Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Delhi to Leh Bus Service Resumes After 8.5 Months
The long bus ride from Delhi to Leh is back!
After being stopped for over eight months due to snow, the bus service has restarted.
This bus travels through high mountains and passes some of the world's highest roads.
The Border Roads Organisation helped by clearing the snow.
The trip takes a long time, about 32-36 hours, and costs about 1,827 rupees.
The buses will have safety kits and drivers trained for the mountain roads.
Travelers are happy the route is open again!
HRTC has resumed its Delhi to Leh bus service after 8.5 months.
The bus route includes challenging mountain terrains and high passes.
The bus was flagged off from Keylong with 15 passengers.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) cleared snow to allow service resumption.
The journey spans 990 km and takes about 32-36 hours, costing approximately Rs 1,827.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Transport Corporation (HRTC) operates the service.
- What
- HRTC resumed Delhi to Leh bus service.
- When
- The service resumed on June 13 after 8.5 months.
- Where
- The bus route is from Delhi to Leh, passing through the Himalayas.
- Why
- The service was suspended due to snow and road conditions.
- Route
- Delhi to Leh
- Resumption Date
- June 13
- Suspension Length
- 8.5 months
- Distance
- 990 km
- Travel Time
- 32-36 hours
- Ticket Cost
- Rs 1,827