7-Day Itinerary for Leh in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Shanti Stupa
    11 minutes (3.2 km) from Leh

    Visit the white-domed Buddhist stupa that offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Leh Palace and the Zanskar range.

  2. Day 2: Thiksey Monastery
    24 minutes (17.3 km) from Shanti Stupa

    Explore the largest gompa in central Ladakh, which houses a 15-meter-high statue of Maitreya Buddha. Witness the morning prayer ceremony of the monks.

  3. Day 3: Hemis National Park
    30 minutes (17.9 km) from Thiksey Monastery

    Embark on a wildlife safari in the largest national park in South Asia. Spot rare species like snow leopards, Eurasian brown bears, and Tibetan wolves.

  4. Day 4: Leh Palace
    1 minute (300 m) from Hemis National Park

    Visit the former royal palace of the Namgyal dynasty and marvel at the Tibetan-style architecture and the intricate murals inside.

  5. Day 5: Hall of Fame
    15 minutes (6.4 km) from Leh Palace

    Pay your respects to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the Indo-Pak wars and learn about the history of the Indian Army in Ladakh.

  6. Day 6: Magnetic Hill
    35 minutes (30.9 km) from Hall of Fame

    Experience the gravity-defying phenomenon of a vehicle moving uphill on its own at this optical illusion site. Also, visit the nearby Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.

  7. Day 7: Tso Moriri Lake
    5 hours (220 km) from Magnetic Hill

    Take a scenic drive to the high-altitude lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Spot migratory birds like the bar-headed geese and the Brahminy duck.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
  • Thiksey Monastery (2 hours, 30 rupees)
  • Hemis National Park (4 hours, 4000 rupees for a safari jeep)
  • Leh Palace (1 hour, 50 rupees)
  • Hall of Fame (1 hour, free)
  • Magnetic Hill (2 hours, free)
  • Tso Moriri Lake (8 hours, 4000 rupees for a taxi)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 4100 rupees
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