Manali-Leh-Srinagar One-Way Expedition

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Overview.

The most ambitious Himalayan road trip — 12 days one-way from Manali to Srinagar through the heart of Ladakh, with Turtuk added as a cultural frontier. You'll ride both the legendary Manali-Leh highway AND the dramatic Srinagar-Leh highway, covering every major high-altitude pass in the Himalayas. Ends with the serene houseboats of Dal Lake in Srinagar. A rider's holy grail.

12D / 11N

Duration

Challenging

Difficulty

4–16

Group Size

Leh-Ladakh

Destination

4.9 (74 reviews)

Highlights.

Ride BOTH legendary highways: Manali-Leh AND Srinagar-Leh6 high-altitude passes: Baralacha La, Nakee La, Lachung La, Tanglang La, Khardung La, Chang La, Zoji LaTurtuk — India's last village and a Balti cultural frontierDouble-humped camels at Hundar sand dunesPangong Tso under a million starsDrass — the second-coldest inhabited place on earthEnd in Srinagar with Shikara ride on Dal Lake

Your journey, day by day.

12 days of carefully crafted experiences

Day 1 of 12

1
Departure from Delhi
Leaving the plains behind

Departure from Delhi

Board Volvo bus to Manali at 6:30 PM. Overnight journey through Himalayan foothills.

Delhi Bus BoardingOvernight Journey
🏨Overnight Volvo Bus
2
Manali Arrival & Leisure
First cedar-scented Himalayan morning
⛰️ 2,050m

Manali Arrival & Leisure

Arrive Manali. Hotel check-in, breakfast, then explore Mall Road, Hidimba Temple, or Solang Valley. Dinner at hotel.

Hotel Check-inMall RoadHidimba TempleSolang Valley
🌙 Dinner
🏨Hotel in Manali
3
Manali to Sarchu via Baralacha La
Starry camp under Baralacha skies
⛰️ Sarchu 4,290m🚗 225 km

Manali to Sarchu via Baralacha La

Start the epic ride via Atal Tunnel, Lahaul Valley, Keylong, Darcha, and over Baralacha La (4,892m). Reach Sarchu. Camping under stars.

Atal TunnelKeylongBaralacha LaSarchu Camps
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Camps at Sarchu
4
Sarchu to Leh via Tanglang La
Crossing 3 passes in a single ride day
⛰️ Tanglang La 5,328m🚗 255 km

Sarchu to Leh via Tanglang La

Gata Loops (21 hairpins), Nakee La, Lachung La, Pang lunch, Moore Plains, Tanglang La. Reach Leh by late evening.

Gata LoopsLachung LaMoore PlainsTanglang La
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Hotel in Leh
5
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
World's highest motorable pass
⛰️ Khardung La 5,359m🚗 120 km

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La

Conquer Khardung La (5,359m). Diskit Monastery, Hundar sand dunes, double-humped camels.

Khardung LaDiskit MonasteryHundar DunesBactrian Camels
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Camps in Nubra
6
Nubra to Turtuk and Back
Balti culture at the edge of India
🚗 180 km round trip

Nubra to Turtuk and Back

Drive to Turtuk — India's last village before Gilgit-Baltistan. Balti heritage homes, apricot orchards, Yabgo Palace. Return to Nubra for dinner.

Drive to TurtukBalti Heritage WalkYabgo PalaceApricot Orchards
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Camps in Nubra
7
Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shyok
Pangong shifting from cobalt to turquoise
⛰️ 4,350m🚗 160 km

Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shyok

Shyok river gorge drive to the colour-shifting Pangong Tso. Lakeside sunset, stargazing, camp overnight.

Shyok DrivePangong TsoSunsetStargazing
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Camps at Pangong
8
Pangong to Leh via Chang La
Pangong golden hour
⛰️ Chang La 5,360m🚗 160 km

Pangong to Leh via Chang La

Dawn sunrise at Pangong, then ride back to Leh over Chang La (5,360m). Evening at Leh bazaar.

Pangong SunriseChang La PassLeh Bazaar
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Hotel in Leh
9
Leh to Kargil via Lamayuru
Lamayuru's moonscape rock formations
🚗 220 km

Leh to Kargil via Lamayuru

Depart Leh via Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Indus-Zanskar confluence. Lamayuru Monastery's lunar landscape. Cross Fotu La, Namika La, and Mulbek to reach Kargil by evening.

Magnetic HillLamayuru MonasteryFotu LaNamika LaMulbek
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Hotel in Kargil
10
Kargil to Srinagar via Zoji La
Kargil War Memorial & Zoji La crossing
⛰️ Zoji La 3,528m🚗 200 km

Kargil to Srinagar via Zoji La

Start early. Cross Drass — the second-coldest inhabited place on earth and Gateway to Ladakh. Over Zoji La pass, descend into Sonmarg's meadows, then continue to Srinagar. Check into hotel/houseboat. Dinner.

DrassKargil War Memorial (Optional)Zoji LaSonmargSrinagar Houseboat Check-in
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Houseboat/Hotel in Srinagar
11
Srinagar — Dal Lake & Mughal Gardens
Shikara gliding on Dal Lake at sunset

Srinagar — Dal Lake & Mughal Gardens

Leisure day. Shikara ride on Dal Lake, visit Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar), walk through old Srinagar bazaars. Farewell dinner on houseboat.

Shikara RideNishat BaghShalimar BaghDal Lake WalksFarewell Dinner
🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner
🏨Houseboat in Srinagar
12
Departure from Srinagar
Final shikara ride before the flight

Departure from Srinagar

Breakfast, then airport transfer. You leave with a backpack full of memories from both the Manali-Leh highway and the Srinagar-Leh highway — a rider's once-in-a-lifetime feat.

BreakfastAirport Transfer
🍳 Breakfast
🏨N/A — Departure

Inclusions

  • 10 nights stay (Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Kargil, Srinagar) on triple-quad sharing
  • Volvo bus Delhi → Manali
  • Complimentary riding jacket, helmet, gloves & knee pads
  • All meals per itinerary (breakfasts & dinners)
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan rental (biking option) OR tempo traveller (SUV option)
  • Fuel for bike as per itinerary (biking option)
  • All inner-line permits including Turtuk special permits
  • RE mechanic with spare parts & minor repairs enroute
  • Mechanical & luggage backup vehicle
  • 24×7 oxygen cylinder for emergencies
  • Team captain throughout the trip
  • Complimentary bonfire night
  • 5% GST inclusive

Exclusions

  • Airfare out of Srinagar
  • Any monument entry fees or permits not listed
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry, room heaters
  • Extra stays caused by weather or road closures
  • Any damage to the bike (bearer's responsibility)

Gallery.

Manali-Leh-Srinagar One-Way Expedition photo 1
Manali-Leh-Srinagar One-Way Expedition photo 2
Manali-Leh-Srinagar One-Way Expedition photo 3
Manali-Leh-Srinagar One-Way Expedition photo 4
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₹58,000

₹46,000

per person

Duration12D / 11N
DifficultyChallenging
Group Size4–16 people
Categoryadventure
Rating4.9 / 5.0
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