Start your Srinagar to Leh road trip along the Leh highway which is beautiful and runs through the beautiful Kashmir valley and towns of Drass and Sonamarg. It is considered easier if compared to Manali Leh highway because of better connectivity and availability of basic facilities.
The road is longer than Manali Leh highway and you never get too far from civilization. As you ride, you come across several villages and small towns after regular intervals. Amenities such as petrol station and accommodation choices are also better on Srinagar - Leh road.
Having said that, a road trip is still no walk in the park. When it comes to thrill, adventure and difficulty, the Srinagar – Leh highway is no less than Manali Leh road. With LehLadakh tour packages from Srinagar, ride and swerve through some of the narrow steep ascents, broken stretches through handle slush, water streams and climb three high altitude passes before you head towards Leh. The road to Leh from Srinagar will test you, vehicle’s capabilities and driving/riding skills.
ALehLadakh tour packages from Srinagar is about the feel of snow filled mountains, dangerous routes, soaring peaks and bike engines offering beautiful vistas of one of the best landscapes in India. In other words, going on a LehLadakh tour is all about having good vibes and undying riding spirit.
Srinagar to Leh distance
On the way from Srinagar to LehLadakh by road, you’ll cover the distance of 434 km. There are only two ways to reach Ladakh, one is from Srinagar to Leh and the other from Manali to Leh.
Srinagar to Leh road trip will commence from highway known as National Highway – NH – 1D and it is also one of the most dependable ways to reach the destination.
Mode of transportation
1-Private bikes and cars: One can choose to start their journey in their personal bike or car. In this case, they must consider the factors like cost of petrol and vehicle maintenance.
2-Srinagar Leh JKSRTC Bus: The buses start at 8 AM and halt at Kargil for a night and reach Leh next day. The timings are subject to change if you travel from Zojila Pass.
Places to explore in between
Dal Lake
The astonishing Lake which stretches across 26 sq km is a major tourist attraction. It is filled with beautiful vegetable and lotus gardens, narrow water canals and shops.
Sonmarg
It is one of the enticing destinations which you would explore on Srinagar to Leh road trip. Being situated at the elevation of 2800 m above the level of the sea in Jammu and Kashmir, Sonmarg attracts all its visitors.
Drass Valley
Imagine spending a day in a township which is right in the center of the valley. The valley is the gateway to Ladakh and is famous for being the coldest inhabited places in the world.