Srinagar, Ladakh 10-Day Itinerary in August 2023

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   20 minutes (9.4km) from Srinagar International Airport

   Explore the floral Mughal Gardens, enjoy shikara ride in Dal Lake & visit the Hazratbal Shrine.

2. Day 2: Kargil
   5 hours (204km) from Srinagar

   Travel to the heart of Ladakh visiting Drass War Memorial, Kargil Museum & Mulbekh Monastery.

3. Day 3: Leh
   3 hours (209km) from Kargil

   Acclimatize with an evening stroll in Shanti Stupa, and Lama Temple. Visit the Hall of Fame Museum.

4. Day 4: Pangong Tso
   5 hours (190km) from Leh

   Drive to the famous 3 Idiots movie location, enjoy the picturesque lake and rugged mountains.

5. Day 5: Nubra Valley
   4 hours (120km) from Pangong Tso

   Visit the sand dunes of Hunder, ride the Bactrian camel, and enjoy a panoramic view of the valley.

6. Day 6: Tso Moriri
   8 hours (230km) from Nubra Valley

   Explore the secluded lake, and Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, with views of Kiangs and birds.

7. Day 7: Alchi and Lamayuru
   4 hours (124km) from Tso Moriri

   Visit the ancient Alchi Monastery, and the striking moon-like landscape of Lamayuru Monastery.

8. Day 8: Leh Local Sightseeing
   2 hours (63km) from Lamayuru

   Visit the Shey Palace, Stok Palace, and Hemis Monastery, among others.

9. Day 9: Zanskar Valley
   7 hours (225km) from Leh

   Drive past the remote landscapes of Kargil, Pensi La Pass, and Drang-Drung Glacier.

10. Day 10: Tsomoriri to Srinagar
    13 hours (400km) from Zanskar Valley, ending in Srinagar

    Return to Srinagar, passing through the panoramic landscape of Zojila Pass, and experiencing the Kashmiri hospitality.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, free)
• Shikara Ride in Dal Lake (1 hour, INR 500)
• Hazratbal Shrine (1 hour, free)
• Drass War Memorial (1 hour, free)
• Kargil Museum (2 hours, INR 100)
• Mulbekh Monastery (1 hour, free)
• Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
• Lama Temple (1 hour, free)
• Hall of Fame Museum (2 hours, INR 100)
• Pangong Tso Lake (4 hours, free)
• Hunder Sand Dunes and Camel Ride (2 hours, INR 500)
• Nubra Valley View Point (1 hour, free)
• Tso Moriri Lake (3 hours, free)
• Alchi Monastery (2 hours, INR 50)
• Lamayuru Monastery (2 hours, INR 50)
• Shey Palace (1 hour, free)
• Stok Palace (1 hour, INR 100)
• Hemis Monastery (2 hours, INR 100)
• Zanskar Valley (6 hours, free)
• Srinagar hospitality (1 hour, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,750 (approximately USD 25)

Useful Tips:

For an extended trip, you can add sightseeing in Srinagar, such as Pari Mahal and Shankaracharya Temple, and trekking in Ladakh, such as Chadar Trek and Markha Valley Trek. If you have a shorter trip, you can skip certain locations such as Zanskar Valley. Remember to check the weather and road conditions before traveling, follow the local customs, and carry necessary equipment, food, and water.