9-Day Itinerary for Kashmir and Leh

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   25 minutes (14 km) from Srinagar International Airport

   Explore the Dal Lake, take a shikara ride to the Char Chinar island. Visit the Mughal Gardens for a scenic view of flowers and fountains.

2. Day 2: Srinagar to Pahalgam
   2 hours 30 minutes (93 km)

   Stop by the Aru Valley, and the Betaab Valley for amazing natural scenic beauty. Take a horse ride at Baisaran.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam to Kargil
   8 hours (240 km)

   Visit the Drass War Memorial, proceed to Kargil War Memorial and spend some time at the scenic beauty of Suru Valley.

4. Day 4: Kargil to Leh
   6 hours (216 km)

   Stop at Magnetic Hill and experience the magnetic force. Visit the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and experience the serene Hemis Monastery.

5. Day 5: Leh
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   Explore the culturally rich Leh Palace, visit the magnificent Shanti Stupa for breathtaking views of Leh valley.

6. Day 6: Leh to Nubra Valley
   5 hours (120 km)

   Travel through Khardung La Pass.stop by Deskit Monastery and walk around the beautiful white sand dunes of Hunder.

7. Day 7: Nubra Valley to Leh
   5 hours (120 km)

   Visit the Panamik Hot Springs and Samstanling Monastery before heading back to Leh.

8. Day 8: Leh to Pangong Lake
   5 hours (160 km)

   Witness the scenic beauty of Chang La Pass. Visit the famous Pangong Lake and appreciate the serene environment.

9. Day 9: Pangong Lake to Leh
   5 hours (160 km)

   Head back to Leh while taking stops at Thiksey Monastery, and the Shey Palace.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dal Lake (2-3 hours, INR 700 - INR 2000)
• Shikara Ride (1-2 hours, INR 400 - INR 800)
• Char Chinar Island (1-2 hours, INR 2000)
• Mughal Gardens (1-2 hours, INR 30 - INR 100)
• Aru Valley (2-3 hours, INR 4000 - INR 6000)
• Betaab Valley (1-2 hours, INR 30 - INR 100)
• Baisaran Horse Ride (2-3 hours, INR 700 - INR 2000)
• Drass War Memorial (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Kargil War Memorial (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Suru Valley (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Magnetic Hill (1 hour, Free Entry)
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Hemis Monastery (2-3 hours, INR 50 - INR 100))
• Leh Palace (1-2 hours, INR 15 - INR 40)
• Shanti Stupa (1-2 hours, INR 50 - INR 100)
• Khardung La Pass (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Deskit Monastery (1-2 hours, INR 30 - INR 100)
• Hunder (1-2 hours, INR 300 - INR 500)
• Panamik Hot Springs (2-3 hours, INR 800 - INR 1200)
• Samstanling Monastery (1-2 hours, INR 50 - INR 100)
• Chang La Pass (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Pangong Lake (3-4 hours, INR 500 - INR 900)
• Thiksey Monastery (1-2 hours, INR 30 - INR 100)
• Shey Palace (1-2 hours, INR 50 - INR 100)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 25,000 - INR 35,000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the scenic beauty of Sind Valley and Zanskar Valley. If you have less time, skip Nubra Valley or Pangong Lake and spend more time in Leh.