Trip from Delhi to Ladakh, Trip to Ladakh from Delhi by Road

The rugged landscape of Ladakh offers one a spectacular break from the mundane city life. It can transport you to a land of silence in the lap of human nature. This page will give you all the details of trip from Delhi to Ladakh.

Ladakh

Altitude: 9,000 feet (2750m) at Kargil - 25,170 feet (7,672m) at Saser Kangri
Population: 2.97 Lakh (2011 census)
Main Languages: Ladakhi, English
Distance from Delhi: 969.1km

How to reach Ladakh from Delhi

By Air: The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport located in Leh. Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is well connected with many international airports in India. The airfare from Delhi to Ladakh is Rs 3500 to Rs.4000 (approx).

By Rail: You cannot reach Ladakh directly by train as there is no train station in Ladakh. The nearest railway station is Jammu Jammu Tawi.

Train schedule from Delhi to Jammu Tawi (JAT) -

12919 DR AMBEDKAR NAGAR - SMVD KATRA Malwa SF Express

Departure: 04:35NDLS

Arrival: 14:30 JAT

Duration: 9 H 55 M

Running Days: All day

12471 MUMBAI BANDRA T - SMVD KATRA Swaraj SF Express

Departure: 05:45NDLS

Arrival: 14:50 JAT

Duration: 9 H 55 M

Running Days: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat

22941 INDORE - UDHAMPUR SF Express

Departure: 10:31DSJ, DELHI SAFDARJUNG

Arrival: 21:15 JAT, JAMMU TAWI

Duration: 10 H 44 M

Running Days: Tue

14645 JAISALMER - JAMMU TAWI Shalimar Express

Departure: 17:05DLI, OLD DELHI

Arrival: 05:40 JAT, JAMMU TAWI

Duration: 12 H 35 M

Running Days: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

14645 JAISALMER - JAMMU TAWI Shalimar Express

Departure: 17:05DLI, OLD DELHI

Arrival: 05:40 JAT, JAMMU TAWI

Duration: 12 H 35 M

Running Days: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Check complete train schedule here

By Road: Ladakh is not connected by direct buses from Delhi, but can get a bus up to Jammu and from there one can either hire a cab or get a bus to Ladakh. One most convenient option to travel to Ladakh from Delhi is to hire a private taxi/cab.

Duration: 17 hrs, 20 mins
Bike Trip to Ladakh: Travelling to Ladakh on a bike is undoubtedly a thrilling experience for those who wish of riding through the highest mountain range in the world.

Outline Delhi to Ladakh on bike Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi to Chandigarh: 6 hours
Day 2: On a bike to Manali: 320km
Day 3: Rest in Manali
Day 4: On a bike from Manali to Tandi: 115km
Day 5: On a bike Tandi to Sarchu: 125km
Day 6: On a bike Sarchu to Leh: 250km
Day 7: Rest in Leh
Day 8: One a bike from Leh over Khardung La to Nubra Valley (Diskit): 120km
Day 9: On a Bike from Diskit to Hunder to Leh: 130km
Day 10: On a Bike from Leh to Pangong Tso (Lukung): 135km
Day 11: On a bike from Pangong Tso to Leh: 135km
Day 12: End of trip