Manali To Leh Ladakh Road Trip


Manali To Leh Ladakh Road Trip

Manali to Leh ladakh road trip is one of the most picturesque trip in India which takes maximum 14-15 hrs from Manali to Leh. While riding through Zig- Zag raod and rugged terrain you will come across through small waterfalls and small rivers on the main highway and some of the famous High Passes of Ladakh & Himachal. However as you know that with the opening of “Atal Tunnel” in 2020, Now we distance from Manali to Leh has reduced by 45 Kms which brought it down by 430 kms. It mean we don’t require travel over Rohtang pass and there is no longer dependency on its Opening date. Means we can travel Leh from Manali by road from April last week or May 01st week ( depend on the snow in the road). Overall the complete trip from Manali to Leh is full of Thrill and adventure and we recommend each serious traveller and nature lovers to must try this Manali to Leh Ladakh road trip journey once in their life.


ITINERARY

ARRIVE MANALI (By Own)

Arrive Manali by Volvo and our hotel vehicle pick you from Volvo Bus stand and transfer to hotel, Check in at hotel and take rest. Afternoon you may visit – Hadimba Temple also known as Dhoongri Temple dedicated to goddess Hadimba Vashist Kund – A small village situated on the left bank of river Beas. It is also famous for natural hot sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents & ladies. Later visit Tibetian Monasteries & Club House & Van Vihar. Evening Visit Mall Road for shopping. Dinner & Overnight stay at Manali hotel.

MANALI – SARCHU /JISPA(225 Kms/ 7-8 Hrs)

After Breakfast our vehicle pick you from hotel and will straight proceed for Jispa OR Sarchu – , Where we will halt for overnight Swiss Camp/Hotel on Manali – Leh highway, Jispa village comes in Himachal Pradesh where Sarchu just on the boundary with ladakh situated between the Baralacha La in the south & the Lachulung La in the north. Drive via Solang, Sissu Village, Keylong, Jispa. Arrive and Check in at your Hotel/ Camp. Evening explore the surroundings of Sarchu. Dinner & Overnight stay at Camp Or Hotel.

JISPA/ SARCHU – LEH (250 Kms/ 8-9 Hrs)

After Breakfast proceeds for Leh. Here you will cross 3rd highest Moterable road Changlala Pass height 16,380 ft.Pang. Leh Town -a Ladakh union territory of northern India is also know as Land of Lama,s. The town is located in the valley of the upper Indus River at an elevation of 3,521 metres), which is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Ladakh Range (a southeastern extension of the Karakoram Range). Leh is also famous of its Buddhist temples which we called monasteries and most of the locales believes in Buddhist religion Arrive Leh & Check in to your pre booked hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

LEH LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (Hall Of Fame / Magnetic Hill / Gurudwara/ Sangam Point)

Morning after breakfast take a tour of Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, Kali Temple and Sangam. At Sangam you can enjoy River Rafting on Zangskar River on direct payment basis. In the evening come back to Leh and have Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel

Hall of Fame built in memory of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil war

Gurudwara Patthar Sahib located at a distance of 40 kms from Leh, was constructed in 1571, in memory of Nanak to commemorate his visit to the present region.

Magnetic Hill is that the place where you'll see your car, with its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable.

The Sangam is the place where the Zanskar and Indus rivers merge.

LEH- NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA PASS ( 125 kms/4 Hrs)

After early breakfast check out from hotel and straight drive to beautiful Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass ( One of the highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag road continues and drive upto Hundar village. On arrival at Hunder check in to your pre booked Camp. Afternoon you can explore the beauty of sand dune and can ride Double hump camel on direct payment basis. Dinner & Overnight stay at Camp or similar.

TURTUK DAY EXCURSION FROM NUBRA VALLEY (Former Baltistan)

Early morning get ready to explore TurTuk village. Turtuk this village is about 115 kms from Nubra valley and can take approx 4 hours to reach here, the total population of Turtuk is just around 4000 and follow islam as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and explore the life here, one can go for a walk around the village and also meet the local people . Later come back to Hunder Village. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Camp.

DISKIT/ HUNDER- PANGONG LAKE (Via Shayok)

Early morning after breakfast check out from Camp and first visit to Diskit monastery and have wonderful view of Nubra valley from here. Later straight drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok.
Explore the beauty of panoramic Lake and the magnificent mountains view and landscapes which will leave you awestruck. Dinner & Overnight stay at Pangong Camp.

PANGONG LAKE- LEH BACK

Today after early breakfast, check out from Camp and proceed back to Leh via changla Pass. Enroute visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Evening if time allow you can go to visit Leh Market for Shopping and local souvenir by your own expense. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

DEPARTURE FROM LEH AIRPORT

After an early breakfast, you'll be drop to Leh airport as per your flight timing. Fly with sweet memories of Manali to Leh Ladakh road trip.