Srinagar to Leh Distance: 420 km by Road — Book Cab from ₹4,620
Srinagar to Leh
Complete road distance, driving time, route map & cab booking guide
Recommended Route
Srinagar → Sonamarg → Zoji La Pass → Drass → Kargil → Leh
Road Conditions
High altitude mountain road. Passes through Zoji La Pass (11,575 ft). BRO-maintained.
Srinagar to Leh Cab
All fares include driver, fuel & AC — No hidden charges
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova / Ertiga · 6-7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll charges and state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 420 km one-way distance.
En-Route Stops
Srinagar → Sonamarg → Zoji La Pass → Drass → Kargil → Leh
Travel Smart
Best Time to Travel
June to October only. Road closed in winter.
Local Insider Tip
Stay overnight at Kargil to break the journey. Visit Kargil War Memorial. Magnetic Hill near Leh is fascinating.
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Common Questions
Srinagar to Leh travel FAQs
The road distance from Srinagar to Leh is approximately 420 km via NH-1D via Kargil. The driving time is 10-12 hours (2-day recommended) depending on traffic and weather conditions.
A cab from Srinagar to Leh starts at ₹4,620 for an AC Sedan. SUV (Innova/Ertiga) starts at ₹5880. Toll and state tax extra at actual.
The drive from Srinagar to Leh takes approximately 10-12 hours (2-day recommended) via NH-1D via Kargil. Starting early morning (5-6 AM) helps avoid traffic and reduces travel time.
The recommended route is via NH-1D via Kargil. This offers the best road conditions and shortest travel time. Our experienced drivers know all the routes and will choose the optimal path based on current conditions.
Yes, Triveni Cabs offers both one-way and round-trip cab service from Srinagar to Leh. One-way cab saves you up to 50% compared to round-trip when you need only a single direction drop.
The NH-1D via Kargil route is well-lit on highway sections, but we recommend daytime travel for the safest experience. Our drivers are experienced in night driving if needed, and all vehicles have GPS tracking.
We offer Sedan (Swift Dzire/Etios), SUV (Innova/Ertiga), and Tempo Traveller (12-seater) for the Srinagar to Leh route. All vehicles are AC, well-maintained, and GPS-equipped.
Toll charges and state tax are extra and paid at actual during the journey. Our driver handles all toll payments. You can also check our toll cost page for an estimate.
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Srinagar to Leh · 420 km · From ₹4,620
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