Manali to Leh Taxi
Manali to Leh by taxi, two days across the high Himalaya
One car and one driver from your Manali hotel, through the Atal Tunnel and over Baralacha La and Tanglang La, to your guesthouse in Leh — with a night in Jispa or Keylong to let your body adjust.
- 430 km · 2 days (Jun–Oct)
- Sedan from ₹10,399
- Innova from ₹17,899
- Hatchback → Tempo Traveller
- One-way or round trip
Manali to Leh Taxi: distance, time and fare
Manali to Leh taxi fare
Indicative starting prices for off-season weekdays. Same fare for the return direction (Leh to Manali).
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
| Car | Seats | One-way from (Standard) | Round trip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback Swift / Celerio / WagonR class |
4 | ₹8,999 | ₹11/km | Quote |
| Sedan Dzire / Etios / Aura |
4 | ₹10,399 | ₹12/km | Quote |
| Maruti Ertiga 6-seater MUV |
6 | ₹13,099 | ₹14/km | Quote |
| Kia Carens 6-seater premium MPV |
6 | ₹15,199 | ₹16/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Crysta 6+1 / 7-seater SUV |
7 | ₹17,899 | ₹19/km | Quote |
| Toyota Innova Hycross 7-seater premium MPV |
7 | ₹20,699 | ₹22/km | Quote |
| Toyota Fortuner 7-seater premium SUV |
6 | ₹28,899 | ₹32/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller Force Traveller 12–14 seater |
12 | ₹35,099 | ₹26/km | Quote |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater Force Traveller 17 seater |
17 | ₹35,799 | ₹30/km | Quote |
| Force Urbania Luxury van, up to 17 seats |
17 | ₹36,499 | ₹36/km | Quote |
- Included in one-way fares: AC car, fuel, driver and driver allowance.
- Extra at actuals: tolls, parking, and state entry tax / permit where the car crosses a state border (Himachal charges non-HP vehicles an entry fee).
- Round trips & multi-day tours: per-km rate × kilometres driven (minimum 250 km a day) + ₹400 a night driver allowance (₹500 for Tempo Traveller & Urbania).
- Peak dates cost more: May–June, Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends. Your WhatsApp quote shows the all-in total before you pay anything.
Fare calculator
One-way drop · 430 km · fuel, driver and driver allowance included
- Tolls, parking & state entry fee extra at actuals
- Final price confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
Watch the Manali to Leh drive – with the fare
The real 430 km road from OpenStreetMap, drawn live as the car drives it. Pick a car and trip type – the fare for every fleet tier updates below, then lock it on WhatsApp.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · road routing by OSRM · map tiles by OpenFreeMap. Distances and times are road estimates for planning; your WhatsApp quote is the final price.
Manali to Leh by road, stop by stop
The route our drivers take, with the stops worth making.
- ManaliEarly pickup (5–6 am) from your hotel in Manali, Old Manali, Vashisht or on the Solang road.
- Atal Tunnel · SissuThe 9 km tunnel under the Pir Panjal replaced the climb over Rohtang; you come out into the bare, bright Lahaul valley above Sissu.
- Tandi · KeylongFill up at Tandi, near Keylong — it is the last fuel pump until Karu, about 30 km short of Leh. Keylong is the district town with ATMs and a hospital.
- Jispa · DarchaThe usual first-night halt beside the Bhaga river at about 3,300 m. Sleeping here rather than at Sarchu is gentler on the body.
- Zing Zing Bar · Baralacha LaDay two starts with the climb to Baralacha La (about 4,850 m). Snowmelt streams cross the road here, so drivers like to be over early in the morning.
- SarchuTent camps on a wide plateau at about 4,200 m, near the Himachal–Ladakh line. Tea and a short break.
- Gata Loops · Nakee La · Lachulung LaTwenty-one hairpins and then two passes above 4,700 m. Drink water, keep stops short, and tell the driver if anyone feels unwell.
- Pang · More PlainsDhaba camps at Pang, then a long, high, open plain at about 4,700 m — rough patches, dust and big skies.
- Tanglang La · Upshi · KaruThe highest point of the drive at 5,328 m, then the descent past Rumtse to the Indus at Upshi and the fuel pump at Karu.
- LehDrop at your hotel or guesthouse in Leh. Rest for the rest of the day.
Choose your car for Leh
Same route, same driver standard – you pick how new the car should be. Prices on this page update with your choice.
4 seatsHatchback
Best for: Couples & short transfers
4 seatsSedan
Best for: Couples & small families, highway runs
6 seatsMaruti Ertiga
Best for: Families of 5–6 on a budget
6 seatsKia Carens
Best for: Families who want extra comfort
7 seatsToyota Innova Crysta
Best for: Hill circuits, senior citizens, groups of 6–7
7 seatsToyota Innova Hycross
Best for: Premium family trips, quieter and roomier than the Crysta
6 seatsToyota Fortuner
Best for: VIP transfers, weddings, Leh & Spiti roads
12 seatsTempo Traveller
Best for: Groups, pilgrimages, office trips
17 seatsTempo Traveller 17-seater
Best for: Bigger groups, Char Dham, school & office tours
17 seatsForce Urbania
Best for: Premium group transfers & weddings
26 seatsMini coach 26-seater
Best for: Wedding parties, corporate outings, school trips
35 seatsAC coach 35-seater
Best for: Large groups, yatras and corporate tours
45 seatsLuxury coach 45-seater
Best for: Big groups between Delhi, Chandigarh and the hills
Photo credits (the cars shown are representative of each class, not the exact vehicle you will get)
- Hatchback – Exhibit Magazine, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Sedan – Sant1207ug, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Maruti Ertiga – Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Kia Carens – DriveSpark, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Crysta – Premnath Kudva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Innova Hycross – Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Toyota Fortuner – Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller – वंपायर, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater – Yann Forget, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Mini coach 26-seater – Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- AC coach 35-seater – LoveofZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Luxury coach 45-seater – Karthik Nadar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)
- Hero film – real Himalayan road footage from Pexels (free licence): Vikash Singh (Solang Valley), Ex Route Adventures (snow pass), Vishal Kumar (Himachal hairpins), Nitin Khajotia (mountain road drone)
Road tips for Manali to Leh
Season: late May to mid-October
Snow shuts the Darcha–Sarchu stretch every winter. In 2026 the Lahaul-Spiti administration and BRO reopened it to light vehicles on 15 May, and fresh snow on Baralacha La closed it again on 15 October (our road update). Outside that window, fly to Leh — we take enquiries now for the 2027 season.
Altitude comes first
Most of day two is above 4,000 m and Tanglang La is 5,328 m. Spend a night or two in Manali first, stop overnight in Jispa or Keylong rather than Sarchu, drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Read our altitude sickness guide; children, seniors and anyone with heart or lung conditions should talk to a doctor before the trip.
Pick the right car
A sedan can make it in dry weather for 2–3 people with light bags, but it sits low for the water crossings near Zing Zing Bar and the rough stretches around Pang. Most families choose an Innova Crysta or Ertiga; a Fortuner suits travellers who want the most ground clearance.
The car drops you in Leh
Sightseeing inside Ladakh — Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri, Khardung La — runs in Ladakh-registered local taxis under the Leh taxi union’s rules. Your Manali car drops you in Leh and returns; we book the Leh taxi and the permits for Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri for you.
Cash, fuel and signal
There are no fuel pumps for well over 300 km between Tandi and Karu, ATMs end at Keylong, and mobile signal is patchy past Darcha. Carry cash, warm layers even in July, snacks and your ID for police check posts.
Two days is the minimum
Snow, a landslide or a stream in spate can hold traffic for hours. Do not book a flight out of Leh on the evening you arrive; keep a spare day at the end of any Ladakh plan.
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Questions travellers ask
What is the Manali to Leh taxi fare?
One-way fares start around ₹10,399 for a sedan, ₹13,099 for an Ertiga, ₹15,199 for a Kia Carens and ₹17,899 for an Innova Crysta. A Toyota Fortuner starts around ₹28,899 and a 12-seater Tempo Traveller around ₹35,099. Tolls, parking and permits are extra at actuals; your own room for the night halt is not included.
What is the distance from Manali to Leh by road?
About 430 km on the Manali–Leh highway through the Atal Tunnel. Before the tunnel opened in 2020 the route over Rohtang Pass was roughly 45 km longer.
How many days does Manali to Leh take by taxi?
Two days. Day one is Manali to Jispa or Keylong (a short, easy day that helps you acclimatise); day two crosses Baralacha La, Sarchu, the Gata Loops and Tanglang La to reach Leh by evening. Doing it in one 13–14 hour push is possible but hard on the body at this altitude.
When is the Manali–Leh highway open?
Usually from late May or June to around mid-October, depending on snow. In 2026 it reopened to light vehicles on 15 May and snow closed Darcha–Sarchu on 15 October. We confirm the road report from the Lahaul-Spiti administration before every departure.
Do I need a permit for Manali to Leh?
No permit is needed for the Manali–Leh highway itself through the Atal Tunnel; carry your ID for police check posts. Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri beyond Leh need a permit, which we arrange with your Leh sightseeing.
Can the same taxi take us to Nubra and Pangong?
No. Sightseeing inside Ladakh is done in Ladakh-registered local taxis as per the Leh taxi union’s rules, so your Manali car drops you in Leh. We book the Leh local taxi for Nubra, Pangong and Khardung La for you.
Is the Leh to Manali fare the same?
Yes, the same one-way fares apply from Leh to Manali. Many travellers prefer this direction: fly into Leh, acclimatise there for two or three days, then drive back to Manali with a night at Jispa or Keylong.
Which car is best for Manali to Leh?
An Innova Crysta for families and groups of up to 6–7, an Ertiga for budget groups, a Fortuner for extra ground clearance, and a Tempo Traveller for 8 or more people. A sedan suits 2–3 people with light luggage in dry weather.
