Nature Lover's Itinerary for 10 Days in Ladakh

1. Day 1: Indulge in Local Food
   30 minutes (4.9 km) from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

   Start your trip with a leisurely stroll through the city while munching on delicious local food.

2. Day 2: Leh Palace and Market
   15 minutes (2.2 km) from Central Leh

   Visit the Leh Palace and explore the vibrant Leh market for souvenirs and locally made products.

3. Day 3: Pangong Tso
   5 hours (224.3 km) drive from Leh

   Take a road trip to the breathtakingly beautiful Pangong Tso lake and watch the sun set behind the mountains.

4. Day 4: Tso Moriri
   6 hours (215.4 km) drive from Pangong Tso

   Explore the scenic Tso Moriri lake and spend the night in one of the nearby remote villages.

5. Day 5: Hemis National Park
   5 hours (170 km) drive from Tso Moriri

   Take a guided safari and watch the rare and endangered wildlife of Hemis National Park.

6. Day 6: Nubra Valley
   5 hours (126 km) drive from Hemis National Park

   Visit the picturesque Nubra Valley and take a ride on the Bactrian camels at the white sand dunes.

7. Day 7: Diskit Monastery
   30 minutes (23.2 km) drive from Hunder

   Explore the oldest and largest monastery in Nubra Valley, Diskit Monastery, and enjoy the scenic views from the hilltop.

8. Day 8: Lamayuru Monastery
   4 hours (120 km) drive from Diskit Monastery

   Visit the oldest and one of the most beautiful monasteries in Ladakh, Lamayuru Monastery.

9. Day 9: Magnetic Hill and Confluence of Zanskar and Indus River
   1.5 hours (33 km) drive from Central Leh

   Experience the gravity-defying Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus river.

10. Day 10: Turtuk Village
    5 hours (206 km) drive from Magnetic Hill

    Visit the charming and offbeat Turtuk village and learn about the local culture and history.

Time and Cost Estimate

• Local Food (1 hour, INR 200)
• Leh Palace and Market (3 hours, Free entry)
• Pangong Tso (10 hours, INR 500)
• Tso Moriri (10 hours, INR 800)
• Hemis National Park (5 hours, INR 500)
• Nubra Valley (8 hours, INR 400)
• Diskit Monastery (1 hour, INR 30)
• Lamayuru Monastery (2 hours, INR 100)
• Magnetic Hill and Confluence of Zanskar and Indus River (3 hours, Free entry)
• Turtuk Village (3 hours, Free entry)
Total Estimated Costs (INR 2,630)

Useful Tips

For those with less time, consider visiting just Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley each for 2-3 days. Those with more time can add a trek to Markha Valley or Stok Kangri Peak. Remember to carry enough warm clothes and sunscreen.