DELHI–MANALI–LEH EXPEDITION
High Mountain Passes • Trans-Himalayan Landscapes • Adventure
10 Days / 9 Nights
₹
58,500
/ Person*
Quick Overview (Above the Fold)
- Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route: Manali • Jispa • Leh • Nubra • Pangong
- Theme: Himalayan Road Trip • High Altitude
- Starting Price: ₹58,500 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Drive on Manali–Leh Highway, one of the world’s highest motorable routes
- Cross legendary passes: Rohtang / Atal Tunnel, Baralacha La, Tanglang La
- Stay in Jispa & Sarchu for proper acclimatisation
- High-altitude lakes: Pangong Tso & Nubra Valley via Khardung La
- Carefully planned distances — no reckless driving days
- A true expedition, not a rushed “road transfer”
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
The Delhi–Manali–Leh Road Expedition is India’s ultimate long-distance Himalayan drive — a journey where landscapes change dramatically every day, from pine forests and river valleys to stark high-altitude deserts.
This itinerary is built with altitude safety and driving realism at its core. Instead of forcing the journey, the route is paced with essential stopovers at Jispa and Sarchu, allowing the body to adapt naturally.
The experience is demanding but deeply rewarding, suited for travellers who value the journey as much as the destination. This is not a casual holiday — it is a once-in-a-lifetime road journey.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹58,500
Standard Expedition
- Clean 3 ★ hotels / fixed camps
- Innova Crysta / similar
- Ideal for fit, first-time Ladakh travellers
- Fixed camps in Jispa/Sarchu
₹74,500
Deluxe Himalayan Drive
- Premium hotels in Manali & Leh
- Better camps in Sarchu
- More comfort at high altitude
- Innova Crysta
₹99,500
Premium Experience
- Luxury hotels in Manali & Leh
- Best-category camps en route
- Superior vehicles & support
- True 5 ★ hotels (Manali/Leh)
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard (3 ★): Manali: 3 ★ hotel | Jispa/Sarchu: Fixed camps | Leh/Nubra: 3 ★ hotels/homestays
- Deluxe (4 ★): Manali: 4 ★ hotel | Leh: Grand Dragon / similar | Better camps in Sarchu
- Premium (5 ★): Manali: Luxury resort | Leh: The Grand Dragon / Sarai Resort
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Delhi → Manali
(Approx. 12–13 hrs | Overnight hill drive)
- Evening departure from Delhi
- Overnight drive via Chandigarh & Mandi
🏨 Overnight Stay: Manali
Day 2: Manali – Acclimatisation Day
• Late breakfast & rest
Light sightseeing:
• Hadimba Temple
• Old Manali cafés
📌 Note: No long drives — critical for altitude prep.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Manali
Day 3: Manali → Jispa
(Approx. 5–6 hrs | 140 km)
- Early departure
- Cross Atal Tunnel / Rohtang Pass
- Drive along Chandra River
- Highlights: Keylong valley views & Water crossings (seasonal)
🏨 Overnight Stay: Jispa
Day 4: Jispa → Sarchu
(Approx. 6–7 hrs | High-altitude terrain)
- Cross Baralacha La (4,890 m)
- Surreal landscapes & wide plateaus
📌 Strict rest on arrival due to altitude.
🏨 Overnight Stay: Sarchu (fixed camps)
Day 5: Sarchu → Leh
(Approx. 7–8 hrs | 250 km)
- Cross Lachung La & Tanglang La
- Descend into Indus Valley
- Arrival in Leh by evening
🏨 Overnight Stay: Leh
Day 6: Leh – Acclimatisation & Sightseeing
• Complete rest till afternoon
Light visits:
• Shanti Stupa
• Leh Palace
• Local market
🏨 Overnight Stay: Leh
Day 7: Leh → Nubra Valley
(Approx. 5–6 hrs | via Khardung La)
- Cross Khardung La (5,359 m)
- Sand dunes & monasteries
- Highlights: Diskit Monastery & Hunder Sand Dunes
🏨 Overnight Stay: Nubra Valley
Day 8: Nubra Valley → Pangong Lake
(Approx. 6–7 hrs)
- Scenic route via Shyok / Agham
- Arrival at Pangong Tso
- Evening: Sunset at the lake
🏨 Overnight Stay: Pangong region
Day 9: Pangong → Leh
(Approx. 5–6 hrs)
- Sunrise views
- Return to Leh
🏨 Overnight Stay: Leh
Day 10: Departure from Leh
- Transfer to Leh airport
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & SUPPORT
- Innova Crysta / Tempo Traveller
- Fuel, tolls, driver allowance included
- Oxygen cylinder & basic medical kit
- Inner Line Permits arranged
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Private vehicle throughout
- Permits & taxes
- On-ground support
- Emergency oxygen
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Flights/train to Delhi
- Leh return flight
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
- Adventure activities
Ideal For
Road trip veterans
Adventure travellers
Bucket-list journeys
Small groups
Best Time To Visit
Mid-June to September.
Route dependent on weather & BRO clearance.
Important Notes
- Not recommended for heart/lung conditions
- Strict acclimatisation must be followed
- Weather can change plans instantly
- This is a high-altitude expedition, not luxury cruising