Manali-Leh-Manali Himalayan Circuit

Leh-Ladakh

  1. Packages
  2. Manali-Leh-Manali Himalayan Circuit

Overview.

The ultimate Himalayan road trip — 11 days covering four of the world's highest motorable passes. Start from Delhi, climb to Manali, then ride the legendary Manali-Leh highway over Baralacha La, Nakee La, Lachung La, and Tanglang La into Ladakh. Complete the circle with Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, and a return journey via Jispa. This is the bucket-list Himalayan motorcycle/SUV expedition.

The Experience

Two of the planet's great mountain highways, ridden out and back. Climb from the cedar forests of Manali over the Atal Tunnel and the Baralacha La onto the Morey Plains, camp under a blanket of stars at Sarchu, and crest Tanglang La before Leh opens up below. The reward beyond: Khardung La, Nubra and Pangong. This is the high road in its purest, most demanding form.

Good to know — full transparency

Altitude transparency: this route gains height fast and sleeps high — the night at Sarchu is around 14,100 ft, where altitude is genuinely felt. We build in an acclimatisation day at Leh and keep the pace honest; AMS is managed, not ignored. Stretches between Manali and Leh have no fuel, network or medical help for hours — the trip runs with a support plan, and the schedule flexes for road and weather closures on the Baralacha and Tanglang passes.

Seasonal advisory

  • The Manali-Leh highway is open only about June to September/early October — it is snow-closed the rest of the year.
  • River crossings (nallahs) on the Pang-Sarchu stretch run high by afternoon snow-melt; early starts are essential.
  • Sarchu camps are basic and very cold at night — a four-season sleeping setup and thermals are a must.

11D / 10N

Duration

Challenging

Difficulty

4–18

Group Size

Leh-Ladakh

Destination

4.9 (98 reviews)

Highlights.

Ride the legendary Manali-Leh highway — one of the world's most iconic routesCross 4 high-altitude passes: Baralacha La, Nakee La, Lachung La, Tanglang LaKhardung La pass — the world's highest motorable at 5,359mDouble-humped camels at Hundar sand dunes, NubraColour-shifting Pangong Tso under a million starsGata Loops — 21 iconic hairpin bends at 4,669mOvernight camping under clear star-filled skies at Sarchu

Your journey, day by day.

11 days of carefully crafted experiences

Route at a glance

Tap a day to see the details

Departure from Delhi

Board the overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Manali at 6:30 PM. Settle in for the 14-hour journey through the Himalayan foothills — a scenic ride that eases you into mountain altitude.

Delhi Bus BoardingOvernight Journey
🏨Overnight Volvo Bus

Inclusions

  • 8 nights stay at hotels/camps on triple-quad sharing (Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Jispa)
  • Volvo/AC bus fare Delhi ⇌ Manali (both ways)
  • Complimentary riding jacket, helmet, gloves & knee pads
  • All meals per itinerary (breakfasts & dinners)
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan rental for 7 riding days (biking option) OR tempo traveller (SUV option)
  • Fuel for the bike as per itinerary (biking option)
  • All inner-line permits for Ladakh
  • RE mechanic with spare parts & minor repairs enroute
  • Mechanical & luggage backup vehicle
  • 24×7 oxygen cylinder for emergencies
  • Team captain throughout the trip
  • Complimentary bonfire night
  • 5% GST inclusive

Exclusions

  • Transportation from Indore, Mumbai, Bhopal to Delhi (available on extra charges)
  • Any monument entry fees or permits not listed
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry, room heaters
  • Extra stays caused by weather or road closures
  • Any damage to the bike (bearer's responsibility)

Gallery.

Manali-Leh-Manali Himalayan Circuit photo 1
Manali-Leh-Manali Himalayan Circuit photo 2
Manali-Leh-Manali Himalayan Circuit photo 3
19% OFF
₹52,000

₹42,000

per person

Duration11D / 10N
DifficultyChallenging
Group Size4–18 people
Categoryadventure
Rating4.9 / 5.0
Need help deciding?