The second highest pass in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStart out by 4 am from Manali to avoid the hordes visiting Rohtang Pass. On the way, you can see the iconic area, stop over at the Koksar Dhaba for lunch, put gas in the car at Tandi and head to Jispa. From Jispa, you\u2019ll be headed to Sarchu, which is an important stopover. At an elevation of 14,500 metres, you can stay at the Army Base Camp from June to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Sarchu \u2192 Tanglang La \u2192 Leh<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nDistance:<\/strong> 260 kilometres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe second highest pass in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019re almost there, once you leave Sarchu. But not before you traverse the Lachulungla Pass, from where you can see the entire Ladakh plateau. The rugged terrain then really begins, as you drive forward to Pang (where the highest army transit camp exists) and Tanglang La Pass (which, at 17585 feet above sea level, is claimed to be the second highest motorable road in India). By the evening, you will get to Leh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What\u2019s Leh Best Known For<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nFood:<\/strong> Momos, thukpa, tingmo, qahwa are all available here. No fancy restaurants, of course. Camping:<\/strong> Plenty of camping places. Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley are favoured spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\nTrek:<\/strong> Not easy to do, but the Chadar Trek is beautiful, taking you over many frozen rivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\nShopping:<\/strong> The Tibetan markets are great places to buy Tibetan items, foods and Pashmina.<\/li>\n\n\n\nWildlife:<\/strong> Many in the area will be looking to catch a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMuseum:<\/strong> The Hall of Fame museum was constructed by the Indian Army to honour soldiers who died in the Indo-Pak wars. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Best Road Trips from Leh<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Leh \u2192 Pangong Lake<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the highest altitude lakes in India, it looks spectacular and changes colour according to the sunlight quite a few times a day. Of course, a great camping spot, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Leh <\/strong>\u2192 <\/strong><\/em>Nubra Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nDistance: <\/strong>160 kilometres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNubra Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAhead of Khardung La Pass lies the Nubra Valley, where there are hardly any plants here except near the beautiful river beds. Go a bit further and you will be in Diskit, where many Buddhist monuments exist in traditional Tibetan architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Leh <\/strong>\u2192 <\/strong><\/em>Magnetic Hill & Khardung La<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nDistance: <\/strong>26 & 39 kilometres, respectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nMagnetic Hill & Khardung La<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMagnetic Hill is a mysterious hill. Park your car at any spot and mark where it is. Check some time later and you\u2019ll notice that your car has moved. A must-visit spot on your Delhi to Leh road trip. Once done, head to Khardung La, the highest motorable pass in the world at over 18,000 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Leh <\/strong>\u2192 <\/strong><\/em>Thiksey Monastery<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nDistance: <\/strong>19 kilometres, respectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThiksey Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGreat for pilgrims, those interested in architecture or if you are sightseeing, the Thiksey Monastery or Thiksay monastery is a beautiful gompa (monastery) of Tibetan Buddhism religion, residing at the top of a hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Leh to Delhi Road Trip Route (via Srinagar)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>