Private Khardung La Day Trip from Leh: Highest Motorable Pass

Drive to the world's highest motorable pass and back in a single morning

A private day trip from Leh to Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable pass on earth, with hotel pickup at 7am, an English-speaking guide, and a comfortable car for up to five passengers. The round trip takes 4 to 6 hours total, with roughly 2 hours of driving each way on a good day and time to spend at the pass itself before the return journey starts around 2pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Khardung La Pass

• Morning hotel pickup in Leh
• Drive to Khardung La Pass
• Enjoy scenic views at the pass
• Return drive to Leh

The experience

The drive leaves your Leh hotel at 7am in a private car that holds up to five people. The road climbs steadily toward Khardung La Pass, a route that takes roughly 2 hours on a good day. An English-speaking guide travels with you, and the car is built for the terrain and the altitude gain. By 2pm, you turn around and head back down to Leh, arriving in the late afternoon.

Khardung La sits at the edge of the Ladakh plateau, and the pass itself is the highest motorable road in the world. The journey is suited to all fitness levels, though the altitude and the winding road mean the pace is steady rather than rushed. The operator notes this works best on clear days, when the views open up across the high desert landscape.

What’s included

• Private car transportation for up to five passengers.
• hotel pickup at 7am.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 May 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Discover Activities

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a small group or family and want a private car without sharing with other travelers. The fixed 7am departure and 2-hour drive each way mean you're back in Leh by mid-afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the pickup happen and when do I get back to Leh?

Hotel pickup starts at 7am from your accommodation in Leh. The round trip takes 4 to 6 hours total, with the return journey beginning around 2pm, so you arrive back in Leh in the late afternoon.

Can I do this trip if I'm traveling alone or with just one other person?

Yes. The private car accommodates up to five passengers, so solo travelers and couples book the same vehicle and pay for the whole car as a private tour, not per person.

Is an English-speaking guide included?

Yes, an English-speaking guide travels with you in the car for the full journey.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation in a comfortable car, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide are included. Meals and personal expenses are not covered. Any local travel permit required is charged separately on a cost-to-cost basis.