How to Reach Leh
Leh isn't the easiest place to travel to, so there's that. From any part of India, you'll have to find yourself in either Delhi, Manali, or Srinagar first.
Dellhi to Leh
The best way to reach from Delhi to Leh is by taking a flight, which may be heavy on your pocket. On the brighter side, it is hassle-free & saves you a lot of time.
Alternately, take a bus from Delhi to Manali. And another one from
Manali to Leh. More details below.
Manali to Leh
The road from Manali to Leh has been called one of the most difficult ones to travel, so cheers, you're up for a big and exciting game here! You'll cross Rohtang, Keylong, Suraj Tal, Baralacha pass, Lachulung Pass, Tangalang Pass (5328m!!), and many beautiful villages along the way.
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Now, here's the thing. There's only one HSRTC bus which goes from Manali to Leh, and it starts at sharp 4am. You're likely to reach Leh by 6-7 pm, or the next day by 11 am, depending on whether the driver decides to make an overnight halt on the way.
Alternately, you can take a traveller tempo/shared taxi from Manali to Leh. These are expensive but they save time.
The views along the way are utterly stunning- I didn't even a take a nap throughout the journey!