Srinagar Ladakh 10-Day Itinerary in August 2023

1. Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
   25 minutes (7.9 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   Experience the thrill of Shikara ride and visit Mughal Gardens for a stunning view of Srinagar.

2. Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg
   2 hours 13 minutes (34 miles) from Srinagar

   Explore the scenic meadow of Gulmarg and take a Gondola ride with the panoramic view of Nun Kun, Khilanmarg, and Apherwat.

3. Day 3: Gulmarg to Sonamarg
   5 hours 13 minutes (148 miles) from Gulmarg

   Drive along the Sindh River and witness the panoramic view of Thajiwas Glacier and visit Baltal Valley for camping and trekking.

4. Day 4: Sonamarg to Kargil
   5 hours 48 minutes (131 miles) from Sonamarg

   Visit the striking war memorial of Drass, and witness the magnificent view of the Tiger Hill. En-route, visit the Zoji La Pass and reach the small town of Kargil.

5. Day 5: Kargil to Leh
   4 hours 22 minutes (108 miles) from Kargil

   Visit the Central Asian Museum, Buddha Statue, and Leh Palace, and enjoy the local cuisine of Ladakh at rooftop restaurants in the evening.

6. Day 6: Leh to Nubra Valley
   4 hours 12 minutes (118 miles) from Leh

   Ride on the world's highest motorable road Khardung La Pass and have a camel ride on the Sand Dunes of Nubra Valley.

7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
   Exploring local attractions

   Visit the Diskit Monastery and Hunder sand dunes for ATV ride, and hot air ballooning activities.

8. Day 8: Nubra to Pangong
   7 hours 50 minutes (208 miles) from Nubra Valley

   Visit the Pangong Lake and stay overnight in lakeside camps.

9. Day 9: Pangong to Leh
   5 hours 26 minutes (218 miles) from Pangong

   Explore Shey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, and Shanti Stupa, and shop for souvenirs at the Leh market.

10. Day 10: Departure from Leh
    20 minutes (3.4 miles) from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

    Say goodbye to this beautiful place and board the flight back home!

Time and Cost Estimates

• Shikara Ride (1 hour, INR 500)
• Gondola Ride (2 hours, INR 700)
• Camping at Baltal Valley (3 hours, INR 5000)
• Trekking at Nubra Valley (5 hours, INR 2000)
• Camel Ride at Nubra Valley (1 hour, INR 500)
• Hot air ballooning at Nubra Valley (1 hour, INR 8000)
• Lakeside Camps at Pangong Lake (1 night, INR 10000)
• Shopping at Leh Market (2 hours, INR 1000)
Total Estimated Cost: INR 26,700

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore more monasteries such as Thiksey, Likir, and Alchi. You can also visit the Zanskar Valley for trekking and rafting. If you have less time, you can skip the Gulmarg visit or return from Nubra Valley instead of going to Pangong Lake. You can also rent a bike to reach these stunning destinations, but it requires a lot of energy and experience in driving on hilly roads. Keep yourself hydrated, and carry sunscreen and proper clothing as Ladakh has notorious weather conditions.