7-Day City Experience Itinerary: Manali to Leh Ladakh in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Manali
    Starting point

    Explore Manali's picturesque Old Manali neighborhood. Visit the Hadimba Temple and the Manu Temple before heading to the charming alleyways of Old Manali.

  2. Day 2: Jispa
    5 hours (140 km) from Manali

    Drive to Jispa, a quaint Himalayan hamlet known for its stunning mountain views. Visit the Gemur Monastery and enjoy a peaceful walk along the Bhaga River.

  3. Day 3: Sarchu
    3 hours (85 km) from Jispa

    Drive to Sarchu, a high-altitude border outpost. Take a scenic walk around the Sarchu Lake and visit the Baralacha Pass for panoramic views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks.

  4. Day 4: Leh
    6 hours (230 km) from Sarchu

    Head to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. Visit the Namgyal Tsemo Gompa and the Leh Palace for a glimpse into Ladakhi history. Take a stroll through Leh's bustling Main Bazaar for some shopping and local food.

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

    Drive to Nubra Valley, a high-altitude desert known for its sand dunes and double-humped camels. Visit the Deskit Monastery and enjoy camel rides and sandboarding at the Hundar Sand Dunes.

  6. Day 6: Pangong Tso
    6 hours (150 km) from Nubra Valley

    Drive to Pangong Tso, a stunning high-altitude lake known for its changing hues. Visit the Thiksey Monastery and enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake. Take a dip in the icy waters if you're feeling adventurous!

  7. Day 7: Leh
    5 hours (160 km) from Pangong Tso

    Head back to Leh for your flight back home. Take a last-minute visit to Shanti Stupa for breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding mountains.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hadimba Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Manu Temple (30 minutes, free)
  • Gemur Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Sarchu Lake (1 hour, free)
  • Baralacha Pass (1 hour, free)
  • Namgyal Tsemo Gompa (1 hour, ₹30)
  • Leh Palace (1 hour, ₹100)
  • Deskit Monastery (1 hour, ₹30)
  • Hundar Sand Dunes (1 hour, ₹300 for camel ride)
  • Thiksey Monastery (1 hour, ₹30)
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹490 (excluding transportation and accommodation)
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