Manali to Leh Road Trip
8 nights, 9 days. Two nights in Manali, the high-pass highway to Leh, then Nubra and Pangong. Fly out of Leh.
The Manali to Leh Road Trip is a 8-night, 9-day private trip covering Manali, Jispa, Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. It starts at Manali and ends at Leh airport. Prices start at ₹35,000 per person on twin sharing (approx. AED 1,460), land only, before 5% GST. Season: Mid-June to September, when the Manali to Leh highway is open
Route
- Manali2 nights
- 100 km via the Atal Tunnel, about 3.5 hours
- Jispa1 night
- 330 km over Baralacha La and Tanglang La, 10 to 11 hours
- Leh2 nights
- 120 km over Khardung La, about 5 hours
- Nubra Valley1 night
- 160 km along the Shyok river, about 5.5 hours
- Pangong Lake1 night
- 160 km over Chang La, about 5 hours
- Leh1 night
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on traffic and weather.
Spec sheet
| Duration | 8 nights, 9 days |
|---|---|
| Start | Manali. A transfer from Chandigarh or Delhi is quoted separately. |
| End | Leh airport (IXL) |
| Meals | Breakfast and dinner every day |
| Car | One car from Manali to Leh, then a Ladakh-registered car for Nubra and Pangong. |
| Longest drive | 10 to 11 hours, Jispa to Leh |
| Highest point | Khardung La, about 5,359 m. Tanglang La on the highway is about 5,328 m. |
| Highest night | Pangong Lake, about 4,250 m |
| Difficulty | Hard. One day is very long and crosses several passes above 4,800 m. |
| Permits | Indian travellers pay the Ladakh environment fee. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. We arrange both and bill them at cost. |
| Flights | Not included. You need a flight out of Leh. |
| Season | Mid-June to September, when the Manali to Leh highway is open |
Stays by category
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Manali, 2N | 3-star hotel | 4-star hotel |
| Jispa, 1N | Standard hotel or camp | Best available hotel |
| Leh, 3N | 3-star hotel | 4-star hotel |
| Nubra, 1N | Standard camp or guesthouse | Deluxe camp |
| Pangong, 1N | Standard camp | Deluxe cottage |
Hotel and houseboat names are confirmed in writing before you pay.
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Manali
Check in and rest. The trip starts at your Manali hotel.
- Day 2
Manali
Solang Valley and Old Manali. An easy day before the highway.
- Day 3
Manali to Jispa
Through the Atal Tunnel, past Sissu and Keylong to Jispa on the Bhaga river.
- Day 4
Jispa to Leh
The long day: Baralacha La, Sarchu, the Gata Loops, the More plains and Tanglang La. Reach Leh at night.
- Day 5
Leh
Rest in the morning. Shanti Stupa and the market in the evening.
- Day 6
Leh to Nubra
Over Khardung La to Diskit monastery and the Hunder dunes.
- Day 7
Nubra to Pangong
Along the Shyok river to Pangong Lake.
- Day 8
Pangong to Leh
Over Chang La back to Leh.
- Day 9
Departure
Morning drop at Leh airport.
What the price covers
Included
- Stays in your chosen category, twin sharing
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Private car with driver for all transfers and the sightseeing listed
- Drop at Leh airport
- Driver costs, fuel, tolls and parking
- Oxygen cylinder in the car
Not included
- Transfer to Manali from Chandigarh or Delhi
- Permit and environment fees, billed at cost
- Camel rides and monastery entry fees
- Flights or trains
- Lunch and entry fees
- 5% GST
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed as included
Payment and cancellation
30% advance confirms your booking. The balance is due 15 days before arrival.
| You cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| 30 or more days before | 10% |
| 15 to 29 days before | 25% |
| 7 to 14 days before | 50% |
| 3 to 6 days before | 75% |
| 0 to 2 days, or no-show | 100% |
If roads close or a government advisory stops travel, you get a credit note valid for 12 months, or a refund minus costs suppliers will not return. Read the full policy.
Questions and answers
How much does the Manali to Leh Road Trip cost?
Standard from ₹35,000, Deluxe from ₹52,000 per person on twin sharing, land only, before 5% GST. Prices are valid until 31 March 2027 and are confirmed on enquiry.
Are flights included?
No. The price covers stays, breakfast and dinner, and a private car with driver. We suggest flight timings that fit the plan.
When does the Manali to Leh Road Trip run?
Mid-June to September, when the Manali to Leh highway is open
Manali to Leh or Srinagar to Leh: which is easier?
Srinagar to Leh is easier. It gains height more slowly and the longest day is about seven hours. Manali to Leh has a 10 to 11 hour day over passes above 4,800 m.
When is the Manali to Leh highway open?
Usually from early or mid-June to late September or early October, depending on snow. We confirm the status before you travel.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry on WhatsApp or the form on this page. We reply with a written plan that names the hotels. A 30% advance confirms the booking and the balance is due 15 days before arrival.