10-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Ladakh

  1. Day 1: Leh Palace
    10 minutes (2 km) from Leh

    Discover the history of Ladakhi culture and rich heritage from the Nine-storey palace dating from the 17th century.

  2. Day 2: Thiksey Monastery
    20 minutes (21 km) from Leh Palace

    Be mesmerized by this vibrant and imposing monastery featuring an interweaving maze of prayer halls, chambers, and passageways.

  3. Day 3: Hemis National Park
    2 hours (80 km) from Thiksey Monastery

    Set your eyes on rare species like the snow leopard, Tibetan wolf, and red fox in their natural habitat. Ideal for Wildlife enthusiasts and adventurers.

  4. Day 4: Shanti Stupa
    1 hour (30 km) from Hemis National Park

    Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere at this large and impressive white-domed stupa on a mountaintop with a panoramic view of Leh city.

  5. Day 5: Magnetic Hill
    30 minutes (30 km) from Shanti Stupa

    Experience the phenomenon of gravity hill, a place where cars seem to defy gravity and roll uphill.

  6. Day 6: Alchi Monastery
    4 hours (70 km) from Magnetic Hill

    Explore this unique and gilded monastic complex outside of Leh, featuring ancient Indian art dating back to the 11th century.

  7. Day 7: Khardungla Pass
    5 hours (120 km) from Alchi Monastery

    Buckle up for the highest motorable pass in the world, offering scenic views and thrills for adventure lovers.

  8. Day 8: Diskit Monastery
    2 hours (50 km) from Khardungla Pass

    Discover a tranquil haven featuring a huge statue of the sitting Buddha and beautiful views from three different floors of the Gompa.

  9. Day 9: Pangong Lake
    6 hours (150 km) from Diskit Monastery

    Relax at the highest saltwater lake in the world which stretches over 134 km, situated at 4,350 m above sea level and bordering India and China.

  10. Day 10: Tso Moriri Lake
    7 hours (220 km) from Pangong Lake

    End your journey at the tranquil and photogenic lake set amidst high mountains, one of the most secluded and Indian Himalayan's most beautiful lakes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Leh Palace (1 hour, ₹250)
  • Thiksey Monastery (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Hemis National Park (4 - 5 hours, ₹1000 for a shared taxi)
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, Free Entry)
  • Magnetic Hill (30 minutes, Free Entry)
  • Alchi Monastery (2-3 hours, ₹800 for a shared taxi)
  • Khardungla Pass (7 - 8 hours, ₹4500 for shared taxi)
  • Diskit Monastery (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Pangong Lake (8 - 9 hours, ₹12000 for a shared taxi)
  • Tso Moriri Lake (9-10 hours, ₹12000 for a shared taxi)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹28,610

Useful Tips:

If you have more time at your disposal, consider adding Nubra Valley and Zanskar Valley to your itinerary. To save up costs, consider taking the shared taxis that frequently operate along the routes.

0