7-Day Itinerary for Leh Ladakh

1. Day 1: Leh Palace
   15 minutes (2.6 km) from Leh Airport

   Explore the 17th century royal palace of Leh, located on a hilltop overlooking the city. Don't miss the stunning views from the roof.

2. Day 2: Shanti Stupa and Leh Market
   20 minutes (5.5 km) from Leh Palace

   Visit the iconic white stupa built by Japanese monks for world peace and walk through the bustling Leh Bazaar for souvenirs and local food.

3. Day 3: Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery
   1 hour 15 minutes (45 km) from Shanti Stupa

   Discover the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh, Hemis, famous for its colorful festival, and then continue to Thiksey Monastery, known for its resemblance to Tibet's Potala Palace.

4. Day 4: Pangong Tso and Chang La Pass
   4 hours (160 km) from Thiksey Monastery

   Drive across the third highest motorable pass in the world, Chang La, and then reach the stunning Pangong Lake with its crystal-clear blue waters and mountain backdrop.

5. Day 5: Nubra Valley and Hunder Sand Dunes
   6 hours (126 km) from Pangong Tso

   Head to the beautiful high-altitude valley of Nubra, where the Himalayas meets the Karakoram, and enjoy a camel ride on the Bactrian (two-humped) camels at Hunder Sand Dunes.

6. Day 6: Magnetic Hill and Hall of Fame Museum
   5 hours (127 km) from Hunder Sand Dunes

   Experience the gravity-defying phenomenon of Magnetic Hill and pay tribute to the Indian armed forces at the Hall of Fame Museum, dedicated to the soldiers of the Kargil War.

7. Day 7: Tso Moriri Lake
   7 hours (210 km) from Magnetic Hill

   Visit one of the highest and largest high-altitude lakes in India, Tso Moriri, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and home to migratory birds and Tibetan wild ass.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Leh Palace (1-2 hours, ₹250)
• Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
• Hemis Monastery (1-2 hours, ₹100) and Thiksey Monastery (1-2 hours, ₹30)
• Pangong Tso (5-6 hours, ₹500) and Chang La Pass (1 hour, free)
• Nubra Valley (2-3 hours, permit required) and Hunder Sand Dunes (1 hour, camel ride ₹400)
• Magnetic Hill (1 hour, free) and Hall of Fame Museum (1-2 hours, free)
• Tso Moriri Lake (5-6 hours, permit required)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹1,280

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Alchi Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery, or Zanskar Valley. If you have less time, skip Nubra Valley or Tso Moriri Lake. Remember to carry enough warm clothes, sunscreen, and water due to the high altitude and harsh weather.