9-Day Itinerary: Exploring the Best of Ladakh

1. Day 1: Explore Leh
   20 minutes (3.9 miles) from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

   Visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Old Market. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Leh valley.

2. Day 2: Nubra Valley and Khardung La
   4 hours (120 km) from Leh

   Experience the thrill of the world's highest motorable road - Khardung La. Enjoy the beauty of the Nubra Valley and sand dunes of Hunder.

3. Day 3: Pangong Tso
   5 hours (154 km) from Leh

   Indulge in the serenity of crystal clear blue waters of the Pangong Tso and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

4. Day 4: Tso Moriri
   7 hours (220 km) from Pangong Tso

   Marvel at the enchanting Tso Moriri lake, surrounded by majestic mountains and visit the Korzok Monastery.

5. Day 5: Leh to Lamayuru
   4 hours (118 km) from Leh

   Explore the surreal landscape of Moonland and visit the ancient Lamayuru Monastery.

6. Day 6: Alchi and Basgo
   2 hours (68 km) from Lamayuru

   Explore the 1000-year-old Alchi Monastery, the unique art of Basgo Monastery and its ruins.

7. Day 7: Zanskar Valley
   6 hours (200 km) from Alchi

   Indulge in the beauty of the magnificent Zanskar Valley and visit the Phugtal Monastery, one of the world's most incredible cliff-side gompas.

8. Day 8: Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
   1 hour (33 km) from Leh

   Experience the wonder of Gravity Hill and visit the holy Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.

9. Day 9: Kargil and Dras
   5 hours (205 km) from Leh

   Explore the Kargil War Memorial in Dras and learn about the heroic soldiers who defended the country.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Leh Palace (1-2 hours, ₹350)
• Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
• Nubra Valley and Khardung La (8-9 hours, ₹4000-₹5000)
• Pangong Tso (9-10 hours, ₹4000-₹5000)
• Tso Moriri (12 hours, ₹6000-₹7000)
• Lamayuru and Moonland (4-5 hours, ₹3000-₹4000)
• Alchi and Basgo (4-5 hours, ₹3000-₹4000)
• Zanskar Valley (10-11 hours, ₹5000-₹6000)
• Magnetic Hill (1 hour, free)
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib (1 hour, free)
• Kargil and Dras (10-11 hours, ₹5000-₹6000)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹33,350-₹40,000 ($460-$550)

Useful Tips

For those with additional time, add the following:
- Hemis National Park and Stakna Monastery (Day 1)
- Turtuk and Sumur (Day 2)
- Zanskar River Rafting and Zanskar Sangam (Day 7)
For those with less time and want to prioritize, skip Days 5 and 6 by making Day 2 a two-day trip for Nubra Valley and Turtuk and Day 3 for Pangong Tso and make Day 8 a half-day trip for Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.