How to Reach Chang La from Leh and Other Major Cities of India
Renowned for its serene beauty and remarkable bike riding thrill, Chang La is among the repeated names of high altitude passes in the Ladakh region which is nestled at an elevation of 5,360 m and is 15 km long. The rugged terrains and small streams cutting out during the summer season in Ladakh makes the entire stretch challenging for the bike riders. But with proper gears and everything else, you can make it through the treacherous pass and get an experience like never before on your Ladakh tour. What’s more? The pass got its name after a famous saint called Changla Baba and as you reach here you would see a temple dedicated to him. So, before you head to Chang La to enjoy the surreal views and feel the thrill, let’s take a quick look at how to reach Chang La from Leh and other major cities of India.
How to Reach by Air: Leh’s Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is the nearest to Chang La which is located at a distance & a duration of 76 km/ 2h 10 min. Fly to Leh and then take a shared/private taxi to reach Chang La, or reach there by bike for an adventure-filled experience.
How to Reach by Road: Chang La lies on the National Highway 21 (NH21) also known as the Leh-Manali highway. The exact location of Chang La would be on the way from Leh to Pangong Tso. So, you can either reach Chang La bike, bus or jeep from Manali or first fly to Leh from any part of the country and hit the route to Pangong Tso.
How to Reach by Train: As Leh doesn’t have its own railway station, the nearest to Chang La would be Jammu Tawi Railway Station located at a distance of approx 756 km. It would be a long route, so it is advisable to travel either by air or road.
How to reach Chang La from Mumbai:
First, fly to Leh via connecting flight from Mumbai airport covering a duration of approx 6 hrs. The halt would be at Delhi airport. Upon reaching Leh, you can book a taxi to reach Chang La covering a distance & duration of 76 km/ 2h 10 min.
Mumbai to Delhi: 2hr 10min
Delhi to Leh: 1hr 30 min
How to reach Chang La from Manali:
Visiting Chang La from Manali is convenient as the destination lies on the Leh-Manali Highway. So, you can board a bus from Manali to Leh that is run by both HRTC and HPTDC on Manali to Leh Highway covering a distance & duration of approx 427 km/ 11-12 hrs.
Similarly, if you wish to drive your own vehicle, take the Manali-Leh Highway route to reach Chang La.
How to reach Chang La from Chandigarh:
By Air: Chandigarh is connected to Leh via direct flight covering a duration of 1hr 10 min. From Leh airport, you can book a private/shared taxi or ride a bike to reach Chang La covering a distance & duration of 76 km/ 2hr 10 min.
By Road: You can board a direct bus running between Chandigarh and Manali covering a distance & duration of 304 km/ 8-9 hrs. From Manali, you can either drive your own vehicle to reach Chang La or board a bus run by both HRTC and HPTDC on Manali to Leh Highway.
How to reach Chang La from Pune:
Board a connecting flight from Pune to Leh via Delhi which would take a duration of approx 7-8 hrs. From Leh, you can book a private/shared taxi or rent a bike to reach Chang La.
How to reach Chang La from Kolkata:
You have to take a connecting flight from Kolkata to Leh which would take around 6-7 hrs. The halt would be at Delhi Airport. From Leh, book a private/shared taxi to reach Chang La, or if you wish to bike a ride, rent one in Leh.
Kolkata to Delhi: 2hr 30min
Delhi to Leh: 1hr 30min
How to reach Chang La from Bangalore:
Wondering how to reach Chang La from Banglore? There are connecting flights from Bangalore to Leh and Delhi would be your first halt. Upon reaching Leh, take a private/shared taxi to reach Chang La. To get the adrenaline rush, rent a bike to ride on the rough terrains while enjoying the unmatched beauty of the region.
Bangalore to Delhi: 2hr 45min
Delhi to Leh: 1hr 30min
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