20 minutes (4.7 km) from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Relax and acclimatize.
Day 2: Leh Palace
10 minutes (2.4 km) from Leh city center
Historic fortress complex
Day 3: Stok Kangri Trek
1 hour and 20 minutes (16.6 km) from Leh city center
High-altitude trekking
Day 4: Hemis National Park
2 hours and 30 minutes (60 km) from Leh city center
Wildlife sanctuary
Day 5: Khardung La Pass
1 hour and 10 minutes (39.2 km) from Leh city center
World's highest motorable pass
Day 6: Nubra Valley
5 hours and 15 minutes (121 km) from Leh city center
Desert-like valley
Day 7: Hunder Sand Dunes
2 hours (44 km) from Nubra Valley
Camel rides
Day 8: Pangong Tso Lake
6 hours and 30 minutes (225 km) from Leh city center
Crystal blue lake
Day 9: Magnetic Hill
1 hour and 20 minutes (30 km) from Leh city center
Gravity hill illusion
Day 10: Zanskar River Rafting
5 hours and 30 minutes (145 km) from Leh city center
White water rafting
Day 11: Spituk Monastery
20 minutes (8.6 km) from Leh city center
Buddhist monastery
Day 12: Lamayuru Monastery
4 hours and 30 minutes (118 km) from Leh city center
Oldest monastery in Ladakh
Day 13: Tso Moriri Lake
7 hours and 45 minutes (219 km) from Leh city center
Remote saltwater lake
Day 14: Depart from Leh
20 minutes (4.7 km) from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Say goodbye to Leh.
Time and Costs Estimates
Leh Palace (1-2 hours, ₹250)
Stok Kangri Trek (2-4 days, ₹21,000+)
Hemis National Park (4-5 hours, ₹100)
Khardung La Pass (4-6 hours, free)
Nubra Valley (2 days, ₹6,000+)
Hunder Sand Dunes (1-2 hours, ₹300+)
Pangong Tso Lake (1-2 days, free)
Magnetic Hill (1-2 hours, free)
Zanskar River Rafting (1-2 days, ₹10,000+)
Spituk Monastery (1-2 hours, ₹20)
Lamayuru Monastery (3-4 hours, ₹100)
Tso Moriri Lake (1-2 days, ₹1,500+)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹39,120+ ($521+)
Useful Tips
For those with more time, consider visiting other remote locations such as Tso Kar Lake, Tsomoriri Wetland Conservation Reserve, or the Markha Valley Trek. For those with less time, consider cutting the Stok Kangri Trek or Tso Moriri Lake. Remember to acclimatize properly to the high altitude, drink plenty of water, and bring warm clothes even in the summer months.