Overview:
The current Manali - Leh highway status is OPEN for any type of vehicular movement.
Tourists can now plan their journey between Manali and Leh. The condition of the road is a mix of good, average, bad, and very bad. You can take a look at the video below to get an idea of the road conditions and the bad stretches.
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The current Manali Leh highway status is OPEN for vehicular movement. The road was declared open in the month of April 2026. Now, you can travel between Manali and Leh by road.
Manali - Leh Highway Status 2026 = OPEN
| Road / Route |
Status |
| Delhi to Manali |
Open |
| Manali to Keylong |
Open by Atal Tunnel |
| Manali to Rohtang Pass |
Open |
| Baralacha La Road |
Open |
| Manali to Leh |
Open |
| Leh to Tanglang La |
Open |
| Leh to Nubra Valley |
Open |
| Leh to Pangong Lake |
Open |
| Leh to Tso Moriri Lake |
Open |
Beautiful view some where in Leh-Nubra Valley Road
The Manali–Leh Highway is one of India's most iconic mountain roads and serves as a vital link between Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Every year, the highway remains closed during winter due to heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions across the high-altitude passes.
As the winter season recedes, snow-clearance operations are undertaken by the concerned authorities to restore connectivity along the route. The process typically begins on lower-altitude sections before progressing toward the higher passes, where snow accumulation is significantly greater.
Travelers planning a road trip to Leh–Ladakh are advised to stay updated on the latest road conditions, weather forecasts, and official announcements regarding the opening and closure of the highway. Road accessibility can vary depending on snowfall, landslides, maintenance work, and prevailing weather conditions.
We will continue to provide regular updates on snow-clearance progress, highway status, and important travel advisories to help visitors plan their journey safely and efficiently.
The Manali–Leh Highway remains one of the most spectacular road-trip routes in the world, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, dramatic valleys, and some of the highest motorable passes in the Himalayas. For adventure enthusiasts, the anticipation of driving this legendary route is always worth the wait, making every journey to Leh–Ladakh an unforgettable experience.
Manali Leh Highway Near Lahul-Spiti
17 February 2023: BRO has started snow clearance in Lahaul valley along the Manali-Leh highway.
However, some avalanches are blocking the highway again and again. There is possibility of more
snowfall from February 18, 2023 onwards.
New Updates:
05 January 2023: The Leh – Manali road is still closed due to icing and snowfall. Although the mountain ranges on the Himachal-Ladakh axis have received very less snow so far, the road in some of the higher passes is covered below 2 to 4 feet of snow. Also, the deposit of a thick layer of ice on the road surfaces has made it impossible for vehicles to ply on it. There is the possibility of heavy snowfall after 8 January 2023. The highway, which is open only from Manali to Darcha via Atal tunnel, is expected to open in April.
07 November 2022: Manali-Leh highway has been closed officially today due to risk to life following extreme cold and slippery road conditions. Heavy snowfall can leave the travellers stranded. The highway will open next year (2023) in April or May.
03 October 2022: The Manali-Leh highway is open as on October 03 but some shady areas in and near higher mountain passes are developing black ice. Also, frequent spells of snowfall are blocking the highway again and again. Driving on the highway will be risky after mid-October.
04 May 2022: The highway is again open for light vehicles. But bikes and heavy vehicles will not be allowed for one or two days due to safety reasons following recent snowfall.
03 May 2022: Manali-Leh road is closed for vehicles temporarily after fresh snowfall between Darcha and Sarchu.
30 April 2022: The Manali-Leh highway has now been opened for all types of vehicles including cars, bikes and trucks. The trucks from Manali to Leh and Leh towards Manali will ply on odd-even dates. The Shinkula pass road is also open for both cars/SUVs and bikes.
25 April: The Manali-Leh highway has been thrown open for light vehicles on Monday. The vehicles will have to cross Darcha police check post before 1 pm. Heavy vehicles (trucks etc) and bikes will not be allowed till further order.
April 24, 2022: Despite the road remaining open, Lahaul-Spiti administration is not giving a green signal to civilian vehicles citing public safety. The highway is expected to be thrown open by end of this month. However, it will be weather dependent.
April 16, 2022: Manali-Leh highway has been opened upto Deepak Tal (before Baralacha pass) for tourists. Vehicles are not allowed to go beyond this point.
April 12, 2022: The highway is still closed for all kinds of vehicular movement including tourist vehicles.
March 31, 2022: The Leh-Manali highway is still closed for vehicular traffic. The traffic will be allowed after a joint ispection by BRO and Lahaul-Spiti administration. General traffic, including tourists, will not be allowed for few more days.
March 26, 2022: Snow clearance on Manali-Sarchu section is complete. The Sarchu-Leh section is also clear of snow but needs some more maintenance. Once widening is done, avalanche debris is cleared and slippery sections are fixed, general traffic movement will be allowed. Hopefully, tourists will be allowed in the first week of April. However, it will depend on weather conditions.
March 19, 2022: The Srinagar-Leh highway has opened today. A test trial on a vehicle remained successful. The highway will be opened for civilian movement on Friday, the 25th March.
March 09, 2022: Snow clearance has started on war footing from Darcha, Sarchu and Upshi sides. A team of jawans were airlifted from Stingari and dropped at Sarchu by helicopter to speed up the work.
February 15, 2022: BRO has started snow clearance from Manali-Leh highway beyond Darcha. A team of BRO is clearing snow btween Darcha and Sarchu.
February 4, 2022: Heavy snowfall has completely blocked the highway along its full length. The road is already blocked between Jispa and Upshi.
January 3, 2022: Ladakh administration has officially closed Srinagar-Leh highway for civilian movement due to safety reasons after frequent snowfall and icing of the road surface.
October 31: The Manali-Leh highway will officially close for all kinds of vehicles beyond Darcha in Lahaul due to snowfall and slippery road conditions.
