The legendary road from Leh to Manali across the Great Himalayan Range is one of the great road journeys in the world. Passing through the spectacular mountain scenery of Ladakh and the Himalayas, it is a long and difficult journey, with the road closed for several months each year. From Leh, the road follows the Indus valley before turning to climb Taglang La Pass - at 5,328 metres the second highest road pass in the world. The high altitude Morey Plains are home to the hardy Changpa nomads with herds of yaks and kiang (Tibetan wild ass) likely to be seen. After the Nakli and Lachlang passes comes the Gata Loops, an amazing series of 22 hairpin bends, followed by the Baralacha Pass at 4,845 metres which offers stunning views of the Himalayas. After the final mountain pass, Rhotang La at 3,985 metres, the road descends to the green and fertile Kulu Valley before reaching Manali.
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Travel to Leh to Manali Road
Organised group tours: Click here to see 10 tours to Little Tibet which may include Leh to Manali Road.
