescoes inside this UNESCO World Heritage site.

7. Day 7: Khardung La Pass
   2 hours (39 km) from Leh

   Drive through the world's highest drivable mountain pass and soak in breathtaking views.

8. Day 8: Hunder Sand Dunes
   43 minutes (21.3 km) from Diskit Monastery

   Ride double-humped Bactrian camels or enjoy ATV and dune buggy rides in these vast sand dunes.

9. Day 9: Shanti Stupa
   7 minutes (2.4 km) from Leh

   Take in panoramic views of Leh, the Indus valley and the Zanskar range from this peaceful white-domed stupa.

10. Day 10: Pangong Tso Lake
    4 hours 50 minutes (154 km) from Leh

    Witness the blue hues and changing shades of this mesmerizing lake that extends from India to China border.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Leh Palace (1-2 hours, INR 250)
• Magnetic Hill (30 minutes, free)
• Tso Moriri lake (6-7 hours, permit INR 600)
• Chadar Trek (5-6 days, INR 18,000)
• Nubra Valley (1-2 days, INR 2000-3000)
• Alchi Monastery (1-2 hours, INR 50)
• Khardung La Pass (2-3 hours, INR 400 per person for permit)
• Hunder Sand Dunes (1-2 hours, INR 300 for camel ride)
• Shanti Stupa (30 minutes, free)
• Pangong Tso Lake (8-9 hours, permit INR 600)

Total Estimated Costs (Excluding Chadar Trek): INR 3000-4000

Useful Tips

Travelers with less time can prioritize the Leh to Nubra Valley journey, as it provides ample adventure experiences like Zipline, Quad biking, and Bactrian Camel rides. However, those with more time may consider adding Tso Kar lake and Hemis National Park to their itinerary.