6-Day Adventure Itinerary for Leh Ladakh

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Leh
    15 minutes (3.5 km) from Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport

    Leh, located at an altitude of over 11,000 feet, is the starting point of your adventure in Ladakh. Spend the day acclimatizing and exploring the local market. Visit the Leh Palace, a nine-storey palace built by the King Sengge Namgyal. Enjoy a beautiful sunset at the Shanti stupa.

  2. Day 2: Magnetic Hill, Kali Mata Temple and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
    2 hours (31 km) from Leh

    Get ready to explore the legendary Magnetic Hill which, defies the law of gravity. Next, visit the Kali Mata Temple constructed at an altitude of 12,000 feet. The holy Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is also a must-visit place known for its mysterious rock formation.

  3. Day 3: Nubra Valley
    128 km from Leh (4-5 hours)

    Drive to the picturesque Nubra Valley; which is located at an altitude of over 10,000 feet and part of the Silk route. The valley is famous for its stunning natural landscapes like the Deskit Monastery and the world-renowned Pangong Tso Lake. Spend a night in the valley under the sky full of stars.

  4. Day 4: Diskit Monastery & Camel Safari
    15 minutes (7 kms) from Nubra Valley

    Visit the Deskit Monastery, the oldest and largest monastery of the Nubra Valley. Get a glimpse of the Maitreya Buddha statue inside the monastery. Next, experience an unparalleled adventure of Camel Safari in the sand dunes followed by a visit to the quaint Hunder village.

  5. Day 5: Hanle & Tso Moriri Lake
    13 - 14 hours (383 kms) from Nubra Valley

    Explore the beautiful Tso Moriri Lake, which is located at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. En route get your permits checked at the Thasi check post and pay respects at the Chumathang Hot Springs. On the way back visit the beautiful observatory at Hanle. Overnight stay near Tso Moriri Lake.

  6. Day 6: Return to Leh
    210 km (5-6 hours) from Tso Moriri Lake

    Get up early in the morning to enjoy a beautiful sunrise at the Tso Moriri Lake.. Head back to Leh. Stop for breakfast at Chumathang. En route visit the Changla Pass, which is situated at an altitude of over 17,000 feet. You can also visit the Thiksey Monastery before reaching Leh in the evening.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Leh Palace (1-2 hours, INR 100)
  • Shanti stupa (1 hour, Free)
  • Magnetic Hill (30 mins, Free)
  • Kali Mata Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib (1 hour, Free)
  • Camel Safari (1-2 hours, INR 1500-2000)
  • Thiksey Monastery (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Changla Pass (30 mins, Free)
  • Chumathang Hot Springs (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Observatory at Hanle (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excludes accommodation and transportation): INR 1600-2100

Useful tips

If you want to skip one destination to add more adventure, you can opt to visit the Lamayuru village and the Alchi Monastery on Day 2. These two places are situated approximately 2 hours from Leh. If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Zanskar valley on Day 4. Pack essential medicines to avoid altitude sickness, and it is advisable to drink plenty of water during the trip.

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