Manali-Leh-Srinagar One-Way Expedition
Leh-Ladakh
Overview.
The most ambitious Himalayan road trip — 12 days one-way from Manali to Srinagar through the heart of Ladakh, with Turtuk added as a cultural frontier. You'll ride both the legendary Manali-Leh highway AND the dramatic Srinagar-Leh highway, covering every major high-altitude pass in the Himalayas. Ends with the serene houseboats of Dal Lake in Srinagar. A rider's holy grail.
The Experience
A one-way traverse of the Western Himalaya, climbing out of Manali over the great passes to Leh, then descending the old Treaty Road past Lamayuru's moonland and the Kargil war-memorials to end on a Dal Lake houseboat in Srinagar. Desert to alpine to valley — three worlds in one continuous line across the mountains.
Good to know — full transparency
Altitude transparency: starting from Manali means you gain height quickly, so an acclimatisation day at Leh is built in before you continue — this is what keeps AMS at bay. The Manali-Leh leg has long no-fuel, no-network stretches and high camps (Sarchu ~14,100 ft); the Leh-Srinagar leg needs an Inner Line awareness near the LoC. The plan stays flexible for pass and weather closures.
Seasonal advisory
- The full traverse is only possible roughly June to September, when both the Manali-Leh and Zoji La (Leh-Srinagar) roads are open.
- Zoji La can close for hours on weather or convoy days — we keep a buffer before any onward flight from Srinagar.
- Nights at Sarchu and Leh are cold year-round; pack layers regardless of the calendar.
Highlights.
Your journey, day by day.
12 days of carefully crafted experiences
Route at a glance
Tap a day to see the details
Board Volvo bus to Manali at 6:30 PM. Overnight journey through Himalayan foothills.
Inclusions
- 10 nights stay (Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Kargil, Srinagar) on triple-quad sharing
- Volvo bus Delhi → Manali
- Complimentary riding jacket, helmet, gloves & knee pads
- All meals per itinerary (breakfasts & dinners)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan rental (biking option) OR tempo traveller (SUV option)
- Fuel for bike as per itinerary (biking option)
- All inner-line permits including Turtuk special permits
- 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
- Airfare out of Srinagar
- 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.
₹46,000
per person