CHANDIGARH
TO LEH
Pangong Lake. Nubra Valley. Khardung La. The Manali–Leh Highway. The greatest road trip in the Indian subcontinent, full stop.
700+ km
Distance
10–14 days
Duration
Expert
Difficulty
Jun–Sep
Season
Jimny 4x4
Only car
Jimny 4x4 is required for Leh. No exceptions.
The Manali–Leh Highway crosses five mountain passes above 4,000m. Any 2WD vehicle is prohibited by our policy on this route due to safety concerns. Book the Jimny here.
THE ROUTE
THE GREATEST
INDIAN ROAD TRIP
The Manali–Leh Highway is not a route - it's a commitment. 480km of high-altitude mountain road crossing five passes, the highest of which is Tanglang La at 5,328m. You will drive through terrain with no phone signal, no petrol, and no roadside assistance for 200km stretches.
This is also the most spectacular road on the Indian subcontinent. The Lahaul Valley after Rohtang Pass looks like another planet. The Morey Plains above Leh are flat, high-altitude grassland at 4,200m. And then there's Pangong Lake - a 135km-long saltwater lake on the Indo-China border, a blue so intense it looks artificially coloured.
Plan 10–14 days minimum. Rushing this trip is the only way to ruin it. Budget 2 days for acclimatisation in Manali, 4 days from Manali to Leh, and then 4–5 days exploring Leh and its surroundings.
WHAT WE ARRANGE FOR LEH TRIPS
- Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh UT inter-state permits
- Inner Line Permit for Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, and border zones
- Rohtang Pass NGT permit
- Emergency contact protocol with 24/7 WhatsApp support
- Route PDF with pass altitudes, fuel stop locations, and emergency contacts
- Satellite communicator rental available on request for remote sections
BOOK FOR LEH–LADAKH
Jimny 4x4 Only
The only certified vehicle for Leh
Maruti Jimny 4x4
₹3,999/day
10–14 day trip = ₹28,000–39,200
DAY BY DAY
Day 1
310 km
Chandigarh → Manali
Leave early. Reach Manali by evening. Rest and acclimatise - altitude increases sharply from here.
Day 2
Manali (rest day)
Mandatory acclimatisation day. Solang Valley drive optional. Do not proceed north without at least one night in Manali first.
Day 3
115 km
Manali → Jispa
Rohtang Pass (3,978m). Lahaul Valley. Keylong. Jispa overnight. The easiest section of the Manali–Leh Highway.
Day 4
230 km
Jispa → Leh
Baralacha La (4,890m), Nakee La, Lachulung La, Tanglang La (5,328m - the highest motorable pass in the world). Arrive Leh late afternoon.
Day 5–8
Various
Leh base
Pangong Tso Lake, Nubra Valley via Khardung La, Magnetic Hill, Hall of Fame, Shanti Stupa. Minimum 4 nights to see Leh properly.
PANGONG OR
KHARDUNG LA?
Leh is the bucket list trip. One Jimny, 10–14 days, all permits arranged. Book early - Jimny availability in June and July fills up fast.