Q62. Can I travel from Pangong Tso to Hanle via Chusul or Leh to Hanle? [Route Details & Tips]

Are you planning a trip to Hanle from Pangong Tso via Chusul route or are you planning a trip to Hanle from Leh and wondering what are your route options?
Let's check some Route Details & Tips of these two routes to travel from Pangong Tso to Hanle via Chusul or Leh to Hanle
Route from Leh to Hanle by Road
This is the general route to Hanle that most people take to visit this ever beautiful place in Ladakh. You can reach in about 9 - 10 Hrs depending upon the number of breaks you take in between the journey. The route along with the distance between the subsequent places is as follows:
Leh - Karu (36 KMs) - Upshi (13 KMs) - Kumdok (19 KMs) - Kere (53 KMs) - Chumathang (34 KMs) - Mahe (22 KMs) - Nyoma (25 KMs) - Loma (22 KMs) - Hanle(51 KMs) = 275 KMs
You can cover Thiksey, Hemis, and Shey monasteries while going through this route if you haven’t covered them earlier while going to Pangong Tso. This route provides the best road conditions for all other routes.
So, if you are one of those who prefer a relaxing vacation and do not want to rush through places then, I will suggest making a three day trip to Hanle from Leh. Of course, I assume your body has been acclimatized properly by staying for a couple of nights in Leh and spending a couple of nights in Nubra Valley as well before attempting to sleep in the cold desert of Changthang at Hanle.
If you are short on time, then you can also exit towards Manali via Manali - Leh Highway via Hanle and then to Tso Moriri via this route only, but you need to ensure you have enough fuel to cover about 850 km without any fuel pump.
Route from Pangong Tso to Hanle via Chusul
There exist a direct route between Hanle - Pangong Tso as well and in most general cases, you will always be doing it from the direct route of Pangong Lake to Hanle via Chusul because you can exit Ladakh from Tso Moriri towards Manali - Leh Highway after visiting Hanle and Tso Moriri without coming back towards Leh.
Secondly, both Hanle and Tso Moriri are higher than Pangong Tso, so as per the acclimatization schedule, you should stay near Pangong Tso before spending the night at Hanle and Tso Moriri. However, all depends subject to the approval of permits for this route via Chusul.
Spangmik (Pangong Tso) - Man (9 KMs) - Merak (12 KMs)- Kakstet (4 KMs) - Chusul (24 KMs) - Tsaga La (33 KMs) - Tsaga Village (20 KMs) - Loma (23 KMs) - Hanle(51 KMs) = 176 KMs
If you need more information about traveling to Hanle, then continue reading my detailed travel guide of Hanle at the link devilonwheels.com/hanle-villa...
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1:07 About Devil On Wheels
1:27 How to reach Hanle
2:05 Leh to Hanle route
3:37 Pangong Tso to Hanle via Chusul Route
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[@dr.ssinha9270]

You will be amazed to know Geology Students(my trek partners for last 5-6 years) from CARDIFF UNIVERSITY and BIRMINGHAM University are going through your articles and uploads for quite some time regarding their thesis work in Himalayas... you deserve a lot, i hope someday indians will recognise the work of people like you, SARVANA(india in motion). People here, mostly the motorheads can't think anything beyond the tarmacs....i wish someday u people will get the due credits... only thing i regret right now is.. why i didn't find you 2-3 years back.....i have been to ladakh 2 times in the crowded months of June-july & ended up traveling to more or less the same places.. I have read most of your articles and tbh it feels like all under one roof.. What i am going to ask will be little hectic for you still.... suppose you are having 10-12 days in ladakh in the month of March-April, you are traveling solo and would like to go for the public transport and a very basic village stays/self camping...., basically i wanna see ladakh in the winter months..... what places would you plan, what itinerary would u like to go with, which public transport will be the best.... ... please suggest me something which you could do if you were in my place.......i am in no hurry , u can take your time .....u better mail me at [e-mail]. actually Dheeraj i asked u few days back (if you remember me) then i contacted a local guy from Darcha regarding the zanskar hike but later when i asked ,SARVANA (india in motion) for his opinion , he didn't find it promising to go there in those early days......some are suggesting goshan valley, Baltal etc. so please suggest me a customized trip...

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thank you so much for such a reply Dr Sinha!! You cannot believe how happy I am reading it and seeing that my articles are reaching such audience and being so helpful!! Nothing but tears of joy... I am sure one day, we will get due credit :) ... I will email you and we can keep the conversation going on the thread about your plan for Ladakh trip. Again thank you for sharing it!!

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Did you get my email?

[@VinodKumar-ii4gj]

Good informations. I hope this Channel will reach out to huge audiences soon.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot Vinod, I hope so too so that it helps out many other people as well 🙏

[@rammohanreddy7027]

Thank you very much for the information

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Happy to help 🙏

[@johnjamatia9188]

The best landscape in ladakh trip where you experience pangong Tso drive, Indus River, beautiful mountains of different Colors, Hanle wetlands with different wild animals on your way 😍😍😍

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Indeed, one of the best drives of entire Leh Ladakh!

[@samakeshav]

Bro, Thanks for the information Ur just awesome 👍👏😊 Bro

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Completely my pleasure Keshav,🙏

[@samakeshav]

Bro, iam visiting ladhaknext month, thanksforur valuable information, tonsof thanks bro❤👍

[@UnfilteredStories]

great information.. thank you

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Happy to help

[@UnfilteredStories]

Can we visit Hanle during June -July?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes it is good time to visit Hanle

[@sakshamjaiswal3920]

Make a video on Leh, Pangon Tso, Hanle & Tso Moriri circuit route which should be covered within 2-3 days.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

I have them individually, you want me to make one video of entire circuit?

[@gshivasankar]

Nice video May be you could slowly explain the route map between pong to hanle, Will more easy.👍🏻

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot for the inputs. May be in some other video next time! Meanwhile The article linked with the video has all the required details and in case you need a map of it, I can share the link of it as well

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Also do you prefer the background music level to this much volume or you think it shall be further low. I decreased the levels to half

[@rohitarora199]

Hi Dheeraj, cheers to you from a big fan of your travel videos. I have a query, I have contacted 2-3 taxi owners/drivers in Leh from the list which your channel posted. All of them says that route from Pangong to Hanle is still closed due to tensions between India and China and it is not allowed to visit Hanle at the moment. Is it true?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

The route via Chusul is closed. You can travel to Hanle from Chumathang Mahe Nyoma route but only day visit is allowed. Night stay permission is hit or miss, sometimes given and mostly not.

[@KuldeepSingh-lb5dy]

Which route is good to reach hanle??

[@SantoshKumar-ds9fl]

Hi. Is Pangong - Chushul - Hanle route still accessible considering recent China tussle in that region??

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes it is accessible now!

[@BREATHEFRESHmoumitas]

Hi.. Dheeraj I am leaving for leh on 8th July My route opts from.Pangong to Hanle.. Can you plz inform whether Chusul check post is allowing tourist vehicle or not ??

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

As of the last updates couple of weeks back, Chusul permit is not yet allowed and they are not allowing the tourists on that route. I did hear that the route via Tangtse - Earath - Kaksang La may be allowed though. But you need to confirm from DC office only and lot will depend upon your date of travel. I will update it in my next monthly update video too.

[@vishwajeetpatil7107]

Hi Dhiraj, I am planning to visit Hanle in july , is it good time to witness stars?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

July is a good time to visit Hanle

[@akshayraut100]

How is the road for bikes ... Any option if bike breaks down / buying fuel in black market?

[@rajatnahar4311]

+1 any update on roads recently? do you recommend going leh and then to hanle or from pangong to hanle?

[@alfredhardev]

I am traveling from manali - jispa - tso moriri - hanle - pangong tso - leh Now I know after Tandi there is only karu near leh where there is petrol pumps but in the inner line any idea about fuel ?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Plz check this detailed video on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zquno3SLap2hprM

[@anirbanpaul8178]

Can I take my Hyundai i20 hatchback car to hanle and tsomoriri lake from Leh?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Anirban, you can take it but plz check my video on kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpWQZ3Wdjr52j7s

[@amitesh5591]

After leh where we get fuel if we want to go from leh - nubra - pangong - hanle - tsomoriri - keylong ?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Please check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zquno3SLap2hprM

[@srivinrsrivatsa]

Can you please advice on fuel. We are planning for Leh trip in May 2022. So we are planning to go on Hunder - Pangong - Hanle - Tso Moriri - Keylong. Our fuel station distance is almost 900kms from Hunder to Keylong can you please advice on this.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

I think I replied you on Instagram. There are two possibilities only 1. You get fuel in some villages like Tangtse, Chusul, Hanle, Nyoma, Korzok, Chumathang, Sarchu 2. You carry spare fuel to make sure you at least have until Tso Moriri and then from Tso Moriri you should have enough left to go back to Karu petrol pump about 190kms in case option 1 does not work. So nutshell, you have to carry some spare fuel for sure. Start asking or topping fuel at Tangtse village.

[@arunkhanor2439]

What is the total route length of chumstang circuit since last petrol pump is at nubra and after this only at tandi

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Check this video for detailed analysis Q71. Do I need to carry extra fuel or petrol on Ladakh trip? [Petrol Availability in Ladakh] kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zquno3SLap2hprM

[@manasmadaan]

Hi. Can we travel from Pangong to Hanle in 1st week of september? Is it allowed? Are there any home stays available there?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Hanle as Sonam Guest House or Padma Guest House for stay. However, this year stay in mostly not allowed in Hanle and only day visits are being allowed. Secondly the direct route from Pangong Tso to Hanle via Chusul is closed for civilians and tourists are not allowed beyond Man - Merak checkposts.

[@bhagwatsinghsankhla526]

Sir petrol pump status ..if someone is starting from leh ,pangong , Chushul then hanle and coming down to manali

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Bhagwat bhai there is a new petrol pump now at Tangtse which is just 34 kms before Pangong Lake. If going to Tso MOriri after Hanle, you need to manage about 700 km without petrol pump on this route after Tangtse. If you go to Umling La, then add about 170 km more.

[@BrijeshTrivedi]

Hi, I am planning to travel from Nubra to Hanle via Pangong Tso and want to continue towards Manali. I would be travelling via self-driven 2WD SUV. Can this route be done in a 2WD vehicle? How much spare fuel do I need to carry to complete this entire circuit? Are there any fuel pumps on the route after Nubra valley?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Well, you can do that trio in 2wd. For fuel availability there is no pump after deskit till keylong. Please check Q71. Do I need to carry extra fuel or petrol on Ladakh trip? [Petrol Availability in Ladakh] kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zquno3SLap2hprM

[@WarriorPrince99]

What about if we go from pangong -chusul-mahe-nyoma-loma then hanle

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Please check latest update kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF6ToZSkhrB4iJY

[@travel2experience212]

Sir, what about on-going India China border issue ? Do we still get permission to ride from Pangong Tso to Hanle through Chushul ?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

As of now, no one is allowed to travel to Pangong Tso or Hanle and neither on this direct route between Pangong Tso - Hanle

[@puju4181]

Hi Dheeraj. This is first time Iam writing to someone in KZbin 😜 Iam Pujesh from Hyderabad. I have watched few videos of yours for ladhak and this are quite helpful. I have done ladhak twice on bike and both were the regular trips. This time am planing by car to start on 15th June from Hyd & I wish to add few new places and explore more. I have made an itinerary and thought if u could help me in fine tuning the same. Iam little confused from Pangongso- Hanle - tso moriri - sarchu / Jispa I would love to share you my itinerary. Please let me know how can I.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks Pujesh.. you can paste the itinerary right here under this comment. I will help you fine tune your itinerary

[@puju4181]

Hi and thanks Dheeraj for your response. Iam very new to youtube and hence not able to understand how to paste my itinerary. Is there any other way I can share you the details. My mail id is [e-mail] and mob is 8978911911

[@aravazhi3717]

Hi Dheeraj, Planning to go to Hanle from Pangong Tso Lake in Mid July. Most reviews state raods are bad and/or dont exist. Whats your advise. Safe to take that route. Family with two kids.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Well those are dirt tracks but nothing as such bad.. am not sure what is the definition of bad but they are not tarred for sure, most part of it

[@aravazhi3717]

@@discoverwithdheeraj Ok Thanks. As long it is drivable, great we will go for it

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

All the best

[@AkashThakur-zp2mi]

Plz make this kind of similar video of hanle to Uming la

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

It is already there, please check the playlist and there is a detailed video recently published as well on Umling La pass

[@AkashThakur-zp2mi]

@@discoverwithdheeraj ok sir

[@sashiphilips]

Hi Dheeraj, where can we fuel up in the chushul route?

[@sashiphilips]

Also between hanle and tsomoriri

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Please check kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zquno3SLap2hprM

[@thegreatantz]

Dheeraj, very urgent query pls !! Is travel from Hunder to Hanle possible in one day ? Hunder - Agham - Sakti - Hemis - Upshi - Chumathang - Mahe - Hanle I don't see any reference of this section in one day. Is it possible and doable ?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Possible about 12-13 hr long, rushed plan

[@thegreatantz]

@@discoverwithdheeraj thanks, the reason being that I am in Leh right now, and yesterday afternoon Khardungla was closed again because of snow. So thinking about going to Pangong via Changla Pass. And then from Pangong to Nubra and then back to Hanle. Which one would you recommend? Leh to Pangong and then Nubra ? Or try Khardungla?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Go to Nubra via Wari La pass, if open, then Nubra to Pangong via Shyok and further Hanle

[@Pyar_Song]

Hi I have one doubt on leh ladakh bike trip As I have to choose only one place to explore from Turtuk or Hanle. So which one I should choose between these two places? Please Suggest as soon as possible. Thanking You

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Abhishek, I will go with Hanle for an altogether different kind of beauty

[@Pyar_Song]

@@discoverwithdheeraj ok thanks a lot

[@vishnu4x4]

Intend to go ladhak in my car, Pangong to hanle is my priority, can i go for that route this may 2022? Is that route open? Are there any army restrictions? Pls let me know

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes the route is open and you can travel there

[@vishnu4x4]

@@discoverwithdheeraj Thanks bro, Your not Devil on wheels U r Buddy on wheels 👍😊👍

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Ha ha, thank you mate 🙏

[@wahiullah]

it's a nice informative video ...Can a foreigner visit this (Hanle)place?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

As far as I know, foreigners are not yet allowed to visit Hanle

[@tarunyaduwanshi]

hi, how is the road from pangong to hanle via man merak and chusul villege? will it be doable with pillion in August 21?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

The road is bumpy and like a dirt track. However anyways right not civilians are not allowed to travel on this route

[@tarunyaduwanshi]

@@discoverwithdheeraj ohh, civilians not allowed on this particular route or via durbok to hanle as well?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes they are not allowed because of issues and stand-off with China. You can go via Chumathang route and that too no night stay allowed in Hanle

[@tarunyaduwanshi]

@@discoverwithdheeraj thanx for the update, china issue is likely to escalate, what you suggest shall i cancel my trip?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

It is de-escalating but this route in this season may not open at all. You can do rest of Ladakh but not this close to the border. Even Hanle is allowed for day visit but night stay is sometimes they allow sometimes don’t

[@deeptiphadke6332]

Which month is best to visit hanle?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Whole season time from June to October

[@swify1]

I am planning pangyong to hanle in August. Is it a good option?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

It is monsoon time in general up there in North and at some parts of Manali - Leh Highway (like before Baralacha La) and Srinagar - Leh Highway (like before Kargil) you might need to face monsoon hassles but once you get closer to Ladakh, then Ladakh being rain shadow region is least affected by monsoon rains. Landslides or slush or road blocks are pretty common in the month of monsoons but these landslides are cleared in a day or two unless there is a very major one. Having said that, rains does reach Ladakh nowadays but in general, it is overcast days or in form of light drizzles. I will suggest going through: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZW2q42fd8dmf8U

[@debaratihalder2917]

Pangong se Hanle k liye koi public transport hai ? Is raste par kaise solo travel kare ?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Bus Chusul tak jaati hai aur uske baad hitch hike ya shared jeep jo mile chusul se loma bend k liye... after that again wait for either bus for hanle or take lifts hitch hikes to reach hanle

[@debaratihalder2917]

@@discoverwithdheeraj Thank you so so much 😊🙏 ..

[@ParamjeetSingh-kb5hw]

Hanle me stay ka kitna kharcha hai kam se kam or Jada se Jada tak..

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Bhai, please check this: devilonwheels.com/sonam-guest-house-hanle-detailed-review/#Price_Bookings You can get in touch with Sonam Guest House Hanle using the below contact details: Sonam Dorje: [phone] / [phone]. I am sure Sonam ji should be available on Whatsapp as well. Attributes: Down to earth local ready to support & help other locals of the village Here is the email where you can get connected with Sonam ji: [e-mail] The price ranges from Rs 1500-1800 per day based on the season and time you are traveling. You can refer my name or Devil On Wheels name, and I am sure whatever best price Sonam Ji, will be given to you.

[@pradeepg8422]

मै रोडवेज बस से pengong जाना चाहता हूं एवं वहां पर 2दिन रूकना चाहता हूं तो बस का हिसाब किताब कैसे बैठेगा ?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Aap ye video dekhein Leh to Pangong Lake by Bus - JKSRTC - Timings, Fares | Leh - Pangong by Public Transport Budget Trip kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWbcaYaHasiBkLc

[@pradeepg8422]

@@discoverwithdheeraj ji mera matlab 2 nights se tha. Same question hundar ya turtuk ke liye bhi hai after 2 nights how can I return to leh

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

@pradeepg8422 only shared taxis or lifts are the options in case bus is not available on the day of your return.. for Pangong the bus runs both Sunday and Monday back to Leh.. in case you are not going any of these days then only shared jeep with taking lifts in between is how it can be done

[@debashisdhar82]

Hello sir, Planning to visit Hanley from Leh (1st day) Then next day Tso moriri and Tso kar then back to Leh... How much I may HV to pay for Innova/Xylo on rentl?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

I do not recommend such a plan, you should at least spend two nights in Leh, then probably one in Nubra or Chumathang before spending night in Hanle. For taxi rates plz check devilonwheels.com/leh-ladakh-taxi-rates-2022-23/amp/

[@TravelLikeWeDo]

wanted to cover this last year this time but a dog spoiled everything

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Oops may be call for another time when the roads open again

[@swaranshchandrawat363]

I really dont want hanle to be popular :(

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

I so wish but it’s inevitable