How to reach Khardung La in Ladakh

By Air:

The nearest airport to Khardung La Pass is Leh International Airport in Leh. This well-connected airport has airlines operating daily flights to major cities of India such as Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Chennai and many more. By choosing this mode of transport, one can save time and travel comfortably. Taking taxi outside the airport can enable one to reach Khardung La Pass easily.

By Rail:

Pathankot, Chandigarh, and Kalka are the closest railway stations to Leh in Ladakh. Many main city’s railway stations are connected to these railheads. Again, a cab can be hired outside the railway station to reach the Khardung La Pass via Manali to Leh road.

By Road:

Bus service is available from Leh to Nubra Valley daily which passes over Khardung La. The two check points of this pass are North Pullu and South Pullu. Khardung La is located at 39.7 KMs from Leh by road. The first 24 kms till South Pullu check point has good roads but the next 15 KM till North Pullu check point contains broken rocks, dirt, landslide and snow clumps in the road. It is better to take a taxi or bike to reach Khardung La. Some bikers drive up to the top of Khardung La and make the return trip in the bicycle for adventure.