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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary From Delhi to Ladakh for 8 People Under 5000 INR per person

  1. Day 1: Delhi to Manali
    12 hours (310 miles) from Delhi

    Early morning departure from Delhi to Manali through NH44. Visit Hidimba Devi Temple and Jogini Falls in the afternoon. Stroll through the Mall Road in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Manali to Jispa
    8 hours (138 miles) from Manali

    Leave early for Jispa. On the way, visit Rohtang Pass, Keylong, and Suraj Tal. Overnight stay in Jispa.

  3. Day 3: Jispa to Sarchu
    4 hours (80 miles) from Jispa

    Start early and visit Baralacha Pass, Deepak Tal, and Suraj Tal. Drive to Sarchu. Visit Sarchu Camps for an overnight stay.

  4. Day 4: Sarchu to Leh
    10 hours (240 miles) from Sarchu

    Leave early for Leh through Tanglang La and Moore Plains. Visit Hemis Monastery in the afternoon. Spend the evening exploring the local markets and trying out Ladakhi cuisine.

  5. Day 5: Leh
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    Visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace in the morning. Take a drive to Magnetic Hill in the afternoon. Spend the evening at Turtuk Village.

  6. Day 6: Leh to Pangong Tso
    5 hours (136 miles) from Leh

    Take a picturesque drive to Pangong Tso. Spend the afternoon boating and exploring the lake. Stay overnight in a camp near the lake.

  7. Day 7: Pangong Tso to Leh
    5 hours (136 miles) from Pangong Tso

    Start early and visit Thiksey Monastery on the way back to Leh. Spend the evening shopping for souvenirs and gifts for loved ones back home.

Recommendations

Make sure to acclimatize yourself to the altitude. Drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated throughout the trip. Consider taking a side trip to Nubra Valley if time permits. Try local delicacies such as Momos, Thukpa, and Butter Tea.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Visit to Hidimba Devi Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Jogini Falls (2 hours, Free)
  • Rohtang Pass (2 hours, 500 INR)
  • Keylong (1 hour, Free)
  • Suraj Tal (1 hour, Free)
  • Sarchu Camps (1 night, 1500 INR)
  • Hemis Monastery (1 hour, 100 INR)
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, Free)
  • Leh Palace (1 hour, 250 INR)
  • Magnetic Hill (1 hour, Free)
  • Pangong Tso (1 night, 2000 INR)
  • Thiksey Monastery (1 hour, 40 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 3390 INR per person
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