Hyderabad to Ladakh

The aerial distance between Hyderabad and Leh is around 1861 kms but the catch is that there is an independent airport at both the places that can make the journey easier. But although, there are airports both at Hyderabad and Leh, there are no direct flights. Almost all of these flights are Via or Stop Over Flights which extends the travel time by a large margin. Major flight operators on the route are Air India, Indigo, Spicejet, Go Air and more.
Boarding Station: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Deboarding Station: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 8421
Approx. Time Duration: 6 hours to 14 hours (1+ Stops)

Since, the direct flights from Hyderabad to Leh are not just expensive but also are really time consuming. So there is another option that you can consider, which is, you can take a train from Hyderabad to Mumbai and then take a flight from Mumbai to Leh

Route 1: Hyderabad to Mumbai by Train

The total distance between Hyderabad and Mumbai is 711 kms and there are several trains that commute on the Hyderabad - Mumbai route. Running on different schedules, you can take any of these trains to reach Mumbai in around 14 hours to 16 hours. Some of these trains are Hussain Sagar Exp, COA BVC Exp, VSKP LTT Exp, Konark Exp, Mumbai Exp, Devagiri Exp, Duronto AC Exp and more. The ticket fares for these trains start from INR 410.

Route 2: Mumbai to Leh by Flight

The aerial distance between Mumbai and Leh is 1733 kms and there are several flights that commute on the route. Major flight operators are Vistara, Spicejet, Air India and Go Air. Some of these may be Via or Stop Over flights. However, there are also several direct flights available on the route.
Boarding Station: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Deboarding Station: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 6777
Approx. Time Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Flights and trains are alright but whenever the mention of Leh comes up, all we can think about is a road trip. So, although, it is not feasible to have a drive from Hyderabad to Leh but you can always break the journey into two. You can travel to Srinagar in a Flight and then drive or ride a bike down to Leh.

Route 1: Hyderabad to Srinagar by Flight

The aerial distance between Hyderabad and Srinagar is 1883 kms and that can be easily and quickly covered in a flight. However, although there are independent airports at both Hyderabad and Srinagar, there are no direct flights on the route. Almost all the flights flying here are Via or Stop Over flights and they take more time. Major operators on the route are Air India, Go Air, Air Asia, Indigo and more.
Boarding Station: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Deboarding Station: Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport
Starting Ticket Fares: INR 5870
Approx. Time Duration: 5 hours to 11 hours (1+ Stops)

Route 2: Srinagar to Leh by Road

Srinagar to Leh is considered to be one of the picturesque drives in the country. The route is blessed with mesmerizing landscapes, sweeping views of the hills, gorgeous lakes and a plethora of panoramic vistas. It is truly a delight to drive on the Srinagar Leh highway. It is one of the favourite spots for the bikers to visit here. The distance between Srinagar and Leh is 421 kms and can be covered in around 10 to 12 hours. People usually take a halt at Kargil in between and make this a two day drive.

The total journey between Hyderabad and Leh can also be covered solely in trains and by car/ bike. The road trip makes the most exciting part of the journey as Leh is mostly known for its brilliant roads and enchanting roads.

Route 1: Hyderabad to Delhi by Rail

The distance between Hyderabad and Delhi is around 1584 kms and that can easily be covered in a train. There are several trains that run on the route and you can choose your option depending on the schedule and timings. Some of these are Duronto Exp, Rajdhani Exp, Sampark Kranti Exp, Telangana Exp, Nizamuddin Exp and more. The ticket fares for the same start from INR 695 and go up depending on the seats and time schedule.

Route 2: Delhi to Leh via Manali by Road

Although the distance between Delhi to Leh is a lot, i.e. around 1007 kms, the route is so scenic that people tend to take a road trip and drive down to Leh on their own. The route passes through Manali, Kulu, Rohtang Pass, Keylong to Leh and its boasts of some of the most enchanting and beautiful views of the mountains and valleys on the way.