5-Day Adventure Itinerary for Ladakh, Srinagar, Manali, and Sonmarg

  1. Day 1: Leh
    0 minutes from Leh

    Start your adventure in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, a beautiful Indian region known for its stunning landscapes and its unique Tibetan culture. Visit the Leh Palace, an ancient nine-story palace that offers a beautiful view of the city, and explore the Shanti Stupa, a white-domed Buddhist stupa that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

  2. Day 2: Srinagar
    425 kilometers from Leh (11 hours)

    Take a long drive to Srinagar, the beautiful capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Here, explore the Dal Lake, a stunning lake surrounded by beautiful gardens and mountains, and take a ride on a shikara, a traditional Kashmiri boat. Also, visit the Mughal Gardens, a group of beautiful gardens built by Mughal emperors in the 16th-17th century.

  3. Day 3: Manali
    459 kilometers from Srinagar (12 hours)

    Take a breathtaking drive to Manali, a beautiful hill station in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Here, embark on a trek to the Beas Kund, a glacial lake fed by the melting snow of the surrounding peaks. You can also visit the Himalayan Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple, a colorful and intricately decorated temple that is home to some of the most ancient Buddhist texts.

  4. Day 4: Sonmarg
    326 kilometers from Manali (9 hours)

    Visit Sonmarg, a beautiful hill station in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its stunning natural beauty. Explore the Thajiwas Glacier, a beautiful glacier that is surrounded by pristine alpine meadows and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks. You can also go rafting on the Sindh River, which flows through the Sonmarg valley.

  5. Day 5: Leh
    415 kilometers from Sonmarg (10 hours)

    End your adventure where it started, in Leh. Visit the Hemis Monastery, the largest and wealthiest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, and explore its beautiful temples and museums. Also, visit the Indus River Rafting Centre, where you can enjoy a thrilling white water rafting experience on the Indus River.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Leh Palace (2 hours if visited with audio guide, ₹100 entrance fee)
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
  • Dal Lake (2-3 hours, ₹500 for a shikara ride)
  • Mughal Gardens (2-3 hours, ₹20 entrance fee)
  • Beas Kund Trek (6-7 hours, ₹1500 for a guide)
  • Himalayan Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Thajiwas Glacier (5-6 hours, ₹200 entrance fee)
  • Rafting on Sindh River (2-3 hours, ₹1500-2000 per person)
  • Hemis Monastery (2-3 hours, ₹50 entrance fee)
  • Indus River Rafting Centre (2-3 hours, ₹1000-1500 for a 10 km rafting experience)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹5000-6000 per person.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Nubra Valley, a beautiful desert valley in Ladakh, famous for its sand dunes and double-humped camels. You can also visit the beautiful town of Leh and explore its many other ancient temples, palaces, and museums.

If you have less time, consider skipping the Beas Kund trek in Manali and the Thajiwas glacier in Sonmarg. You can also skip the rafting experience on the Sindh River if you are not interested in adventure sports.

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