Cities to travel on Leh road trip

by GOZO · June 9, 2018

A trip to Leh is considered an adventurous one. People usually cover Leh and Ladakh together on their trip. If you are planning to tour this wonderful region, here are some suggestions that you can include in your trip.

Keylong

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Keylong is a wonderful hill-town in the Himachal Pradesh state of India, bordering the state of Jammu and Kashmir. For the folks seeking break amidst nature, Keylong could be the right choice. Gondhla Fort and Kardang Monastery are the notable sites of the town.

Distance between Leh and Keylong: 358 kilometers, 10 hours drive

Book a taxi from Leh to Keylong

Sonamarg

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It is a ravishing hill station in the Jammu & Kashmir state of India. Apart from a relaxing holiday in Sonamarg, adventure seekers can indulge in white water rafting here. The picturesque sites of Sonamarg include Thajiwas Glacier, Kashmir Great Lakes, and Nilagrad River.

Distance between Leh and Sonamarg: 340 kilometers, 8 hours drive

Book a taxi from Leh to Sonamarg

Kargil

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Kargil is an important city of the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. Much in media because of the Kargil war, it is a beautiful hill-town. Although some areas of the region is prohibited and can be traversed only after permission, Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum is a must visit in the city,

Distance between Leh and Kargil: 217 kilometers, 5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Leh to Kargil

Manali

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Manali is a resort town located in Himachal Pradesh. It is a destination for nature lovers as well as adventure seekers. The city hosts activities like skiing, trekking, paragliding, rafting, mountaineering, etc. Apart from every footstep, which is a beauty, some of the must visit sites are-

Hidimba Devi temple
Great Himalayan National Park
Pin Valley National Park
Tibetan monastery
Manu temple

Distance between Leh and Manali: 473 kilometers, 13 hours drive

Book a taxi from Leh to Manali

Please note, Leh to Manali is a long route hence, keep 30 to 40 minutes margin (delay) on your travel plan.

Jammu

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Located on the banks of Tawi river, Jammu is the winter capital of the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. One can spend countless days amidst the snowy beauty of Jammu. Some of the popular tourist sites in Jammu are-