8 Days
8-Day Manali to Leh Overland Expedition
Manali → Jispa → Sarchu → Leh → Nubra → Pangong → Leh
Best months: June, July, August, September
The legendary highway from Manali to Leh — Atal Tunnel, Jispa, Sarchu, More Plains, Tanglang La. Available as bike or SUV expedition.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Manali — Briefing & Equipment Check
Manali2,050m
Day 2
Manali → Atal Tunnel → Sissu → Jispa
Jispa3,200m~4h drive
Day 3
Jispa → Baralacha La → Sarchu
Sarchu4,300m~5h drive
Day 4
Sarchu → Gata Loops → More Plains → Leh
Leh3,500m~7h drive
Day 5
Leh Rest Day — Local Sightseeing
Leh3,500m
Day 6
Leh → Khardung La → Nubra Valley
Hunder3,050m~5h drive
Day 7
Nubra → Shyok → Pangong Tso
Pangong4,225m~6h drive
Day 8
Pangong → Chang La → Leh — Depart
Leh3,500m~5h drive
Quick overview (expandable list)
Stay: Manali
Altitude: 2,050m
Stay: Jispa
Altitude: 3,200m
Drive: ~4h
Stay: Sarchu
Altitude: 4,300m
Drive: ~5h
Stay: Leh
Altitude: 3,500m
Drive: ~7h
Stay: Leh
Altitude: 3,500m
Stay: Hunder
Altitude: 3,050m
Drive: ~5h
Stay: Pangong
Altitude: 4,225m
Drive: ~6h
Stay: Leh
Altitude: 3,500m
Drive: ~5h
Altitude Profile
Metres above sea level per day — see how the route builds altitude gradually.
2,050m
D13,200m
D24,300m
D33,500m
D43,500m
D53,050m
D64,225m
D73,500m
D8Destinations on This Route
Places You'll Visit
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