10 days in Leh, Srinagar & Katra Itinerary

The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.

Leh is known for historic sites, nature, museums, wildlife, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thiksey Monastery, make a trip to Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Mumbai to Leh is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Srinagar.

The focus lies mainly on the waters in Srinagar, with the river and lakes of the city dotted with colorful houseboats and making the relatively cool summer capital a popular tourist destination.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Durga Nag Temple, don't miss a visit to Ghanta Ghar, make a trip to Shankaracharya Hill, then take in nature's colorful creations at Nishat Garden, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Badamwari Garden, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hazratbal, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Dal Lake.

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Traveling by flight from Leh to Srinagar takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Srinagar, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 18°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Katra.

Located at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, Katra serves as a base for the great pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nau Devi Temple and then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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Traveling by car from Srinagar to Katra takes 8.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.