A Week of City Experiences in Ladakh

1. Day 1: Leh Palace
   10 minutes (1.1 km) from Leh main market

   Discover the history of Ladakh by exploring the Leh Palace - a former royal palace built in the 16th century.

2. Day 2: Shanti Stupa
   25 minutes (6.7 km) from Leh Palace

   Hike up to the Shanti Stupa for breathtaking views of the Leh cityscape.

3. Day 3: Diskit Monastery
   5 hours (118 km) from Leh city

   En-route to Nubra Valley, visit the Diskit Monastery and witness its 32-metre tall Maitreya Buddha statue.

4. Day 4: Panamik Hot Springs
   25 minutes (17 km) from Diskit Monastery

   Relax and rejuvenate at the natural hot springs of Panamik village.

5. Day 5: Magnetic Hill
   4 hours (108 km) from Panamik Hot Springs

   Experience the unusual phenomenon where vehicles appear to roll uphill on the Magnetic Hill.

6. Day 6: Alchi Monastery
   1 hour 30 minutes (70 km) from Magnetic Hill

   Admire the 11th-century Alchi Monastery and its murals that showcase Indian art styles.

7. Day 7: Thiksey Monastery
   19 minutes (18.8 km) from Alchi Monastery

   End your trip with a visit to Thiksey Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Ladakh with its impressive 40-foot tall Maitreya Buddha statue.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Leh Palace (1-2 hours, INR 250)
• Shanti Stupa (1-2 hours, free entry)
• Diskit Monastery (1-2 hours, INR 30)
• Panamik Hot Springs (2-3 hours, INR 50)
• Magnetic Hill (30 minutes, free entry)
• Alchi Monastery (1 hour, INR 40)
• Thiksey Monastery (1-2 hours, INR 30)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 400

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can extend your trip to Pangong Lake and Tso Moriri lake, popular destinations in Ladakh. Alternatively, if you have less time, skip Panamik Hot Springs and Magnetic Hill.