What are the best places to visit in Ladakh -- this question is debatable as every inch of Ladakh is as beautiful as heaven. The pictures and videos of Ladakh leave people spellbound with its beauty. But believe us, Ladakh is more beautiful than what you have explored on the internet. Geographically Ladakh is huge in area and it had hundreds of tourist places worth visiting. But here we shall tell you about the major tourist attractions that you should not miss to visit. From its high altitude beautiful lakes to the world's highest mountain passes to ancient monasteries, unique Ladakhi culture and landscapes, Ladakh has everything to offer to visitors from India and abroad. Be if motorbiking or trekking enthusiasts, culture and religion lovers, admirers of beautiful landscapes, high altitude blue water lakes, snow-capped peaks, glaciers or winding roads, Ladakh has everything for everyone. Since it takes many weeks to explore both Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh, this post is for those tourists who have a limited time period in hand and want to know about the best places to visit in Ladakh. We have covered all top tourist destinations of Ladakh in this post. We have written as much possible detail about each destination. We shall keep updating this post with new tourist destinations of Ladakh as and when they are opened for tourists. New details about the tourist places of Ladakh will also be updated regularly. We deal in complete Ladakh tour packages with fixed and tailor-made itineraries. Customers can select tourist places which they want to visit and can ask us to make an itinerary for them. Pangong Lake, Khardungla pass, Nubra Valley and Sham Valley are the main tourist spots. Given below are the major tourist destinations of Ladakh: 1. Pangong Lake Pangong Lake
What are the best places to visit in Ladakh — this question is debatable as every inch of Ladakh is as beautiful as heaven. The pictures and videos of Ladakh leave people spellbound with its beauty. But believe us, Ladakh is more beautiful than what you have explored on the internet. Geographically Ladakh is huge
Manali – Leh Road Status (2025): CLOSED Srinagar – Leh Road Status (2025): CLOSED Darcha-Padum (Zanskar) Road Status (2025): CLOSED Note: Leh - Manali road is expected to open by mid May. Leh-Srinagar road is expected to open in April with some restrictions. 28 March 2025: The Manali-Leh national highway (NH-3) is still blocked completely between Darcha in Lahaul and Rumtse in Leh (Ladakh). The region recently witnessed multiple spells of heavy snowfall. The 100 KM stretch from Manali to Darcha is now open with precautions as its still slippery at some places. Over 200 KM stretch of the road is blocked completely with the snow. However, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is continuously removing snow from lower areas. The snow clearance on Darcha-Padum road is also underway. The Shinkula pass is expected to open to traffic (only local residents of Zanskar) by mid April. 28 February 2025: Season's heaviest snowfall blocked entire length of the Manali-Leh highway beyond Manali. The road, which was already buried under 1 to 10 ft thick blanket of snow, received another 1 to 5 ft deep fresh snow. The weather is expected to remain clear on March 1 and 2, but more snowfall is expected on March 3 and 4. There are no chances of opening of Leh Manali road in March while it's very difficult in April. So, like every year, the road is expected to open in May. 16 January 2025: Another spell of snowfall has added to the thickness of snow accumulated on the road along Leh-Manali highway which is completely closed for traffic movement. The highway will now reopen in May after Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will clear the snow. The Leh-Srinagar highway is also blocked following snowfall at Zojila pass, Drass, and Sonmarg areas. The road can reopen for 4X4
Manali – Leh Road Status (2025): CLOSED Srinagar – Leh Road Status (2025): CLOSED Darcha-Padum (Zanskar) Road Status (2025): CLOSED Note: Leh – Manali road is expected to open by mid May. Leh-Srinagar road is expected to open in April with some restrictions. 28 March 2025: The Manali-Leh national highway (NH-3) is still blocked completely
On this post, we shall keep you updated about the status of the Manali-Darcha-Shinkula pass - Padum (Zanskar Valley) road status. As Zanskar valley in Ladakh is a new tourist hotspot due to its sensational and mind-boggling places like Drang Drung Glacier, Pensi La Pass, Gonbo Rangjon, Phugtal Monastery, Sani Monastery, Stongdey gompa, Karsha gompa, Padum etc, the Manali-Darcha-Padum road has become a major link to the Zanskar valley. We shall try to update this page as frequently as it will be possible for us. 28 March 2025: The Manali-Darcha-Padum road is expected to open (for local residents only) in April as BRO is clearing snow across Shinkula pass. 6 January 2025: As snowfall continues, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will not clear snow from Shinkula pass as all efforts to reopen the Padum-Darcha road will fail in peak winter. Also, there is no emergency requirement of this road as people of Zanskar are now well connected with Leh and Kargil via alternate routes. 27 December 2024: After light snowfall in the last few days, a spell of heavy snowfall has blocked all roads along Manali-Ladakh axis including Manali-Darcha-Shinkula-Padum road and Manali-Leh road. The road will now open next year in April or May. 05 October 2024: Although the temperature at Shinkula pass is below freezing point with water sources freezing in night time, the Padum-Darcha road is still open. 25 September 2024: The road to Zanskar valley from Manali via Shinku La pass is open. 9 August 2024: The Darcha-Padum road is now open. 4 August 2024: Darcha-Shinkula-Padum road is closed after a flashflood damaged a major bridge on the road, 14 km from Darcha. Restoration of the bridge for traffic movement is expected to take 4-5 days. 28 May 2024: The Darcha - Padum road is open for light vehicles.
On this post, we shall keep you updated about the status of the Manali-Darcha-Shinkula pass – Padum (Zanskar Valley) road status. As Zanskar valley in Ladakh is a new tourist hotspot due to its sensational and mind-boggling places like Drang Drung Glacier, Pensi La Pass, Gonbo Rangjon, Phugtal Monastery, Sani Monastery, Stongdey gompa, Karsha gompa,
Manali to Leh bus service is offered by Himachal Roads Transport Corporation (HRTC) and Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) in summer and monsoon season from June to August. The HRTC bus starts from Delhi and reaches Leh in about 32 to 36 hours. The Delhi to Leh bus service is considered the longest bus route in the country at such an altitude. HPTDC also runs bus service in summer season, mostly in June and July between Manali and Leh. Tourists can avail this bus service from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kullu, Manali or Keylong. The HRTC bus to Leh (Ladakh) can be booked online or from any HRTC booking counter. Manali-Leh bus service time: Generally from June to September. (The service started from 15th May in 2022) Distance covered by Delhi-Leh bus: 990 KM (via Atal Tunnel) Bus fare from Delhi to Leh: Rs xxx Time taken by bus: 30 to 32 hours Bus time from Delhi: 12:15 PM Bus time from Keylong: 5 AM Bus time from Leh to Manali: 3 AM Major stoppage: Chandigarh, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Keylong HRTC Bus Booking related enquiries: 18001808185, 011-23868694 (Delhi), 01900-222245 (Keylong), 01902-252323 (Manali), 0172-2668943 (Chandigarh), 0177-2658765 (HRTC control room), email: helplinehrtc@gmail.com HPTDC booking: The Mall Road, Manali, +91-1902-253531, E-mail: manali@hptdc.in View this post on Instagram A post shared by HIMBUS (@himbus.hp) Note: The Delhi-Leh bus service has stopped in September 2024. NOTE: The Delhi-Keylong-Leh bus service by HRTC has restarted in June 2024. Manali-Leh bus service restarts after nine months Updated on June 09, 2023 Country's longest and highest altitude bus service that connects Delhi with Leh via Himachal Pradesh's tourist resort Manali and Keylong via Atal tunnel has restarted after remaining closed for nine months due to closure of the route with snowfall, officials told media on Friday. One-way fare
Manali to Leh bus service is offered by Himachal Roads Transport Corporation (HRTC) and Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) in summer and monsoon season from June to August. The HRTC bus starts from Delhi and reaches Leh in about 32 to 36 hours. The Delhi to Leh bus service is considered the longest bus
