Ladakh From Manali – Most Common Itinerary

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Ladakh from Manali – Most Common Itinerary

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By Dheeraj Sharma Last updated on Mar 31, 2021 76 Comments
The wilderness of Changthang

Nowadays a lot and a lot of travelers are preferring to travel to Ladakh from Manali
side and most of them say that “it is more beautiful” 🙂🙂
… Well, others also have the
reasons like lack of leaves or some have security concerns while traveling from
Srinagar – Kashmir side.
In this article today, I will like to suggest a very balanced and a common itinerary for the
travelers looking forward to traveling to Ladakh from Manali side. In the latter part of the
article, I will also suggest some alterations to this popular itinerary for Manali to Ladakh.
You will be able to understand the changes if you are in the second category of people
who do not wish to travel back from Srinagar – Kashmir side at all, then what options
you have to tweak this plan and make it work to come back from Ladakh from Manali
side only.
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Leh Ladakh from Manali in 15 Days – Itinerary & Other Details

We already have the most common itinerary of Leh Ladakh which covers the entire
Ladakh circuit from Srinagar to Ladakh to Manali. And in this article, the below itinerary
for Ladakh from Manali side covers all three major tourist destinations of Ladakh
including Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso Lake, and Tso Moriri Lake.
The itinerary also covers Srinagar – Leh Highway as well as Manali – Leh Highway, so it
is apt for those who are looking forward to covering the entire circuit from Manali to
Ladakh to Srinagar.
A word of caution about Manali to Leh
Please note that since your body will not be acclimatized well enough to travel on Manali
– Leh Highway, there are chances of getting hit with Acute Mountain Sickness (more info
on AMS) and especially on the second day you may feel it.
Most of the terrain on Manali – Leh Highway runs over 4000 Mtrs of altitude and by the
time you reach such altitude your body is not properly acclimatized. Hence, many
people fall sick on Manali Leh Highway despite covering in 25:75 ratio (Manali –
Jispa/Keylong, Jispa/Keylong – Leh) in terms of distance.
The other issue is Rohtang Pass permits fiasco !! When you travel from Manali to
Rohtang Pass, you will need permits to travel beyond Rohtang Pass. But, you do not
need permits if you are traveling from the other side of Rohtang Pass to Manali (that is
from Leh, Lahaul or Spiti).
If you are OK with these limitations, you can follow this travel plan for Ladakh from
Manali side mentioned below.
Suraj Tal, as seen while traveling to Ladakh from Manali
Day 1 | Delhi – Manali/Solang Valley
Better stay at Solang Valley and avoid Manali as sleeping at Solang Valley does
help in acclimatization
If going by own car, get the permit made in advance to drive on Manali – Rohtang
Pass road
Enjoy the views of lower Himachal as you drive to Manali
Overnight at Manali/Solang Valley
About 13-14 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks you take in between
Day 2 | Manali/Solang Valley – Keylong/Jispa
It is always better to stay either at Keylong/Jispa so that you do not feel sick or hit
by AMS
Avoid sleeping at Sarchu at any cost while going to Leh from Manali because your
body will not be acclimatized by the time you reach there
I prefer staying at Jispa more because Keylong gives the feeling of a town while
Jispa is closer to nature having Bhaga river running just aside the Manali – Leh
Highway at Jispa.
Overnight at Keylong/Jispa
Day 3 | Keylong/Jispa – Baralacha La – Leh
Leave Keylong/Jispa early next morning, say by 4/5 AM types so that you reach
Leh in the evening
You will witness the beauty of Manali – Leh Highway, with a couple of small lakes
like Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal
You will cross over Baralacha La, Lachuchulung La, Nakee La, Taglang La passes
Overnight at Leh
Day 4 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Acclimatisation
Complete day for local sightseeing in Ladakh

Get the required inner line permits for sightseeing in Ladakh. You can apply for
Ladakh Inner Line permits online and pay the required fee too
However, the permits need to get stamped at Tourist Information Center in or Leh
DC Office
Overnight at Leh
Day 5 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit

On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung
La
Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes
and bacterian camel safari
About 5-6 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks you take in between and at
Khardung La
Day 6 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
Overnight at Leh
Day 7 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Chang La Pass – Pangong Tso Lake
Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey, and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik or Lukung)
The wilderness of Changthang
Day 8 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey, and Shey on return to Leh

Overnight at Leh
Day 9 | Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang
Cover Karzok Monastery

Overnight at Karzok or Tso Moriri
Day 10 | Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Debring (Manali – Leh Highway starts) –
Taglang La – Upshi – Leh
Come back via Tso Kar and Manali – Leh Highway to Leh
Overnight at Leh
Day 11 | Rest day at Leh
Do some rest or shopping, enjoy the local culture at Leh

Sham Valley include Alchi, Likir, Basgo Palace, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at
Nimmu, Gurudwara Pather Sahib
Overnight at Leh
Day 12 | Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil
Cover Mulbekh Maitreya, Lamayuru Monastery, Lunar Landscapes

Overnight at Kargil
Day 13 | Kargil – Drass – Zozi La – Sonamarg – Srinagar
Enjoy the vistas en route

Have late lunch meal at Sonamarg, Overnight at Srinagar
Day 14 | Srinagar – Patnitop – Jammu
Enjoy the vistas en route

Overnight at Jammu
Day 15 | Jammu – Pathankot – Ambala – Delhi
Back Home
Day 16 + 17 | Buffer days
Keep some buffer day in case of road closure due to landslides or snowfall or
perhaps you want to enjoy more.
Nakee La at Manali – Leh Highway
Ladakh from Manali side and coming back from Manali side only
The other option is that you do not travel over Srinagar Leh Highway and return back
Manali from Tso Moriri itself, in which case you can split from Day 9 and follow the plan
mentioned below:
Day 9 | Rest day at Leh
Do some rest or shopping, enjoy the local culture at Leh

Sham Valley include Alchi, Likir, Basgo Palace, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at
Nimmu, Gurudwara Pather Sahib
Overnight at Leh
Day 10 | Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang
Cover Karzok Monastery

Overnight at Karzok or Tso Moriri
Moore Plains – Pang / Sarchu
Try to start early in the day so that you reach Sarchu where the accommodation
options are better than Pang
Overnight at Sarchu or Pang
Day 12 | Pang / Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass –

Manali
On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the roadsides only
Overnight at Manali
About 11-12 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks you take in between and of
course the mess at Rohtang Pass.
Day 13 | Manali – Delhi
Return Home
Day 14 + 15 | Buffer Days
Keep some buffer day in case of road closure due to landslides or snowfall or
perhaps you want to enjoy more.
Wilderness Galore in Changthang
Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso Direct Route Option

You can save a day by making a direct trip to Pangong Tso from Nubra Valley as
suggested below.
Day 6 | Hunder / Diskit – Shyok village / Wari La route – Pangong Tso
Take the direct route from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso either via Shyok village or
Wari La pass whichever is open.
In the last couple of years (as of 2019), the direct route between Nubra Valley –
Shyok Village – Pangong Tso has been stabilized a lot. It is not that desolate in the
season anymore as it used to be a few years back.
A lot of people do this route nowadays, so it should be fine for you to do that route
as well. Just enquire at Agham village on the safer side or wait for a couple of cars
to tag along on the route.
Overnight at Pangong Tso.
About 6-10 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks you take in between and route
you take between Shyok and Wari La.
Day 7 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thiksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey, and Shey on return to Leh

Overnight at Leh
Alternatively, you can also make a day trip to Pangong Tso (if Shyok village and Wari La
pass routes are closed) as below but that makes it a bit, in case.
Day 7 | Leh – Chang La – Pangong Tso – Chang La – Leh
Make a Day trip to Pangong Tso via Chang La Pass.

Overnight at Leh.
About 8-9 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks you take in between.
Additional Points for Manali to Ladakh Trip

You can also make a three day trip to Nubra Valley so that you can spend one
night a beautiful village Turtuk and remove rest day at 9 or add one day to the
above plan to visit Tutruk. I bet, you will not regret it at all visiting Turtuk in Nubra
Valley.
In Srinagar, you can also visit the Floating market > Shalimar Garden.
You can check this nice & preferred list of accommodation options in entire Leh –
Ladakh (Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri) including moderate (cheap
budget hotels as well).
Do you have any doubts related to the budget of your Ladakh trip?? Don’t worry,
read this article on How to calculate cost or budget for Leh Ladakh trip
Excellent Roads at Moore Plains – Manali Leh Highway
Why should you travel to Ladakh from Manali?

For many travelers, there are reasons to travel to Leh Ladakh from Manali side only.
Previously, I have already shared the reasons to travel to Ladakh from Srinagar.
However, many travelers also ask me about the reasons to travel from Manali to Leh
Ladakh. Let us look at them one by one.
1. The shortest route to travel to Leh by road
The route from Delhi to Manali to Leh is considered to be the shortest route by road to
reach Leh. Srinagar route is about 300+ km longer and takes an extra day to travel.
2. Saves one day in overall Ladakh plan
It takes four days to reach Leh from Srinagar side while you save one day when you
travel to Leh from Manali side with overnight halts at Manali / Solang and Keylong /
Jispa only. Thus, you save two days when you travel from Manali to Leh in both
directions.
3. Offers more adventure than Srinagar route

For the likes of adventure seekers, the journey over Manali Leh road offers much more
adventure than Srinagar Leh Highway where you will find habitation almost about every
60 km.
4. Experience beauty of Manali Leh road in entirety

If you travel to Leh and come back from Leh via Manali only, you get a chance to see
the same views from either direction. Hence, you can experience its beauty in entirety.
5. Well connected by HRTC & HPTDC buses
Unlike Srinagar Leh, you will find plenty of bus services option from Manali to Leh. Both
HPTDC and HRTC run buses over Manali Leh Highway. There is, in fact, a tourist bus
from HPTDC that runs doing all the sightseeing from Manali to Leh. It is one of the most
preferred commute options to travel to Leh Ladakh from Manali. Then, HRTC offers a
direct bus service from Delhi to Leh which covers the 1050 km journey in 2 days.
6. Avoids hassles of bandhs/strikes in Kashmir

A lot of people are concerned about the security and safety issues when traveling to Leh
Ladakh by Srinagar or Kashmir’s side. Bandhs, Protests, and strikes happen in Kashmir,
which mostly is predeclared and does not affect the tourist areas. Still, some people
avoid to travel Kashmir and make a trip from Manali to Ladakh only.
The roads when you travel Ladakh from Manali and come from Srinagar side
Conclusion
I hope this plan or itinerary for Leh Ladakh from Manali side will be useful for travelers
planning their journey at least for the first time. I will look forward to any questions or
doubts you may have in the comments section of this article below.
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2.
Sachin Puri on Sep 16, 2018 09:18
Effective 2018 you need permit for all circuits in Leh except main highways Manali-
Leh or Srinagar-Leh or Kargil-Zanskar. All should know this for planning. Though
you can apply for permits online but payment has to be made physically in Leh
only.
Dheeraj Sharma on Sep 16, 2018 16:54

Hey Sachin, please read: How to get Ladakh Inner Line Permits Online?
It documents it in detail. And Effective 2017 you had to get the permits and
now even payment can be done online.
3.
muneer ansari on Sep 15, 2017 02:09
Planning a trip from kashmir to kanyakumari on bikes so may you please give me
some suggestions about the tour
Completed nainitial,mysore,dhanaulti,manali,kasol and sang la on bikes
DHEERAJ SHARMA on Sep 16, 2017 17:07

I can help you beyond Delhi towards Kashmir or Ladakh but not up to Delhi.
4.
Kirat on Sep 2, 2017 14:46
Wow, very detailed stuff. I am planning to visit Leh Ladakh on Bike but i never
visited there yet so was afraid about the changing weather conditions. You have
shared very detailed information. No need to search anything other.
DHEERAJ SHARMA on Sep 2, 2017 19:14

Thank you Kiran.
5.
Abhishek on Jun 2, 2017 09:25
Hello Dheeraj,
Thank you for all the valuable information that you provide us!
I am travelling to Leh starting from Manali on bike for the first time.
From your Earlier post, I understand that we should not stay at Sarchu as I our
body will not be acclimatized by then.
How is the condition of road between Jispa and Leh?
Can I cover the entire stretch from Jispa to Leh in a day, considering if I leave at
5AM and keeping in mind the the current road condition?
Thanks in Advance.
DHEERAJ SHARMA on Jun 2, 2017 09:34

Yes Abhishek, if you leave positively by 5-6 AM from Jispa you will reach by
evening to Leh. Road conditions are a mix of bad, average and good.
6.
Atul on May 12, 2017 15:48

Hey Dheeraj,
Your blog is of great help. My 70% of questions were cleared going though various
topics.
There are still some left,
1) We are planning to go to ladkh June end so you think weather will be decent
enough then ?or should I postponed or prepone it.
2) we don’t have our own bikes, was thinking if we can take bike from Srinagar and
drop it at Manali. Does that make sense or travelling to and fro Manali will be
better ?
3)Also I read in one of the blog that Manali they have dealers who had pre signed
with Leh rental association. Do you know any such dealer?
DHEERAJ SHARMA on May 12, 2017 16:20

Thanks, Atul !! My replies are below:
1. Weather is fine in June end for a Ladakh trip and roads are stabilized too
from initial avalanches/snow slides.
2. Outside rented bikes are not allowed for sightseeing in Ladakh. So, you
pay twice for outside rented bike. Then, for a drop of single bike it cost
around 10-15K per bike
3. I don’t know such a dealer.
Atul on May 12, 2017 16:26

Thanks Dheeraj for such quick response.
My friends were keen to go ladkh via bike. But reading various posts I
think it makes more sense to go in ladkh and hire bike. Rather than
hiring from Manali given high chance of mountain sickness. Also taking
bike from Srinagar, and then coming back to Manali will cost a good 10-
12 k extra. So best will be to go and hire bike from ladkh?

Yes Atul, I completely agree and that is how only you should plan
the trip for bike rental in Ladakh.
7.
Pavan shukla on May 10, 2017 08:50
Hi Dheeraj,
I want to know if visiting Hemis National Park is allowed or not.I never found that
someone suggesting so.

It is allowed with valid permits but you need to trek inside the park. There is
no motorable road for it.
8.
karnesh diwakar on Apr 17, 2017 12:07

Hello Dheeraj sir
Hope u are doing fine..
Day 1 Delhi to Manali June 4

Day 2 Manali to jispa June 5
Day 3 jispa to pangong June 6
Day 4 relax whole day at pangong June 7
Day 5 pangong to serchu June 8
Day 6 sarchu to Solang velly June 9
Day 7 Solang to Delhi. June 10
Having one day in buffer
Done ladakh via Srinagar in 2015

Done sangla in 2015
Done spitivally in 2016
With your help..
Again need your suggestions

Thank u
DHEERAJ SHARMA on Apr 17, 2017 16:30

Please postpone it by at least a week so that Manali – Leh Highway will be
open. Also, as you have already done the high altitude regions, you
understand that above plan is a welcome to being hospitalised. Also, you
need permits now again from this year, so you cant make it that ways.
9.
Ajay sharma on Apr 16, 2017 21:55
Hi,
I alongwith my 3 friends planning a trip from delhi to ladakh via manali and return
from same route starting from 10 june 2017 and will end on 21 june 2017. We are
planning this trip by i20 active diesel.
Ease guide us on following aspects:

1. Day wise itinary from delhi to leh and back.
2. We want to cover all the important attractions. Kindly guide on that aspect.
3. Which kind of permit is required to pass rohtang la.
4. Is it necessary to book accomodation in advance durin visit or we can get it
easily on reaching there.
5. Will our i20 active diesel be able to troll through.
6.What all important things we need to carry along.
DHEERAJ SHARMA on Apr 17, 2017 08:35

Hey Ajay,
For hatchback/sedan taking on Manali – Leh Highway and Ladakh, I will say:
You will indeed face few tough challenges on the route. The
hatchback/sedan will increase the level of every challenge even further,
sedan is the worst candidate. My suggestion will be to go via Srinagar route
as it will help you feel comfortable with the driving, provide more
acclimatization and then once you have done the local Leh-Ladakh, then
come back via Manali side. Secondly, since you are in hatch/sedan, then you
need to drive with extra care as well. There will be some sections on the
Manali – Leh highway in which you might need to sacrifice some scratches
on the underbelly. Just make sure you do not bump the engine sump (know it
before where it is placed in your car). You need to protect it all around the
trip. Thirdly, whenever in doubt do not rush into the section rather park aside
and feel the section with your foot, see how other vehicles are crossing it and
make a planned route in your mind to cross that section. At the very least do
carry Mseal, quick fix, funnel, jerry cans and towing rope with you all the
time.
Also, I will strongly suggest that you go through and read my series on
Ladakh Self Drive tips at the links below:
7 Useful Tips for a Self Drive to Leh – Ladakh, Routes and Road Conditions
In Leh – Ladakh | Ladakh Self Drive Tips, Fuel Availability In Leh – Ladakh |
Ladakh Self Drive Tips
Regarding your plan for 11 days, you can follow below itinerary:
Day 1 | Delhi – Manali/Solang Valley

— Better stay at Solang Valley and avoid Manali as sleeping at Solang Valley
does help in acclimatization
— If going by own car, get the permit made in advance to drive on Manali –
Rohtang Pass road through hotel/travel agent in Manali
— Overnight at Manali/Solang Valley
Day 2 | Manali/Solang Valley – Keylong/Jispa

— It is always better to stay either at Keylong/Jispa so that you do not feel
sick or hit by AMS.
— Avoid sleeping at Sarchu at any cost while going to Leh from Manali
because your body will not be acclimatized by the time you reach there.
— I prefer staying at Jispa more because Keylong gives the feeling of a town
while Jispa is more closer to nature having Bhaga river running just aside the
Manali – Leh Highway at Jispa.
— Overnight at Keylong/Jispa
Day 3 | Keylong/Jispa – Leh

— Leave Keylong/Jispa early next morning, say by 4/5 AM types, so that you
reach Leh in the evening.
— Overnight at Leh
Day 4 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Inner Line Permits

— To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local
Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
— For more details on inner line permits process and to download
application form read the link here
Day 5 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder

— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed)
Khardung La
— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has
sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 6 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh

— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water
springs
Day 7 | Leh – Pangong Tso Lake – Leh

— Day trip to Pangong Tso
Day 8 | Leh – Taglang La – Moore Plains – Pang – Sarchu

— Stay overnight at Sarchu
Day 9 | Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali

— On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the road sides only
— Overnight at Manali

— Return home
Day 11 | Buffer day to be kept incase of road closure due to landslides or

snowfall or perhaps you want to enjoy more.
10.
Arvind Verma on Aug 27, 2016 12:39
Dheeraj sir,
As we know there is no need of inner line permit from leh-khardung la-Diskit-
Hunder-Turtuk…
But sir what about sumur, panamik? Does we need permit for this route?
Please clear sir……
Dheeraj Sharma on Aug 28, 2016 21:41

No Need for Sumur and Panamik as well.
11.
Pierre Mlr on Aug 14, 2016 20:39
Dear DHEERAJ,
First I would like to thank you a lot for all you did and share on this website ! It
really help me to plan my Bullet trip from Manali to Leh.
I would like you advice about my itinerary and maybe your recommandation for the
place to stay to sleep on the way, if possible as cheap and confortable as possible.
I already reed some recommandation for hotel or campsite but i lose this page,
and I you have time I will enjoy you direct recommandation.
For information we a 2 persons on the Bullet 500.
I want to take at least 6 days to rich Leh from Manali (by Wari La and Kardhung
La) by following this approx. itinerary :
Manali – Sarchu – Pang – Debring – Upshi – (Wari La) – Tyangar – Hunder

(Sumur) – (Khardung La) – Leh
So I would like to stop in 5 or 6 nice places for sleeping. Which places do you
recommand me ?
Do we need sleeping bag or everything are provided ?
Thank you very much.

Best Regards
Pierre

Hi Pierre,
Well, I am assuming you have stayed in Leh for at least couple days to
acclimatize before going down the road to Khardung La pass. In six days you
should plan the trip in this manner:
Plan A – In case you do not find any company to take the direct route
between Pangong Tso – Nubra Valley. Going along on that route is not
recommended
Day 1 | Leh – Khardung La – Nubra Valley (Hunder – Deskit)
Day 2 | Nubra Valley (Sumur – Panamik) – Khardung La – Nubra Valley
Day 3 | Leh – Pangong Tso covering Hemis
Day 4 | Pangong tso – Karu (fill fuel) – Tso Kar lake
Day 5 | Tso Kar lake – Sarchu – Baralacha La – Jispa
Day 6 | Jispa – Keylong – Manali
Plan B – in case you get company to travel the direct route from Pangong
Tso – Nubra Valley
Day 1 | Leh – Khardung La – Nubra Valley (Hunder – Deskit)
Day 2 | Nubra Valley – Agham – Shyok – Pangong Tso
Day 3 | Pangong Tso – Karu (fill fuel and carry extra fuel) –
Upshi/Chumathang
Day 4 | Upshi/Chumathang – Tso Moriri lake
Day 5 | Tso Moriri Lake – Tso Kar lake – Sarchu
Day 6 | Sarchu – Jispa – Keylong – Manali
Pierre Mlr on Aug 16, 2016 17:31

Hi Dheeraj,
Thank you for your answer.

I was maybe not enough clear but actually I’ll ride from MANALI to LEH
and not LEH to MANALI as you answer.
So has you don’t really recommand to go to Tso Moriri and Pangong

Tso when coming from Manali I didn’t plan it.
So in link with your answer I plan my trip in this way (after one sleep in
Solang Valley for acclimation) :
Day 1 : Solang Valley, Keylong, Jispa – 140 km

Day 2 : Jispa, Baralacha La, Sarchu – 84 km
Day 3 : Sarchu, Taglang La, Upshi – 204 km
Day 4 : Upshi, Wari La, Hunder – 150 km
Day 5 : Nubra Valley (Hunder, Diskit, Panamik, Summur, Khalsar or
other ?) – 150 km
Day 6 : Khalsar, Khardung La, Leh – 95 km
What’s your opinion about :

1- this plan and the place I choose for night ?
2- the road from Karu to Agham through Wari LA ?
3- the place I absolutely shouln’t miss on this way ?
Thanks a lot.
Cheers
Pierre

Hello Pierre,
Following edit I will suggest:
Day 1 : Solang Valley, Keylong, Jispa – 140 km

Day 2 : Jispa, Baralacha La, Sarchu – Taglang La – Upshi –
Day 3 : Upshi – Leh, get your protect area permits
Day 4 : Leh – Khardung La – Hunder – 125 km
Day 5 : Nubra Valley (Hunder, Diskit, Panamik, Summur, Khalsar
or other ?) – 150 km
Day 6 : Nubra Valley – Wari La route or Agham/Shyok route to
Pangong tso. Agham/shyok is shorter but only attempt these
routes if you have company on the road.
12.
Arvind Verma on Jul 31, 2016 10:30
Dheeraj Sir,
Can you give give me the km. Breakdown of sightseeing in ladhak….like leh to
nubra valley (how much km?)….leh to Tso moriri lake and leh to pangong
lake……..
Waiting for your reply sir……..

Our maps of Ladakh will give you a better idea too. Here is the link: DoW –
Maps of Ladakh | Nubra Valley & Changthang
13.
Mayank Sharma on Jul 23, 2016 12:02
Hi,
I am planning for a road trip from Delhi to Leh starting from July 31, 2016. I will be
travelling via manali leh highway and also return back from the same.
Previously we planned to go via srinagar and return from manali but due to
srinagar unrest we have changed our plan.
I am driving by myself with my duster car and three other friends.
Please can you suggest me if I should postpone my trip as I heard that monsoon
might trouble us during this trip. I am really confused
I will really appreciate if someone can share with me what kind of hurdles I face
during this trip.
Looking forward for your reply.
Thanks & Regards
Dheeraj Sharma on Jul 23, 2016 20:06

Mayank, you should read: 10 Tips for a Trip to Ladakh in Monsoons
14.
AJAY GARG on Jun 16, 2016 18:48

1) Can Turtuk be covered in a 2 day 1 night trip to Nubra Valley. Night stay
planned at Hunder. If yes, how?
2) Any specific prayer timings at Monasteries?
Dheeraj Sharma on Jun 20, 2016 01:33

No Ajay, it can only be done if you directly go to Turtuk and next day come
back from Turtuk do Hunder-Deskit on the way back to Leh. Ver very long.
Santosh Yadav on Jul 12, 2016 00:32

Hi Dheeraj,
Do you have any about current situation of Jammu Srinagar highway? Is it

safe or we should change the route to manali leh instead of Srinagar leh??
How is the roads condition of manali leh route? We have plan of leaving from
Delhi on 16th July.
Dheeraj Sharma on Jul 13, 2016 05:39

I will suggest to have a word with some hotel guy in Srinagar and then
take a call to go from Manali side. These things are dependent from
person to person judgement call and what a person feels is OK to him
or her given the circumstances. So, best is to talk to a local hotel guy in
Srinagar and confirm about the ground situation in tourist places and
Srinagar – Leh route. Having being stuck in riots/curfews myself at
times, my personal suggestion will be to avoid unless unrest is over
and take the Manali route.
Tirthankar Saha on Jul 14, 2016 03:02

R ull plaining for motorcycle trip? Plz call or whatsup me if i can join
you. I own avenger 220. 9811160619
15.
Dhaval Soni on Jun 6, 2016 00:29

Hii sir
I have read your whole article for Manali – leh road trip.. It was just awsem.. Am
from Ahmedabad I’am tourism lover and i have completed my masters in tourism
management and working with travel agency and dealing with domestic tours.. But
for me travel in himalayas for a long is my lifetime dream especially manali-leh
road trip by bike. My route is (all night stays) Delhi-Shimla-Manali-Solang Valley-
Jispa-Sarchu-Pangong-Leh-Nubra–Leh. Now i have some questions related this. I
hope u will give me answer for this.
1. I’am intrested for Solo trip on manali leh tour. Should i do this?
2. Is this route is safe like if i can carry cash, mobile, SLR??
3. I’ll be able to experience snow in between in June to September??
4. Is it ok if i dont do advance bookings for accommodation??
5. In bike 180 cc will work??
Should i combine manali-leh and leh-srinagar?
6. if iam travelling Solo with out any group (me & my bike) what problems could i
face?
I need your Reply Sir.
Thank You
(Dhaval Soni)

Hello Dhaval,
1. 100s of people do Solo trip to Ladakh every year

2. Mostly yes
3. Snow will melt away by end of June
4. Yes, if you OK to search a bit here and there
5. Yes, 180cc is enough
6. ReadTop 10 Tips for a Solo Trip to Ladakh or Spiti Valley

Thank you So Much
16.
Hii sir,
I have read your whole article for Manali – leh road trip.. It was just awsem.. Am
from Ahmedabad I’am tourism lover and i have completed my masters in tourism
management and working with travel agency and dealing with domestic tours.. But
for me travel in himalayas for a long is my lifetime dream especially manali-leh
road trip by bike. My route is (all night stays) Delhi-Shimla-Manali-Solang Valley-
Jispa-Sarchu-Pangong-Leh-Nubra–Leh. Now i have some questions related this. I
hope u will give me answer for this.
1. I’am intrested for Solo trip on manali leh tour. Should i do this?
2. Is this route is safe like if i can carry cash, mobile, SLR??
3. I’ll be able to experience snow in between in June to September??
4. Is it ok if i dont do advance bookings for accommodation??
5. In bike 180 cc will work??
Should i combine manali-leh and leh-srinagar?
6. if iam travelling Solo with out any group (me & my bike) what problems could i
face?
I need your Reply Sir.
Thank You
(Dhaval Soni)

Just replied to your other comment
17.
Vineet Kuriyal on Jun 3, 2016 23:17
Hi,
I would appreciate if you could share information on cab fares from Manali to Leh
roundtrip covering Lahul, Lamayuru, Alchi Monastery, Khardong La, Nubra Valley
and Pangong lake.
The trip shall be for 8 days and would include 3 people.
Also, please inform about the cab fares for self drive packages. And would the
package include Hotel accommodation or not.
Please forgive if you have shared the same information elsewhere, I wasn’t able to
find it.
Looking forward to your reply.
Have a great day ahead.

For the leh – ladakh taxi union rate list 2016 – 17 including the contacts of
some reliable taxi drivers within Leh – Ladakh, check the link here. You
can get about 12-15% of discount by directly getting in touch with drivers and
of course, talking in person rather on phone always help in bargaining more.
18.
Sachin on Jun 3, 2016 00:01

Hi. Is there any issue driving a cousins pvt innova. Also, is the trip OK for kids 6 n
9 years.

Yes, if confronted they might not allow you to do sightseeing in Ladakh
19.
Satish Nair on May 24, 2016 13:14

Hi Dheeraj
I am a 62 year old retiree who started biking in 2008 after ages. I did a Leh trip in
2009 with 5 friends, which was a bit in haste. This year I am planning a 4 to 5
week solo ride from Bombay to Leh and back in leisure as time’s with me!
On a regular basis I ride solo to the South / Western region and to Sangla in 2013
to run the Himalayan Marathon (Full Marathon at 10k elevation)
My bike is a Machismo500 registered at Navi Mumbai in 20018 Aug, hope it will

pass. I plan to cover the Bombay Chandigarh stretch in 3 days each way. So I am
left 3 weeks for the ride. Will appreciate if you can suggest a good ride plan with
an alternate to extension by 5 days..
Regards
Satish
Dheeraj Sharma on May 24, 2016 16:35

Hello Satish ji,
I will suggest below one plan in which you can add buffer/rest days as and
when needed when you are there:
Day 1 | Delhi – Jammu / Patnitop

— Overnight at Jammu or Patnitop
Day 2 | Jammu / Patnitop – Srinagar

— Enjoy walk around Dal lake and may be Shikara ride as well
— If you have time then check out, floating market, Shalimar Garden.
— Overnight at Srinagar
Day 3 | Srinagar – Zozi La – Drass – Kargil

— Enjoy the vistas enroute
— Have late drunch meal at Drass is you are a vegetarian as sometimes it
gets difficult to find veg. food at Kargil
— Overnight at Kargil
Day 4 | Kargil – Lamayuru – Leh

— Cover Mulbekh Maitrey, Lamayuru Moanstery, Lunar Landscapes
— On the way you can also see Gurudwara Pather Sahib, Magnetic Hills,
Confluence at Nimmu
Day 5 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Inner Line Permits

— To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local
Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
— For more details on inner line permits process and to download
application form read the link here
Day 6 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder – Turtuk

— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Turtuk
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed)
Khardung La
— enjoy the culture in the Turtuk Village
— do mention Turtuk on the permits
Day 7 | Turtuk – Hunder

— Spend whole day at Turtuk and reach Hunder by evening
— Overnight at Hunder
Day 8 | Hunder – Deskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur

— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has
sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
— Enjoy drive upto Panamik, visit Yarab Tso Lake and back to overnight stay
at Kyagar or Tiger or Sumur
— Enjoy walks in Hunder, Deskit, Sumur villages for the last 3 days
Day 9 | Sumur/Kyagar – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh

— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water
springs
Day 10 | Rest day at Leh to enjoy local culture and some shopping OR
Monastery tour
— Monastery tour may include Hemis, Thicksey, Stakna and Shey
monasteries. They come on the route of Pangong Tso but as you will be
doing day trip, it will be a bit hectic to include them on that day only.
Day 11 | Leh – Sham Valley – Leh

— Sham Valley include Alchi, Likir, Basgo Palace, Magnetic Hills, Confluence
at Nimmu, Gurudwara Pather Sahib
Day 12 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake

— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong
Tso
— Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik)
Day 13 | Pangong Tso Lake – Shey – Thicksey – Leh

— Mention all the places of this route as mentioned above on the permits
and Nyoma as well
— Overnight at Hanle
Day 14 | Leh – Chumathang – Mahe – Nyoma – Loma – Hanle

— Overnight at Hanle
Day 15 | Hanle – Loma – Nyoma – Mahe – Korzok / Tso Moriri Lake OR

Hanle – Salsal La – Tso Moriri Lake
— Overnight at Tso Moriri lake
Moore Plains – Pang / Sarchu
— Try to start early in the day so that you reach Sarchu where the
accommodation options are better than Pang
— Overnight at Sarchu or Pang
Day 17 | Pang / Sarchu – Baralacha La – Jispa

— Overnight at Jispa
Day 18 | Jispa – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali

— Overnight at Manali

— Return home
Day 20 | As buffer day that can be used at will wherever required by you
lonerider on May 24, 2016 18:10

Thanks, Dheeraj
That was a Gr8 itinerary… I am working on it… will keep you posted in
a couple of days..
Rgds
Satish

Sure sir
20.
Vijay on May 20, 2016 14:26

Can you suggest some reliable options for hiring self drive car from Manali.

Vijay, there are no self drive cars available in Manali. Moreover, outside
rented self drive cars are not allowed for any sightseeing in Ladakh
21.
Gunjan on May 19, 2016 01:43

Hi Dheeraj,
We are Planning a trip to Manali-Leh-Manali starting from Delhi on night of 10th

June and below is the itinerary
Day1 Delhi to chandigarh to Manali

Day2 Manali to Jispa
Day3 Jispa to Leh
Day4 Leh Local Sightseeing
Day5 Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder – Leh
Day6 Leh – Pangong Tso Lake (Hemis, Thicksey and Shey)
Day7 Pangong Tso Lake – Tso Moriri via Chumathang
Day8 Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Debring (Manali – Leh Highway starts) – Moore Plains
– Pang / Sarchu
Day9 Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
Day10 Manali – Delhi
Kindly advise if above plan is okay or any modifications are required.
Also we are planning to get a taxi from Delhi/ Chandigarh. While going through
your other posts I got to know that outside taxis can not be used for Leh
Sightseeing. So I believe that it can not be used for Day 4 and Day 5 for above
plan but could there be issue with taxi from Day 6 onwards when we are leaving
Leh for Pangong Tso and further.

Hi Gunajan,
You are doing too much in too little time on hand. It will be quite an hectic
trip. It cannot be used for Day4, 5, 6, 7. You cannot visit Nubra, Pangong
Tso, Tso Moriri in outside rented taxis, each route has a taxi union barrier to
check the pass.
Gunjan on May 20, 2016 00:12

thanks for your reply. In this case kindly advise what we can take out of
out itinerary.

I will suggest that you do like
Day7 Pangong Tso Lake – Leh

Day8 Leh – Sarchu
Day9 Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
gunjan Sharma on May 26, 2016 21:16

Hi Dheeraj, One more question. If we take a Private taxi (white no
plate) with vehicle registered on Driver’s name. Will that be okay
for local sight seeing in leh

Yes Gunjan as long as the vehicle owner is with you in the car
and you all share the same story who he is and whom the car
belongs too.
gaurav on Jun 2, 2016 22:54

hello gunjan we are also planning the same trip but on 13th june!!
are your dates flexible??
22.
aatish on May 19, 2016 00:56
hi,dheeraj
its very helpful to read you for the ladakh trip ..and you are doing best job in the
world..hats off to you
i want to rent bike from chandigarh and my route is ..chandigarh–pathankot
srinagar-kargil-leh-nubra-leh-pangong-tsomoriri sarchu manali -chandigarh..in 14
days..I am solo rider of age 36
my query is ..
1) Is it possible in 14 days?
2) rented bike in chandigarh can pass through srinagar? ,leh?,manali?
3) will I need any permits to cross any pass in this route such as rohatang ( I cross
rohtang from leh to manali)?
4) will I need any other permits please mention…
5) accommodation in this route is easily available in june first week in 2016? or i
have to booked it in advance .
6) what route you suggest in 14 days trip for solo rider to complete sight seenig
and easy bike rental system that ..chandigarh-srinagar-leh – manali is better or
manali-dharmashala-srinagar-leh-manali is better ?
kindly reply
awaiting for your suggestion
aatish

You can check a very balanced and most common itinerary for Leh – Ladakh
followed by many travellers including me at the link here for 13-14 days:
Most Common Itinerary for Leh – Ladakh.
No permits required if you follow above route. You can check the nice,
preferred list of accommodation options in entire Leh – Ladakh (Leh, Nubra
Valley, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri) including moderate (cheap budget hotels as
well) in the series of articles starting on the link here
Bikes rented outside Leh are not allowed for sightseeing inside Ladakh
except Tso Moriri and Tso Kar lakes which can be done while going to Manali
from Leh. Private bikes are completely allowed. You can use the outside
rented bike to reach Leh but then for going to Pangong Tso, nubra Valley,
etc.. you need to hire rented bikes from Leh only.
To know more about this rule and present situation, please refer the link:
Bikes Rented Outside Leh Banned in Ladakh
This year as per reports, rule is going to be stricter. Manali rental guys have
formalized a deal that for the days Manali bike is parked in Leh and Leh bike
is rented, they will charge 50% of the rent of the bike. So, confirm with Manali
rental guys first about this signoff.
For renting bikes in Leh – Ladakh along with current Bike Union Prices, you
can check the DoW Community thread: Leh – Ladakh Bike Rental Rates
2016 – 17 & Reliable Shops
The one way bike rental is quite costly and leave a big dent in pocket for you,
sometimes like 12K for just the pickup from Manali. Be sure if you are ready
to make that investment or not or if at all it is worth the money spent. My
suggestion is unless you are hard core biker and cannot live up the passion
of biking, it is not wise to spend that much money just for the pickup of bike.
I will suggest that you go through the articles mentioned under the DoW
Community thread for bike trip to Ladakh or any other part of Himalayas at
the link: All About Bike Ride to Ladakh & Himalayas. This will help you cover
almost all your queries related to bike trip to Ladakh or Himalayas.
23.
sanjeev barve on May 15, 2016 15:04

i intend to visit leh & kargil on bike in July 16, following the route delhi –
chandigarh – manali – leh -kargil – srinagar – jammu – delhi. My co-traveller will
ride on his own bike, and I will use my nephew’s Haryana registration bike ( my
bike being 12 yrs. old, couldn’t obtain permit at Manali, last year ) Now I would like
to know –
1. Are there any restrictions on travelling from leh to nubra and pangong on our
bikes ?
2. Do I need to produce any additional document( e.g. affidavit of my nephew
stating the evidence and purpose of handing over his bike to me ) for obtention of
permit at Manali ?

Hi Sanjeev,
1. If confronted then yes, you will not be allowed for sightseeing and wil be
forced to hire/rent a bike from Leh. They have issued some union passes this
year and guess the bikes might need to carry them. Still early season so
details will unflod when Manali – Leh opens.
2. You can carry one for sure because that will really help.
24.
dudiyog on May 6, 2016 00:54

Is it possible to cover from jammu via srinagar leh [hemis,nubra,pangyong lake,tso
moriri]manali kaza nako shimla in a span of around 12-14 days ,, enjoying each
place ,and the ride also….any possible itineraries friends??

Yogesh, it is like asking too much in too little time. Best is you stick just to
Ladakh circuit and do Spiti some other time.
25.

well planning to visit ladakh soon,,however aftergoing through all the posts and
seeing the itineraries given here for 9 days or even 14 days which say that to
cover from point A to point B you should start really early morning and that journey
would require approx 8-9 hours ,,i wonder how much would one be getting time to
stop over and enjoy the beauty of the places in between with i,m sure so many
beautiful scenes at every corner.and i think in this tour the places en route would
be more enchanting and making you feel like stopping than your point A and point
B..
i want to know from my friends who have been there if they could really stop over n
spend some nice time en route and soak in the beauty of the places or was it just
that enjoy running ur eyes here n there without stopping much in between[as much
as ur heart wanted to] so that you reach ur destination from where u have started
since each point is far from the other point,,like e.g srinagar to kargil and kargil to
leh is like 200km, and that too mountains,a tedious bike journey

Yogesh, the above times does include sightseeing on the way as well. You
can consider about couple of hrs of photo breaks each day. It is best to do it
at ease but all depends upon how much time you have in hand. If couple of
hrs of sightseeing is not enough for you then consider increasing the days.
26.
Swasti on May 4, 2016 12:35

hey what u charge for a SUV car from manali to leh for one week(self drive)

e do not offer any tour and travel packages
27.
Abhay Gupta on Apr 30, 2016 08:23
Hi Dheeraj,
I am planning Self riding bike trip to leh in june. We will be starting from jammu and
finishing in Chandigarh covering the whole circuit. I have couple of queries:
1. Which back up vehicle should we use eg. Some pick up vehicle or SUV like
Innova. Also as SUV’s from from outside are baned in LADAKH as I got
information from your blogs. What about pick ups, are they also banned or we can
rent a pick up along a driver from jammu. And if you have some contact of Pick up
vehicle person do tell.
2. Some of my friend will be bringing bikes which are of third person. So, wanted to
ask that if some one is riding on a bike which is third person bike is it allowed.
Hoping for a positive reply.
Thanks,
Abhay

i got a similar plan pal ,but from august end onwards… all the best.. which
bike u got…i plan to use my discover 150cc..lol ,since always seeing and
reading bullets all over ladakh trips…giving a feel that any other bike has
nothing to do in here..hehehe

Abhay, pickup will be cheap and best bet for backup vehicle. It will be difficult
for them as bike chcking rules from this year are going to be stricter.
28.
Loy on Apr 19, 2016 20:07

HI Dheeraj,
I am planning for Ladakh trip from Manali for 9 days
Which is the best option to rent bike? Should I rent a bike from manali or in leh.
I understand bike rented outside leh are banned in ladakh.
Can you also suggest a good itinerary for 9 days trip from manali.
Dheeraj Sharma on Apr 20, 2016 08:02

Loy, I will suggest that you refer the thread for more details on the route and
night halts though it is of 9 days: Manali – Leh – Ladakh – Manali | Itinerary
for 9 Days.
Outside rented bikes are not allowed for sightseeing in Ladakh
Naga on May 7, 2016 15:30

I’m planned to rent a bike in Delhi and Cover the Leh trip in 15 days
which means Delhi to Leh via srinagar and Leh to Delhi via Manali.
So even i rented bike from Delhi is that bikes are not allowed in Ladak?
So how can we plan for sight seeing?

Naga, you will need to hire another bike in Leh from Leh rental
shops and do sightseeing in Ladakh in them.
29.
Harshawardhan on Apr 18, 2016 23:51

Hey I am from Maharashtra and planning to for Leh -Ladakh Bike ride with 6 of my
friends in first week of June.
I wanted to know if bikes with HP passing are allowed these days in Leh(We are
planning to bring our own but in case if we couldn’t). I read on your blog that they
are not allowed these days in Leh.
I am planning to start ride from Shrinagar and end at Manali so what are the
chances that Rohtang La and Khardung La be open by May end?
Also can you help us planning our Itinerary and contacts for Stay.
Our Itinerary goes like this
Day 1- Arrive at Srinagar
Day 2- Srinagar -Sonamarg -Zozi La -Drass -Kargil
Day 3- Kargil- Lamayuru – Leh
Day 4- Stay at Leh and Local sightseeing
Day 5- Leh – Khardung La – Nubra Valley – Diskit – Hunder
Day 6- Back to Leh from Hunder and Overnight at Leh
Day 7- Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
Overnight at Pangong Tso
Day 8- Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
Overnight at Leh
Day 9- Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang
Overnight Tso Moriri
Day 10- Tso Moriri – Leh
Overnight at Leh
Day 11- Leh to Manali
or perhaps you could suggest good Itinerary so that we can have most of Leh-
Ladakh

Road shall be open by May end. Plan looks fine well Day 1o shall be Tso
Moriri to Sarchu, you do not need to come back to Leh. Then from Sarchu to
Manali on Day 11
ashok raja on Apr 25, 2016 17:19

Hi Could please tell me the plan of transportation? whether bringing your
own bike or Hiring Bikes or is this a non Biking Trip ?

Best is that you bring you own bike to Ladakh trip.

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By Dheeraj Sharma Last updated on Mar 31, 2021 76 Comments

The wilderness of Changthang

Leh Ladakh from Manali in 15 Days – Itinerary & Other Details

A word of caution about Manali to Leh

from Leh, Lahaul or Spiti).

Suraj Tal, as seen while traveling to Ladakh from Manali

Day 1 | Delhi – Manali/Solang Valley

Day 2 | Manali/Solang Valley – Keylong/Jispa

Day 3 | Keylong/Jispa – Baralacha La – Leh

Day 4 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Acclimatisation

Complete day for local sightseeing in Ladakh

Day 5 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder

Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit

Day 6 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh

Day 7 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Chang La Pass – Pangong Tso Lake

The wilderness of Changthang

Day 8 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh

Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey, and Shey on return to Leh

Day 9 | Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang

Cover Karzok Monastery

Day 11 | Rest day at Leh

Do some rest or shopping, enjoy the local culture at Leh

Day 12 | Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil

Cover Mulbekh Maitreya, Lamayuru Monastery, Lunar Landscapes

Day 13 | Kargil – Drass – Zozi La – Sonamarg – Srinagar

Enjoy the vistas en route

Day 14 | Srinagar – Patnitop – Jammu

Enjoy the vistas en route

Day 15 | Jammu – Pathankot – Ambala – Delhi

Day 16 + 17 | Buffer days

Nakee La at Manali – Leh Highway

Day 9 | Rest day at Leh

Do some rest or shopping, enjoy the local culture at Leh

Day 10 | Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang

Cover Karzok Monastery

Day 12 | Pang / Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass –

Day 13 | Manali – Delhi

Day 14 + 15 | Buffer Days

Wilderness Galore in Changthang

Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso Direct Route Option

Day 6 | Hunder / Diskit – Shyok village / Wari La route – Pangong Tso

Day 7 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thiksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh

Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey, and Shey on return to Leh

Day 7 | Leh – Chang La – Pangong Tso – Chang La – Leh

Make a Day trip to Pangong Tso via Chang La Pass.

Additional Points for Manali to Ladakh Trip

Excellent Roads at Moore Plains – Manali Leh Highway

Why should you travel to Ladakh from Manali?

1. The shortest route to travel to Leh by road

2. Saves one day in overall Ladakh plan

3. Offers more adventure than Srinagar route

4. Experience beauty of Manali Leh road in entirety

5. Well connected by HRTC & HPTDC buses

6. Avoids hassles of bandhs/strikes in Kashmir

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