Srinagar to Ladakh: 10-Day Itinerary for August 2023

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    15 minutes (7.5 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    Visit the Dal Lake and take a Shikara ride. Head to Nishat Bagh for stunning views of the lake and mountains. Finish with a visit to the Mughal Gardens.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    51 minutes (51.6 km) from Srinagar

    Take the Gondola Cable Car to the top of the mountain for breathtaking views. Enjoy a picnic lunch and hike through the Strawberry Valley. Experience snowboarding and skiing during winters.

  3. Day 3: Kargil
    06 hours 23 minutes (204 km) from Gulmarg

    Visit the Kargil War Memorial, pay your respects and see the history of India's battle. Have lunch at the Siachen Base Camp and Trek to the Fossil Park.

  4. Day 4: Lamayuru
    02 hour 28 minutes (101 km) from Kargil

    Visit Lamayuru Monastery, sits atop a hill. Bring your camera to capture the oranges and yellows of the surrounding rock formations, making for stunning photos.

  5. Day 5: Leh
    01 hour 51 minutes (110 km) from Lamayuru

    Stroll through the colorful Leh Old Town and visit the Namgyal Tsemo Gompa. Take a camel Safari through the desert and visit the iconic Pangong Tso Lake.

  6. Day 6: Hemis National Park
    01 hour 55 minutes (58 km) from Leh

    Spot some snow leopards at Hemis National Park and enjoy the natural world with incredible views of landscape with your local guide.

  7. Day 7: Alchi
    01 hour 05 minutes (70.6 km) from Hemis National Park

    Visit Alchi Monastery, oldest surviving monastery in India and Likir Monastery featuring Maitreya Buddha statue. Trek over the hills and take part in local village life.

  8. Day 8: Nubra Valley and Diskit Monastery
    07 hour 09 minutes (181 km) from Alchi

    Visit the serene green blue oasis hanging in the middle of the desert and explore the magical Hunder Sand Dunes in the Nubra Valley. Head to Diskit Monastery to see the famous Maitreya Buddha statue.

  9. Day 9: Tso Moriri Lake
    06 hour 10 minutes (219 km) from Nubra Valley

    Take a morning bike ride through nature to the Tso Moriri Lake, a secluded lake of perfect blue water, surrounded by rugged mountains and home to many nomadic tribes. Take a stroll along the lake and soak up the natural beauty.

  10. Day 10: Leh
    08 hour 05 minutes (224.4 km) from Tso Moriri Lake

    Return to Leh for some souvenir shopping and culinary adventure. Visit the Leh Palace, wander around the Zanskar Arts Emporium, and feast on incredible dishes like Thupka and Momos.

Time and Cost Estimate:

  • Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh, Mughal Gardens, Shikara Ride (4-5 hours, ₹800/person)
  • Gondola Cable Car, Strawberry Valley, Skiing/ Snowboarding (7-8 hours, ₹5000/person)
  • Kargil War Memorial, Siachen Base Camp, Fossil Park (7-9 hours, ₹2000/person)
  • Lamayuru Monastery (5-6 hours, ₹500/person)
  • Leh Old Town, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Camel Safari, Pangong Tso Lake (9-10 hours, ₹2000/person)
  • Hemis National Park (5-6 hours, ₹2000/person)
  • Alchi Monastery, Likir Monastery (7-8 hours, ₹500/person)
  • Nubra Valley, Diskit Monastery (10-12 hours, ₹3000/person)
  • Tso Moriri Lake Bike Ride (8-9 hours, ₹5000/person)
  • Leh Palace, Zanskar Arts Emporium, Thupka, and Momos feast (9-10 hours, ₹2000/person)
  • Total Estimated Cost: ₹29,300/person

Useful Tips:

You can add Zanskar Valley, Yusmarg Hill Station, and Phuktal Monastery if you have more time. Also, keep in mind that it might rain in August. Delete activities that get affected by rains.

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