Manali to Leh Ladakh by Maharaja Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included
The Manali to Leh Ladakh tempo traveller expedition is India's most epic road journey — a 475 km traverse across the Great Himalayan range via some of the world's highest motorable passes. Cross through the 8.8 km Atal Tunnel to Sissu in the Lahaul Valley, then ascend to Keylong for the first night halt. Day two takes you over Baralacha La (4,890m), through the surreal moonscape of Sarchu, and across Gata Loops — 21 hairpin bends climbing to Nakee La. The second night halt at Pang or Sarchu lets you acclimatize. Day three delivers the stunning Morey Plains (India's highest plateau), Tanglang La (5,328m), the magnetic hill optical illusion, and the sacred confluence at Sangam (Indus and Zanskar rivers) before reaching Leh. The tempo traveller carries oxygen cylinders, extra fuel, and group luggage that makes this high-altitude crossing safe and comfortable. Thukpa, momos, and butter tea sustain you at altitude.
In short
A maharaja tempo traveller from Manali to Leh Ladakh costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 475 km and about 2-3 days (with acclimatization stops) of driving. Fuel and an experienced driver are included; tolls, parking and state permits are billed at actuals. A one-way drop is charged at the same per-km rate as a round trip, because the vehicle still returns to base empty afterwards.
The journey
Manali to Leh Ladakh at a glance
Drive times are realistic door-to-door estimates in normal traffic rather than best-case figures. Hill sections and holiday weekends change them, and we plan departures around that instead of discovering it on the day.
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Where the vehicle stops
Meal and rest halts are planned into the drive rather than left to chance. Tell the driver if you would rather push on or stop longer — the itinerary is yours.
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Manali
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Atal Tunnel/Sissu (Lahaul Valley)
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Keylong (night halt 1)
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Baralacha La (4,890m pass)
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Sarchu/Pang (night halt 2)
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Tanglang La (5,328m)
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Leh (Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace)
Road conditions
Atal Tunnel section (excellent), Keylong-Sarchu (rough mountain road, river crossings), Sarchu-Pang (unpaved stretches), Pang-Leh (improving BRO-maintained road), entire route requires experienced mountain driver
Transparent pricing
Manali to Leh Ladakh — fares by seater
Per-kilometre outstation rates apply to this route. Round trips are billed on the total distance covered; a one-way drop is the same rate because the vehicle returns empty. Tolls, parking and state permits are itemised separately on the invoice.
Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags
Most bookedMaharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags
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All-inclusive fares
Fuel and driver in the quoted rate. Tolls and parking at actuals, itemised on the invoice.
Verified drivers
Commercially licensed, police-verified, and familiar with the route before being assigned to it.
24/7 support
A real person on the phone during the trip — which matters at 2am on a hill road.
Sanitised, fully AC
Deep-cleaned before every trip, with fresh linens for overnight journeys on request.
Questions we get asked
Manali to Leh Ladakh — FAQs
Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Manali to Leh Ladakh starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 475 km. Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.
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