Ladakh Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Shanti Stupa
    20 minutes (5.6 km) from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

    Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the city from the white-domed Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist stupa built as part of the Peace Pagoda mission.

  2. Day 2: Magnetic Hill
    40 minutes (28.4 km) from Shanti Stupa

    Experience the Magnetic Hill’s optical illusion, where your car appears to roll uphill! Also, visit the nearby Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and pay homage to Guru Nanak Dev.

  3. Day 3: Pangong Tso Lake
    5 hours (160 km) from Magnetic Hill via Chang La Pass

    Discover the serene blue waters of the Pangong Tso Lake, one of the world's highest saltwater lakes surrounded by stunning snow-capped peaks.

  4. Day 4: Nubra Valley
    5 hours (120 km) from Pangong Tso Lake via Shyok River

    Explore the scenic Nubra Valley, famous for its sand dunes, double-humped camels, and the Diskit Monastery, one of the oldest and largest Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh.

  5. Day 5: Leh Palace
    4 hours (114 km) from Nubra Valley

    Marvel at the architectural brilliance of the 17th-century Leh Palace, a nine-floor royal palace that served as the residence of the royal family of Ladakh.

  6. Day 6: Hemis Monastery
    1 hour 30 minutes (40 km) from Leh Palace

    Visit Hemis Monastery, one of the wealthiest and largest Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh, famous for its annual Hemis Festival and the stunning 12-meter tall statue of Guru Rinpoche.

  7. Day 7: Tso Moriri Lake
    6 hours (214 km) from Hemis Monastery via Chumathang Hot Springs

    Discover the magical beauty of Tso Moriri Lake, a high altitude lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and home to rare Himalayan wildlife such as the black-necked crane and snow leopard.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
  • Magnetic Hill (2 hours, free)
  • Pangong Tso Lake (8 hours, INR 2000 for taxi)
  • Nubra Valley (7 hours, INR 3000 for taxi)
  • Leh Palace (2 hours, INR 250 entry fee)
  • Hemis Monastery (3 hours, INR 100 entry fee)
  • Tso Moriri Lake (10 hours, INR 5000 for taxi)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 8450
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