10-Day Nature Itinerary: Yarcurd and Ladakh

  1. Day 1: Pangong Lake
    5 hours (185 km) from Leh

    Experience the mesmerizing blue waters of this high-altitude lake that stretches from India to China.

  2. Day 2: Hunder Sand Dunes
    4.5 hours (120 km) from Pangong Lake

    Take a camel safari through the beautiful sand dunes of Hunder.

  3. Day 3: Diskit Monastery
    15 minutes (6 km) from Hunder Sand Dunes

    Visit the oldest and largest monastery in the Nubra Valley and witness the giant statue of Maitreya Buddha.

  4. Day 4: Tso Moriri
    7 hours (220 km) from Diskit Monastery

    Marvel at the serene beauty of this high-altitude lake and spot rare bird species.

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

    Go on an adventurous trek and witness the majestic snow leopards, Tibetan wolves and other endangered species.

  6. Day 6: Khardung La Pass
    4 hours (40 km) from Hemis National Park

    Conquer the highest motorable pass in the world and bask in the picturesque landscapes.

  7. Day 7: Thiksey Monastery
    30 mins (19 km) from Khardung La Pass

    Marvel at the beautiful architecture and intricate paintings in this centuries-old Tibetan monastery.

  8. Day 8: Magnetic Hill
    30 mins (20 km) from Thiksey Monastery

    Experience a strange gravitational force that makes vehicles appear to roll up the hill without their engines.

  9. Day 9: Zanskar Valley
    4 hours (140 km) from Magnetic Hill

    Explore the remote and beautiful valley and experience the thrill of river rafting and trekking.

  10. Day 10: Kargil
    6 hours (220 km) from Zanskar Valley

    Visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay your respects to the valiant soldiers who lost their lives in the Kargil War.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Entrance fees to Diskit Monastery ($3)
  • Rentals for camel safari at Hunder Sand Dunes ($15)
  • Trekking charges in Hemis National Park ($20)
  • Rafting fees in Zanskar Valley ($30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $68

Useful tips

For a shorter trip, consider skipping Zanskar Valley and Kargil. If you have more time, add a day at the Nubra Valley to explore its sand dunes and hot springs.

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