12-Day Itinerary: Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Sach Pass, Kargil

1. Day 1: Arrive in Manali
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   Explore city center and local eateries.

2. Day 2: Drive to Sarchu
   7 hours (220 km) from Manali

   Travel through scenic Rohtang Pass.

3. Day 3: Drive to Leh
   8 hours (250 km) from Sarchu

   Visit monasteries and local markets.

4. Day 4: Explore Leh
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   Visit the palace and Shanti Stupa.

5. Day 5: Drive to Nubra Valley
   4 hours (125 km) from Leh

   Camel ride at Hunder sand dunes.

6. Day 6: Drive to Pangong Lake
   6 hours (150 km) from Nubra Valley

   Scenic drive along winding mountain roads.

7. Day 7: Explore Pangong Lake
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   Relax by the lake and enjoy the scenery.

8. Day 8: Return to Leh
   6 hours (150 km) from Pangong Lake

   Visit Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery.

9. Day 9: Drive to Sach Pass
   10 hours (350 km) from Leh

   Beautiful and challenging mountain drive.

10. Day 10: Trekking in Sach Pass
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    Enjoy scenic views of the mountains.

11. Day 11: Drive to Kargil
    6 hours (190 km) from Sach Pass

    Visit Drass War Memorial and local markets.

12. Day 12: Departure from Kargil
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Time and Costs Estimates

• Rohtang Pass (1 hour, INR 500)
• Hemis Monastery (1 hour, INR 600)
• Thiksey Monastery (1.5 hours, INR 400)
• Drass War Memorial (1 hour, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1500

Useful Tips

Add an extra day in Leh for higher altitude acclimatization. Subtract the Sach Pass trek if not interested in strenuous activity.