8 Days / 7 NightsModerate
Lahaul & Spiti Valley Circuit
Key Monastery, Chandratal, Langza and Kibber — the cold desert of Spiti from the Manali gateway.
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Manali to Leh Overland Road Journey
Manali → Atal Tunnel → Jispa → Sarchu → Leh → Nubra → Pangong → Leh
- Destination
- Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best season
- June – September
Tour overview
An epic overland journey by SUV (or motorbike on request) with gradual altitude gain and overnight halts.
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Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Arrive Manali
Settle in; Old Manali walk.
- 2
Day 2: Manali
Hadimba temple and Solang valley.
- 3
Day 3: Manali to Jispa
Through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu, Keylong and Jispa.
- 4
Day 4: Jispa to Sarchu
Over Baralacha La to the Sarchu plains.
- 5
Day 5: Sarchu to Leh
Gata Loops, More plains and Tanglang La to Leh.
- 6
Day 6: Leh rest day
Acclimatise and explore Leh gently.
- 7
Day 7: Leh to Nubra
Over Khardung La.
- 8
Day 8: Nubra to Pangong
Via the Shyok route.
- 9
Day 9: Pangong to Leh
Return via Chang La.
- 10
Day 10: Depart Leh
Fly out of Leh.
Accommodation
Hotels in Manali and Leh; camps in Jispa, Sarchu, Nubra and Pangong.
Transportation
Private SUV with a mountain-experienced driver; motorbike expedition option on request.
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- Permits
- Oxygen cylinder in vehicle
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare
- Personal expenses, tips and porterage
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Important travel information
- Route open seasonally; we confirm road status before departure.
- Long driving days at high altitude.