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Manali to Leh Jeep Safari Highlights

  • Get ready for the biggest adventure while driving through the most thrilling routes on this round trip to Leh

  • Let the adrenaline rush pump through your veins as you drive through the world’s highest motorable passes like Khardung la and lachung la, rohtang la, and Baralacha la.

  • Visit Pangong lake; world’s highest saltwater lake that changes its colour from shades of blue to green to red

  • Experience Himalayan region with utmost safety and comfort in well sanitized accommodation and vehicles

  • A perfect blend of adventurous, thrilling and cultural experiences, handpicked by our outdoor experts

Manali to Leh Jeep Safari Overview

About the Tour

Experience the amazing adventure with this round trip to Leh-Ladakh. Starting from Delhi, this tour takes you to amazing destinations like Manali, Jispa, Sarchu, Leh, and many more. Drive through the highest motorable passes while enjoying the beauty of snow-capped mountains, lakes, amazing experiences, and much more. Ladakh is known for its breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear skies, the highest mountain passes, thrilling adventure activities, Buddhist Monasteries, and festivals. Experience the divine energy at the majestic monasteries that adds to the scenic beauty of the cold desert.

Quick Info:

Route: Delhi - Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Leh - Nubra via Khardung La - Pangong Lake - Tso Kar Lake - Jispa - Manali - Delhi

Duration: 12 Days & 11 Night 

Start Point: Delhi

Endpoint: Delhi

Passes Covered: Khardung-la (18,000 ft), Rohtang Pass (16,051 ft), Lachung La(16,600 ft), and Baralacha la ( 16,000 ft)

Inclusions:

  • Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
  • AC Volvo Semi-sleeper bus tickets from Manali to Delhi and Delhi to Manali
  • Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
  • Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 2 & ending with Breakfast on Day 11 as per itinerary (Meals while bus journey are not included)
  • Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
  • Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
  • Experienced driver for the entire journey
  • Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
  • Evening Bonfire (in Nubra)
  • Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges

Things Not to Miss:

  • Enjoy a bird's eye view of the surreal valley with paragliding at Solang valley.
  • Enjoy famous pizzas and burgers at cafe 1947, Manali; which is centred right next to the flowing river
  • Enjoy Thukpa, traditional Ladakhi cuisine at The Tibetan Kitchen restaurant
  • Hangout at Lala's Art Café for a tall glass of Italian coffee
  • River rafting at the world’s highest river-rafting point, Sangam
  • Ride the remarkable double-humped (Bactrian) camels found exclusively at Nubra valley
  • Feast on delicious Maggi at the Khardungla-pass
  • Shop souvenirs for friends and family at the Leh Market

How to Reach:

The tour starts from Delhi, which has good connectivity with all the capital cities in India. however, one can also join us from Manali or Chandigarh. You can meet your Volvo Bus at the "Majnu ka Tilla" Bus stop.

Manali to Leh Jeep Safari Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at Delhi and Transfer to Manali | Set-off on a Journey to the Himalayan Highlands
Delhi
  • Get ready to start your action-packed journey as you reach the reporting spot in Delhi.
  • Board the Volvo in Delhi from the reporting point.
  • The overnight journey takes you through some of the most scenic views as you travel to the majestic Himalayas to reach Manali the next morning.
  • This will be around a 12-hour journey.
Day 2
Arrival in Manali | Paradise for Nature Lovers & Adventure Enthusiasts
Manali
  • Reach Manali where you can directly head to your pre-booked hotel.
  • Have breakfast in the hotel, while witnessing the beauty of the valley.
  • The rest of the day is at leisure, wherein you can choose to explore Manali as per your choice and on your own expense.
  • Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Manali.
Day 3
Manali To Jispa | Drive Through Atal Tunnel to Enter A Different World
Jispa
  • Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains.
  • Have a lip-smacking breakfast before you start your journey towards Jispa.
  • On the way to Jispa, you will travel through the famous Atal Tunnel, one of the longest underground highways in the world.
  • Move ahead for Sissu and Keylong – the laid-back region where natural beauty remains untouched in its most pristine form.
  • Here you can explore the beautiful Sissu Lake and Sissu Waterfall.
  • Explore the lush green Bhaga valley, and then head over to Jispa.
  • Reach Jispa, which is truly rich in fascinating trails and lush green jungles.
  • Check in to the camp in Jispa and enjoy evening tea with snacks.
  • Overnight stay at camps in Jispa.
Day 4
Jispa To Sarchu Via Baralacha-la | A Night Under Starlit Sky
Sarchu
  • Wake up in the morning and have a healthy breakfast before you start your journey to Sarchu.
  • En route, visit Deepak Tal which acts as a mirror, reflecting the calm surroundings of the snow-capped peaks.
  • You can take a short stopover at the Zingzing Bar – one of the highest roadside bars in the world.
  • Stop by the Suraj Tal which literally translates to 'the lake of sun god' and seems like a green emerald set in the barren Himalayas drenched in mystery as well as splendour.
  • Your next stop is Baralacha La Pass, a picturesque mountain pass standing at 16000 feet, offering you some stunning vistas of the confluence of the 3 valleys.
  • Enjoy your lunch at Bharatpur tent colony or nearby area.
  • Reach Sarchu in the afternoon and rest for some time.
  • Later in the evening, enjoy the beautiful brown mountains and the amazing sunset right from your campsite.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the camps in Sarchu.
Day 5
Sarchu to Leh | Drive Through Gata Loops, 21 Hairpin Bends
Leh
  • After having your breakfast in the morning, start your journey towards Leh.
  • En route, enjoy the drive through Gata Loops which is a series of 21 hairpin bends that leads to the top of one of the highest motorable passes in the Ladakh region, Nakee La Pass.
  • Your next stopover would be Lachung La Pass, yet another high mountain pass in the region.
  • Take a photo stop on the More Plains where a large stretch of green land is bordered by the mighty Himalayas on all sides.
  • Have lunch at Pang or the nearby area.
  • Upon reaching Leh by evening, complete the check-in formalities and rest for some time.
  • Indulge in a lip-smacking dinner in the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 6
Leh to Sham Valley | Exploring Borders of Leh
Leh
  • Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a hearty breakfast.
  • Get ready for an adventurous drive to 'Sham Valley', which is beautifully nestled around the Srinagar - Leh highway.
  • Start off the sightseeing by paying homage to the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War at the Hall of Fame.
  • Visit the Spituk Gompa which also has a museum on the premises housing ancient masks, weapons and Thangkas (Buddhist Paintings).
  • Enjoy delicious langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and know the story behind the construction of this Gurudwara by the army.
  • Another interesting place to visit today is Magnetic Hill, a small stretch of the road that defies the law of gravity.
  • Visit Indus Sangam Viewpoint to watch the confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers.
  • Visit SECMOL which is the real 3-idiots school.
  • After a day filled with fun and adventure, return back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Leh.
Day 7
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass | A Drive to the World’s Highest Motorable Road (18000 ft.)
Nubra Valley
  • After having a healthy breakfast in the morning, get ready for the ultimate adventure.
  • This journey will take you through some of the highest passes in the world and will greet you with the ever-changing views of the barren land.
  • Take a stopover at the cafe on Khardung-La Pass, the world's highest all-season motorable road and soak in the views as you will feel like on top of the world.
  • As you descend from Khardung-la, experience a change in landscape from the barren cold desert to the white sand desert as you enter the Nubra Valley full of Nubra Sand Dunes.
  • If time permits, visit the oldest and the largest monastery of Ladakh, the Diskit Monastery, which also houses a large Buddha statue.
  • Enjoy the exquisite double-humped Bactrian Camel Ride, exclusively found in this region, as this region was a part of the famous silk route.
  • Later enjoy camping with a bonfire under the sky full of stars.
  • Overnight stay at the campsite in Nubra Valley.
Day 8
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake | Recreate The Famous Bollywood Moments
Pangong Tso
  • Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a scrumptious breakfast.
  • Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
  • One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will greet you with its changing colours from shades of blue to green to red.
  • Spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings of the Pangong Lake with the view of the Shyok river on one side and the mountains on another side.
  • You can also recreate some of the moments from your favourite Bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy the place in Bollywood style.
  • Overnight stay and dinner at a campsite near Pangong Lake.
Day 9
Pangong Lake to Leh | Excursion to Rancho School
Leh
  • Wake up in the morning to the beautiful Pangong Lake view and have a delicious breakfast.
  • As you mark your way back to Leh, take a small stopover at the Chang-la Pass, which is one of the highest mountain passes in the world.
  • You can also visit the Chang-la Cafe, located just on the Changla Pass.
  • Visit the Changla Baba Temple on top, after which the pass got its name and is believed to be the guardian of the people visiting Chang La.
  • Further, visit the Druk Padma School, famed for the movie ‘3 Idiots’ as the site where the last scene was shot.
  • One can also visit the beautifully structured Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace en-route, if time permits.
  • Upon reaching Leh, rest for some time followed by dinner at the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.
Day 10
Leh to Sarchu | Witness the Beauty of Barren Lands
Sarchu
  • After having a delicious breakfast in the morning, start your journey back towards Sarchu.
  • En route, you will be witnessing the beauty of the barren lands stretched faraway bordered by the lofty Himalayas.
  • Upon reaching Sarchu, take a rest for some time.
  • In the evening, sit around the bonfire under the sky full of stars as you enjoy your dinner at the campsite.
  • Overnight stay at a campsite near Sarchu.
Day 11
Sarchu to Manali | Return Back to the Valley of Gods
Manali
  • In the morning, post breakfast, start your return journey to Manali.
  • Enjoy a series of hairpin bends as you pass through the scenic mountain roads.
  • Upon reaching Manali, you will be dropped at the Manali Bus Stop to board your bus to Delhi for your onwards journey.
  • Overnight journey in Volvo AC semi sleeper bus.
Day 12
Reach Delhi | End of Trip With a Bag Full of Life Time Memories
Delhi
  • After passing through the beautiful scenery, your bus will reach back to Delhi in the morning.
  • Once you arrive in Delhi, your amazing trip to Ladakh comes to an end.

Select Package Options

Break the monotony of city life and get ready to explore the wonders of Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’. All equipment, meal areas, accommodation, etc. are sanitized before and after every use to ensure the utmost safety and hygiene of the travelers.

Price Includes
  • Transfers

    AC Volvo Semi-sleeper bus tickets from Manali to Delhi and Delhi to Manali

    Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.

  • Meals

    Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 2 & ending with Breakfast on Day 11 as per itinerary (Meals while bus journey are not included)

  • Stay

    Stay on a double (couples and special requests) and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels

    Manali: Hotel Keylinga Inn/ Hotel Anant Meadows/ Similar

    Jispa: Himalayan Eco Resort/ Jispa Journeys/ Himalayan Spirit Camps/ Baga Eco Camps/ Similar

    Sarchu: Antrek Camps/ Adventure Camps/ Himalayan Spirit Camps/ Shakia Camps/ Similar

    Leh: La Buddha/ Kangsing/ Himalayan Heritage/ Ladakh Delight/ Ratna Rseidency/ Latso/ Lonchay Villa/ Similar

    Nubra: Hunder Apricot Camps/ Skylark Camps/ Similar

    Pangong: Standard Swiss Camp

    Evening Bonfire (in Nubra)

  • Permits

    Assured Inner-Line Permit fee for Pangong & Khardungla

    Environmental Fee, Ladakh Union Fee and Wildlife fees for restricted areas

  • Driver

    Experienced driver for the entire journey

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary

More Details about Manali to Leh Jeep Safari

Know Before You Go for Manali to Leh Jeep Safari

  • Mobile Network: Only Postpaid network (JIO, Airtel, BSNL) is active in the region.
  • Breakfast availability in hotel on first and last day totally depends on your arrival and departure timings.
  • The advisable baggage limit is 1 rucksack per member.
  • Manali sightseeing is not included in the package.
  • The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to change in the number of guests, hotel change, itinerary change, etc.
  • The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
  • Covid Guidelines (including RT-PCR Test) issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
  • Oxygen cylinder & backup vehicle will be provided wherever the medical services are not readily available.
  • Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; it is advisable that you take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
  • Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
  • Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like a change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
  • Because of any reason natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
  • Pay heed to the tour guides and instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound tour.
  • All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
  • Carry enough cash as the number of ATMs in high-altitude regions are comparatively less and there are long queues at times.
  • All the travellers are requested to carry a copy of their medical certificate (if any) with them.
  • We reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
  • If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor we will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
  • During the trip, in case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, we will rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.

Things To Carry for Manali to Leh Jeep Safari

  • Back pack (50-60l)
  • Water bottle
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Toilet paper & wipes
  • Fleece jackets and thermals
  • Hiking shoes
  • Mosquito & insect repellent
  • Warm clothes
  • Caps

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Manali to Leh Jeep Safari Map

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Delhi
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