About Leh
Manali to Leh distnce : 427 km
Estimated travel time : 11 hours
Ladakh is a union territory located in the Kashmir region of India. Formerly part of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh was made a state-owned territory on October 31, 2019. It extends from the Siachen Glacier towards the central Great Himalayas.
Ladakh is an extraordinary place. With stunning scenery, Ladakh is known as the coldest desert in the world. Amazing Gompas (Tibetan monastery of Buddhism) with prayer flags that flutter and whitewashed stupas. Ladakh is a maze of intricate murals and monks in red robes. It is believed only in Ladakh that it is possible for a person to sit in the sun and his feet shaded and be afflicted with frostbite and sunburn simultaneously. With a similar culture to Tibetan traditions, the inhabitants of Ladakh are welcoming and friendly to visitors.
Ladakh is an adventure park for high-altitude treks and rafting. It is important to note that Leh Ladakh is inaccessible by road during the summer months. The road is closed from October through May. The only way to get there is via air. Chadar trek along the frozen Zanskar river occurs from January through the end of February.
For those who need clarification on the distinction between the twin locations, Leh-Ladakh, this suggestion may assist you. Ladakh can be divided into two parts: District Leh and District Kargil. The former district features an infamous town, "Leh". It is a popular tourist destination because of the beautiful monasteries located nearby, Shanti Stupa, cafes, and Leh Bazaar that define the area's cultural heritage.
Taxi from Manali to Leh is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Manali to Leh by car is well connected through NH3 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Manali to Leh distance is 427 Km and is 11 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Sissu - Water fall, Himalyan mountain range
Keylong - Triloknath temple, Buddhist monasteries
Jispa - picturesque views of the mist-covered mountains and clouds
Zing Zing Bar - Baralach La Pass
Hemis - Hemis National Park famous for its snow leopards
Stakna - Stakna Monastery known for the sacred statue of Arya Avalokitesvara
Thiksey - Thiksey Monastery famous for its 49 ft tall statue of Maitreya Buddha in the lotus position
Shey - summer capital of Ladaakh, Shey Monastery, Shey Palace complex
Tourist Attractions
Pangong Tso Thiksey Monastery Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers Hall of Fame Gurdwara Pathar Sahib Shanti Stupa Tanglang La Hemis National Park Magnetic Hill Markha Valley Sand Dunes Leisure Park Spituk Monastery Zanskar Nubra Valley Pangong Lake DHA and Hanu