14-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Manali, Ladhak, Srinagar

1. Day 1: Manali Club House and Van Vihar
   30 minutes (1.3 km) from Manali Mall Road

   Picnic, boating, photography.

2. Day 2: Hidimba Devi Temple
   10 minutes (3.5 km) from Manali Club House

   Ancient wooden temple

3. Day 3: Rohtang Pass
   2 hours (52.1 km) from Hidimba Devi Temple

   Snow play, views

4. Day 4-5: Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa
   15 minutes (3.6 km) apart

   180 degree view

5. Day 6-8: Trekking in Markha Valley
   6-day trek

   High altitude trek

6. Day 9: Thiksey Monastery
   20 minutes (19 km) from Leh Palace

   Breathtaking view, peaceful

7. Day 10: Alchi Monastery
   70 minutes (67.8 km) from Thiksey Monastery

   Fresco paintings

8. Day 11: Drass War Memorial
   3 hours (145.7 km) from Alchhi Monastery

   Tribute to soldiers

9. Day 12-13: Dal Lake and Mughal Gardens
   15 minutes (6 km) apart

   Shikara ride, gardens

10. Day 14: Jama Masjid and Old City Bazaar
    25 minutes (9.4 km) from Mughal Gardens

    Historic Bazaar

Time and Cost Estimates

• Manali Club House entrance fee (1 hour, ₹30)
• Hidimba Devi Temple (½ hour, free)
• Rohtang Pass entrance fee (3 hours, ₹500)
• Leh Palace entrance fee (2 hours, ₹250)
• Shanti Stupa entrance fee (½ hour, free)
• Markha Valley trekking permit (6 days, ₹600)
• Thiksey Monastery entrance fee (1 hour, ₹30)
• Alchi Monastery entrance fee (1 hour, ₹30)
• Dal Lake Shikara ride (2 hours, ₹500)
• Mughal Gardens entrance fee (1 hour, ₹50)
• Jama Masjid entrance fee (½ hour, free)
• Estimated Total Cost: ₹2040

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Magnetic Hill in Ladhak or trekking in the Zanskar Valley. If you have less time, consider skipping the trekking in Markha Valley or the visit to Alchi Monastery