1) By Air: Numerous nonstop and connecting flights operate from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL). The flight duration from Delhi to Leh Ladakh is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering an aerial distance of 624 km. You can opt from several airline carriers operating on this route, including Air India, Spice Jet, Vistara, Jet Airways, and Go Air.
The Leh city centre from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is approximately 9 kilometres away. You can opt for taxis readily available outside the airport, or you can book a prepaid taxi with fixed fares for convenience. There are also limited bus services available between the airport and the city centre if you prefer public transportation.
Alternatively, you can opt for a flight from Jammu to Leh, with Air India being the sole airline operating on this route.
2) By Bus: You can go for a bus service that will take you directly from Delhi to Ladakh. The journey lasts approximately 24 hours, starting from Delhi ISBT. You will need to switch buses at Keylong during the trip. Tickets can be booked in advance from the Delhi ISBT booking counter. However, it is important to note that the bus service operates only during the summer months when road conditions are favourable.
3) By Car: You can opt for one of the two primary routes to reach Ladakh from Delhi, via Manali or Srinagar. You can drive or fly to Manali or Srinagar before embarking on the journey. Riding along the Manali-Leh Ladakh route spanning 490 kilometres, taking around 11.5 hours to reach. You will travel through scenic landscapes and important passes like the famous Rohtang Pass. Book your pass permit online through the Tourism Development Council of Himachal Pradesh.
The route covers Manali, Gramphu, Khokhsar, Sissu, Keylong, Jispa, ZingZing Bar, Sarchu, Pang Tanglang La, Miru, Upshi, Karu, and Leh.
Alternatively, the Srinagar-Leh route presents another captivating journey through the Himalayas on your Delhi to Ladakh trip. Srinagar to Leh is 418 km apart, taking around 9.5 hours to cover. Along this route, you encounter scenic vistas and notable landmarks, including the world's highest motorable pass, the Khardung La pass, and the picturesque Kashmir Valley.
The route includes covers Srinagar, Sonamarg, Zoji La, Drass, Kargil, Mulbekh, Lamayuru, Saspol, and Leh.
4) By Train: Ladakh does not have a direct train connection, with the nearest train station being Jammu Tawi in Jammu. Trains from Delhi to Jammu offer convenient travel options, with the fastest being the Jammu Rajdhani. This will take you around 9 hours.
From Jammu, you can hire a taxi to reach Ladakh. Taxis can be booked at the Jammu railway station or in advance online, with pre-booked private cabs.
