Ladakh trip hacked @ less than INR 1500 per day**

2200 hrs: Start your journey, book a cab and ride overnight to Manali, Distance 550 km @ INR 9,800 (Innova)

1530 hrs: Reach Manali, have lunch (@ INR 1500 for 6), search for SUVs which are registered in Jammu and Kashmir State (E.g JK01 XY1234).

1700 hrs: Take a stroll on the banks of the river Beas and enjoy the sunset.

1930 hrs: Start overnight journey to Leh Distance 475 km @ INR 17000 (Tata Aria)

2130 hrs: Dinner @ stone's throw from Rohtang Pass. ( INR 700)

0200 hrs: Reach Koksar bus stand & sleep in a tent @ INR 120 each.

0600 hrs: Have breakfast and start for Leh ( INR 400 for 6 approx).

1100 hrs: Lunch break at Pang ( INR 600 for 6 approx).

1600 hrs: Rooms are available at cheap rates; book two Rooms @ INR 600 each. Visit the local market and have dinner ( @ INR 1500 for 6 approx). You may inquire for local bikes for sightseeing ( @ INR 1000 per day).

0900 hrs: Check Out, pack a pair of clothes, keep luggage in locker in the hotel. Have breakfast and book cab for 1N/2D trip for Leh->Khardung la->Nubra->Pangong Lake->Thikse Monastery ->Leh @ INR 13000 ( Mahindra Xylo)

1300 hrs: Lunch break at Diksit Monastery, then proceed for ATV adventure sports/ Camel Ride on reaching Nubra Valley ( Lunch @ INR 700 for 6).

1900 hrs: Night Stay @ Desert Oasis Resort, Two Tents-2 @ INR 800 per head (buffet dinner, breakfast, WiFi, all inclusive)

1230 hrs: Reach Pangong Tso after 7 hrs drive from Nubra Valley. Enjoy the view and have lunch ( @ INR 1500 for 6)

1930 hrs: Reach Leh after visiting Thikse Monastery, have dinner and night stay at the same hotel. Proceed to local taxi stand and book a cab for Srinagar ( @ INR 1500 for dinner, 1200 for hotel)

0600 hrs- Leave for Srinagar covering the following points :Pathar Sahib, Sangam point, Zojilla Pass, Chamba, Kahrche Market, Nayamuru, Dras, Kargil War Memorial and Sonmarg) 422 km, @ INR 9500 ( Mahindra Xylo).

2000 hrs: Reach Srinagar, book two rooms @600 each near Dal Lake

0800 hrs: Book cab for Gulmarg, Dal Lake, Mughal Garden, @ INR 5000 ( Mahindra Xylo)

1130 hrs: Reach Gondola Cable Car ride and buy tickets @ INR 700 each

1700 hrs: Have lunch near Dal Lake, proceed for Shikara Ride (Lunch @2500 for 6, two shikaras @ INR 600)

2000 hrs: Reach local taxi stand and book cab for Jammu 300km INR 5000. Buy local saffron and dry fruits while riding to Jammu.

0700 hrs: Reach Jammu and book a sleeper Bus from Jammu bus stand for Amritsar INR @ 220 each.

1230 hrs: Have lunch and book two rooms near railway station @ INR 600 per room.

1400 hrs: Take an auto rickshaw / cab for Wagah Border ceremony (return fare INR 500)

1900 hrs: Reach Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), enjoy Langar and Rest at Temple/ Hotel.

0900 hrs: Train to Delhi (12460/Amritsar - New Delhi InterCity Express)

**Mode of Transport: Car and Train.

**No advance booking required except Delhi to Manali cab ride on Day 1 and Amritsar to Delhi on Day 9.

**No of heads in the group to be 5 or 6.

**Tourists start visiting Leh from May.

**Mahindra Xylo is preferable since leg space is better for rear seats.