Manali – Leh Road Status (2024): OPEN Srinagar – Leh Road Status (2024): OPEN Darcha-Padum (Zanskar) Road Status (2024): OPEN . 03 July 2024: The Manali-Leh road was blocked completely at Sarchu after a bailey bridge was damaged today. The traffic remained suspended for the whole day with long queues of vehicles waiting for its opening on the both sides of the river. Update: The vehicular traffic on the road was thrown open at 4pm. 06 June 2024: The Manali-Leh highway has opened to all kinds of vehicles (cars, jeep, bikes, trucks etc.) from both sides in a fixed time frame. There is no day wise restriction, but traffic from Manali towards Leh will be allowed from Darcha check post from 7am to 11am while traffic from Leh towards Manali will be allowed from Sarchu check post from 2pm to 5pm. However, the traffic movement will completely depend on weather conditions. 02 June 2024: The Manali-Leh highway has now been opened to two wheelers (bikes) as well. The traffic from Manali side (from Darcha check post in Lahaul) towards Leh will be allowed from 7 AM to 12 PM on even day (2 June, 4 June, 6 June) and from Leh towards Manali will be allowed on odd days (3 June, 5 June, 7 June etc). 31 May 2024: The same traffic pattern is being followed by Lahaul-Spiti police by allowing only one way traffic on alternate days. As 31 May is the day for Manali/Darcha to Sarchu/Leh traffic, the traffic from Leh side will be allowed to come towards Manali on 1st June. So, from 1 June onwards, traffic from Leh towards Manali will be allowed. This way, traffic from Leh towards Manali on odd days (1, 3, 5 June and so on) and Manali towards Leh on even
Manali – Leh Road Status (2024): OPEN Srinagar – Leh Road Status (2024): OPEN Darcha-Padum (Zanskar) Road Status (2024): OPEN . 03 July 2024: The Manali-Leh road was blocked completely at Sarchu after a bailey bridge was damaged today. The traffic remained suspended for the whole day with long queues of vehicles waiting for its
Border Roads Organisation connects Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road March 25, 2024: After Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has provided Leh Ladakh with third option to connect landlocked Leh Ladakh with outer world with its newly connected road -- the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha (NPD) road. The BRO achieved breakthrough in this road today. The NPD road connects Nimmu, 30km from Leh on the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar highway with Himachal's Darcha, 100km from Manali on the Manali-Leh national highway. The work on this strategically important road, which is more beneficial for people of remote Zanskar valley of Ladakh, had started many years back. From Darcha in Lahaul valley of Himachal, the road takes a diversion from the Leh-Manali highway, and passes through Shinkula pass (Shingo La), and enters the Zanskar valley. Check the Status of the Manali - Darcha - Shinkula - Padum Road Status Darcha was first connected by Padum, headquarters of Zanskar valley. The work to connect Zanskar valley with Leh was undergoing on war footings for years but the formation cutting of the road along the Zanskar river was extremely dangerous and challenging which even claimed lives of brave BRO workers and officers. This new road will soon be opened to general traffic movement. The blacktopping of the road will also start soon. Tourists visiting Leh ladakh will now have an alternative option to explore the scenic road. The true measure of a nation’s progress is not just its highways in cities but also the connectivity it provides to its remotest corners. As the nation was celebrating the festival of colours, Holi, the intrepid personnel of BRO were tirelessly cutting through vertical rock face connecting the final stretch of Niraq gorge in subzero temperature. March 25, 2024 marked the culmination of many years of hard work, toil, dedication and perseverance by BRO
Border Roads Organisation connects Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road March 25, 2024: After Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has provided Leh Ladakh with third option to connect landlocked Leh Ladakh with outer world with its newly connected road — the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha (NPD) road. The BRO achieved breakthrough in this road today. The NPD road connects
The cancellation of GoAir (Go First) flights has had a significant impact on tourism in Ladakh as thousands of hotel bookings have been cancelled or postponed. With GoAir (Go First) being one of the major airlines connecting Ladakh to other parts of India, the sudden cancellation of their flights has disrupted travel plans for many tourists. Ladakh, known for its breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural heritage, attracts a large number of tourists each year. However, the limited accessibility to the region makes air travel crucial for most visitors. GoAir's flight cancellations have resulted in fewer flight options, increased ticket prices, and difficulties in securing alternate arrangements. While some tourists managed to book other flights at higher airfare, many other cancelled their tour plans. The increased flight ticket cost due to the monopoly of the other airlines, middle-class tourists are not able to afford their tours to Ladakh. A ticket is costing Rs 15,000 to 30,000 from Delhi to Leh (one way). The tourists were searching for alternate ways to reach Ladakh i.e. road journey. But, the Manali-Leh highway is taking too much time in opening for tourists. On the other side, Srinagar-Leh road is blocking again and again. The road is not fully functional and is open for one-way traffic with strict timing system. The tourists are clueless about what they should do now. Tourists who had booked their trips well in advance have been left disappointed and frustrated. Many have had to cancel or postpone their plans altogether due to the lack of reliable flight options. This not only affects the tourists but also has a ripple effect on the local economy, as businesses that rely on tourism suffer from reduced footfall and revenue. Moreover, the cancellation of GoAir (Go First) flights has also impacted the reputation of Ladakh
The cancellation of GoAir (Go First) flights has had a significant impact on tourism in Ladakh as thousands of hotel bookings have been cancelled or postponed. With GoAir (Go First) being one of the major airlines connecting Ladakh to other parts of India, the sudden cancellation of their flights has disrupted travel plans for many
Manali-Leh highway, which has average elevation more than 12,000 feet and four major mountain passes with elevation of over 16,000 feet, has been the place for many adventure enthusiasts to set a world record. Not only Ladakh is a popular tourist destination where lakhs of tourists visit every year to enjoy the amazing landscapes, high altitude passes, ancient monasteries, unique culture and lakes, the region is also offering an opportunity to people to attempt for new records. People come here to set world records in many categories including fastest man/woman to cover the distance between Leh and Manali on foot, fastest cycling on this road, fastest car drive etc, motorbiking etc. We shall keep you updated with the latest records and attempts. Pune woman runs Leh to Manali in five days, sets new world record August 14, 2022 Pune based 45-year-old ultra runner-cum-cyclist Preeti Maske, a mother of two, created another world record to become the fastest woman on foot to run from Leh to Manali in just 4 days, 22 hours and 9 minutes. Till now the world record is held by Sufiya Khan who ran from Manali to Leh in six days. Preeti set a Guinness World Record in June this year by becoming the first woman to solo cycle from Leh to Manali in just 55 hours 13 minutes. She also holds many other records in long distance cycling. This time she attempted for Guinness record for the fastest on foot journey from Leh to Manali. With 8,000m elevation gain, runner-cum-cyclist Preeti covered a distance of 80km every day on the first four days and 100km on the last day. She was flagged off by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) from Leh at 6am on August 9 by chief engineer Brig Gaurav Karki. Given the monsoon conditions, she
Manali-Leh highway, which has average elevation more than 12,000 feet and four major mountain passes with elevation of over 16,000 feet, has been the place for many adventure enthusiasts to set a world record. Not only Ladakh is a popular tourist destination where lakhs of tourists visit every year to enjoy the amazing landscapes, high
Manali - Leh Road Status (2021): CLOSE Manali - Keylong highway: Open Keylong - Baralacha pass: Close Baralacha pass - Sarchu highway: Close Sarchu - Leh highway: Close Srinagar - Leh Road Status (2021): Open (since April 20) Official date of opening of Manali-Leh highway: March 28, 2021 Please note that Manali-Leh highway is closed for traffic since 2nd November 2021 due to winter snowfall, drop in temperature and icing of the road. The highway will now open in April or May in 2022. There is uncertainty about the opening or closing of both Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh highways due to snowfall, landslides etc. Confirm the latest status before planning a trip. Excerpt: 31 October 2021: The Manali-Leh highway will officially close for civilian vehicles (both locals and tourists) from Tuesday, November 2 and will reopen in next summer season (April/May 2022). The decision was taken by Lahaul-Spiti administration after driving on the highway has become very risky due to icing of the road surface. Vehicles are required to ply through snowy road between Patseo in Lahaul and Taglangla pass in Leh and road is very slippery. Also, there is possibility of more snowfall from Tuesday onwards. 22 October 2021: The Darcha-Sarchu section of Manali-Leh highway is still closed at Baralacha pass. Snow clearing works are still continuing. The vehicles can go only till Darcha from Manali side and Sarchu from Leh side. There is prediction of more snowfall from October 23 to 25 and 26 to 28. The highway may take more time to open for vehicles. Meanwhile, trucks (goods carriers) will not be allowed to go beyond Atal tunnel for safety reasons. 17 October 2021: Manali-Leh highway has been blocked after fresh snowfall. Vehicles are not being allowed to go beyond Darcha in Lahaul. Baralacha has received more than
Manali – Leh Road Status (2021): CLOSE Manali – Keylong highway: Open Keylong – Baralacha pass: Close Baralacha pass – Sarchu highway: Close Sarchu – Leh highway: Close Srinagar – Leh Road Status (2021): Open (since April 20) Official date of opening of Manali-Leh highway: March 28, 2021 Please note that Manali-Leh highway is closed
