October 27, 2018
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Leh Ladakh Road Trip ranks amongst the top in the list of top coveted road trips that one can take in India.Adventure of a lifetime as you drive your way through the mesmerizing landscape of North India from Manali to the Himalayas at a height of more than 18000 feet above. The journey weaves it way through a diverse terrain of villages,picturesque countryside and extraordinary roads to heights where the adrenalin rush is high but oxygen levels low. The journey tests your abilities and fitness but rewards you with unimagined sights that only a few have seen and experienced.
Two different routes that reach us to Leh -
One from Srinagar and the other one from Manali. Manali is the preferred route for a trip to Leh Ladakh as it is just a day drive from Manali city and is also provides a very thrilling ride, along the highest motorable passes in the world. Complete road trip to Leh Ladakh following the route Srinagar – Leh – Manali is a once in a lifetime experience.
Manali to Leh road trip is around 476 kms.
Srinagar to Leh road trip is around 434 kms.
Manali to Leh
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Overing a distance of 476 km, be treated to an unforgettable experience on the Leh Ladakh road trip. On the way to Leh by road trip, you will traverse through high mountain passes, narrow passes, hairpin bends and scenic valleys where you can click panoramic photographs.
You will tour villages and witness the quiet and lifestyle of people living in such divine settings. Fantastic monasteries, villages, ancient trade routes and mother nature views are the highlights of this trip.
Total Distance:approx 476 Kms.
Best Time to Visit: June to September
Route Map:
Manali – Rohtang – Gramphu – Kokhsar – Keylong – Jispa – Darcha – Zingzingbar – Baralacha La – Bharatpur – Sarchu – Gata Loops – Nakee La – Lachulung La – Pang - Tanglang La – Gya - Upshi - Karu – Leh
Srinagar to Leh
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On this beautiful route, you will see beautiful villages, war memorials, Himalayan valleys, Gurudwara, monasteries. This is a trip that exposes you to the various facets of Ladakh.
In this exciting Leh road trip, you visit Grate locations.the green fields of Sonamarg and happy villages on the banks of the Sindh River, fill your eyes with the sights of Ladakh. Covering a distance of 434 km.
Total Distance: 434 Kms
Best Time to Visit: May to late October (Depends on the weather)
Route Map:
Srinagar – Sonmarg – Zozi La – Drass – Kargil – Mulbekh – Lamayuru – Saspol – Leh.
Here are some of the famous points across the Manali – Leh route road trip
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- Manali (2050 mts): Tourist destination, view of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges
- Rohtang La (3980 mts) – 53 kms: Pass in Pir Panjal range. Connecting point for Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti Valleys
- Keylong (3348 mts) – 117 kms: Kardang Monastery
- Jispa (3142 mts) – 140 kms:Bhaga river
- Darcha (3400 mts) – 147 kms: Village
- Patsio (3820 mts) – 161 kms: Campsite
- Baralacha La (4892 mts) – 192 kms: Pass. Connects Lahaul to Ladakh
- Sarchu (4253 mts) – 224 kms: Campsite. Halt point for tourists
- Lachang La (5065 mts) – 277 kms: Pass. Close to Pangong lake
- Pang (4630 mts) – 301 kms: Campsite
- Taglang La (5360 mts) – 365 kms: Pass. Highest point in the trip
- Rumsey (4325 mts) – 397 kms: Monastery
- Gya (4100 mts) – 403 kms: Historical place
- Hemis (3518 mts) – 426 kms: Monastery
- Thiksey (3370 mts) – 455 kms: Monastery
- Shey (3365mts) – 460 kms: Palace/Monastery
- Leh (3348 mts) – 475 kms: Your final destination
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Starting from Srinagar, here is list of some important places along the route
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- Sonamarg (2743 mts) – 84 kms
- Zojila Pass – 127 kms: Pass
- Drass (3033 mts) – 147 kms: Valley
- Kargil (2650 mts) – 204 kms: War Memorial
- Mulbek – 259 kms: Rock Engraves
- Fotu La (4108 mts) – 299 kms: Pass
- Lamayuru (3440 mts) – 309 kms: Hanging Monastery
- Ridzong (2985 mts) – 361 kms: Nunnery
- Uleytokpo (2985 mts) – 362 kms: Village / Campsite
- Alchi (3345 mts) – 367 kms: Ancient Monastery
- Likir (3265 mts) – 374 kms: Ancient Monastery
- Basgo (3343 mts) – 394 kms: Palace/Monastery
- Phyang (3490 mts) – 417 kms: Monastery
- Spituk (3380 mts) – 422 kms: Ancient Monastery
- Leh (3348 mts) – 434 kms: Your final destination
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Then you can opt a cab/taxi services to this locations and make your trip memorable in affordable prices.
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