Leh Ladakh road trip

Must See Places on Leh – Ladakh Road Trip

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Leh Road Trip

Visiting Ladakh by road is probably one of the most thrilling adventures for travelers across the world. Driving through the barren lands, vast plains and basking in the views from breathtaking mountains along with enjoying the time with the friendly locals in the small villages along the way makes you feel so happy and blissful from within.

The route from Manali to Leh offers matchless experience to adventure seekers taking journey down the road to Ladakh. 

You will find famous places  and small  hotels in Leh on the Manali – Leh highway in your Leh – Ladakh road trip.

Manali – Leh Highway – Places to see

  • Rohtang La – 3,980 mts: Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti Valleys
  • Keylong – 3,348 mts: Kardang Monastery
  • Darcha – 3,400 mts: Small village (Excellent for photography)
  • Patsio – 3,820 mts: Camping on site
  • Baralach La – 4,892 mts: It’s a pass that connects Ladakh and Lahaul 
  • Sarchu – 4,253 mts: Tourists spot / Campsite
  • Lachang La – 5,065 mts: It’s a pass near to Pangong lake
  • Taglang La – 5,360 mts: It’s a pass at highest altitude in the journey
  • Rumtsey – 4,325 mts: Visit to Monastery
  • Gya – 4,100 mts: It’s a historical place

Srinagar – Leh Highway – Places to see

Your route from Srinagar to Leh is nothing less than a fairy tale. You will find beautiful villages, pristine valleys, war memorials, monasteries, soaring peaks and decent hotel in Leh in your journey. 

This 434 kms stretch is one of the most dependable ways to reach Leh by road. Starting from Srinagar, here is a list of some popular places you will visit along the way.

  • Sonamarg – 2,743 mts: Tourist spot
  • Zoji La Pass – 3,528 mts: Zojila Pass
  • Drass – 3,033 mts: Drass Valley
  • Kargil – 2,650 mts: War Memorial spot
  • Mulbekh – 3,504 mts: Visit to Monastery
  • Fotu La – 4,108 mts: Mountain Pass
  • Lamayuru – 3,440 mts: Visit to Monastery
  • Ridzong – 2,985 mts: Yellow Hat Buddhist Monastery
  • Uletokpo – 2,985 mts: Small Village / Campsite
  • Alchi – 3,345 mts: Visit to Monastery
  • Likir – 3,265 mts: Visit to Monastery
  • Basgo – 3,343 mts: Visit to Monastery / Palace
  • Phyang – 3,490 mts: Visit to Monastery
  • Spituk – 3,380 mts: Visit to Monastery

So these are offbeat places to visit while you are on your Leh Ladakh road trip. We hope you will find this information useful in planning your road trip.

Budget trip from Manali to Leh

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Planning a trip to Leh from Manali, Read on to know your travel route and budget for the most memorable and unforgettable journey of your life.

Are you planning for a Leh Ladakh road trip in 2020? Then you are at the right place.

Every tourist, biker, mountain lover, a loner, and even someone who loves to travel will fall in love with this place the moment they arrive on this land. The beauty of traveling to this land in Himachal Pradesh crossing some highest passes in the world will transcend you to another world. 

When planning for a Leh Ladakh tour, you will first need to think about the mode of transport and the budget if you have your own bike, then you can ride on the same. Well, if you don’t, and want to hire a bike, then you can do the same in Manali. There are many good junctions from where you can hire a bike and start your journey towards Leh and Ladakh road trip. 

You can choose one among many options like Royal Enfield Bullet, Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500, Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM Duke, Royal Enfield Classic 500, Bajaj Pulsar 180, and many others. Choose the bike as per your comfort and budget.

 Let me give you a brief about the nine days tour from Manali to Ladakh.

 Day 1:- Start from Manali and reach Jispa

 Day 2:- From Jispa to Sarchu

 Day 3:- From Sarchu to Leh Ladakh

 Day 4:- Do local sightseeing like visiting Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, Leh city and markets

 Day 5:- From Leh, you can go to visit Nubra valley

 Day 6:- Plan a visit from Nubra Valley to Pangong lake

 Day 7:- Reach Leh from Pangong Lake 

 Day 8:- Arrive Jispa from Leh

 Day 9:- Proceed for Manali and ahead

 The highlights of the Tour will be as follows :

  • Take a ride to the mesmerizing Kullu Valley
  • Drive to Jispa, via the highest motorable pass in the world – The Rohtang Pass
  • Take a challenging tour on Tanglang-La Pass
  • Visiting Shey and Thiksey Monastery in Leh
  • Shopping in the local market of Leh
  • Visit the beautiful Pangong Lake and Tso Moriri Lake
  • Savoring Local Delicacies 
  • Admire the breathtaking and mesmerizing scenery

 Let’s talk about food and stay options now :         

 Stay:-

Depending on your choice of preferences and comfort level, Ladakh tourism offers different options for your stay. 

The stay options can vary from Rs 500 – 700 at a homestay to Rs 2500 – 5000 at a Resort or Hotel. You can also find comfort in a camp or tent for a minimum of Rs 200 -300/-

There are many local eatery shops which offer a different variety of street food for travelers. Most of the time, you can binge on a pizza or take a plate of Maggie noodles. There are more food options in veg and nonveg, both depending on your preferences. An expense of Rs 50- 500 can be expected for a one day meal.

Some of the most famous dishes of Ladakh are Thupkas, Butter tea, momos, kulchas, etc

Considering the stay, food, and accommodation, the average cost per person per day for a bike trip from Manali to Leh can be approximately Rs 2500 – Rs 3000 

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 Do get in touch with www.go2ladakh.in to plan your bike trip from Manali to Leh. Go2Ladakh is one of the pioneer travel agency for all your travel needs to Leh Ladakh. They will help you travel hassle-free from Manali to Leh, taking into consideration all your travel needs and requirements.

Have a great and memorable journey to Ladakh!