Manali – Leh Road Status (2026): CLOSED Srinagar – Leh Road Status (2026): CLOSED Darcha-Padum (Zanskar) Road Status (2026): CLOSED 23 January 2026: All roads between Himachal and Ladakh, Kashmir and Ladakh are closed following very heavy snowfall. 20 November 2025: The Manali-Leh highway is closed for all types of vehicles from today onwards. The road will now reopen in May next year (2026). The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) advised police not to allow traffic on this route beyond Zingzingbar towards Baralacha pass and Sarchu due to slippery road conditions following icing, recent snowfall, and extreme cold conditions. Travellers are advised not to put lives in danger. Those who wish to visit Ladakh by road can travel by Srinagar-Leh highway which is expected to remain open for a few more days. Otherwise, Ladakh remains connected by flight round the year. 07 November 2025: Driving on the Manali-Leh highway has become extremely dangerous due to deposit of the ice/frost on road surface at many places, especially near the high mountain passes and shady areas. Also, its snowing frequently on higher areas where vehicles (with occupants) can be left stranded without help. Police have advised travellers not to take risk and keep eye on weather conditions, and follow local guidelines. Please not that seasonal shops, police posts, and BRO establishments remain present at multiple places along the Leh-Manali highway only during season. So it becomes difficult to carry out rescue operations during winter time. The travel on this road is generally safe from late May to early October. 16 Sept 2025: The Manali-Leh highway is open. The Darcha-Shinkula-Padum (Zanskar) - Leh road is also open. The Delhi-Chandigarh-Manali road is also open with some waiting time at congested/damaged stretches between Padoh and Jhiri in Mandi district. Srinagar - Kargil - Leh road is
Manali – Leh Road Status (2026): CLOSED Srinagar – Leh Road Status (2026): CLOSED Darcha-Padum (Zanskar) Road Status (2026): CLOSED 23 January 2026: All roads between Himachal and Ladakh, Kashmir and Ladakh are closed following very heavy snowfall. 20 November 2025: The Manali-Leh highway is closed for all types of vehicles from today onwards. The
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
