10-Day "Nature" Itinerary for Leh Ladakh

  1. Day 1: Leh Palace
    10 minutes (2.1 km) from Leh Market

    Explore the former palace of the royal family of Ladakh, built in the 17th century with stunning views of the city.

  2. Day 2: Shanti Stupa
    20 minutes (4.7 km) from Leh Palace

    An iconic Buddhist white-dome monument built to promote peace with unbeatable views of the surrounding mountains.

  3. Day 3: Hemis National Park
    2 hours (45 km) from Shanti Stupa

    A wildlife haven for the elusive snow leopard, Himalayan wolf, and other rare animals among the scenic snow-capped peaks.

  4. Day 4: Zanskar Valley
    6 hours (150 km) from Hemis National Park

    Drive through the awe-inspiring valley that sits nestled between the Great Himalayan and the Zanskar mountain ranges.

  5. Day 5: Pangong Tso Lake
    5 hours (160 km) from Zanskar Valley

    A breathtaking saltwater lake renowned for its changing hues and reflection of the surrounding mountains.

  6. Day 6: Tso Moriri Lake
    7 hours (220 km) from Pangong Tso Lake

    Another serene lake, less crowded and equally stunning surrounded by snow-capped peaks.

  7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
    7 hours (220 km) from Tso Moriri Lake

    A high-altitude cold desert valley offering double-humped Bactrian camel rides and incredible sand dunes.

  8. Day 8: Magnetic Hill
    3 hours (125 km) from Nubra Valley

    An incredible optical illusion, where a car in neutral gear appears to be rolling uphill in defiance of gravity.

  9. Day 9: Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
    30 minutes (26 km) from Magnetic Hill

    A revered Sikh pilgrimage site with a fascinating legend, amid the stunning Zanskar Range.

  10. Day 10: Indus-Zanskar Confluence
    30 minutes (16 km) from Gurudwara Pathar Sahib

    View the confluence of two different-colored rivers, the Indus and the Zanskar, in a wild setting with awe-inspiring views.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Leh Palace (1-2 hours, INR 100)
  • Shanti Stupa (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Hemis National Park (6-7 hours, INR 400)
  • Zanskar Valley (7-8 hours, INR 3000 for taxi)
  • Pangong Tso Lake (8-9 hours, INR 6000 for taxi)
  • Tso Moriri Lake (10-11 hours, INR 7000 for taxi)
  • Nubra Valley (11-12 hours, INR 4000 for taxi)
  • Magnetic Hill (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Gurudwara Pathar Sahib (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Indus-Zanskar Confluence (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 18,600

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore the nearby monasteries like Hemis, Diskit, or Lamayuru. To shorten the itinerary, you can skip the less favored locations like Gurudwara Pathar Sahib or Magnetic Hill.

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