Delhi to Leh-Ladakh Taxi Tour Packages

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Leh is roughly 1,000 km from Delhi by the Manali route, and this is the most demanding trip we run. The Manali-Leh highway runs through the Atal Tunnel and over Baralacha La, Nakee La, Lachulung La and Tanglang La, three of them above 16,000 feet, and it is open only from roughly June to September. Altitude is the real constraint rather than distance: Leh sits at 11,500 feet and we build a full acclimatisation day into every itinerary before going higher to Khardung La, Nubra or Pangong. Inner Line Permits are required for Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri, and we arrange them. Inside Ladakh the local taxi union does not allow outside taxis for sightseeing, so our car brings you to Leh and takes you home, and the trips around Leh, to Nubra and to Pangong are made in a local Ladakh taxi, paid separately. Vehicles on this route are chosen for the terrain, and we send drivers who have done the passes before — this is not a road to learn on.

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Day 1

Delhi → Manali

🛣️ About 540 km ⏱️ 12–13 hours with stops

The Beas valley near Kullu Photo to be added

The first leg: NH-44 to Chandigarh, into the hills at Kiratpur and along the Beas to Manali.

  1. 6:00 AM Pickup from your home or hotel in Delhi NCR
  2. 8:00 AM Breakfast at Murthal The highway dhabas at Murthal are known across North India for stuffed parathas served with white butter.
  3. 1:30 PM Lunch near Bilaspur or Sundernagar
  4. 4:00 PM Through Mandi and the Aut tunnel along the Beas
  5. 7:30 PM Arrive in Manali, hotel check-in

Overnight: Manali

Tip: The Manali–Leh road is open roughly from June to October, depending on snow clearance.

Day 2

Manali → Jispa

🛣️ About 140 km ⏱️ 5 hours

Atal Tunnel, Manali Photo to be added

Through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul and up the Bhaga valley to Jispa at about 3,300 m — a short day on purpose, to let the body adjust.

  1. 7:00 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 8:00 AM Atal Tunnel A 9.02 km tunnel at about 3,000 m under the Pir Panjal, opening into the stark Lahaul valley.
  3. 8:45 AM Sissu waterfall A tall waterfall above the road beside the Chandra river.
  4. 11:00 AM Keylong and Kardang Monastery The district headquarters of Lahaul, with an old Drukpa monastery on the hillside opposite.
  5. 12:30 PM Lunch at Keylong
  6. 2:30 PM Arrive in Jispa, rest and a gentle walk by the river

Overnight: Jispa

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 3

Jispa → Leh

🛣️ About 330 km ⏱️ 11–12 hours over four high passes

Baralacha La pass Photo to be added

The great Himalayan crossing: Baralacha La, the Gata Loops, Lachulung La, the Moore Plains and Tanglang La, down to the Indus and Leh.

  1. 4:00 AM Departure with packed breakfast
  2. 6:30 AM Baralacha La, about 4,890 m The pass where the roads to Lahaul, Ladakh and Spiti meet, often lined with snow walls in June.
  3. 8:30 AM Sarchu A tented stop on a high plain at the border of Himachal and Ladakh.
  4. 10:00 AM The Gata Loops and Nakee La Twenty-one hairpin bends climbing to Nakee La at about 4,740 m.
  5. 12:00 PM Lachulung La and lunch at Pang
  6. 2:00 PM The Moore Plains A 40 km high plateau where wild asses and nomadic herders are often seen.
  7. 3:30 PM Tanglang La, about 5,330 m The highest pass on the road. Stay only a few minutes at the top.
  8. 6:30 PM Arrive in Leh via Upshi, hotel check-in and rest

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 4

Leh acclimatisation and local sights

🛣️ About 60 km ⏱️ 2 hours in total

Shanti Stupa, Leh Photo to be added

A slow day in Leh at 3,500 m — essential rest for the body — with short visits to the town's landmarks in the afternoon.

  1. Morning Rest at the hotel — this is part of the itinerary, not a gap
  2. 12:30 PM Lunch in the main bazaar
  3. 1:45 PM Local Ladakh taxi for the afternoon's sightseeing The Ladakh taxi union does not allow outside taxis for sightseeing in Ladakh, so this is done in a local Ladakh taxi, paid separately. Our car stays in Leh.
  4. 2:00 PM Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace The white Japanese-built stupa on the hill above town, and the nine-storey 17th-century palace of the Ladakhi kings overlooking the old town.
  5. 3:30 PM Hall of Fame and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib The Army museum of Ladakh's wars and high-altitude life, and the gurudwara where Guru Nanak is said to have meditated.
  6. 4:30 PM Magnetic Hill and the Sangam at Nimmu The stretch of road where cars seem to roll uphill, and the meeting point of the green Indus and the grey Zanskar.
  7. 6:30 PM Back in Leh

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Permits for Nubra and Pangong are arranged online before those days; the fee is paid separately. Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 5

Leh → Pangong Tso → Leh

🛣️ About 320 km round trip ⏱️ 10 hours of driving

Pangong Tso, Ladakh Photo to be added

Over Chang La to the blue waters of Pangong Tso and back, with Thiksey Monastery on the return.

  1. 6:00 AM Departure in a local Ladakh taxi, with packed breakfast The Ladakh taxi union does not allow outside taxis for sightseeing in Ladakh, so Pangong is visited in a local Ladakh taxi, paid separately. Our car stays in Leh.
  2. 8:30 AM Chang La One of the highest motorable passes, at about 5,360 m. Stops at the top are kept short.
  3. 11:30 AM Pangong Tso A 134 km long lake at about 4,250 m, two-thirds of it in Tibet, changing colour from turquoise to deep blue through the day.
  4. 1:00 PM Lunch at Spangmik
  5. 2:00 PM Return over Chang La
  6. 5:30 PM Thiksey Monastery A 12-storey monastery on a hill above the Indus, modelled on the Potala Palace, with a 15 m Maitreya Buddha.
  7. 7:00 PM Back in Leh

Overnight: Leh

Tip: The wind at Pangong is cold even in summer — carry a windproof jacket, cap and sunscreen.

Day 6

Leh → Jispa

🛣️ About 330 km ⏱️ 11–12 hours over four high passes

Tanglang La pass Photo to be added

The crossing in reverse: Tanglang La, the Moore Plains and Baralacha La, back down to Jispa.

  1. 4:00 AM Departure with packed breakfast
  2. 7:00 AM Tanglang La The highest pass on the road at about 5,330 m.
  3. 9:00 AM The Moore Plains and Pang
  4. 12:00 PM Lunch at Sarchu
  5. 2:30 PM Baralacha La
  6. 5:30 PM Arrive in Jispa

Overnight: Jispa

Tip: Stream crossings rise through the afternoon as the snow melts, which is why the day starts before dawn.

Day 7

Jispa → Manali

🛣️ About 140 km ⏱️ 5 hours

An easier day after the passes: down the Lahaul valley and back through the Atal Tunnel to Manali.

  1. 8:00 AM Breakfast and a relaxed start
  2. 10:00 AM Keylong
  3. 12:00 PM Atal Tunnel back to the Kullu side
  4. 1:00 PM Lunch at Solang or Manali
  5. 3:00 PM Hotel check-in; Mall Road in the evening

Overnight: Manali

Tip: A good day to rest before the long drive to Delhi.

Day 8

Manali → Delhi

🛣️ About 540 km ⏱️ 12–13 hours with stops

The drive home down the Beas valley and NH-44.

  1. 6:30 AM Early breakfast and check-out
  2. 7:00 AM Depart through the Kullu valley
  3. 1:00 PM Lunch near Bilaspur or Sundernagar
  4. 4:30 PM Tea stop near Chandigarh
  5. 8:30 PM Dinner stop at Murthal
  6. 10:00 PM Drop at your home or hotel in Delhi NCR

Tip: Leaving by 7 AM keeps the drop before 11 PM. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the car is dropped after 11 PM.

Day 1

Delhi → Manali

🛣️ About 540 km ⏱️ 12–13 hours with stops

The Beas valley near Kullu Photo to be added

The first leg: NH-44 to Chandigarh, into the hills at Kiratpur and along the Beas to Manali.

  1. 6:00 AM Pickup from your home or hotel in Delhi NCR
  2. 8:00 AM Breakfast at Murthal The highway dhabas at Murthal are known across North India for stuffed parathas served with white butter.
  3. 1:30 PM Lunch near Bilaspur or Sundernagar
  4. 4:00 PM Through Mandi and the Aut tunnel along the Beas
  5. 7:30 PM Arrive in Manali, hotel check-in

Overnight: Manali

Tip: The Manali–Leh road is open roughly from June to October, depending on snow clearance.

Day 2

Manali → Jispa

🛣️ About 140 km ⏱️ 5 hours

Atal Tunnel, Manali Photo to be added

Through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul and up the Bhaga valley to Jispa at about 3,300 m — a short day on purpose, to let the body adjust.

  1. 7:00 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 8:00 AM Atal Tunnel A 9.02 km tunnel at about 3,000 m under the Pir Panjal, opening into the stark Lahaul valley.
  3. 8:45 AM Sissu waterfall A tall waterfall above the road beside the Chandra river.
  4. 11:00 AM Keylong and Kardang Monastery The district headquarters of Lahaul, with an old Drukpa monastery on the hillside opposite.
  5. 12:30 PM Lunch at Keylong
  6. 2:30 PM Arrive in Jispa, rest and a gentle walk by the river

Overnight: Jispa

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 3

Jispa → Leh

🛣️ About 330 km ⏱️ 11–12 hours over four high passes

Baralacha La pass Photo to be added

The great Himalayan crossing: Baralacha La, the Gata Loops, Lachulung La, the Moore Plains and Tanglang La, down to the Indus and Leh.

  1. 4:00 AM Departure with packed breakfast
  2. 6:30 AM Baralacha La, about 4,890 m The pass where the roads to Lahaul, Ladakh and Spiti meet, often lined with snow walls in June.
  3. 8:30 AM Sarchu A tented stop on a high plain at the border of Himachal and Ladakh.
  4. 10:00 AM The Gata Loops and Nakee La Twenty-one hairpin bends climbing to Nakee La at about 4,740 m.
  5. 12:00 PM Lachulung La and lunch at Pang
  6. 2:00 PM The Moore Plains A 40 km high plateau where wild asses and nomadic herders are often seen.
  7. 3:30 PM Tanglang La, about 5,330 m The highest pass on the road. Stay only a few minutes at the top.
  8. 6:30 PM Arrive in Leh via Upshi, hotel check-in and rest

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 4

Leh acclimatisation and local sights

🛣️ About 60 km ⏱️ 2 hours in total

Shanti Stupa, Leh Photo to be added

A slow day in Leh at 3,500 m — essential rest for the body — with short visits to the town's landmarks in the afternoon.

  1. Morning Rest at the hotel — this is part of the itinerary, not a gap
  2. 12:30 PM Lunch in the main bazaar
  3. 1:45 PM Local Ladakh taxi for the afternoon's sightseeing The Ladakh taxi union does not allow outside taxis for sightseeing in Ladakh, so this is done in a local Ladakh taxi, paid separately. Our car stays in Leh.
  4. 2:00 PM Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace The white Japanese-built stupa on the hill above town, and the nine-storey 17th-century palace of the Ladakhi kings overlooking the old town.
  5. 3:30 PM Hall of Fame and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib The Army museum of Ladakh's wars and high-altitude life, and the gurudwara where Guru Nanak is said to have meditated.
  6. 4:30 PM Magnetic Hill and the Sangam at Nimmu The stretch of road where cars seem to roll uphill, and the meeting point of the green Indus and the grey Zanskar.
  7. 6:30 PM Back in Leh

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Permits for Nubra and Pangong are arranged online before those days; the fee is paid separately. Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 5

Leh → Khardung La → Nubra

🛣️ About 150 km ⏱️ 5–6 hours of driving

Khardung La Photo to be added

Over Khardung La into the Nubra valley — sand dunes, a hilltop Buddha and double-humped camels at 3,000 m.

  1. 7:30 AM Breakfast and departure in a local Ladakh taxi The Ladakh taxi union does not allow outside taxis for sightseeing in Ladakh, so Nubra and Pangong are visited in a local Ladakh taxi, paid separately. Our car stays in Leh.
  2. 9:30 AM Khardung La A high pass at about 5,360 m on the road to Nubra. Stops at the top are kept short.
  3. 12:30 PM Lunch at Khalsar or Diskit
  4. 2:00 PM Diskit Monastery and the Maitreya Buddha The oldest monastery in Nubra, above a 32 m statue of the Maitreya Buddha facing down the Shyok river.
  5. 4:00 PM Hunder sand dunes Cold-desert dunes between the mountains, where Bactrian camels give short rides, paid on the spot.

Overnight: Hunder, Nubra valley (camp)

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 6

Nubra → Pangong Tso

🛣️ About 160 km ⏱️ 6 hours of driving

Pangong Tso, Ladakh Photo to be added

The Shyok river road from Nubra straight to Pangong, through remote villages, arriving for sunset at the lake.

  1. 7:00 AM Breakfast and departure
  2. 9:30 AM Along the Shyok through Agham and Shyok village
  3. 12:00 PM Lunch at Durbuk
  4. 2:30 PM Arrive at Pangong Tso, camp check-in A 134 km long lake at about 4,250 m, two-thirds of it in Tibet, changing colour from turquoise to deep blue through the day.
  5. 6:30 PM Sunset over the lake

Overnight: Pangong Tso (camp)

Tip: Nights at Pangong drop below freezing even in summer; camps provide heavy blankets, but carry thermal wear.

Day 7

Pangong → Leh

🛣️ About 160 km ⏱️ 5–6 hours of driving

Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh Photo to be added

Sunrise at the lake, back over Chang La and the monasteries of the Indus valley on the way to Leh.

  1. 5:30 AM Sunrise at Pangong Tso
  2. 8:00 AM Breakfast and departure over Chang La One of the highest motorable passes, at about 5,360 m. Stops at the top are kept short.
  3. 12:00 PM Lunch at Karu
  4. 1:00 PM Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace A 12-storey monastery on a hill above the Indus, modelled on the Potala Palace, with a 15 m Maitreya Buddha. Shey was the old summer palace of the kings.
  5. 5:00 PM Arrive in Leh, evening in the bazaar

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Leh's bazaar is the place for Ladakhi apricots, pashmina and Tibetan handicrafts.

Day 8

Leh → Jispa

🛣️ About 330 km ⏱️ 11–12 hours over four high passes

Tanglang La pass Photo to be added

The crossing in reverse: Tanglang La, the Moore Plains and Baralacha La, back down to Jispa.

  1. 4:00 AM Departure with packed breakfast
  2. 7:00 AM Tanglang La The highest pass on the road at about 5,330 m.
  3. 9:00 AM The Moore Plains and Pang
  4. 12:00 PM Lunch at Sarchu
  5. 2:30 PM Baralacha La
  6. 5:30 PM Arrive in Jispa

Overnight: Jispa

Tip: Stream crossings rise through the afternoon as the snow melts, which is why the day starts before dawn.

Day 9

Jispa → Manali

🛣️ About 140 km ⏱️ 5 hours

An easier day after the passes: down the Lahaul valley and back through the Atal Tunnel to Manali.

  1. 8:00 AM Breakfast and a relaxed start
  2. 10:00 AM Keylong
  3. 12:00 PM Atal Tunnel back to the Kullu side
  4. 1:00 PM Lunch at Solang or Manali
  5. 3:00 PM Hotel check-in; Mall Road in the evening

Overnight: Manali

Tip: A good day to rest before the long drive to Delhi.

Day 10

Manali → Delhi

🛣️ About 540 km ⏱️ 12–13 hours with stops

The drive home down the Beas valley and NH-44.

  1. 6:30 AM Early breakfast and check-out
  2. 7:00 AM Depart through the Kullu valley
  3. 1:00 PM Lunch near Bilaspur or Sundernagar
  4. 4:30 PM Tea stop near Chandigarh
  5. 8:30 PM Dinner stop at Murthal
  6. 10:00 PM Drop at your home or hotel in Delhi NCR

Tip: Leaving by 7 AM keeps the drop before 11 PM. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the car is dropped after 11 PM.

Day 1

Delhi → Manali

🛣️ About 540 km ⏱️ 12–13 hours with stops

The Beas valley near Kullu Photo to be added

The first leg: NH-44 to Chandigarh, into the hills at Kiratpur and along the Beas to Manali.

  1. 6:00 AM Pickup from your home or hotel in Delhi NCR
  2. 8:00 AM Breakfast at Murthal The highway dhabas at Murthal are known across North India for stuffed parathas served with white butter.
  3. 1:30 PM Lunch near Bilaspur or Sundernagar
  4. 4:00 PM Through Mandi and the Aut tunnel along the Beas
  5. 7:30 PM Arrive in Manali, hotel check-in

Overnight: Manali

Tip: The Manali–Leh road is open roughly from June to October, depending on snow clearance.

Day 2

Manali → Jispa

🛣️ About 140 km ⏱️ 5 hours

Atal Tunnel, Manali Photo to be added

Through the Atal Tunnel into Lahaul and up the Bhaga valley to Jispa at about 3,300 m — a short day on purpose, to let the body adjust.

  1. 7:00 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 8:00 AM Atal Tunnel A 9.02 km tunnel at about 3,000 m under the Pir Panjal, opening into the stark Lahaul valley.
  3. 8:45 AM Sissu waterfall A tall waterfall above the road beside the Chandra river.
  4. 11:00 AM Keylong and Kardang Monastery The district headquarters of Lahaul, with an old Drukpa monastery on the hillside opposite.
  5. 12:30 PM Lunch at Keylong
  6. 2:30 PM Arrive in Jispa, rest and a gentle walk by the river

Overnight: Jispa

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 3

Jispa → Leh

🛣️ About 330 km ⏱️ 11–12 hours over four high passes

Baralacha La pass Photo to be added

The great Himalayan crossing: Baralacha La, the Gata Loops, Lachulung La, the Moore Plains and Tanglang La, down to the Indus and Leh.

  1. 4:00 AM Departure with packed breakfast
  2. 6:30 AM Baralacha La, about 4,890 m The pass where the roads to Lahaul, Ladakh and Spiti meet, often lined with snow walls in June.
  3. 8:30 AM Sarchu A tented stop on a high plain at the border of Himachal and Ladakh.
  4. 10:00 AM The Gata Loops and Nakee La Twenty-one hairpin bends climbing to Nakee La at about 4,740 m.
  5. 12:00 PM Lachulung La and lunch at Pang
  6. 2:00 PM The Moore Plains A 40 km high plateau where wild asses and nomadic herders are often seen.
  7. 3:30 PM Tanglang La, about 5,330 m The highest pass on the road. Stay only a few minutes at the top.
  8. 6:30 PM Arrive in Leh via Upshi, hotel check-in and rest

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 4

Leh acclimatisation and local sights

🛣️ About 60 km ⏱️ 2 hours in total

Shanti Stupa, Leh Photo to be added

A slow day in Leh at 3,500 m — essential rest for the body — with short visits to the town's landmarks in the afternoon.

  1. Morning Rest at the hotel — this is part of the itinerary, not a gap
  2. 12:30 PM Lunch in the main bazaar
  3. 1:45 PM Local Ladakh taxi for the afternoon's sightseeing The Ladakh taxi union does not allow outside taxis for sightseeing in Ladakh, so this is done in a local Ladakh taxi, paid separately. Our car stays in Leh.
  4. 2:00 PM Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace The white Japanese-built stupa on the hill above town, and the nine-storey 17th-century palace of the Ladakhi kings overlooking the old town.
  5. 3:30 PM Hall of Fame and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib The Army museum of Ladakh's wars and high-altitude life, and the gurudwara where Guru Nanak is said to have meditated.
  6. 4:30 PM Magnetic Hill and the Sangam at Nimmu The stretch of road where cars seem to roll uphill, and the meeting point of the green Indus and the grey Zanskar.
  7. 6:30 PM Back in Leh

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Permits for Nubra and Pangong are arranged online before those days; the fee is paid separately. Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 5

Leh → Khardung La → Nubra

🛣️ About 150 km ⏱️ 5–6 hours of driving

Khardung La Photo to be added

Over Khardung La into the Nubra valley — sand dunes, a hilltop Buddha and double-humped camels at 3,000 m.

  1. 7:30 AM Breakfast and departure in a local Ladakh taxi The Ladakh taxi union does not allow outside taxis for sightseeing in Ladakh, so Nubra and Pangong are visited in a local Ladakh taxi, paid separately. Our car stays in Leh.
  2. 9:30 AM Khardung La A high pass at about 5,360 m on the road to Nubra. Stops at the top are kept short.
  3. 12:30 PM Lunch at Khalsar or Diskit
  4. 2:00 PM Diskit Monastery and the Maitreya Buddha The oldest monastery in Nubra, above a 32 m statue of the Maitreya Buddha facing down the Shyok river.
  5. 4:00 PM Hunder sand dunes Cold-desert dunes between the mountains, where Bactrian camels give short rides, paid on the spot.

Overnight: Hunder, Nubra valley (camp)

Tip: Altitude sickness is the main risk in Ladakh. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and tell the driver at once if anyone has a headache, breathlessness or nausea — the cure is to go lower.

Day 6

Nubra → Pangong Tso

🛣️ About 160 km ⏱️ 6 hours of driving

Pangong Tso, Ladakh Photo to be added

The Shyok river road from Nubra straight to Pangong, through remote villages, arriving for sunset at the lake.

  1. 7:00 AM Breakfast and departure
  2. 9:30 AM Along the Shyok through Agham and Shyok village
  3. 12:00 PM Lunch at Durbuk
  4. 2:30 PM Arrive at Pangong Tso, camp check-in A 134 km long lake at about 4,250 m, two-thirds of it in Tibet, changing colour from turquoise to deep blue through the day.
  5. 6:30 PM Sunset over the lake

Overnight: Pangong Tso (camp)

Tip: Nights at Pangong drop below freezing even in summer; camps provide heavy blankets, but carry thermal wear.

Day 7

Pangong → Leh

🛣️ About 160 km ⏱️ 5–6 hours of driving

Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh Photo to be added

Sunrise at the lake, back over Chang La and the monasteries of the Indus valley on the way to Leh.

  1. 5:30 AM Sunrise at Pangong Tso
  2. 8:00 AM Breakfast and departure over Chang La One of the highest motorable passes, at about 5,360 m. Stops at the top are kept short.
  3. 12:00 PM Lunch at Karu
  4. 1:00 PM Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace A 12-storey monastery on a hill above the Indus, modelled on the Potala Palace, with a 15 m Maitreya Buddha. Shey was the old summer palace of the kings.
  5. 2:30 PM Hemis Monastery The largest and richest monastery in Ladakh, in a side valley south of the Indus, famous for its June festival.
  6. 5:00 PM Arrive in Leh, evening in the bazaar

Overnight: Leh

Tip: Leh's bazaar is the place for Ladakhi apricots, pashmina and Tibetan handicrafts.

Day 8

Leh → Kargil

🛣️ About 220 km ⏱️ 7 hours of driving

Alchi Monastery, Ladakh Photo to be added

West along the Indus through the oldest monasteries in Ladakh and the 'moonland' of Lamayuru, over two passes to Kargil.

  1. 7:30 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 9:00 AM Alchi Monastery An 11th-century monastery on the Indus with some of the finest surviving Buddhist murals in the Himalaya.
  3. 12:00 PM Lamayuru and the moonland One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, above eroded yellow hills that look like a lunar landscape.
  4. 1:00 PM Lunch at Lamayuru
  5. 2:30 PM Fotu La and Namika La At about 4,100 m, Fotu La is the highest point on the Srinagar–Leh road.
  6. 5:30 PM Arrive in Kargil, hotel check-in

Overnight: Kargil

Tip: Kargil is a small town; hotels are simple but comfortable.

Day 9

Kargil → Srinagar

🛣️ About 200 km ⏱️ 6–7 hours of driving

Kargil War Memorial, Dras Photo to be added

The Kargil War Memorial at Dras, then over Zoji La into the green Kashmir valley and down to Srinagar.

  1. 7:30 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 9:00 AM Kargil War Memorial, Dras The memorial to the soldiers of the 1999 war, below Tololing and Tiger Hill, with a museum and the Vijaypath walk.
  3. 11:30 AM Zoji La A rough high pass at about 3,530 m between Ladakh and Kashmir; convoy timings apply and delays are common.
  4. 1:00 PM Lunch at Sonmarg
  5. 4:30 PM Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat check-in
  6. 5:30 PM Shikara ride on Dal Lake A ride in a canopied wooden shikara across Dal Lake, past houseboats, floating vegetable gardens and Char Chinar island. Paid separately; an hour is usual.

Overnight: Srinagar

Tip: Zoji La is one-way at set hours; the driver times the start to match.

Day 10

Srinagar local sightseeing

🛣️ About 40 km, around the lake ⏱️ 2 hours in total

Nishat Bagh, Srinagar Photo to be added

Srinagar's Mughal gardens along the lake, the hilltop temple and the great shrine at Hazratbal.

  1. 9:00 AM Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh The Mughal gardens along Dal Lake: Nishat Bagh with its twelve terraces, Jahangir's Shalimar Bagh, the spring at Chashme Shahi and the ruined terraces of Pari Mahal above. Each has a small entry fee.
  2. 11:30 AM Chashme Shahi and Pari Mahal
  3. 1:00 PM Lunch by the lake — try the wazwan
  4. 3:00 PM Shankaracharya Temple A temple on the hill above Dal Lake reached by about 240 steps, with a view over the whole city. Phones and cameras are not allowed at the top.
  5. 4:30 PM Hazratbal Shrine The white marble shrine on the northern shore of Dal Lake, holding a relic of the Prophet. Women cover their heads.
  6. 6:00 PM Lal Chowk and the Polo View market For pashmina, walnut-wood carving, papier-mâché and saffron.

Overnight: Srinagar

Tip: Buy saffron and pashmina from government emporiums or shops that give a certificate of authenticity.

Day 11

Srinagar → Jammu

🛣️ About 265 km ⏱️ 8–9 hours with stops

South through the tunnel under the Pir Panjal and down the mountains to Jammu.

  1. 6:00 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 8:00 AM Banihal–Qazigund tunnel
  3. 11:00 AM Ramban along the Chenab
  4. 1:00 PM Lunch and a break at Patnitop A ridge of deodar forest at about 2,000 m, a short detour off the tunnel road.
  5. 5:00 PM Arrive in Jammu, hotel check-in

Overnight: Jammu

Tip: The highway is sometimes one-way for convoys; the driver checks the road status the night before.

Day 12

Jammu → Delhi

🛣️ About 590 km ⏱️ 11–12 hours with stops

The last leg down NH-44 through Punjab and Haryana to Delhi.

  1. 6:00 AM Check-out and departure
  2. 8:30 AM Breakfast near Pathankot
  3. 1:00 PM Lunch near Ludhiana
  4. 5:00 PM Tea stop at Murthal
  5. 7:30 PM Drop at your home or hotel in Delhi NCR

Tip: A night charge of ₹400 applies if the car is dropped after 11 PM.

Package Prices

Choose a duration to see the price for each vehicle. Every price includes the full distance, all tolls and every state tax on the route.

Prices for the 10 Days / 9 Nights package. See its day-by-day itinerary →

VehicleSeatsKilometres includedPackage priceExtra km
Maruti Swift Dzire42,500 km₹38,499₹12/km
Maruti Ertiga62,500 km₹47,900₹15/km
Toyota Innova Crysta72,500 km₹60,400₹20/km
Toyota Innova Hycross72,500 km₹73,300₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 9-Seater92,500 km Call for price ₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater122,500 km Call for price ₹28/km
Tempo Traveller 16-Seater162,500 km Call for price ₹32/km
Force Urbania 16-Seater162,500 km Call for price ₹38/km
Force Urbania with Maharaja Seats122,500 km Call for price ₹45/km

The price covers the vehicle, the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Kilometres are measured garage to garage. For a Tempo Traveller or Urbania, tap Call for price and our office will quote you directly.

✔ Included in the package

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced chauffeur
  • Fuel for the entire journey
  • All kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage
  • Driver's daily allowance for every day of the trip
  • All highway and expressway tolls on the route
  • State and border taxes for every state on the route

✘ Not included

  • Parking charges — payable as per actual
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Monument, temple and national park entry tickets
  • Tickets for any activity, ride or adventure sport
  • Helicopter, pony and palki charges
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Kilometres run beyond the package — charged at the per-km rate shown for each vehicle
  • Night charge of ₹400 — applicable if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day

Fare and kilometres

The fare is for the vehicle and not per passenger. It covers the kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage from our head office in Rajendra Place and back to it. Kilometres run beyond the package are charged at the per-km rate shown for the vehicle.

Parking charges are payable as per actual. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day.

Hotel accommodation, meals, monument and temple entry tickets, activity and adventure-sport tickets, and any local ride such as a helicopter, pony or palki are not part of the package.

Sightseeing and road conditions

Sightseeing is subject to the opening days and hours of each monument. We are not responsible if a monument, temple or park is closed on the day of your visit.

In some places the local taxi union does not allow outside vehicles for local sightseeing — in Ladakh, and for Rohtang Pass in Manali. There, the local sightseeing is done in a local taxi, paid separately.

Journey times may be affected by traffic, police or administrative restrictions, VIP movement, processions, strikes or road works, and we are not responsible for delays or itinerary changes caused by them.

In the event of a landslide, flood, heavy snowfall, earthquake or any other natural occurrence that closes a road or a monument, we are not responsible for the resulting delay, detour or cancellation. Any additional running or halt on that account is charged as per actual.

Quotations

Fares hold for the dates and itinerary quoted, and are revised if the dates, itinerary or vehicle change. Any revision in toll or state tax by the authorities applies as per actual.

Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request — please call the office for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days do I need for Delhi to Leh-Ladakh?

Most travellers prefer 3 to 5 days for Leh-Ladakh. It depends on your pace and how many nearby attractions you want to cover. All durations are shown above — click any to see the full itinerary.

What is the taxi fare for Delhi to Leh-Ladakh?

Packages start at ₹33,800 for the 8 Days / 7 Nights tour in a Maruti Swift Dzire, covering 2,174 km measured garage to garage. Every package price includes the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Parking is extra, as per actual, and Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request.

Is the Delhi to Leh-Ladakh route safe for night driving?

Yes. Our drivers are experienced on the Leh-Ladakh route and trained for highway and hill driving. All vehicles are GPS-tracked and insured.

Can I customise the Leh-Ladakh itinerary?

Yes. Every itinerary is fully customisable. Call +91 9810438237 to discuss your preferred duration, stops and pace.

Do you provide hotels with the Leh-Ladakh tour package?

We provide transport only. However, we can suggest trusted hotels in Leh-Ladakh based on your budget — just ask when you call.

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